Projects Development
Expert: Major Infrastructure Projects in 2021 to Focus on Green Development
Giant developer firms such as Vinci, Ferrovial, and ACS next year will shift their focuses to sustainable development by building more green infrastructure and renewable energy projects. According to an analysis by Fitch Solutions published on the Global Construction Review website on 14 December, this shift aims to follow the country’s goals to reduce CO2 […]
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75 Tunnels Completed on Laos-China Railway
The final of 75 tunnels on the 414km Laos-China mega-rail project has been completed according to contractor Laos-China Railway Company (LCRC). The final section was completed on 29 September with the Xiang Ngeun Number 3 Tunnel in Luang Prabang Province. One of the largest engineering projects in the region, it required construction of 75 tunnels […]
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Five Hectares of Land in Boeung Kanseng Lake in Rattanakiri to Become Multi-Purpose Development
Ratanakkiri Governor Thon Saron recently led an official group to inspect and access impacts of the 5-hectare Boeung Kanseng Infrastructure Development Project in Banlung district, Ratanakkiri province. During the inspection on 14 December, HE Saron said that the 45 families affected by this project have already agreed to voluntarily remove their stalls from the sidewalk […]
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Feasibility Study for Mondulkiri Airport to be Complete Early Next Year
The feasibility study for Mondulkiri airport is set to be complete early next year, a step towards connecting the northeastern provinces with other provinces in the country. Spokesman of the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) Sin Chanserivutha said the study mainly is focusing on the social and environmental impacts at this stage. “Besides the […]
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Gov’t Mulls Building Railway Connecting Phnom Penh City Centre to New Airport in Kandal
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport plans to construct a railway linking Phnom Penh city centre to the new Phnom Penh international airport in Kandal province to help ease travel after the airport’s completion in 2023. Under-Secretary of States of Ministry of Public Works and Transport HE Ly Borin told Construction & Property Magazine […]
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Government Orders Developer to Reassess Environmental Impact of New Artificial Beach Project in Kampot
The Kampot provincial administration has ordered the developer to reassess the environmental impact of a new artificial beach project in Kampot province. In the meantime, the sand dredging must be temporarily halted, waiting for the new environmental impact reassessment. Kampot Governor HE Cheav Tay said that during the site inspection, the activities of digging canals […]
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Angkor Resources Corp’s Gold-in-Soil Tests Show Positive Result
Canadian firm Angkor Resources Corp (ANK)’s recent test has shown a positive result of gold-in-soil anomalies in the Andong Meas licensed area of Cambodia. The firm also cited that it has already started the surface mapping progress for the 2021 work program. According to the firm, the positive result is another big step demonstrating that […]
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Gov’t Inks Deal on Stung Tatai Leu Hydropower Dam and 500-kilowatt High-Voltage Transmission Line
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has recently inked a deal allowing two private firms to invest over US$830 million in building a 150-megawatt hydropower dam and two high-voltage transmission lines. The agreement was signed by the Minister of Mines and Energy HE Suy Sem and representatives of the two investment firms on 08 December. […]
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Construction of Four Major Chip Mong Malls Continues Smoothly
The construction of four major malls by Chip Mong Retail continues smoothly without delay and will finish as scheduled by 2021 and 2022 respectively, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Chip Mong Retail President Arnaud Dufresne told Construction & Property Magazine that besides the current two malls, there are four more projects in the pipeline that are […]
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Authorities Accelerate Impact Resettlement for Battambang Airport Renovation
The local authorities and relevant officials have been speeding up works on compensation to affected people whose lands are located nearby the abandoned Battambang airport that will soon be reopened. SSCA spokesman Mr Sin Chansereyvutha said that on 09 December the development of main facilities in the airport had not been made. At this stage, […]
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