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World Bank to Fund Construction of New Standard Landfill in Kandal Province
The Kandal Provincial Administration has selected the Prek Reang area in Saang district, Kandal province to establish a standardised landfill to improve solid and plastic waste management throughout the province. Director of the General Administration Department of the Ministry of Interior HE Prak Sam Oeun and Kandal Governor Kong Sophoan co-inspected the site on Friday […]
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Remote Villages in Kampot to be Electrified by 2022
The Kampot Provincial Administration has pledged to speed up the construction of electricity connection infrastructure to electrify over 200 families in three remote communes of Tuek Chhou district by early 2022. Kampot Governor HE Chiao Tay said during a site inspection on Thursday 19 August that currently, at least 200 families in remote areas of […]
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MPWT Accelerates Work on Drafting Railway Development Strategy Master Plan
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has been accelerating work on drafting the railway development strategy before submitting it for PM Hun Sen’s approval soon. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said on Friday 20 August that the establishment of the railway strategic development is in response to the growth […]
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Construction of Chom Chao Flyover Set for Completion by March 2022
Construction of the US$22-million overpass and underpass in the Chom Chao area is set for completion by March next year, according to the Department of Public Works and Transports of Phnom Penh on Friday 22 August. To date, the construction has reached approximately 80% completion, with some parts already opened for public usage. With ground […]
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Upgrade Work on NR31, 33, 41 to Begin Soon
Construction work to upgrade three major national roads NR31, 33, and 41 from DBST to AC is set to begin soon, as the construction agreement has already been signed. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol confirmed so during a virtual meeting with the Infrastructure and Regional Integration Technical Working Group (IRITWG) on […]
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12 Major Infrastructure Development Projects Progress Nationwide
Despite the COVID-19 crisis, Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has affirmed that all infrastructure development projects in Cambodia are running smoothly without any interruptions. During a virtual meeting with the Infrastructure and Regional Integration Technical Working Group (IRITWG) on Thursday 19 August, the minister also provided a summary of progress on […]
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Study Complete for New 72km Road Connecting Battambang-Siem Reap
Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has confirmed that the study has already been completed for a new 72km road connecting Battambang and Siem Reap, while construction is expected to begin soon after other procedures are complete. HE Sun Chanthol made the remarks during a virtual meeting with the Infrastructure and Regional […]
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Gov’t Close Deal with Contractor for Kratie-Kampong Thom Bridge, Construction to Begin This Year
Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has confirmed that the ministry has already completed negotiations with contractors for the Kratie-Kampong Thom bridge project, with construction scheduled to begin by the end of this year. HE Sun Chanthol made the remarks during a meeting with the Regional Technical Infrastructure and Integration Working Group […]
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Land Ministry urges developers to build disability-inclusive infrastructure
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has urged developers to include infrastructure facilitating disabled people in their construction projects, aiming at creating equality and an inclusive society. In a letter dated 16 August, MLMUPC Minister HE Chea Sophara has instructed the responsible official to pay high attention to disability-inclusive infrastructure in […]
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US$160 million Morodok Techo Stadium 100% Complete, to Officially Handover in October
The construction of the Chinese-funded US$160 million Morodok Techo Stadium has finally been 100%, with a handover ceremony scheduled for October, according to the Cambodian SEA Games organizing Committee (CAMSOC)’s announcement on Thursday 19 August. CAMSOC Secretary-General Vath Chamroeun said that his body is now requesting the government to examine the possibility of holding a […]
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