HCB Chapter 524 Discussing the Distribution of Toll Fees
Chapter 524 Discussing the Distribution of Toll Fees
After explaining things to Qi Tongwei and Xia Deqing, Ye Ruyun and her group had dinner and then went to Yucheng.
The construction of a first-class, six-lane, two-way main highway requires cooperation with Yucheng City; they need to have a proper discussion with Yucheng City.
In addition, we should conduct research on Rain City to see how it should develop.
In the past, Yucheng's transportation was poor, so its development was slow, and its overall strength was similar to that of the bottom-ranked counties and cities in Jincheng.
Now, the expressway is under construction, and the first-class six-lane dual carriageway main road is also under construction. The development of Yucheng must be put on the agenda.
As a transportation hub in western Sichuan Province, Yucheng cannot afford to lag behind in development.
Within a few days, the planning and design of the secondary highways from Laixi Town to Linqiong City and from Mingxi Township to Yanqiao Township were completed, and the county immediately started the construction of these two sections of secondary highways.
The funds are already in place, so we can't delay any longer.
"Secretary Qi, County Head Xia, the route from Jianglian Township to Yucheng City has been surveyed, and the department is urging the design institute to expedite the planning and design of the route."
What are your opinions regarding the construction of this road?
Transportation Department Director Sheng Haixing led a group to Xichun County.
"Director Sheng, since the funds cannot be provided all at once, the best solution is still to do what we did before: have the company advance the funds for construction."
To reduce the pressure on the construction companies, this section was divided into multiple contracts and awarded to different companies.
The land acquisition and demolition work was entrusted to the counties and districts along the route of Yucheng City.
We will provide 2 million yuan next month to cover land acquisition and demolition costs.
Because the construction is financed by advance payment, the contractor may not be able to pay for materials on time.
To avoid problems with material supply that could affect construction, it is recommended that our county building materials company be responsible for material supply.
As for the construction company, the existing construction company is the most suitable.
However, considering that they are also responsible for building the section from the county seat to Jianglian Township, it might be too much for them to handle, which would delay the project's progress.
It is suggested that a portion of the construction contracts be awarded to them, with the remaining contracts to be arranged by the Transportation Department.
Qi Tongwei said.
As the investor, you'd naturally want more profit.
Of course, Xichun County can't keep all the benefits to itself; companies from the provincial government and Yucheng also need these projects.
"It's fine to have the construction company advance the funds for the construction and divide it into many sections for different companies to contract out."
If your county's building materials company supplies all the materials, their funds may not be able to support it. It would be better to let other building materials companies share the burden.
Okay, your county building materials company will supply half of the materials, and the department will arrange the other half.
The original company was contracted for half of the project, and the department will arrange the other half.
Sheng Haixing said.
It's reasonable for the Transportation Department and Xichun County to each be responsible for half, since the Transportation Department has provided significant support to Xichun County for the section from Sandu to Xichun County.
"Okay, let's do as Director Sheng says."
Qi Tongwei said.
We can't ignore the Transportation Department's authority, since many transportation projects will require their approval in the future.
When do you plan to hold the opening ceremony for the six-lane, two-way main highway connecting Xichun County to Jincheng City?
Sheng Haixing asked.
The ceremony is being held by Xichun County, so we need to ask for their opinion.
"We'll do it in mid-to-late November, and in December we'll make a final push to get the GDP even higher!"
Qi Tongwei said.
December is a crucial month for achieving the goal of becoming a county with a GDP of 12 billion yuan, and it also coincides with the city's leadership reshuffle. If the project is scheduled for December, it may negatively impact the achievement of becoming a county with a GDP of 12 billion yuan.
"Let's do it in early December. We'll finish the work carefully to avoid any problems later."
Sheng Xinghai said.
To avoid any unfinished work affecting the opening ceremony.
After all, with the opening ceremony, the first-class, six-lane, two-way main highway connecting Xichun County to Jincheng City was officially put into use.
"Okay, we'll follow the Transportation Department's arrangements!"
Qi Tongwei and Xia Deqing nodded.
"A lot of money was invested in the construction of this road, much of which was financed by loans."
Therefore, toll fees need to be collected to repay the loan.
What are your opinions on the allocation of toll fees?
Sheng Xinghai said.
Because half of the road was funded by Xixichun County, and Xixichun County is also responsible for building secondary highways to Qile County and Haiming County.
Therefore, the province requested the department to allocate some of the toll fees to Xichun County.
"Director Sheng, we believe the allocation should be 30% for the Transportation Department and 70% for us."
After all, from Xingpu to Yucheng, our county accounts for nearly 70% of the total investment.
As for the section from the South Third Ring Road to Xingpu in the city center, although it was invested by the province and cost nearly 40 billion yuan, it was mainly for the urban expansion of the city center.
This investment should be considered part of the city's urban construction costs.
It should not be included in our primary six-lane, two-way trunk highway.
Qi Tongwei and Xia Deqing exchanged a glance and said.
The main road from the South Third Ring Road in the city to Xingpu Town, although involving a lot of demolition, only costs nearly 20 billion yuan.
Including the road connecting to the airport, it will only cost around 30 billion.
The reason it cost nearly 40 billion yuan was because of the construction of the airport industrial park.
Qi Tongwei previously suggested abolishing Erjiang County and establishing it as a district, which clearly shows that the city and province have taken it seriously.
"No, the main road from the South Third Ring Road in the city to Xingpu was built to directly connect the main road from Xingpu to your county to the city. Its construction cost should also be included in the entire road."
The profits should be distributed 70% to the department and 30% to you.
Sheng Xinghai said.
The Department of Transportation is responsible for the construction of provincial highways and some highways in prefecture-level cities and counties, which requires a lot of money.
"No, even if we include the section from the city center to Xingpu, our investment will still account for the majority, and our county will get the lion's share..."
Qi Tongwei said.
This road will see a huge volume of traffic in the future and will become a major transportation artery in western Sichuan Province, with traffic volume exceeding expectations.
At that time, the daily toll fees will amount to tens of thousands, which will become a major source of revenue for Xichun County. They will not give in just because the other party is the Department of Transportation.
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Ultimately, both parties agreed to split the toll fee equally.
Of course, the money is the remaining amount after deducting maintenance fees and the salaries of the staff who collect the fees.
Half of the staff will be assigned to each of the two groups for toll collection.
At the same time, Xichun County is responsible for repaying the loan for the section from Xingpu to Xichun County, and also for extending the secondary highway from Haiming County to the urban area of Yucheng City.
It seems that Xichun County has suffered a loss.
But looking back a few years later, Xichun County not only didn't suffer a loss, but actually made a profit.
Qi Tongwei and Xia Deqing obtained approval from the Transportation Department for cold chain transportation.
Governor Ye Ruyun previously stated that the newly allocated land should be used for agricultural development.
Developing agriculture requires cold chain transportation so that fresh agricultural products can be transported to other places for sale.
Xichun County is an agricultural county, and it is impossible for us to abandon agriculture.
Only by combining industry, agriculture, and tourism can Xichun County achieve healthy development.