Road and Infrastructure
MPWT Requests Canada to Help Advise on Phnom Penh Mass Transit System Project
The Minister of Public Works and Transport has asked Canada to help develop a strategy for the development of a Phnom Penh mass transit system including the AGT, subway, and monorail. The proposal was made during a working meeting between MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol and Ambassador of Canada to Thailand, Laos and Cambodia Dr […]
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Ground Broken on US$30-million Drainage System & Wastewater Treatment Plant in Battambang
The Battambang Provincial Administration has broken ground on the drainage system and wastewater treatment plant project in Battambang City to address challenges posed by rapid urban development. The ground-breaking ceremony was held on 10 February in the presence of HE Sok Lou, Governor of Battambang province. According to the Battambang provincial administration, the project will […]
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Construction of NR2 & NR22 Delayed Further
The contracted firm building NR2 and NR22 has asked for another four-month project completion delay, citing a lack of construction machinery. HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, said on 9 February that the ministry is evaluating the request. “The construction company has asked for a delay of about 4 months. We have […]
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Construction of Ring Road 3 to be Completed 12 Months Slower than Schedule
The construction company building Ring Road 3 has requested to finish the project one year slower than the initial schedule due to the delay in the impact resettlement procedure. Initially, the project was scheduled for completion by September 2022. With the one-year delay, the new completion date will be September 2023. HE Sun Chanthol, Senior […]
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MPWT Selecting One Among Three Designs for Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom Bridge
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) is still choosing one among three proposed construction designs for the Chroy Changva-Svay Chrom Bridge that the South Korean team has just finalised and submitted to the ministry for review. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said on Wednesday 9 February that South Korea […]
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Cambodia Seeks Urgent Funds from China for Chak Angre Krom- Prek Pra Bridge
The Royal Government of Cambodia has requested an urgent concessional loan from China to fund the construction of the Chak Angre Krom- Prek Pra Bridge, in the southern part of Phnom Penh. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said on Wednesday 9 February that the ministry has asked PM Samdech Hun Sen […]
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PP-SHV Expressway to Open for Traffic Temporarily in July, Ahead of Schedule
The Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway is scheduled to be put into operation in July 2022, two months ahead of the previous plan. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol announced the temporary launch of the expressway at a meeting to review the results of road safety work in 2021 on 9 February. As of […]
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ESIA Ongoing for New 72km Battambang-Siem Reap Road; 10 Major Decisions Made
Plans to construct a new road connecting Siem Reap and Battambang have seen progression, as the inter-ministerial committee has officially begun the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the project. Held on Tuesday 8 February and led by Secretary of State of the Ministry of Environment HE Sabo Ojano, the meeting has given 10 […]
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NR8 from Prek Tameak Bridge to Prek Rong I Bridge to be Expanded
The Khsach Kandal District Administration will soon expand NR8 from Prek Tameak roundabout to Prek Rong I Bridge in Prek Tameak Commune. According to the notice dated 7 February 2022, the expansion will improve aesthetics and reduce traffic congestion. In the meantime, the authority has also ordered owners to demolish all illegal constructions built on […]
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Construction of New Road Connecting NR4 to Bokor Mountain 10% Complete
To date, the construction of a new road connecting NR4 to Bokor Mountain is 10% complete, according to the recent site inspection by Minister of Land Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction HE Chea Sophara. HE Chea Sophara said that around 6.5km out of 61km road has been completed, while the working team is actively […]
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