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ខ្មែរ Construction Focus
Construction of NR48 22% Complete
- 23 February 2023
As of February 23, the project to rehabilitate and upgrade NR48 connecting Chamkar Luong at the junction of NR4 to Khemarak Phoumin City of Koh Kong Province has been 22% completed, according to MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol on 23 February. During the site inspection, HE Chanthol said that the progress is a bit slower than planned due to some challenges such as weather problems, COVID-19, and t...
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Electronic parts manufacturing plant worth US$32m in Takeo officially opened
- 23 February 2023
Meko Intelligent (Cambodia) Co., Ltd has officially opened its US$32-million electronic parts manufacturing plant in northern Takeo. The grand opening ceremony was on 20 February under the presidency of Lt Gen Hun Manet, Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) deputy commander-in-chief and Royal Cambodian Army (RCA) commander. This is none the large-scale factory in Takeo province and will play ...
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Construction of NR10 connecting Koh Kong to Battambang 56% complete
- 23 February 2023
The construction of NR10 from Battambang to Koh Kong has reached 56% completion and is scheduled for final completion next year, according to MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol on 22 February. During the site inspection, the Ministry also tested the quality of the road foundation in some places and found that the company complied with the technical standards. The construction of NR10 began in Mar...
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New elephant roundtable to be built in Pursat
- 23 February 2023
Pursat Provincial Administration plans to rebuild the elephant roundabout at the intersection of NR55 and NR10 in Bramoy commune of Veal Veng district. 505 elephants statue will be built at the roundabout to symbolise the Veal Veng district and attract tourists. The elephant represents the beauty of the rainforest, strong solidarity, and loyalty to the nation. From the roundabout, if you ...
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CDC approves investment projects worth US$17.6m in Takeo and K.Speu
- 23 February 2023
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has given permits to three private firms to invest a total of US$17.6 million in establishing three factories in Takeo and Kampong Speu provinces. The first firm is “PENGJIAO (CAMBODIA) INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD”, which will invest US$7 million to establish a garment factory located in Samrong village, Sophy commune, Bati district, Takeo province. ...
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Construction of Bakheng Water Treatment Plant 90% Complete
- 22 February 2023
The construction of the Bakheng Water Treatment Plant is 90% complete as the construction team is now drilling the ground to install a 2m meter water main pipe under the Tonle Sap Riverុំaccording to the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) on 21 February. The installation of Cambodia's largest clean water pipeline will also enable the plant to increase its water production capacity almos...
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New Landfills in Kompong Chnang & Pursat Officially Opened
- 22 February 2023
New landfills in Kampong Chhnang and Pursat province built under a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have been officially inaugurated. The inauguration ceremonies were attended by Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on 22 February. Kampong Chhnang City Landfill is 10 ha in size and located in Trapeang Sbov Village of Sre Thmei Commune. The construction began in Ap...
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New ITC building to be built near Win-Win monument this year
- 22 February 2023
The new Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) building is set to be built near the Win-Win Monument this year. The construction was scheduled for 2022 but was later postponed due to COVID-19 and other factors, an institute’s officer confirmed on 21 February. The institute has posted 3D pictures of the new building recently on its Facebook. The Institute of Technology of Cambodia is cu...
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US$1.5m Koh Kong tourist port set to be opened by end of March 2023
- 22 February 2023
The construction US$1.5 million rebuilt tourist seaport in Koh Kong province is scheduled to be completed by the end of March 2023. "The provincial administration has been building a tourist port in Khemarak Phoumin, which may be completed by the end of March," said Koh Kong Provincial Governor Mithona Phuthong on 21 February. The port was built to handle tourist boats and freighters from Vi...
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ADB provides a US$60m loan to build more infrastructure in Battambang
- 22 February 2023
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided almost US$60 million to develop more infrastructure in Battambang. According to Battambang City Governor Leang Veasna on 9 February, the fund will be used for drainage system planning and repair of urban roads. The fund will be handed over to local authorities to implement the construction of underground sewers in the east and west of Stung Sangk...
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