A USD45.68 million coastal protection project has been launched in Hoi An City to combat ongoing erosion in Vietnam. The project comprises two key components: infrastructure development and coastal management research.
The first component involves constructing a nearly 4-km-long wave-reduction dam offshore, using a rock foundation and precast concrete blocks, alongside a 1.7-km-long groin system. Sand replenishment will also create a 60-meter-wide beach. The second component focuses on integrated coastal management, including environmental monitoring and data tracking.
The project, managed by Quang Nam provincial authorities, is funded through a EUR35 million loan from the French Development Agency, EUR2 million in EU aid, and EUR5 million from the provincial budget. The construction, led by a consortium of local firms, aims to safeguard 1,300 households and key tourism infrastructure in Cua Dai Ward by 2026.
Since 2000, Cua Dai Beach has suffered significant erosion, with previous mitigation efforts proving insufficient. Recent projects, including underground dykes and sand replenishment, have shown positive results, but challenges persist. The new initiative is expected to stabilize the coastline and support Hoi An’s tourism-dependent economy.