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ខ្មែរ Road and Infrastructure
Kep Plans to Build Two Ports Under ADB Project
- 2 May 2022
The Kep Provincial Administration plans to build two standard ports for fisheries and tourism under the Asian Development Bank's Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries Project. A meeting on the project was held on 27 April, chaired by Mr. Vao Sokha, Deputy Governor of Kep Province, and ADB representative Mr. Lindsey Saunders, Team Leader of the Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries Project...
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Construction on US$1.3 billion Kampot Multi-Purpose Port to begin in early May
- 28 April 2022
Construction on a new US$1.3-nillion multipurpose port & logistics centre in Kampot province.is set to begin in early May, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol. HE Sun Chanthol said on 27 April during the SHV port inspection that the development of infrastructure, roads, railways and ports are very vital, responding to the growth of the country's economy. “...
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Bentley Systems Calls for Nominations for 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
- 27 April 2022
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: ...
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Construction of Expressway 90% complete, Set to Open in July
- 26 April 2022
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 speed limit to 120km/h in the first test drive stage, and a...
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NR2 & 22 Construction Poor Quality; MPTW Orders Urgent Fix & Sets Deadline for August
- 25 April 2022
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 Sun Chanthol, as of April 25, the construction has achiev...
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PM: Infrastructure One Among Six Boosters Behind Cambodia’s Economic Recovery
- 21 April 2022
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 the happy travel during the new year are peace, infrastructu...
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Cambodian Gov’t Shifts Focus to Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development
- 20 April 2022
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 build climate-resilient transport infrastructure...
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US$34-million Japan-Funded Flood Protection & Drainage System Inaugurated
- 20 April 2022
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 2018. The full system includes the const...
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PP-Bavet Expressway Final Study to Be Completed in 3 Months
- 8 April 2022
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 China Railway International Group Co., Ltd, Royal Group, and the techni...
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Korea Eyes Investments in Water Supply, Wastewater Treatment & Recycling Systems in Cambodia
- 5 April 2022
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 early April. In the meeting, ...
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