Public investment paves way for Tho Son’s development

Nearly VND42 billion in public investment capital for 2026 is being channeled into 23 projects in Tho Son Commune.

From upgraded roads and solar-powered street lighting systems to renovated healthcare facilities, public investment is gradually giving a new look to this rural area bordering the Central Highlands.

Workers install a drainage system as part of a road repair and improvement project in Tho Son commune.

Expanding development space

Following the merger, Tho Son commune covers a large area but still faces considerable infrastructure challenges. The commune therefore has significant investment needs across various sectors, with public investment identified as a key foundation for improving infrastructure and supporting residents' daily lives and production activities.

Tran Van Phuong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee of Tho Son commune, said local authorities determined that its public investment plan must be focused and targeted, with priorities given to essential projects that improve connectivity and have a direct impact on residents' daily lives and production. Of the 23 projects, six are transport projects and 10 involve technical infrastructure, with the remainder covering other areas.

One of the rural transport projects currently underway and attracting considerable attention from local residents is the repair and improvement of the road from the Bui Tre T-junction to Dang Blang Protestant Church in Phu Son Hamlet. The Grade IV road is nearly 2km long, with a roadbed 7-8m wide, and has a total investment of VND7.3 billion. Construction began in early August 2026 and is scheduled for completion and opening to traffic by the end of December 2026.

For residents of Phu Son Hamlet, the road has been awaited for many years. Dang Van Thao, Secretary of the hamlet's Party cell and Head of Phu Son Hamlet, said the hamlet is home to more than 1,200 households, about 30% of whom are from ethnic minority groups.

“For many years, the road had seriously deteriorated, with potholes everywhere and uneven, rocky sections. Several steep and winding stretches made travel and the transport of agricultural products difficult. In particular, during the rainy season, water would accumulate along the road, while floating waste affected the area's appearance and cleanliness. That is why residents are very pleased that the commune is investing in the road,” Thao said.

Under the project design, the road is being repaired on the basis of the existing roadbed, with the road corridor and drainage ditches expanded in line with the planned right-of-way. Some households living along the route have had to remove gate pillars and fences and cut down their trees to clear the site. In the spirit of putting the common interest first, all affected households have voluntarily removed the structures and cleared the land, helping accelerate the project.

Dieu Canh, a resident of Phu Son Hamlet who works as a home-based welder and has 15 meters of frontage along the road, said: “My family's gate pillar was affected by the project, but we quickly removed it. After years of hoping for this road to be improved, our wish is finally becoming a reality, so everyone is willing to support the project.”

The contractor is currently stepping up work on the drainage system. At the same time, Tho Son Commune is implementing five projects to repair and improve inter-hamlet roads, helping strengthen connectivity and expand development space.

Public investment is an important resource for Tho Son to gradually complete its transport and technical infrastructure systems. In 2026, the commune is implementing 23 projects, focusing on essential items that improve connectivity and directly benefit residents' lives and production activities. The commune aims to complete the projects on schedule while ensuring quality and efficiency, thereby laying the foundation for socio-economic development and gradually improving local people's living standards.

Tran Van Phuong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee of Tho Son commune.

Projects making a difference to daily life

Beyond transport infrastructure, Tho Son commune is also allocating public investment capital to projects directly related to residents' daily lives. One notable project is a nearly 5km-long solar-powered street lighting system along National Highway 14.

Solar-powered lighting systems have also been installed along major roads in the hamlets, at hamlet cultural centers, around the Tho Son commune Police headquarters and near the Bu Lach Grasslandn reservoir. Total investment in solar-powered lighting projects across the commune is nearly VND14 billion.

Nguyen Xuan Thuy, a resident of Son Hiep Hamlet, said: “Traffic on the section of National Highway 14 passing through the commune is very heavy. At around 10 p.m. every day, many passenger buses traveling between Ho Chi Minh City and the Central Highlands pass through the area, making traffic more complicated. Installing solar-powered lighting along the road helps reduce the risk of nighttime traffic accidents. Lighting along the commune's main roads also makes travel safer and helps improve public safety and security.”

A solar-powered street lighting system along a major road in Tho Son commune.

Healthcare is another area where the commune has prioritized investment. A project to repair and purchase equipment for the Tho Son Commune Health Station has helped improve the facility's capacity to provide primary healthcare.

Dr. Chu Van Hung, in charge of the Tho Son commune Health Station, said the facility had recently undergone repairs, improvements and upgrades, including repairs to the warehouse floor and repainting of the main functional rooms. The roof was also waterproofed and repaired to prevent leaks, helping ensure a safe working environment for staff and medical personnel. In addition, a canopy was built and the station's space and functional areas were expanded to better serve medical examinations and treatment. The station has also been equipped with medical equipment, basically meeting the requirements for providing primary healthcare.

Tran Van Phuong, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee of Tho Son commune, added: “For projects that are ready for construction, Tho Son commune requires contractors to mobilize resources and accelerate progress. For completed and accepted work items, contractors are required to promptly finalize the necessary documents so that payments can be made in accordance with regulations. By September 30, public investment disbursement is expected to reach around 80%.”

By Q.Minh – Translated by M.Nguyet, Thu Ha