Gov’t Forms Special Working Group to Accelerate Phnom Penh-Siem Reap Expressway

• Sommana Yan
• 13 July 2023
• Local News
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The Cambodian Government has taken decisive action by establishing an inter-ministerial commission through decision No. 52 pillar, dated July 11, 2023. Comprising 26 members, including the Minister of Public Works and Transport, this special working group aims to drive the implementation of the Phnom Penh-Siem Reap Expressway infrastructure project.

The newly formed task force holds key responsibilities, including:

• reviewing and advising on legal procedures and investment aspects of the expressway infrastructure project.
• Expediting the development of the Phnom Penh-Siem Reap corridor by ensuring the timely completion of the aforementioned expressway project.
• Ensure Regular progress reports which will be submitted to the head of the Royal Government through the Office of the Council of Ministers, ensuring transparency and accountability.

The Phnom Penh-Siem Reap Expressway project, a significant infrastructure venture, is being executed by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model.

In a recent milestone, the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) signed a framework agreement with CRBC to conduct an in-depth study of the project’s construction, including the first phase spanning approximately 250 kilometers from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. The second phase, covering a distance of 150 kilometers from Siem Reap to Poipet, is also part of the study, with a comprehensive analysis expected to be completed within 12 months. (Read more)

As the special working group takes charge, the nation anticipates a future defined by improved accessibility, streamlined travel, and a flourishing real estate market.

• Road and Infrastructure