Lam Dong Enhances Investor Responsibility to Accelerate Public Investment Disbursement

Slow disbursement despite large capital allocation

On April 28, Vice Chairmen of the Lam Dong People’s Committee Vo Ngoc Hiep and Nguyen Minh co-chaired a meeting reviewing disbursement progress of public investment projects managed by Project Management Unit No. 2 and regional PMUs in the province’s southeastern area.

According to reports, total allocated capital reached VND 3,213.8 billion for 125 projects. Of this, PMU No. 2 oversees 43 projects worth VND 1,976.86 billion, while regional PMUs manage 82 projects totaling VND 1,236.94 billion.

Despite identifying disbursement as a top priority, progress remains behind schedule. As of April 25, total disbursed capital stood at VND 332.7 billion, equivalent to just 10.35% of the annual plan.

Bottlenecks in land clearance and material supply

At the meeting, project managers and local leaders reported on implementation progress while highlighting persistent obstacles, including land valuation issues, slow site clearance, rising material and fuel costs, and shortages of construction materials such as soil and stone.

For example, the road project linking Tan Minh town to Son My has completed only 14.2% of its contracted workload. Site clearance has reached just 31.3% of the total route length. Of the VND 103 billion allocated for 2026, only 5.48% has been disbursed so far.

Similarly, the DT.719 bypass road and Dinh River bridge project has reached about 20% completion, with disbursement at 6.89% of planned capital. Key challenges remain compensation delays and escalating costs.

In the agricultural sector, the Vinh Tien embankment project in Tuy Phong has yet to disburse funds due to unresolved land handover issues.

Leadership demands stronger responsibility and coordination

Concluding the session, Vice Chairman of the Lam Dong People’s Committee Vo Ngoc Hiep pointed to both objective and subjective causes behind the delays. While commending La Gi regional PMU for achieving a disbursement rate of 58.5%, he noted that several localities—including Ham Tan, Tuy Phong, Tanh Linh, Phan Thiet, and Phu Quy—remain significantly behind target.

Out of 125 projects, 40 are currently facing major obstacles, while the remainder—worth approximately VND 1,836 billion—are considered ready for implementation.

Vice Chairman Vo Ngoc Hiep stressed that project owners must take full responsibility across all stages, particularly in coordination with local authorities and land development centers. Weak oversight and lack of proactive engagement were identified as key shortcomings.

Push for decisive action and mid-year targets

Vice Chairman Nguyen Minh underscored the need for a shift in working methods, urging stakeholders to act proactively rather than wait for administrative instructions.

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Public investment disbursement must be treated as the top priority. Issues must be resolved where they arise, without delay.

Vice Chairman Nguyen Minh

Authorities have set a target of achieving at least 40% disbursement by the end of June. Project owners are required to review and categorize all projects, adjust capital allocation where necessary, and strictly enforce contractor accountability.

Local governments and land development centers have been tasked with developing detailed Gantt charts to track progress, while regular site inspections and coordination meetings will be intensified.