Ninh Thuan Province Accelerates Nuclear Power Plant Preparations with Resettlement Plans

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Local authorities in Ninh Thuan Province are working with project investors to review and adjust planning schemes for the construction of two nuclear power plants, with a focus on site clearance and resettlement. The province plans to complete land handover procedures by the end of December 2025, affecting over 2,910 residents. To support the livelihoods of affected residents, a suite of special policies, including land compensation and resettlement, has been put in place. The resettlement zones will be designed to ensure sustainable livelihoods through integration of commercial activities, services, and production.

Key Takeaways:

  • The construction of the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant will affect 617 households with 2,910 residents, with a 64-hectare resettlement area designated in Tu Thien village, Phuoc Dinh commune.
  • The Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plant project will displace 844 households with 2,319 residents, with a 54-hectare resettlement zone designated in Vinh Hai commune.
  • The resettlement zones will be designed in accordance with standards of modern tourism urban areas, ensuring sustainable livelihoods through integration of commercial activities, services, and production.
  • The province has requested the Government to separate land clearance, compensation, and resettlement as independent sub-projects, and allow parallel implementation with the approved planning scheme for 2021-2030.
  • An initial 3.2 trillion VND (123.3 million USD) from the state budget has been sought for 2025, with more funding to be determined based on project scope and practical needs.
  • The National Assembly has adopted a resolution stipulating several special mechanisms and policies for the development of the two nuclear power projects, including a compensation multiplier of 1.5 times the standard land price.
  • Residents occupying land without formal legal titles but with long-standing use and without dispute may be eligible for official recognition and compensation.
  • A production support grant of 20,000 VND per square metre will be offered to help affected farmers restart agricultural production.

Statistics:

  • The Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant will cover an area of over 485 hectares, with 2,910 residents affected.
  • The Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plant project will cover an area of over 643 hectares, with 2,319 residents affected.
  • The province has requested a total of 3.2 trillion VND (123.3 million USD) from the state budget for 2025.
  • The compensation multiplier for expropriated properties will be 1.5 times the standard land price.
  • Residents occupying land without formal legal titles but with long-standing use and without dispute may be eligible for official recognition and compensation.
  • A production support grant of 20,000 VND per square metre will be offered to help affected farmers restart agricultural production.

Sources:

  • Tran Quoc Nam, Chairman of the provincial People's Committee
  • National Assembly resolution on special mechanisms and policies for the development of the two nuclear power projects