Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính visits workers at the construction site of the project at Cầu Lộc Commune of Hậu Lộc District, Thanh Hóa Province. — VNA/VNS Photo

THANH HÓA — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on June 22 inspected the 500kV Circuit-3 Quảng Trạch-Phố Nối power transmission line project's section crossing the central province of Thanh Hóa.

Spanning from Quảng Trạch in the central province of Quảng Bình to Phố Nối in northern Hưng Yên Province, the project has a total length of about 519km, and its total investment is over VNĐ22.3 trillion (US$876 million).

It includes four component projects, namely Quảng Trạch - Quỳnh Lưu, Quỳnh Lưu - Thanh Hóa, Thanh Hóa - Nam Định 1 Thermal Power Plant, and Nam Định 1 Thermal Power Plant - Phố Nối. Construction on these component projects started in October 2023 and January 2024.

The Prime Minister has directed to complete the project before June 30, 2024. However, currently there are still some difficulties affecting the progress.

Visiting and presenting gifts to workers at the construction site of the 500kV transformer station at Thiệu Phúc Commune, Thiệu Hóa District, and workers at Cầu Lộc Commune of Hậu Lộc District, PM Chinh expressed his delight at the bustling working atmosphere there and hailed the workers and engineers as well as local residents and youngsters for their hard work and support for the project.

The 500kV Circuit-3 Quảng Trạch-Phố Nối power transmission line project has a total length of about 519km.VNA photo

Underlining the significance of the project, he highlighted the need for high determination and drastic actions, and the mobilisation of resources and forces for its implementation, especially ground clearance.

He asked contractors to prioritise resources, equipment, and personnel for the project, and encouraged workers to overcome all difficulties to work continuously, striving to complete the Nam Định-Thanh Hóa section of the project by June 30, and the 500kV Thanh Hóa transformer station by June 28.

The Government leader requested ministries, sectors, and relevant localities to continue coordinating closely to deal with all arising problems and ensure the safety of workers. — VNA/VNS