Second phase of Dioxin contamination treatment at Da Nang Airport starts
VGP - U.S. Ambassador Ted Osius and Viet Nam’s Vice Minister of National Defense Nguyen Chi Vinh ceremoniously switched on the thermal treatment system to commemorate the start of the second and final phase of thermal treatment at the Da Nang Airport in the central city of Da Nang.
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“I am encouraged by how this project continues to be a symbol of our honesty about the past, dealing with what remains, and turning an issue of contention into one of collaboration. Both Vietnamese and Americans together enjoy great benefits from our growing friendship,” said Ambassador Osius.
The Environmental Remediation of Dioxin Contamination at Da Nang Airport Project, managed by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Viet Nam’s Ministry of National Defense, will treat an estimated 90,000 cubic meters of contaminated soil and sediment to less than the Government of Viet Nam’s standard of 150 parts per trillion.
In May 2016, the two governments announced the successful treatment of approximately 45,000 cubic meters of contaminated soil from the first phase of thermal treatment, as well as the beneficial reuse of the treated land and soil to expand the Da Nang International Airport.
The second phase of thermal treatment is expected to be completed in mid-2017 with site restoration and demobilization expected in 2018. The long-term impact of the project will be the elimination of potential health risks associated with dioxin exposure from the site.
By Thuy Dung
