Construction Focus
Chip Mong Land to Transform 120 hectares in Chroy Changva into Huge Residential Project
Chip Mong Land has officially launched its huge Parkland 6A residential project in Chroy Changva with a massive discount of up to 8%, and no-interest instalments for up to 18 months. Park Lane 6A is a luxurious residential development project spreading over 120 hectares along National Road 6A. Surrounded by two major rivers, the Tonle […]
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New MPWT Headquarters and Techo Sen Institute Officially Inaugurated
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen officially inaugurated the new Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) headquarters and Techo Sen Institute of Public Works and Transport on the morning of 22 January. Both buildings are located on Street 598 (St. HE Chea Sophara), Sangkat Chrang Chamres 2, Khan Russey Keo, Phnom Penh. The new location […]
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Private firm mulls building an agro-industrial special economic zone in Kampong Speu
Khmer Holding Group is planning to build an agro-industrial special economic zone in Kampong Spue to serve as an agricultural products processing factory, storage, and assembling facility. During a meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) on 20 January, the firm representative said that the beside this SEZ, his firm is also […]
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Govt’ Mull Organizing New Street Food Zone in Sihanoukville
The Sihanouk provincial hall is planning to set up a new standardized street food zone in the province, of which the old theatre garden in Sangkat 2 might be chosen to be the spot. Speaking at the meeting on January 20, 2021, Sihanoukville Governor HE Kuoch Chamroeun said that this standardized street food service will […]
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900-year-old Bridge in Siem Reap Under Renovation
The Ta Ong Bridge, a nearly 900-year-old ancient bridge in Siem Reap’s Chi Kreng district, is now under renovation, and according to the Apsara Authority, construction is scheduled to be complete by June this year. Head of the Ta Ong Bridge Rehabilitation Project Puth Soth, said that the bridge is 70 metres long, and 13 […]
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Russey Keo-Chroy Changva Concrete Bridge 36% Complete
Construction of the concrete bridge across the Tonle Sap River from National Road 5 in Russey Keo district to the Chroy Changvar Development Zone has been 36% completed, as of 20 January 2021, according to the Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh. This concrete bridge is being built parallel with the temporary […]
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US Provides Aid to Renovate Preah Vihear and Bakheng Temples
The United States government has provided almost half a million dollars in grant aid to help restore and renovate two ancient temples in Cambodia— Preah Vihear and Bakheng.. According to AKP, this project is the result of cooperation between the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, the US Embassy in Cambodia, and the World Monument […]
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Construction on US$190 million Bakeng Water Treatment Facility to Start This Month
Construction on a water treatment facility located in Bakeng, in northern Phnom Penh, is set to start in late January, which, when complete, will have the capacity to supply 190,000 cubic metres of clean water per day. The groundbreaking ceremony will be presided over by Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen. The budget for this […]
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Is a Construction Site Opening Permit Required if a Construction Permit is Already Held?
Most new project owners believe that after obtaining a construction permit, they can start the construction site without having to apply for any further permits. Is that true? According to sub-decree No. 224 RNKR.BK regarding construction permits dated 30 December 2020, all new constructions, renovations, installations and demolitions must hold a permit of construction site […]
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Flood Risk in Cambodia’s Infrastructure Network: How to Prevent and Mitigate Flood Damage?
Water is the most significant partner in the construction sector but can also be the worst enemy in destroying construction achievements; as HE Sun Chanthol once said, “Water is the enemy of the road,” which refers to the damaged-infrastructure caused by the recent floods in the kingdom. Over 3,000 kilometres of local infrastructure, including national […]
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