The Nhieu Loc–Thi Nghe Channel (Vietnamese: Kênh Nhiêu Lộc – Thị Nghè) is a waterway in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.[1][2] The 9 km (6 mile) long canal passes through Districts 1, 3, Phu Nhuan, Tan Binh and Binh Thanh and flows into the Saigon River.[3]
| Nhieu Loc–Thi Nghe Channel Kênh Nhiêu Lộc – Thị Nghè | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 8.7 kilometers (5.4 mi) |
| History | |
| Date restored | 2002 - Present |
Restoration
The canal became heavily polluted following intense urban development in Ho Chi Minh City after 1975. Buildings dumped domestic trash and wastewater into the canal, leading to a dark appearance and noxious odor.[4] A World Bank-funded project to restore the canal commenced in 2002, with the installation of sewers, dredging, and relocation of slums that bordered the canal.[5] Truong Sa and Hoang Sa streets, which line the canal, were landscaped with trees and walking paths.[6][7]
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