Construction Focus
Cambodia’s Construction Sector Investment Value US$60.8 billion since 2000
In the past two decades, the construction sector has the major backbone of Cambodia’s economic growth, with the investment value reaching over US$60.8 billion, according to Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction HE Chea Sophara. During the 2nd Public-Private Forum on Cambodia-Japan Urban Development held on 16 February, HE Chea Sophara said that […]
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US$100 million 11-Road Renovation Project in SHV 31% Complete
The US$100 million 11-road renovation project in Sihanoukville is now 31% complete, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on 16 February. HE Sun Chanthol said during the 2020 Work Progress Conference that the 11-road project is now 31.15% complete. Meanwhile, the restoration of five natural canals with a total length of 27.5 […]
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Land Minister Unveils Cambodia-Japan Joint Achievements in Construction Sector
The Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction HE Chea Sophara has revealed that that the Japanese government has been assisting Cambodia in many major projects within the construction and urban planning sectors. Speaking at the Cambodia-Japan Urban Development Conference on 16 February, HE Chea Sophara expressed sincere thanks to Japan for the very […]
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Gov’t Requests Japan to Help Establish Construction Lab, Develop Smart Cities & Prepare Spatial Data
At the Cambodia-Japan Urban Development Conference on 16 February, Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction HE Chea Sophara has requested the Japanese government to provide assistance on four major issues in Cambodia to promote the sustainable development of the construction, land management, urban planning, and housing sectors. The first request was for help […]
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Gov’t and OCIC Mull Building Another Bridge in Prek Pra
The Phnom Penh Municipality and OCIC are considering building another bridge in the Prek Pra area to reduce traffic along NR1 and NR2. In the meantime, both parties are also setting up a ferry service connecting Koh Norea and Koh Pich to also temporarily ease the traffic in the area. According to Phnom Penh Governor […]
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New Port Draft Law and Phnom Penh Logistics Centre Project Agreement Finalised
The new draft port law and the Cambodia-Singapore draft agreement for the Phnom Penh Logistics Centre Project have been finalised, according to an announcement by Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on 16 February. HE Sun Chanthol said that the new port draft law was 100% complete and waiting for a final […]
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Three Sections of NR5 Expansion 90%, 23%, and 36% Complete, Respectively
To date, three sections of the National Road 5 (NR5) expansion project have on average reached approximately 50% completion and is scheduled to be complete by 2022. According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport’s report on 16 February, the progress of each section of road are as follows: 1. The northern part from […]
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Transport Minister Vows to Permanently Repair Two Frequently Damaged National Roads
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has vowed to conduct permanent repairs on two “forever-damaged” roads, the NR3 section from Kampot to Veal Renh and the NR7 section from Tbong Khmum to Kratie. HE Chanthol said during the meeting on 16 February that the condition of these two sections have always […]
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Phase 1 of SHV Deep-Sea Port Expansion Scheduled for Completion in 2023
The first phase of the Sihanoukville deep-sea port expansion project funded by a US$207 million Japanese loan is scheduled for completion in 2023, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on 16 February. HE Chanthol said that the first phase task to expand the seaport to 14.5 metres deep, on which […]
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Construction on Phnom Penh’s First Large-Scale Wastewater Treatment Plant to Begin in April
Construction of the US$27 million Japanese-funded large-scale wastewater treatment plant in the southern part of Phnom Penh is scheduled to begin on 26 April 2021, according to the Department of Public Works and Transport Director Sam Piseth. Mr Sam Piseth told the press on 15 February that plant will be built on 3 hectares of […]
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