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ខ្មែរ Road and Infrastructure
ADB Provides US$12 Million Loan to Construct Drainage & Waste Management System in Kampong Thom
- 8 July 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided a US$12 million loan to build a wastewater treatment plant, sewage system, landfill, and other related infrastructure in Stung Sen city in Kampong Thom province. According to a meeting between relevant officials on Wednesday 7 July, the project includes the construction of a wastewater treatment plant with the capacity to filter up to 2,500 cubic me...
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Japanese-Funded Flood Protection Improvement Project Phase 4 Almost 100% Complete
- 7 July 2021
Construction of the Japanese-funded Phnom Penh Flood Protection and Drainage Improvement Project Phase 4 is now over 98% complete, ready for this upcoming rainy season. According to the Phnom Penh Department of Public Works and Transport this morning, most of the works have been completed including the installation of sewers, the construction of an underground 65,000 cubic metre water reservoir...
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Koh Rong Major Infrastructure Development Projects Over 80% Complete
- 5 July 2021
The construction of three major infrastructure development projects on Koh Rong including a new municipality administration complex, hospital, and military base, have been over 80% completed as of 5 July, with plans to open to the public and tourists soon. Sihanoukville Governor HE Kouch Chamroeun said during a site inspection on 4 July that all construction progress has been going smoothly des...
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Study of New Airport in Koh Kong Province Paused
- 5 July 2021
The plan to construct a new airport in Mondul Seima district, Koh Kong province proposed by LYP Group and Bangkok Airways has seen no progress since 2019 as the firms have paused feasibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA) will not revoke the license from the two firms but strongly urged that they should resume the plan after the pandemic su...
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Construction of Major Bridges Along Ring Road 3 Almost 100% Complete
- 5 July 2021
Construction of the two bridges crossing the Bassac River along ring road 3 is on average 97.25% complete, while the overall ring road 3 construction progress is also running smoothly, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on 4 July. The two bridges include the 366-metre-long bridge west side that is approximately 99% complete and the 630-metre-long eastern bridge that is over...
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Plan to Build New Expressway Linking New Airport & City Centre Delayed, says SSCA
- 3 July 2021
The construction of a new expressway linking between Phnom Penh city centre and the new Phnom Penh International Airport in Kandal province might not begin this year as planned due to the COVID-19 crisis. Yet, the project remains on the table and the feasibility study also continues, according to the State Secretariat of Civil Aviation (SSCA)’s spokesman. OCIC Chairman Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se ...
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Transport Minister, Japan Ambassador Inspect NR5 Construction to Ensure Quality
- 30 June 2021
The Minister of Public Works and Transport, the Japan Ambassador to Cambodia, representatives of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Japanese Technical Inspection firm this morning co-inspected the construction of site of NR5 renovation section fom Battambang to Banteay Meanchey, which is now almost 100% completed. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said t...
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SR 38-road Renovation Project 63% Complete, On Track for Final Completion in December
- 29 June 2021
Construction of the 38-road renovations in Siem Reap will be completed by December this year as scheduled, while progress to date has reached over 63%, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol during his site inspection on 28 June. As of 25 June, the overall construction is 63.87% complete, of which the drainage system is at 90%, the drainage system for the 38 roads a...
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USAID Mulls Providing US$3 million in Aid to Upgrade Cambodia Cold Chain Logistic System
- 28 June 2021
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is requesting the US Government to provide US$3 million in aid to implement the upgrade of the Cold Chain Logistic System in Cambodia. This plan was revealed by the USAID Country Director for Cambodia Veena Reddy during her farewell meeting with the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries HE Veng Sakhon on 28 June. Ms Red...
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PP-Bavet Railway & Three Major Projects Included in Transport Masterplan
- 28 June 2021
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has requested its working committee to include the Phnom Penh-Ho Chi Minh railway project and three other major infrastructure projects into the national transport and logistics masterplan, to accelerate progress on the projects. This is according to HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, at a meeting of the National Committee ...
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