The preparation of a Master Plan for Thu Thiem New Urban Area on an approx. 760 ha site embraced by Saigon River. The purpose was to formulate an innovative Master Plan for a new urban centre which would be financially feasible, taking into account the planned infrastructure, natural landscape and topography. TCL as Lead Consultant was responsible for the day-to-day management of the multi-disciplinary team and liaison with the Vietnamese Government Authorities and provided all land use planning inputs including a land use budget to guide the urban design. A Certificate was awarded and the Organising Committee stated their high appreciation of the quality of TCL’s entry.