Road and Infrastructure
World Bank Approves US$100 million to Support Cambodia’s Road Improvement
The World Bank approved a US$100 million credit line on 17 July to support road infrastructure construction projects in Cambodia, targeting the local communities and the rural road system. The project entitled ‘Cambodia Road Connectivity Improvement Project’ aims to enhance rural communities’ access to critical services such as health centres, referral hospitals, schools and markets, […]
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Construction almost complete on 34 roads in Sihanoukville
After eight months of construction, the 34-road project in Sihanoukville is almost 100% complete, according to a National Committee for Coastal Management and Development of Cambodia press release dated 17 July 2020. The major parts of the project have almost finished, including the concrete road (99.92%), the drainage installation (100%), granite paving (59.99%), granite floor […]
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Government Establishing Inter-Ministerial Committee to Accelerate Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has signed an official decision establishing an inter-ministerial committee to accelerate the implementation of the Phnom Penh-Bavet expressway. According to Decision No. 75 SSR dated on 16 July, the Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway project has already been studied and proposed by the China Railway International Group Co., Ltd, in the […]
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Royal Group Invests US$35 million Building 70km of Roads on Koh Rong Island
The Royal Group has injected US$35 million to build 70km of concrete roads on Koh Rong Island, as part of the firm’s development masterplan. The 70km of road is to be built by Sinohydro Construction Co Ltd from China, and the construction agreement was signed on 14 July at Preah Sihanouk province. According to a […]
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City Hall Redesigning Sokimex Kbal Thnal and Wat Neak Voan Junctions
Phnom Penh Municipality is adjusting the traffic flow at the Sokimex Kbal Thnal junction (the junction of Monivong Blvd, St. 271, and Hun Sen Blvd), and Wat Neak Voan Junction (the junction of St. 221 and Russian Blvd), by constructing new roads, expanding existing roads, and reconfiguring traffic lights. For the Sokimex Kbal Thnal junction, […]
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20 Investment Projects Proposed in Siem Reap Development Master Plan
At least 20 major investment projects have been proposed as part of the 2020-2035 Siem Reap Tourism Development Masterplan during an inter-ministerial meeting last week. The meeting was joined by the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts, and the Siem Reap Provincial Municipality. During the meeting, the […]
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Thai government approves US$9bn Pattaya airport expansion
A consortium led by Bangkok Skytrain and metro operator BTS has been given the green light by the government of Thailand to expand U-Tapao International Airport near Pattaya. The consortium, which includes Bangkok Airways and Sino-Thai Engineering & Construction, plans to build a third terminal and cargo and plane maintenance centres as well as create […]
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Cambodia and other 5 Countries Agree to Donate US$180.2 million to Fund BRI Projects
Cambodia and other 5 countries including China, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, and the Philippines have agreed to donate US$180.2 million as a multilateral fund to support Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure projects, according to China Daily on 08 July 2020. The fund was set up by the Multilateral Cooperation Center for Development Finance and […]
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Two Pedestrian Bridges to be Built on NR 3
The government is planning to construct two pedestrian bridges on National Road 3, one in Takeo province and another in Kampong Speu, to help ease traffic and avoid accidents at the busy market areas, according to an AKP report on 07 July. At a meeting to review the road safety results of H1 and the […]
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World’s fastest railway project in Japan delayed over environmental concerns
Construction of the world’s fastest magnetic levitation (Maglev) railway connecting Tokyo to Osaka in Japan has been halted by Shizuoka prefecture due to fears that it will strain groundwater under the tunnel, according to the Global Construction Review. In a live broadcast meeting, Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture Heita Kawakatsu refused to allow the proposed 9km-long US$84 […]
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