Road and Infrastructure
Bentley Systems Calls for Nominations for 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, has announced its call for nominations for the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure. This juried awards program celebrates the most exemplary projects that represent going digital advancements in infrastructure. The deadline for nominations is May 23, 2022. The Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure categories include: Bridges and […]
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Construction of Expressway 90% complete, Set to Open in July
Construction of the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway is 90% complete as of April. The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has confirmed that the expressway will be put into temporary use in July this year. MPWT Minister HE Sun Chanthol said during the site inspection on 26 April that the ministry is considering setting the […]
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NR2 & 22 Construction Poor Quality; MPTW Orders Urgent Fix & Sets Deadline for August
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has found that some parts of the construction of NR2 and NR22 are poor in quality and lack technical standards while instructing the restricting construction companies to fix them immediately and finish the whole project by August 2022. According to the site inspection of MPWT Minister HE […]
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PM: Infrastructure One Among Six Boosters Behind Cambodia’s Economic Recovery
Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen said that the well-connected infrastructure across the country is one of the other six main drivers of economic recovery and the success of the Khmer New Year celebration. During the new Phnom Penh flood prevention system inauguration ceremony on 20 April, PM Hun Sen said the six factors behind […]
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Cambodian Gov’t Shifts Focus to Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has unveiled three action plans to reduce risks and disasters in the transportation sector through the quality improvement of infrastructure development. MPWT Secretary of State HE Chuon Vin said during the progress follow-up meeting on Tuesday 19 April that one of the most important actions is to […]
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US$34-million Japan-Funded Flood Protection & Drainage System Inaugurated
A US$36-million Japan-funded flood protection and drainage system phase 4 in Phnom Penh has been officially inaugurated, playing a vital role in urban development in the capital. The inauguration ceremony was held on 20 April under the presidency of Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen. The project took 36 months to be constructed, starting from December […]
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PP-Bavet Expressway Final Study to Be Completed in 3 Months
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has set a 3-month deadline for the Chinese firm to finish the final study of the Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway before moving to the construction stage as planned. The deadline was set during a meeting on 7 April between MPWT Secretary of State So Victor with representatives of […]
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Korea Eyes Investments in Water Supply, Wastewater Treatment & Recycling Systems in Cambodia
South Korea firm -Techcross Water & Energy – has sought to understand investment opportunities in Cambodia by focusing on the environment, such as water supply, wastewater treatment, and recycling. The information was shared in a meeting between Commerce Minister HE Pan Sorasak and representatives of Korea’s Techcross Water & Energy held in Phnom Penh in […]
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SHV & Poipet Railways to be Upgraded to High-Speed System, More Lines Under Study: PM
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has urged the Minister of Public Works and Transport to speed up the progress of seeking development partners or private firms to upgrade two existing railway lines into high-speed routes. PM Hun Sen said on 4 April that the government is planning to develop the Phnom Penh-Popiet and Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville […]
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PM Hun Sen Expects New Siem Reap Airport to Go Online by 2023 Despite Slow Progress
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has placed high hopes on the Angkor Siem Reap International Airport being completed and operational by late 2023, despite the fact that the current progress of the construction is only at 22% completion. The remarks were made on 3 April during the site inspection of the airport with relevant officers. […]
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