Techo Int’l Airport Nears Completion at Over 90%, Already Costs USD 1.3 Billion

• 7 November 2024
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The Techo International Airport project has surpassed 90% completion as of early November 2024, with construction costs exceeding USD 1.3 billion. This milestone was announced by HE Sinn Chansery Vutha, Secretary of State and Spokesman for the Secretariat of State for Civil Aviation, on 6 November 2024.

HE confirmed that major construction will conclude by the end of this year, with remaining licensing and safety verifications finalised by mid-2025.

According to HE Sinn Chansery Vutha, “The construction progress of Techo International Airport is currently over 90%, with more than USD 1.3 billion already spent, creating employment opportunities for over 15,000 staff and managers.”

He further noted that “if there are no changes, the major construction work is expected to be completed by the end of December this year. The remaining tasks, which include applying for a civil aviation license and conducting safety tests, will be finalised within six months.”

The Techo International Airport is a critical infrastructure project authorised by the Royal Government, and is under the joint venture of the Cambodian Airport Investment Co., Ltd (CAIC), which comprises the Royal Government of Cambodia and the Overseas Cambodian Investment Corporation (OCIC). This large-scale venture , strategically positioned 20 kilometres south of Phnom Penh and covering more than 2,600 hectares,  spans the provinces of Kandal and Takeo and promises to enhance Cambodia’s connectivity and economic potential. (Read more)

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