Urbanization and Architect
Interior Ministry Green Lights Request for Establishing Six New Communes
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) has given the green light to the request by six provincial administrations to establish six new communes and modify some administrative boundaries within the provinces. According to letter No.146 dated 06 July 2021 of the MoI, the proposed communes include Bourvil, Oukandear Sen Chey, Phnom Krang Dey Meas, Yeay Mao […]
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Gov’t Cancels Multiple Infrastructure Development Projects in Kandal Province
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has announced the cancellation of multiple infrastructure development projects in Kandal province, citing that those projects are flawed and could affect private property ownership. This is according to an MLMUPC’s letter dated 11 July 2021, which was sent to the Kandal provincial administration. The letter, […]
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Japan Mulls Building Smart Bus Terminals in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh City Hall has signed an agreement with Japan to begin the feasibility study for a smart bus terminal project in Phnom Penh. The signing ceremony was held yesterday with the presence of representatives of Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), the Japanese Embassy, the Phnom Penh Department of Public Works […]
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Sixth Japanese-Funded Automatic Screen Pit Installed in Phnom Penh Drainage System
The sixth Japanese-funded automatic garbage collection machine in the drainage system (automatic screen pit) in Phnom Penh has been installed and was officially put into operation on Wednesday 4 August. The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of the First Secretary of the Japanese Embassy Mr Toshikazu Tokioka, JICA Representative Ms Aya Tokumoto, and […]
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APSARA Authority Speeds Up Renovation Work on Small Circuit Road
The APSARA Authority is speeding up the renovation on the small circuit road in Angkor archaeological park from the Terrace of the Elephants to Banteay Kdei temple with a total length of over 6,300 metres. According to the announcement by the APSARA Authority on 4 August, the renovation is divided into three sections including a […]
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PP City Hall Unveils Plan to Build Three More Wastewater Treatment Plants by 2035
The Phnom Penh Municipality in cooperation with JICA has unveiled plans to build three more wastewater treatment plants from 2026 to 2035, following the ground-breaking on the Beoung Choeung Ek plant in May. According to the Sustainable City Development Plan for Phnom Penh (2018-2035), Boeung Trabek, Boeng Tumpun and Boeung Ta Mok have been selected […]
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Phnom Penh Governor Breaks Ground on New Concrete Road in Meanchey District
Ground was broken on the construction of a new concrete in Meanchey district road on the morning of Monday 26 July by Phnom Penh Governor HE Khuong Sreng. The project is a renovation of the existing road by expanding the road to 12 metres wide and 1,370 metres long. The road will connect Street 217 […]
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Cambodia to Adapt Smart City Management Model from Singapore
An inter-ministerial team is currently studying the smart city management model from Singapore and will soon adapt the system to fit the Cambodian social context. In the meantime, the government has also already drafted plans to transform several key cities into smart cities, aiming at establishing an inclusive ASEAN smart cities network. The plan was […]
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Takhmao & Areas Along NR3 & NR4 Chosen as Economic Clusters in 2035 Development Plan
Takhmao City and Phnom Penh suburbs along NR3 and NR4 have been chosen as the locations for economic activities and factory clusters, according to the 2035 Phnom Penh land-use master plan. The master plan also stated that the location of economic activities such as factories will be no longer located within the administrative boundaries of […]
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Japanese-Funded Flood Protection Improvement Project Phase 4 Almost 100% Complete
Construction of the Japanese-funded Phnom Penh Flood Protection and Drainage Improvement Project Phase 4 is now over 98% complete, ready for this upcoming rainy season. According to the Phnom Penh Department of Public Works and Transport this morning, most of the works have been completed including the installation of sewers, the construction of an underground […]
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