Cable clutter in Hue: Authorities launch offensive for safe streets!

Cable clutter in Hue: Authorities launch offensive for safe streets!

The city of Hue is facing the challenge of modernizing its technical infrastructure. In particular, a major concern is the overloaded and often tangled cable system in urban streets, endangering both the aesthetics of the city and the safety of the population. Vietnam.vn reports that The problems can have far-reaching consequences, including short circuits, broken cables and falling poles, especially during rain and storm seasons.

To address these challenges, authorities have taken measures to improve the city's technical infrastructure. Since May 2025, inspection teams from the Ministry of Science and Technology have been actively deployed. Their focus is on overhead cables and subscriber connections that do not meet applicable standards. The inspections are intended not only to correct existing problems, but also to prepare for comprehensive renovation plans in the years 2026 to 2030.

Infrastructure synchronization

A key goal of these measures is to synchronize infrastructure to improve Hue's urban landscape. This includes recording and troubleshooting problems caused by improper cable routing. According to Vietnam.vn Underground systems should be installed to minimize risks and enable the integration of new technologies.

An official document has been sent to telecommunications and cable television companies asking them to complete the cable renovation by June 30, 2025. If the deadline is not met, non-compliant cables will be dismantled. This is part of a larger plan to create a modern and competitive city image that will also improve the tourist experience as well as the quality of life of residents.

Planning underground cable runs

An important aspect of the planned infrastructure is the underground cable runs. Planning such cable pulls is crucial for operational efficiency and safety. Polywater emphasizes that a well-thought-out cable pulling plan will help minimize cable damage, reduce repair costs and extend the life of the system.

Despite careful planning, unforeseen damage can occur caused by misunderstandings or unconsidered conditions. An important factor in cable tension plans is the coefficient of friction between the cable and pipe, which affects the tension and varies depending on the cable, pipe and lubricant.

The Polywater® Pull-Planner™ is software that supports planners in designing cable pulls. It offers an extensive database for friction coefficients and enables individual calculations. On-site voltage logging is also possible to optimize future projects.

In summary, measures to improve urban infrastructure in Hue are aimed not only at addressing existing problems, but also at laying the foundation for smart urban technologies. Effective planning and implementation of the underground cable runs is essential to ensure the long-term reliability of the power and communications infrastructure.