Expected at the beginning of 2025, Ho Chi Minh City will commence the renovation of the iconic 123-year-old theater.
Ho Chi Minh City Theater, a 123-year-old architectural work, is where the city’s cultural and artistic programs and political and diplomatic events take place.
The Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City has just reported on some key tasks and solutions to address the challenges faced by the cultural and sports sector, including accelerating the implementation progress of projects within the city.
One of the important projects mentioned is the renovation of the national architectural heritage, the City Theater, with a total investment of over 337 billion VND. Currently, the project is in its initial investment phase with specific tasks such as drafting outlines, design tasks, planning contractor selection, organizing bidding processes, etc. It is anticipated that by the beginning of 2025, the city will commence the renovation of this iconic theater, which is over 123 years old, right in its center. The current challenge is that although the project proposed a budget of 5 billion VND for this year, it has not been allocated yet.
According to the resolution of the People’s Council passed in 2023, the theater will undergo renovation and restoration of the main building, addition of technical systems and equipment; organizing relocation, preservation, and usage methods of artifacts, equipment during construction.
As the theater is a national heritage site, a crucial requirement during renovation is to ensure the preservation of its original condition. Therefore, the relevant authorities have conducted a 3D scan of the entire architectural structure. This helps create data files with 3D images, accurate proportions, components, and elements before any repair work is carried out.
The renovation project will take more than 3 years to complete. Construction will be carried out in a phased manner to ensure the regular operation of functional rooms.
In addition to the City Theater, the Department of Culture and Sports has included 7 other major projects in the investment proposal, including the Children’s Cultural Center of Ho Chi Minh City, renovation and repair of Phu Tho Sports Arena; renovation and upgrade of Thong Nhat Stadium; Hoa Lu Stadium; Phu Tho Diving Club; Phu Tho Sports Training Center, and the construction of a new Center for Training Talented Athletes.
The city plans to evaluate and summarize the implementation of these projects on April 30, 2025, to celebrate the anniversary of the reunification of the country. From March 1 to April 30, 2025, evaluations of project implementation results will be conducted, followed by ceremonies to commence projects and inaugurate completed works one after another.
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Source: Vietnam Insider