After inspecting the site on February 23, Haiphong People’s Committee Chairman Le Ngoc Chau called for a review of flooding risks, urging adjustments to ground elevation and pumping capacity to ensure effective drainage during high water levels.

According to Chau, the restoration must preserve the stream’s natural character, limit concrete use and avoid altering the landscape, with safety features such as railings designed to protect visitors while blending into the surroundings.

He also called for landscaping improvements along both banks, suitable parking and better traffic arrangements near Con Son pagoda to support tourism without compromising heritage values.

Authorities were instructed to safeguard the surrounding scenery, particularly the semi-circular lake area, prevent new violations and remove deteriorating structures along access roads.

The Departments of Agriculture and Environment, Culture, Sports and Tourism, and Construction were tasked with managing heritage pine trees, enhancing site interpretation and drafting a master plan for the former Chi Linh area centred on Con Son-Kiep Bac.

The project is expected to restore the ecological setting, improve environmental quality and boost the site’s appeal as a cultural tourism destination.