Road and Infrastructure
40km of NR4 expanded to 4 lanes
Ministry of Public Works and Transport is expanding a 40km section of NR4 from 2 to 4 lanes, while over 150km other will be widened to 10m. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said on 23 February that NR4 was only 7m wide. With a US$110-million loan budget from World Bank, the […]
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Construction of NR48 22% Complete
As of February 23, the project to rehabilitate and upgrade NR48 connecting Chamkar Luong at the junction of NR4 to Khemarak Phoumin City of Koh Kong Province has been 22% completed, according to MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol on 23 February. During the site inspection, HE Chanthol said that the progress is a bit slower […]
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Construction of NR10 connecting Koh Kong to Battambang 56% complete
The construction of NR10 from Battambang to Koh Kong has reached 56% completion and is scheduled for final completion next year, according to MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol on 22 February. During the site inspection, the Ministry also tested the quality of the road foundation in some places and found that the company complied with […]
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New elephant roundtable to be built in Pursat
Pursat Provincial Administration plans to rebuild the elephant roundabout at the intersection of NR55 and NR10 in Bramoy commune of Veal Veng district. 505 elephants statue will be built at the roundabout to symbolise the Veal Veng district and attract tourists. The elephant represents the beauty of the rainforest, strong solidarity, and loyalty to the […]
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Construction of Bakheng Water Treatment Plant 90% Complete
The construction of the Bakheng Water Treatment Plant is 90% complete as the construction team is now drilling the ground to install a 2m meter water main pipe under the Tonle Sap Riverុំaccording to the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) on 21 February. The installation of Cambodia’s largest clean water pipeline will also enable […]
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US$1.5m Koh Kong tourist port set to be opened by end of March 2023
The construction US$1.5 million rebuilt tourist seaport in Koh Kong province is scheduled to be completed by the end of March 2023. “The provincial administration has been building a tourist port in Khemarak Phoumin, which may be completed by the end of March,” said Koh Kong Provincial Governor Mithona Phuthong on 21 February. The port […]
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ADB provides a US$60m loan to build more infrastructure in Battambang
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided almost US$60 million to develop more infrastructure in Battambang. According to Battambang City Governor Leang Veasna on 9 February, the fund will be used for drainage system planning and repair of urban roads. The fund will be handed over to local authorities to implement the construction of underground […]
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Construction of NR48 connecting Sre Ambel to Khemarak Phoumin 18% complete
The renovation of NR48 connecting the Sre Ambel intersection of NR4 to Koh Kong province’s downtown with a length of 148 km, has completed nearly 18%. Koh Kong Governor HE Mithona Phu Thong said in the press conference on 21 February that NR48 is being upgraded to AC. NR 48 is part of ASEAN Highway […]
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Infrastructure Construction in Run Ta Ek & Peak Sneng 100% Complete
The construction of necessary infrastructure at the Run Ta Ek and Peak Sneng villages, including a 165km road and water supply network, has been 100% completed. According to the Ministry of Rural Development on 7 February, 28 red gravel road projects, with a total length of 165km in Run Ta Ek natural village and in […]
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Construction of US$58m Water Supply Project in Siem Reap Set for Completion in April 2023
The construction of a water treatment plant in Siem Reap province is scheduled to be completed in April 2023, according to the Minister of Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation Cham Prasidh on 8 February. Located in Bos Angkanh village, Sangkat Chreav, Siem Reap city, the plant will be able to produce 60,000 cubic metres of […]
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