Binh Duong to invest in around 172,735 social housing units by 2030

DNHN - During the 2021-2030 period, Binh Duong province plans to invest in around 172,735 social housing units, with a land area of around 613.3ha and an estimated floor area of 9,521,462 m2.

Recently, Mr Vo Van Minh, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the Binh Duong Provincial People’s Committee, chaired a meeting to hear a report on the Project on the development of social housing and workers’ housing for the 2021-2025 period, and at the same time adjust the Housing Development Plan during this period.

According to the report from the consulting unit, the adjusted plan for the 2021-2025 period of Binh Duong province includes the construction of an additional approximately 25,277,583 m2 of floor space, equivalent to around 190,966 houses. The target is to achieve an average housing area per capita of 33.5 m2 of floor space/person, with 99.9% of housing being of solid quality.

The project proposes that by 2025 and with a view to 2030, the total number of people in need of social housing will be 129,212. By 2025, there are expected to be 42,816 people with a floor area of approximately 1,926,720 m2; in the 2026-2030 period, there are expected to be 86,396 people with a floor area of approximately 4,319,800 m2.

During the 2021-2030 period, Binh Duong province plans to invest in around 172,735 social housing units, with a land area of around 613.3ha and an estimated floor area of 9,521,462 m2, serving around 636,796 people. The total investment is expected to be around VND 87,236 billion, surpassing the government’s target.

The project has also proposed a group of basic solutions for implementation, including solutions on land, planning-architecture, science-technology on social housing development and capital sources.

Mr Vo Van Minh has directed the units to adjust the appropriate targets, focusing on adjusting the location and area to attract investment in housing development projects. He also requested that the relevant units focus on ensuring compliance with the province’s urban development programme.

Regarding the project, Mr Minh also suggested that localities must carefully review the information and supplement and complete the project before submitting it to the Department of Construction for submission to the Provincial People’s Committee. He also proposed the establishment of a Steering Committee to implement this project.

Van Nguyen