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38-Road Renovation Project in Siem Reap 92% Finished, on Track for Completion by Year’s End
- 7 December 2021
The construction of the 38-road project in Siem Reap has reached 92.72% completion as of November 2021, while the working teams are now accelerating the progress, aiming for completion by year’s end. This is according to the inspection by HE Sun Chanthol, Minister of Public Works and Transport, on Tuesday 7 December. During the inspection, HE Sun Chanthol asked the relevant working group to ...
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UN-Habitat, S. Korea to Build Floating City, Pioneering New Living Amid Rising Sea Level
- 29 November 2021
A floating city is planned to be built offshore of South Korea’s Busan city and will become a model floating city for city development to coastal cities around the world amid the issues of rising sea levels and climate changes. The project is a cooperation between UN-Habitat, the South Korean government, and Oceanix, a company founded by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels Group, with an official ag...
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Housing Association, Water Authority Join Hands Expanding Water Supply to Outlaying Residential Projects
- 27 November 2021
The Housing Development Association of Cambodia (HDAC) and Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) will work together to address the shortage of clean water networks in construction sites, boreys, and condos, among other real estate development projects across Phnom Penh’s outlaying regions, amid a rise in demand. According to a meeting on Friday 26 November, the two parties have agreed to in...
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ADB Provides US$180-million Loan for Infrastructure Development in Three Cambodian Cities
- 22 November 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$180-million loan to help three cities in Cambodia improve urban infrastructure and boost economic competitiveness. The Livable Cities Investment Project will help more than 140,000 residents in Bavet, Kampot, and Poipet access better wastewater and solid waste management services, according to a press release issued on 19 November. The proje...
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Authorities Mull Building New Clean Water Treatment Plant in West Phnom Penh
- 17 November 2021
Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong Sreng has requested the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA) to build a new clean water treatment plant on Prek Tnaot River, west of Phnom Penh, to increase clean water supply three districts on the outskirts of Phnom Penh’s that currently lack of clean water usage. HE Khuong Sreng unveiled the proposal during a meeting with PPWSA Director General HE Long Naro...
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Gov’t to Build Standardised Parking Lots in SR & Connect 20,000 houses to Sewer System
- 15 November 2021
Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen has approved an additional budget of nearly US$4 million for Siem Reap’s 38-road renovation project to build parking lots on NR6 and connect nearly 20,000 houses to the sewer and water system free of charge According to a press conference regarding the project’s progress on Saturday 14 November, the parking lots will be arranged along NR6 starting from the Royal R...
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PP Urbanisation Expanded From 300sqkm to Nearly 700sqkm
- 8 November 2021
The urbanisation of Phnom Penh capital has doubled in size from about 300sqkm to nearly 700sqkm due to the increase in population, which has led to an increase in urbanisation, large constructions and the development of road infrastructure. These statistics were stated by Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, at the inauguration ceremony of the new Ministry of Land Management, Urba...
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Siem Reap Ready to Compete for 3rd Clean City Awards 2022
- 5 November 2021
Siem Reap is ready to compete for the 3rd Clean City Awards 2022-2025, while the working team is currently compiling documents, according to the follow-up meeting on Tuesday 2 November. Director of the Secretariat of the Siem Reap Clean City Assessment Team Mr Ngov Sengkak said that the meeting was to discuss and exchange views on indicators, procedures, and inputs, to ensure that Siem Reap is ...
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Gov’t to Turn a Resort in Prey Veng into National Protected Area
- 4 November 2021
The Ministry of Environment has unveiled a plan to turn Norkorphnom-Phnom Chher Kach cultural and historical site in Ba Phnum of Prey Veng province into a national natural protected area, according to officials meeting on Wednesday 3 November. The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Defence, representatives of the Ministry of Interior, representatives of the Ministry of C...
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Clean Phnom Penh Campaign Launched; More Waste Management Infrastructure to be Built
- 2 November 2021
Minister of Environment HE Say Sam Al officially announced the launch of the "Clean Phnom Penh" campaign on Monday 1 November to enhance the beauty of the city, strengthen waste management infrastructure, and educate all citizens to care more about the environment. The Clean Phnom Penh Campaign this year will be implemented under the slogan "New Habits, Clean Habits". Not only educating on and ...
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