Construction Focus
ADB Provides US$128-million Loan to Expand Cambodia’s Electricity Grid
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided a US$127.8 million loan to expand the power grid in Phnom Penh and three other provinces in Cambodia, according to Xinhua Net on 11 September. The project includes building four 115-230 kilovolt transmission lines and 10 substations in Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Cham, and Takeo. ADB Country Director for […]
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NR3 renovation project 80% complete
The renovation of National Road 3 is now 80% complete. The working team is currently installing the road median and pedestrian bridges. According to the ministry’s site inspection on 10 September, the road medium is built at different lengths depending on different areas. There will be a u-turn point every 1.5km to 2km for the […]
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Vietnam Approves US$9.3bn Can Gio Tourist City Development
A US$9.3bn housing and tourist resort at Can Gio has been approved for development by the government of Vietnam. The planned development is situated on a 760-sq km mangrove forest 40km south of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and is being led by the Can Gio Tourist Urban Joint Stock Company, a subsidiary of Vinhomes, […]
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New US$6-million Cambodia-Vietnam Border Checkpoint in Svay Rieng Opened
A new US$6 million ‘Prey Vor’ Cambodia-Vietnam border checkpoint in Svay Rieng province is now temporarily open for service while awaiting official inauguration, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on 10 September. As part of the opening, the government is currently setting up relevant procedures to facilitate all goods to […]
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WorldBridge Group to build US$30 million SME Cluster Zone in Ta Khmau
Worldbridge Industrial Developments Co., Ltd. of WorldBridge Group will build an industrial 4.0 SME Cluster zone worth almost US$30 million in Ta Khmau City. The project is located on 6 hectares of land along National Road 21 in Rokarkpos commune, Ta Khmau City, right nearby the WorldBridge affordable housing project. According to Oknha Sear Rithy, […]
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MPWT Cooperates with JICA to Improve Logistics System in Cambodia
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) signed a technical cooperation deal with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on 10 September to improve the Phase II logistics system in Cambodia. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said at the agreement-signing ceremony that the enhancing transportation infrastructure, as well as upgrading and opening international borders, […]
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Singapore Mulls Investing in Phnom Penh SuperPort
Singapore is planning to invest in a modern logistics centre in Phnom Penh, or Phnom SuperPort+, to foster transportation and connection between Cambodia and neighbouring countries. The proposal was mentioned during a meeting between Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol, Singaporean finance officials, Infrastructure Asia officials, and YCH Company representatives on 09 […]
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Construction of 38 roads in Siem Reap to begin late this month
Construction on the renovation of 38 roads in Siem Reap is set to begin on 23 September and is scheduled to be completed by late 2021. This decision was made during a meeting between Deputy Prime Minister Samdech Tea Banh, MLMUPC Minister HE Chea Sophara, Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol, and […]
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Pipeline Installation Complete for Phnom Penh Flood Protection Improvement Phase 4
The underground installation of the interceptor pipeline system has been completed for the Phnom Penh Flood Protection and Drainage Improvement Project Phase 4. Meanwhile, construction is on track and is expected to be fully complete by 2021, according to JICA Cambodia last week. According to the same source, the interceptor pipeline system has a total […]
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Inter-ministerial Committee Created to Oversee Construction of 38 Roads in Siem Reap
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has set up a new inter-ministerial commission to oversee the construction and renovation of 38 Roads in Siem Reap. According to a decision dated 08 September, the commission is chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Samdech Tea Banh, with a deputy chairman, and 15 members. The committee is responsible for leading, […]
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