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Construction of Mondulkiri Airport Moved to 2023, Prelim Study Completed
Construction of the Mondulkiri airport is expected to begin in 2023 as the investment firm will take at least one full year to conduct a comprehensive study on the recently-completed preliminary study, according to the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA)’s spokesman. SSCA spokesman Sin Chansereyvutha said this morning that although the preliminary report has […]
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Rehabilitation of 29 Flood-Damaged Phnom Penh Roads Over 50% complete
The rehabilitation of 29 flood-damaged roads across Phnom Penh is now over 50% complete, of which 16 of them have successfully been repaired and repaved. According to the Phnom Penh Municipality, as of March 28, the working group had completed paving many roads around the ‘Gun’ roundabout (Old Stadium). The team is now paving Street […]
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Construction of COVID-19 Cremation Site in Kampong Speu Set for Completion After Khmer New Year
The Phnom Penh Municipality and Kampong Speu Provincial Administration are speeding up the construction of the 10-hectare COVID-19 fatalities crematorium in Aoral district, expecting to finish the project after the Khmer New Year in April. Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong Sreng told the Khmer Times that as the crematorium in Kampong Speu is not ready, […]
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Transport Ministry to Upgrade Dong Tong River Port in Koh Kong Province
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has unveiled a project to upgrade an existing port on the Dong Tong River in Koh Kong province to facilitate waterway transportation for fishing boats and tourism cruise ships. To date, the port upgrade proposal has already been submitted to the Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) for […]
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Private Firm Unveils Study on Mondulkiri Airport Project
The responsible company this morning presented a brief feasibility study report on the new Mondulkiri Airport to the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation for consideration, marking another step forward for this US$60-million project. The meeting was chaired by the Secretariat of Civil Aviation HE Mao Havannal and attended by company representatives as well as consultants. […]
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Preaek Pra Canal Land Encroachers Warned With Legal Action
The Chbar Ampov District Administration has warned about taking legal action against those who continue to build properties on both sides of the Preaek Pra canal in Sangkat Preaek Pra and Sangkat Prek Thmey after many soft warnings have been issued. According to the warning letter issued on 24 March, the objective of stopping this […]
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NagaCorp Working on Fresh Plans for Recently-Rejected Siem Reap Resort, says Chairman
In response to the government’s recent rejection of the proposed US$350-million Siem Reap resort, NagaCorp Chairman Tim McNally has said that the firm is working on fresh plans to make the project possible, reported GGR Asia yesterday. The rejection was made by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts on 23 March, stating that the […]
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ADB Solid Waste Management Project in Kep 75% Complete, Operational by October 2021
The 8-hectare landfill, or solid waste management, project in Kep province is now 75% complete and scheduled to finish by October this year. Construction site manager Tith Tikea said that the project is located in Sangkat Prey Thom, Kep city and is being constructed with financial aid from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). “Phase 1 […]
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Private Firm Accelerating Feasibility of 100-megawatt Wind Power Project in Mondulkiri
A private firm is speeding up the feasibility study on a 100-megawatt wind turbine power project in Mondulkiri province on both the technical and financial details, according to a senior official at the Minister of Mines and Energy. Xinglan Maritime Energy Co., Ltd was granted a permit letter from the ministry to conduct a feasibility […]
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Phnom Penh to Build New River Frontage Road East Side of Bassac River
Chbar Ampov District Administration is planning to build a new river frontage road and a stretch of riverbank on the eastern side of the Bassac River from the base of the Old Monivong Bridge to the Koh Norea Development Zone. According to the district on 22 March, the working team has already started the location […]
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