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MLMUPC to Reorganise & Issue New Land Usage Policy in SHV
- 16 August 2021
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has set up a technical working group to reorganise land usage and issue a new land-use policy in Sihanoukville. The establishment of this team is part of the government’s master plan to transform Sihanoukville into a multi-purpose economic zone. According to decision letter No. 037 issued on 13 August 2021, the working...
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Gov’t Approves US$20-million SHV’s Third Large-Scale Water Treatment Station
- 16 August 2021
The Cambodian government has officially approved the construction of a third large-scale water treatment station project in Sihanoukville, which is expected to cost approximately US$20 million obtained from the national budget for tourism development. The approval was revealed in the press release of The National Committee for Coastal Management and Development (NCCMD) published on Friday 13 Au...
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MoE to Include Green Technologies in SHV Multipurpose SEZ Master Plan
- 13 August 2021
The Ministry of Environment (MoE) is evaluating and exploring new technologies to be used in the Sihanoukville multipurpose SEZ master plan to promote green and effective development. The technology evaluation project was announced on Wednesday 11 August during an official meeting chaired by the Secretary-General of the National Council for Sustainable Development HE Van Monineath. According...
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Interior Ministry Green Lights Request for Establishing Six New Communes
- 7 August 2021
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 Pichnil commune, Sangkat Ou Chrov, and Sangkat Ou...
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Gov’t Cancels Multiple Infrastructure Development Projects in Kandal Province
- 6 August 2021
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, however, d...
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Japan Mulls Building Smart Bus Terminals in Phnom Penh
- 6 August 2021
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 and Transport, the Public Transport Authority,...
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Sixth Japanese-Funded Automatic Screen Pit Installed in Phnom Penh Drainage System
- 5 August 2021
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 Director of the Department of Pub...
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APSARA Authority Speeds Up Renovation Work on Small Circuit Road
- 4 August 2021
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 2km section from Terrace of the Elephants to Ta Keo temple, a 2km ...
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PP City Hall Unveils Plan to Build Three More Wastewater Treatment Plants by 2035
- 2 August 2021
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 as potential locations for the construction o...
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Phnom Penh Governor Breaks Ground on New Concrete Road in Meanchey District
- 26 July 2021
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 to Street 271 in Sangkat Stung Meanchey II in Khan Meanchey. Besides widening the road, the pr...
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