Projects Development
Cambodia to Build a Large-Scale COVID-19 Hospital Replacing Current Temporary Locations
Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced that Cambodia plans to build a new large-scale modern COVID-19 treatment centre to transfer patients out from the Olympic Stadium and other private properties currently being used as treatment centres. This announcement was made at the inauguration ceremony of NR11 connecting Neak Leung to Tbong Khmum on Monday 6 […]
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Construction of Stueng Bat Border Checkpoint & New Road Connecting to NR5 30% Complete
As of November 30, 2021, the construction of the Khmer-Thai Stueng Bat border checkpoint and the new road connecting to NR5 has been over 30% completed, according to the inspection by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) and the NEDA delegations of Thailand. MPWT’s Secretary of State Yit Bonna said that the Ministry […]
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NR148 from Stung Hav Roundabout to SHV Port Over 40% Complete
Construction of the 18km long NR148, from Stung Hav roundabout to Sihanoukville Autonomous Port has been over 40% completed as of November, according to the inspection by Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on 2 December. HE Sun Chanthol said that this inspection is to ensure the quality of the construction, while […]
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US$200 million SHV Port Expansion Project in Bidding Stage; Construction to Begin in 2022
The Sihanoukville deep-sea port expansion project phase 1 is now in the bidding for contractor stage after the layout design has been finally completed with the construction expected to begin in 2022. HE Lou Kim Chhon, Director General of Sihanoukville Autonomous Port, said on 30 November that if construction starts in 2022 as planned, the […]
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PM Hun Sen Inaugurates 37-Road Project & 2 Wastewater Treatment Plants in SHV
Multiple infrastructure development projects in Sihanoukville built with over US$300 million from the national budget have been inaugurated under the presence of Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen. During the ceremony on Thursday 2 December, PM Hun Sen stated that government intends to transform Sihanoukville into a multi-purpose special economic zone which is why it […]
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Cambodia to Build More Water Treatment Plants in All Coastal & Riverside Provinces
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen said that Cambodia will build more standardised sewage systems and wastewater treatment plants in all coastal and riverside provinces to promote sustainable development. PM Hun Sen made the remarks during the site visit to various infrastructure developments in Sihanoukville on 1 December. “Modern cities do not need only big […]
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Construction of PP-SHV Expressway 70% Complete, Set to Finish Ahead of Schedule
Construction of the 190km Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway is approximately 70% complete as of November 2021, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)’s spokesperson Heang Sotheayuth. Mr Sotheyuth added that the project is expected to be completed ahead of schedule, moving from 2023 to late 2022. Early this month, the Chinese company building […]
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France Mulls Setting Up Modern Drainage System in Battambang to Halt Flooding Issue
The French Agency for Development (AFD) is mulling conducting a feasibility study to establish a standardised drainage system in Battambang province, to halt the annual flooding stemming from the rise of the water level in the Sangke River. The plan was proposed by AFD Country Director to Cambodia Ms Bourhis Ophélie during the meeting with […]
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Construction of New Phnom Penh Police Headquarters Completed Next Year
Phnom Penh Police Chief Lt. Gen. Sar Thet yesterday unveiled full-scale architectural and design plans of the new under-construction Phnom Penh police headquarters building, stating the construction is expected to be completed by early next year. Lt. Gen. Sar Thet stated that the construction of the new building is in response to the increase of […]
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Gov’t to Inaugurate Five Infrastructure Projects & Break Ground on Several Others in 2022
After the country’s reopening on 1 November, the Cambodian government has jump-started the economy by restarting operations in almost all sectors. Infrastructure development is one of those that the government has put significant effort and resources into. In early November, several ministries have been inaugurated and saw ground broken on. On Tuesday 23 November, Prime […]
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