Social and Contribution
Natural Canal Rehabilitation Project in Sihanoukville 90% Complete
The 27-kilometre natural canal restoration project in Sihanoukville has been going smoothly and is now 42% complete, according to a report from the General Department of Wastewater Treatment System of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. This natural canal rehabilitation project is being implemented by the General Department of Wastewater Treatment System in collaboration […]
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Gov’t to Allocate Approx. 2,000 Hectares to Low-income Veterans in Kompong Thom
The Kampong Thom administration is working on dividing approximately 2,000 hectares of state land in Trapeang Ruessei village in Santuk district into small plots, to distribute to low-income veterans. Kampong Thom Governor Sok Lou said during a site inspection on 02 February that the land plots will only be given to veterans and low-income locals […]
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Gov’t to Request World Heritage Site Status for Tbaeng Mountain in Preah Vihear Province
The inter-ministerial body will soon propose to UNESCO to designate Tbaeng Mountain in Preah Vihear province as a World Heritage Site, according to Ministry of Environment spokesman Neth Pheaktra during an inspection on 29-31 January 29. Mr Pheaktra said that after a detailed study, the Tbaeng Mountain historical site was selected among three other sites, […]
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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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US$140million Sihanoukville Wastewater Treatment Plants 48% Complete
Sihanoukville wastewater treatment plants worth over US$140 million are now 48% complete, according to Sihanoukville Municipal Governor Y Sokleng on 14 January. Speaking at a press conference for the provincial work progress, Mr Sokleng said, “The reason for building this treatment plant is to prevent dirty water from flowing directly into the sea.” He added […]
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MPWT to Establish Cambodia’s First Public and Transport Skills Training Institute
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has partnered with the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) to establish the first Public and Transport Skills Training Institute in Cambodia, focusing on road and bridge construction skills. The MoU signing ceremony was held on 12 January under the presidency of HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public […]
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Phnom Penh Municipality to Take Action Against Encroachers on Canals and Public Land
The Phnom Penh municipality plans to take action on illegal canal and public land encroachment soon, particularly in the western part of Phnom Penh, after deciding to dredge and rebuild 12 drainage systems across the city. The plan was announced in a meeting chaired by Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong Sreng on 24 December. During […]
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Several EU Members Provide Co-financing of US$115 million for Cambodia’s Rural Infrastructure Development
The German development bank KfW, AgenceFrançaise de Développement (AFD) and the European Union (EU) have provided US$115 million in co-funding to Cambodia for rural infrastructure development projects in the central area of the country. The agreement was signed recently by the Cambodian government, the German development bank KfW, AFD and the EU representatives, according to […]
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CCA Chairman Donates US$3 million for COVID-19 Vaccines
Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se, Chairman of the Cambodia Constructors Association (CCA), the Board of Canadia Group and OCIC, has donated US$3 million to the Cambodian government to purchase COVID-19 vaccines. This is not the first time that the CCA or Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se, in particular, has contributed to the country. During the […]
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MPWT to Seek More Funds to Repair Over 400 km of Flood-damaged Roads
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) will seek more funds to repair over 400 kilometres of flood-damaged infrastructure across the country, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol during road inspection on 19 October. “The last report I received was on the 17 October. Around 123 roads, 308 sections […]
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