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Cambodia’s Construction Sector Investment Value US$60.8 billion since 2000
- 18 February 2021
In the past two decades, the construction sector has the major backbone of Cambodia's economic growth, with the investment value reaching over US$60.8 billion, according to Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction HE Chea Sophara. During the 2nd Public-Private Forum on Cambodia-Japan Urban Development held on 16 February, HE Chea Sophara said that investment in the construct...
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US$100 million 11-Road Renovation Project in SHV 31% Complete
- 18 February 2021
The US$100 million 11-road renovation project in Sihanoukville is now 31% complete, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport on 16 February. HE Sun Chanthol said during the 2020 Work Progress Conference that the 11-road project is now 31.15% complete. Meanwhile, the restoration of five natural canals with a total length of 27.5 km is also 96.62% complete. This 11-road project ...
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Land Minister Unveils Cambodia-Japan Joint Achievements in Construction Sector
- 17 February 2021
The Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction HE Chea Sophara has revealed that that the Japanese government has been assisting Cambodia in many major projects within the construction and urban planning sectors. Speaking at the Cambodia-Japan Urban Development Conference on 16 February, HE Chea Sophara expressed sincere thanks to Japan for the very close cooperation, and summ...
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Gov’t Requests Japan to Help Establish Construction Lab, Develop Smart Cities & Prepare Spatial Data
- 17 February 2021
At the Cambodia-Japan Urban Development Conference on 16 February, Minister of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction HE Chea Sophara has requested the Japanese government to provide assistance on four major issues in Cambodia to promote the sustainable development of the construction, land management, urban planning, and housing sectors. The first request was for help from Japan to p...
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Gov’t and OCIC Mull Building Another Bridge in Prek Pra
- 17 February 2021
The Phnom Penh Municipality and OCIC are considering building another bridge in the Prek Pra area to reduce traffic along NR1 and NR2. In the meantime, both parties are also setting up a ferry service connecting Koh Norea and Koh Pich to also temporarily ease the traffic in the area. According to Phnom Penh Governor HE Khoung Sreng, both parties are currently inspecting the sites for both proje...
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Three Sections of NR5 Expansion 90%, 23%, and 36% Complete, Respectively
- 16 February 2021
To date, three sections of the National Road 5 (NR5) expansion project have on average reached approximately 50% completion and is scheduled to be complete by 2022. According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport’s report on 16 February, the progress of each section of road are as follows: 1. The northern part from Battambang to Serey Sophoan (84 km) is 89.75% complete and scheduled ...
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Phase 1 of SHV Deep-Sea Port Expansion Scheduled for Completion in 2023
- 16 February 2021
The first phase of the Sihanoukville deep-sea port expansion project funded by a US$207 million Japanese loan is scheduled for completion in 2023, according to Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol on 16 February. HE Chanthol said that the first phase task to expand the seaport to 14.5 metres deep, on which construction will begin soon and will finish by 2023. "In addition, ...
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Construction on Phnom Penh’s First Large-Scale Wastewater Treatment Plant to Begin in April
- 16 February 2021
Construction of the US$27 million Japanese-funded large-scale wastewater treatment plant in the southern part of Phnom Penh is scheduled to begin on 26 April 2021, according to the Department of Public Works and Transport Director Sam Piseth. Mr Sam Piseth told the press on 15 February that plant will be built on 3 hectares of land in the Cheung Aek Lake area, a part of the Boeung Tumpun Develo...
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Feasibility Study of Phnom Penh Rapid Transit to Complete Next Month
- 16 February 2021
The feasibility studies for three choices for the Phnom Penh mass transit project are ongoing. The AGT and monorail choices have been completed, while the subway option will be finalised next month. In the meantime, the government is also seeking funds to implement this massive undertaking. Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol said during the 2020 Work Progress and 2021 Goals ...
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Construction of Mondulkiri Airport Expected to Begin in 2022
- 15 February 2021
The construction of the Mondulkiri airport project is expected to begin in 2022 after Prime Minister Hun Sen last week set up a special inter-ministerial committee to accelerate the implementation of this large-scale project. According to State Secretary of Civil Aviation (SSCA) spokesman Sin Chansereyvutha, the feasibility study will be completed within February and will be soon submitted for ...
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