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Chroy Chongvar–Svay Chrom Bridge Still Under Study: No Completion Timeline Given
- 12 July 2021
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) spokesman Vasim Sorya has confirmed that South Korean experts are still studying the design and choosing locations for the Chroy Changvar-Svay Chrom Bridge, but no completion timeframe has been given. HE Vasim Sorya added that the estimated budget and the timeline of the construction for this project also has not been disclosed as the working gr...
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Taiwan Seeks Business Partners in Cambodia’s Construction Sector
- 12 July 2021
Taiwan’s Commerce Development Research Institute (CDRI), an institute funded by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, has expressed its interest in seeking business and trade opportunities in Cambodia’s construction sector through its ASEAN Market Development Project. With the focus shifted to Cambodia this year, the project aims at connecting experts and businesspeople from Cambodia and Taiwa...
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Road Renovation at Khmer-Thai border Set for Completion Late July
- 12 July 2021
The Battambang Provincial Department of Public Works and Transport is speeding up construction work on a new DBST paved road connecting to Phnom Dei Khmer-Thai international border gate in Sampov Loun district, aiming for completion by the end of July. Director of Battambang Provincial Department of Public Works and Transport Pruon Riththa said during the inspection that this provincial road No...
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Renovation on NR33 Connecting Kampot Town to Vietnam Border to Begin Soon
- 9 July 2021
The renovation on NR33 connecting downtown Kampot to the Cambodia-Vietnam border is set to begin soon as the technical team is already on site inspecting the road condition. Secretary of State of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) HE Pal Chandara said yesterday that the technical inspection is being done after the preliminary study has been completed recently. He added that in...
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Nine Infrastructure Projects Prioritised in Phnom Penh Development Masterplan 2035
- 9 July 2021
According to Sub-decree 181 regarding the Phnom Penh land-use masterplan from 2015 to 2035, nine infrastructure development plans and policies have been put on the priority list. To date, some have been implemented, while others have not. Below are the progresses of each development plan: 1) Roads, railways, and drainage system improvement The plan has been gradually implemented. For instan...
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Council of Ministers Approves New Investment Draft Law
- 9 July 2021
The Council of the Ministers has approved the new draft investment law in its plenary session held on the morning of Friday 9 July. Samdech Prime Minister Hun Sen said during the plenary session video conference that the proposed law is a legal basis to attract and facilitate investors to invest more in Cambodia. This new investment law was compiled by inter-ministries led by the Ministry of...
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Completion Date of Kampot Tourism Port Postponed Again, says MPWT Spokesman
- 9 July 2021
After many delays since late 2020, the completion date of the US$8 million Kampot tourism port that was set for late this year could be delayed once again due to shortages of labour and construction materials caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) spokesman HE Vasim Sorya said that a working team from the ministry in charge of the project has inspected the ...
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MPWT Renegotiates Construction Costs of Siem Reap 38-Road Renovation Project
- 8 July 2021
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has started renegotiating with construction companies regarding the cost of building the 38 roads in Siem Reap city, even though the overall construction has been more than 63% completed. According to MPWT spokesman HE Vasim Sorya, the ministry has renegotiated the cost with companies now because of two reasons. “First, the negotiation is for the se...
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Understanding Wastewater & Sewage Regulations in Cambodia
- 8 July 2021
By law, all buildings both under-construction and completed projects must follow the regulations regarding wastewater and sewage management. According to Sub-decree 235, all building owners must build a septic tank (a type of storage tank for the separation of organic waste from toilets and bathrooms before releasing it into the sewage system) following the building permit. Before releasing ...
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ADB Provides US$12 Million Loan to Construct Drainage & Waste Management System in Kampong Thom
- 8 July 2021
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided a US$12 million loan to build a wastewater treatment plant, sewage system, landfill, and other related infrastructure in Stung Sen city in Kampong Thom province. According to a meeting between relevant officials on Wednesday 7 July, the project includes the construction of a wastewater treatment plant with the capacity to filter up to 2,500 cubic me...
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