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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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Why is it Necessary to Inspect and Verify Construction Works?
- 10 February 2021
Following the promulgation of the Construction Law in 2019, Cambodia's construction sector has seen stronger enforcement to maintain the overall quality and safety in the sector. For example, the inspection and verification of construction work by a professional or a licensed certifier firm is legally required before starting to build or demolish any construction work. Why is it necessary to in...
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Gov’t has issued over 6 million land titles as of the end of 2020
- 9 February 2021
As of the end of 2020, the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) has issued more than 6 million land titles, or equivalent 86.8% of the total unregistered 7 million land plots nationwide. According to a recent report of MLMUPC, the systematic land registration has reached more than 5.4 million titles and approximately 5 million of which have been distributed to t...
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Masterplan for US$16 billion Ream City Development Approved
- 9 February 2021
A masterplan to develop an 834-hectare sustainable Ream City by Singaporean firm Surbana Jurong has been approved by Canopy Sands Development, a member of Prince Holding Group, according to The Straits Times. Worth over US$16 billion, the Ream City project will transform the region into a new ecosystem of tourism, commercial and residential city that could house up to 130,000 residents. Acco...
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Work on Land Dispute Resettlement for New Phnom Penh International Airport 43% Complete
- 6 February 2021
Land disputes affecting the construction of the new US$1.5-billion Phnom Penh International Airport in Kandal province have so far been settled with 43% of local residents, according to a recent report by the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC). Since the beginning of settlement process until December 2020, the total issues settled cover more than 1,100 hectare...
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CDC Approves Eight Investment Projects Worth Almost US$100m
- 5 February 2021
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) has officially approved private firms to invest in building five factories, two hospitals and a solar power plant, worth a total of almost US$100 million in Takeo, Kampong Speu, Kampong Chhnang, Svay Rieng, Kandal and Phnom Penh. The first investment permit has been granted to Mayco Furniture Company Limited to invest US$3.8 million in building ...
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