On the morning of December 19th, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee commenced the construction of the Youth Cultural Center at 4 Pham Ngoc Thach Street, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
Attendees included Mr. Nguyen Van Nen – Member of the Politburo, Standing Member of the Subcommittee on Documents for the 14th Party Congress, former Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Mr. Mai Van Chinh – Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Deputy Prime Minister; Mr. Le Quoc Phong – Member of the Central Committee of the Party, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee; Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong – Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City,…
Representing Construction Corporation No. 1 – JSC (CC1) at the ceremony was Mr. Nguyen Van Ngoc – Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors.
The Youth Cultural Center holds a special place in the cultural and spiritual life of Ho Chi Minh City. Through various stages of development, it has not only served as a space for organizing cultural, artistic, and educational activities, but also as a "common home" for the youth movement, a place that fosters ideals, a spirit of dedication, and a desire to contribute among the city's young generations.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, said: "The groundbreaking ceremony today demonstrates the high political determination of the Party Committee, the Government, and the people of the city in caring for and investing in the younger generation – the vanguard and core force, playing a particularly important role in the sustainable development of Ho Chi Minh City."
The Youth Cultural Center project is invested by the Ho Chi Minh City Civil and Industrial Construction Project Management Board. The construction unit is a consortium of Construction Corporation No. 1 – JSC (CC1), Construction Company No. 5, and Group 202 Joint Stock Company.
Representing the Contractor Consortium, Mr. Nguyen Van Ngoc – Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of CC1 They expressed: “We are extremely honored and proud to have been entrusted by the Investor with the responsibility of constructing a project of special cultural and social significance; a space for living, creating, and comprehensively developing for generations of young people in the city.”
At the same time, he also affirmed his determination with four commitments to the Party and State leaders, the local government, and the people of Ho Chi Minh City:
The first, Mobilize all available resources, including a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals;
Monday, Organize construction work to ensure progress, quality of work, labor safety, and environmental hygiene;
Tuesday, Strictly comply with legal regulations, technical standards, as well as the requirements of the Investor and the supervising consultant;
Wednesday, We will coordinate closely with relevant authorities and stakeholders throughout the project implementation process.
Over 46 years of formation and development, CC1 has gradually affirmed its capacity and reputation in constructing key projects with complex engineering in many fields such as energy, industry, transportation, civil engineering, and technical infrastructure nationwide. CC1's sustained contributions have played a significant role in the development of the country's infrastructure and urban areas.
In Ho Chi Minh City alone, CC1 proudly stands as a construction company with a long-standing commitment to the city's urban development for nearly half a century, leaving its mark on many iconic projects such as the Thu Thiem Bridge, Ho Chi Minh City Children's Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City Television Station, and Terminal 3 of Tan Son Nhat International Airport… Beyond its role in construction, CC1 always defines its mission as creating sustainable values, building trust, and accompanying the overall development of the community and society.
CC1's participation in the construction of the Youth Cultural Center project clearly demonstrates its capacity to implement large-scale projects with high technical requirements, while also affirming the company's responsibility towards key cultural and social projects in Ho Chi Minh City. The project is envisioned as a modern space for the city's youth to engage in activities and create; a place to inspire aspirations, ideals, and a spirit of innovation, while contributing to the dissemination of humanistic and compassionate cultural values. The project also carries profound educational significance, serving as a landmark commemorating the contributions of generations of Youth Union officials and young people in the construction and development of Ho Chi Minh City.
TProject information:
The Youth Cultural Center will be a multi-functional complex with 4 basement floors and 21 above-ground floors, with a total construction floor area of 93,506.26 m² and a total investment of VND 2,240.393 billion, making it a Group A public investment project.
The building is not only a community center but also a modern, environmentally friendly architectural landmark, with an event plaza capable of accommodating over 10,000 people.
The four underground levels, built with over 778 parking spaces, not only meet internal needs but also have nearly half of their capacity available for public parking in the surrounding area, particularly connecting to the underground space and the S13 and S3 metro stations in the city center.
The combination of indoor and outdoor spaces will facilitate operational activities, integrating flexible functions within a single complex, from the event square (1st floor), the 500-700 seat auditorium (3rd floor), to the Youth Science and Technology Center, the Entrepreneurship Center (12th and 13th floors), and the skills training classrooms (18th-20th floors) and outdoor areas.
Here are some perspective images of the Youth Cultural Center:
