Ground broken on ADB-backed Kampot Tourist International Port

• 9 August 2018
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Construction of Cambodia’s Tourist international port in Kampot Province,funded by the Asia Development Bank (ADB),began on 8 August, 2018 with the Minister of tourism, Kampot Governor, representatives from ADB and almost 100 people attending the ground breaking ceremony.

According to an official press release, the project will cover an area of 4 hectares, is being built by Cambodian engineering firm SBPH Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd and is under the inspection and supervision of SBK Research and Development Co. Ltd.

With the objective of promoting tourism and improving the country’s coastal connectivity, the budget for the construction of the port is US$8.48 million using a concessional loan from the ADB as part of the Greater Mekong Sub-region Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (GMS TIIG No.3194-CAM).

Located in Chhou district, Kampot Province, the construction is expected to finish by the end of 2019.

The port will comprise of a two-storey passenger building, marina, wastewater treatment basin, public toilets, parking, residential building, tourist information booth, roads around the port and roads connecting with provincial roads, as well as more facilities.

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