Road and Infrastructure
PM Hun Sen to Break Ground on Koh Norea Bridge Project on 26 October
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen will break ground on the construction of a cable-stayed bridge connecting Koh Pich to Koh Norea in late October, according to his speech during the grand opening ceremony of Prince Manor on the morning of 07 October. “On 26 October, I will break-ground on another construction site, a concrete bridge […]
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Ring Road 4 Feasibility Study Completed
Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said on 30 September that the Ministry has already completed the feasibility study of the Ring Road 4 project. HE Sun said that despite the COVD-19 pandemic, the government has never stopped developing infrastructure. For example, the Ring Road 3 construction is ongoing as planned, while […]
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OCIC Chairman Inspects New Airport Site Every 6 Months to Speed Up Construction
The OCIC Chairman Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se will continue to inspect the new Phnom Penh airport construction site at least once every 6 months to encourage the working team and speed up construction. The latest visit was on 30 September, which was a co-inspection between Neak Oknha Pung Kheav Se and the Minister of […]
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Chom Chao Flyover and Underpass Construction 55% Complete
Construction on the Chom Chao flyover and underpass is now 55% complete and is scheduled for completion by 2021, according to the Phnom Penh Department of Public Works and Transport. Director of the Department of Public Works and Transport Sam Piseth said on 26 September that the team are currently actively working on the flyover […]
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Land Encroachers Ordered to Demolish Properties Immediately for SR Road Renovation
The Siem Reap Provincial Administration has called for the demolition of any illegally-built properties that affect the renovation of 38 roads within 10 days starting from 23 September onward. According to the announcement on 23 September, the illegally-built properties includes those located on public roads, walkways, canals, and other state lands, especially the locations needed […]
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Japanese Firm to Light Up 34 Sihanoukville Roads with 5,300 Smart Lights
Sihanouk Governor HE Kouch Chamroeun has allowed Minebea (Cambodia) to install 5,300 smart lights on 34 roads in Sihanoukville, according to the Sihanouk Provincial Administration on 25 September. Vice President of Minebea Mr Kei Nishihara said that the lights are 58-watt smart LEDs, which can save up to 60% of electricity and yet provide adequate […]
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Myanmar Divides “New Yangon” To Generate Investor Competition
Photo by UK-ASEAN Business Council The government of Myanmar has divided its “New Yangon City” commercial development project to generate competition against the giant Chinese-government backed contractor responsible. New Yangon City was planned as an 8,100-hectare industrial-commercial zone on the Yangon River costing around US$8bn. Conceived by Aecom, two bridges, a 13-sq-km industrial estate and […]
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Contracts Awarded for Philippines Rail Project
The government of the Philippines has awarded civil engineering projects worth a total of US$728 million to international firms for the initial construction phase of the 51km Malolos–Clark Railway which part of the Philippines’ long-term plan to boost connectivity and regional economic growth by linking Clark International Airport and the planned economic zone of New […]
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Kampot Studying Centralised Administrative Area and New Stadium Project
Sample Picture Cambodia Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has ordered the Kampot Provincial Administration to study the feasibility of organising a centralized administrative area and constructing a new stadium in the province. Kampot Governor Cheav Tay said on 12 September that the team is actively working on this request, and the result will be presented […]
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New road connecting Toul Kork to Boeung Kak opened for public use
The Phnom Penh Administration on 13 September opened a new road connecting Road 283 around the Toul Kork Dam to the Boeung Kak area in Daun Penh district. The new road is an AC paved 20-metre-wide road which has been under construction since 2019. Director of the Department of Public Works and Transport Mr Sam […]
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