Gia Nghia Central Square to close for repairs following ground subsidence

The Gia Nghia Central Square in Lam Dong province will temporarily close to all recreational, business, and commercial activities from November 10 to December 31. The closure is necessary to address localized ground subsidence and cracking affecting approximately 700 square meters of the plaza surface.

Authorities identified the cause as the consolidation process of the filled soil under load, combined with varying geological conditions and subsidence rates across different areas. While some sections have sunk between 10 and 20 centimeters, causing paving stones to break and water to pool, the project developer, Construction Investment Project Management Board No. 3, stated that the issue primarily affects the surface finish and does not impact the main load-bearing structure.

The 400 billion VND project, which began construction in December 2022, was inaugurated in July 2026 but remains approximately 92 percent complete. The square consists of two distinct structural zones: a reinforced concrete section serving as a fair and exhibition center, and a larger section built on direct soil fill. Repairs aim to stabilize the surface before the project reaches final acceptance.