Hanoi: Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Duong Duc Tuan has announced an ambitious renovation plan for the eastern side of HoanKiem Lake, aiming to transform it into a special square and park zone.
According to Lao News Agency, the project will involve extensive surveys to evaluate key architectural landmarks, historical sites, and cultural icons that should be preserved. The plan is to propose new functions for these facilities to ensure they blend harmoniously with the area’s existing landscape and historical significance.
On March 11, Tuan directed the Department of Finance to rapidly establish a working group responsible for planning and revamping the HoanKiem Lake area, including the iconic Dong KinhNghiaThuc Square. The group must draft a document outlining the investment policy for the special square and park zone and submit it to the permanent members and the Standing Board of the municipal Party Committee by March 13, 2025.
To support the plan, the Department of Agriculture and Environment has been assigned to provide a detailed 1:500 scale topographic map of the area for the HoanKiem district People’s Committee and the Hanoi Urban Planning Institute. The department will also compile cadastral data to facilitate site clearance, compensation, and support mechanisms. Adjustments to land use plans should be proposed to ensure seamless project implementation.
The project will include a three-level underground space beneath the eastern side of HoanKiem Lake, connecting to the C9 station of the Nam Thang Long – Tran Hung Dao metro line. Measures will be taken to protect nearby heritage structures during construction, while proposed functions for underground spaces will aim to optimize land use and meet public demand.
Tuan has urged all departments to accelerate their proposals to execute the project. The development will occur in two phases: the first phase will involve the construction of the above-ground park and square using public investment, while the second phase will introduce underground facilities integrated with the C9 metro station following the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) model.
To address the needs of displaced residents, the Department of Agriculture and Environment has been tasked with proposing maximum compensation policies. Eligible households will be offered resettlement land in the outlying district of Dong Anh. Resettlement housing will be sold to those not qualifying for land compensation.
In anticipation of resettlement demand, the city is fast-tracking a review of approximately 100 hectares of land in Dong Anh district to ensure sufficient space for resettlement efforts linked to this and other major development projects in Hanoi.