ASSESSMENT OF THE CURRENT STATUS AND CHALLENGES OF THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM IN SUBREGION X – SOUTHERN CAMAU FOR AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT

Tran Thi Thuy An1,2, Huynh Van Lang3, Nguyen Nhat Tien3, Tran Van Ty3, Dinh Van Duy3, Huynh Vuong Thu Minh4, Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh5, Pham Hai An6,7,8,
1 Faculty of Water Resources Engineering, College of Engineering, Can Tho University;
2 Department of Harbor and River Engineering (HRE), National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU)
3 Faculty of Water Resources Engineering, College of Engineering, Can Tho University
4 College of Environment and Natural Resources, Can Tho University
5 Faculty of Civil Engineering, Vietnam Maritime University
6 Department of Harbor and River Engineering (HRE), National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU);
7 Institute of Science and Technology for Energy & Environment (ISTEE, VAST);
8 Center of Excellence for Ocean Engineering (CEOE), National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU)

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The Southern Ca Mau Sub-region X, which is one of the 18 key irrigation sub-regions, has been equipped with a closed sluice system to support aquaculture development. The main objective of this study is to analyze and evaluate the current status and challenges in the management and operation of the sub-region’s irrigation system, aiming for an objective view of the existing problems. Despite significant investment, the system at the time of the study was still operating primarily based on experience, lacking standardized operating procedures. This has resulted in a failure to fully optimize the production potential for the local people. To address this issue, the study adopted a dual approach: a SWOT analysis was conducted to assess internal and external factors, combined with the use of the MIKE 11 hydrodynamic model to simulate alternative operational scenarios. The analysis results pointed out management weaknesses, particularly the lack of consistency in operation. The MIKE 11 simulation results indicated that Scenario KB5—controlling a main sluice cluster (PT3) along with the Bao Chau sluice—is the optimal strategy. This strategy achieves water level reduction efficiency comparable to broader control scenarios but is more economically effective and operationally feasible for years with average or low water levels. This research provides an important basis for developing adaptive operating procedures to ensure long-term sustainability for aquaculture development in the sub-region.

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