Projects Development
Kampong Chhnang-Kampong Thom Bridge Second Priority to Kratie-Kompong Thom Bridge
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)’s spokesman HE Vasim Sorya has said that the proposed bridge connecting Kampong Chhnang to Kampong Thom province, which would become the Kingdom’s longest, is a second priority after the Kratie-Kampong Thom bridge, on which construction is set to begin this year. HE Vasim Sorya said on 25 […]
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Mixed-use Development ‘Bokor City’ Could Threaten National Park, Say Environmentalists
Environmentalists, activists, and NGOs have voiced concern that the plan to develop over 28,000 hectares on Bokor Mountain into a mixed-use city, could harm the nature and rare species of animals on the Preah Monivong Bokor National Park, reported the Mongabay. The ‘Bokor City’ plan was approved by a sub-decree signed by Prime Minister Samdech […]
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MPWT: Talks Continue on Korea-funded Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom Bridge
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT)’s spokesman Vasim Sorya said that talks between Cambodia and South Korea on the Chroy Chongvar-Svay Chrom Bridge are underway. HE Vasim Sorya said on 25 February that at this point, the talks between the two sides mainly focus on technical matters, while other details will be studied […]
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Spain Mulls Building World’s Largest Floating Wind Farm
Spanish utility Iberdrola is considering investing over US$1.2 billion in a 300MW floating windfarm northwest of Spain and is currently seeking funds from the EU’s Next Generation programme, reported GCR. The scheme is expected to begin this year and become operational by 2026. If approved, it would be the largest floating wind farm built so […]
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China to Build Philippines Cargo Rail Link in Largest Project Yet
The government of the Philippines has signed an agreement with China to build a major cargo rail link on the main island of Luzon. Budgeted at approximately US$940m, the Subic-Clark railway project is to be financed by a yet-to-be-negotiated loan from China and will be the largest and most expensive government to government project yet […]
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Private Firm Proposes 3-hectare Wastewater Treatment Plant in New Sihanoukville SEZ
A private company is studying the impact of a project to build four wastewater treatment plants on 3 hectares of land in a new Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, according to a meeting between Sihanoukville Deputy Governor Chhin Seng Nguon and the firm on 23 February. This project was proposed by RTM Green Consultancy Co, Ltd […]
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Construction of New Kampong Speu Administration Hall to Finish by End 2021
Construction of the new Kampong Speu provincial administrative hall is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2021, according to an announcement on 24 February. This new provincial hall is a 4-storey building designed in the traditional Khmer architectural style. With the ground broken in May 2017, this hall will become another provincial achievement […]
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NagaCorp to Conduct Further Study Before Launching US$350 million Siem Reap Resort
NagaCorp Chairman Tim McNally said that his firm will carefully study further, closely cooperate with the local government, and take into account various views before developing the US$350- million non-casino resort in Siem Reap, according to the GGRAsia on 22 February. McNally’s comment came in response to the recent UNESCO’s concern that the non-casino resort […]
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PM Hun Sen Postpones Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh Grand Opening Ceremony
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has postponed this schedule to chair the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh grand opening ceremony on 26 February, given the recent surge in the community transmission or known as the ‘20 February Community Incident, reported the Ministry of Information. The five-star hotel Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh finished its construction in late […]
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New US$1.5 billion Phnom Penh Airport Set for 50% Completion by End 2021
Chairman of renowned local conglomerate Overseas Cambodia Investment Corporation (OCIC) Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se said that OCIC aims to have the construction of the new US$1.5 billion Phnom Penh International Airport 50% complete by the end of 2021. Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se told Construction & Property Magazine earlier this month that according to […]
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