OCIC Chairman Inspects New Airport Site Every 6 Months to Speed Up Construction

The OCIC Chairman Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se will continue to inspect the new Phnom Penh airport construction site at least once every 6 months to encourage the working team and speed up construction. The latest visit was on 30 September, which was a co-inspection between Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se and the Minister of […]

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Impact Resettlement in Progress for the 80-MW Pursat River Hydropower Dam

South Korean firm SPHP (Cambodia) Co Ltd. is working with the Pursat provincial administration to relocate and compensate 347 families affected by the construction of the Pursat River hydropower dam project. According to a meeting between Pursat Provincial Governor HE Mao Thonin and SPHP CEO Kim Myung on 29 September, both decided to set up […]

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Does renovating an existing property require a permit?

Before starting any construction project, the project owner must first apply for a construction permit from different authorities depending on the type and size of the project. What about renovate or reconstruct an existing building, does the owner require to ask for a permit? Construction Law in 2019 stated that all renovating or restoring project […]

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Bentley Systems Announces Finalists in the Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards Program

Bentley Systems, a leading global provider of comprehensive software and digital twins services for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure, has announced the finalists in the Year in Infrastructure 2020 Awards program. The annual awards program honours the extraordinary work of Bentley software users advancing infrastructure design, construction, and operations throughout the world. […]

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Chom Chao Flyover and Underpass Construction 55% Complete

Construction on the Chom Chao flyover and underpass is now 55% complete and is scheduled for completion by 2021, according to the Phnom Penh Department of Public Works and Transport. Director of the Department of Public Works and Transport Sam Piseth said on 26 September that the team are currently actively working on the flyover […]

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US Firms Mull Exporting Infrastructure Components to Cambodia

Large US firms are considering exporting components and equipment used for infrastructure development to Cambodia, according to a meeting between those firms and the Ministry of Mines and Energy last week. Those US large firms include Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Amazon, Bell Texton, Ford, and Visa. During the meeting, the firms are also planning to invest in […]

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Australia Gifts eWater Source Modelling Platform to Cambodia

The Australian Government has officially gifted to Cambodia access to Australia’s national water modelling platform or eWater Source to help strengthen Cambodia’s irrigation infrastructure and management. The official giving ceremony was presided over by Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology HE Lim Kean Hor and Australian Ambassador to Cambodia HE Pablo Kang. eWater Source, Australia’s […]

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New US$3-million Olympic Stadium Swimming Pool to Officially Opened

The new US$3-million international-standard swimming pool of the National Olympic Stadium will be officially opened on 28 September, after construction was completed in April. The opening ceremony was presided over by Deputy Prime Minister Samdech Tea Banh and joined by representatives of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, and the National Olympic Committee of […]

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Land Encroachers Ordered to Demolish Properties Immediately for SR Road Renovation

The Siem Reap Provincial Administration has called for the demolition of any illegally-built properties that affect the renovation of 38 roads within 10 days starting from 23 September onward. According to the announcement on 23 September, the illegally-built properties includes those located on public roads, walkways, canals, and other state lands, especially the locations needed […]

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Japanese Firm to Light Up 34 Sihanoukville Roads with 5,300 Smart Lights

Sihanouk Governor HE Kouch Chamroeun has allowed Minebea (Cambodia) to install 5,300 smart lights on 34 roads in Sihanoukville, according to the Sihanouk Provincial Administration on 25 September. Vice President of Minebea Mr Kei Nishihara said that the lights are 58-watt smart LEDs, which can save up to 60% of electricity and yet provide adequate […]

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