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New Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (AIAI) to finish as planned, despite aviation decline
Construction of the new Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (AIAI) is scheduled for completion in 2023, despite the slowdown in the aviation sector due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic which has affected the construction of some new airports, coagulating airfreight, and caused a massive decline in air travelers. The schedule for completion was announced during a courtesy and work pro...
Read MoreConstruction on Kampong Speu international standard stadium to begin in May
Construction on an international standard stadium in Kampong Speu worth approximately US$2 million will begin next week as the project plan study has been recently completed according to H.E. Vy Samnang, Kampong Speu Administrator, in an interview with Construction & Property Magazine on 11 May 2020. “Before choosing a plan, we have to study other countries’ experiences as well. Our lawmake...
Read MoreConstruction on Kampot International tourist port project behind schedule
Construction on the first tourist international port project in Kampot is currently significantly behind schedule with only 30% complete given that the whole facility was set to open in April 2020. The delay is another impact of COVID-19 with the construction company requesting a temporary postponement according to Mr. Soy Sinol, Chief Department of Tourism of Kampot during a press conference on “...
Read MoreKampot major deep seaport plans progress
The construction of a massive deep seaport project in Kampot province starts is progressing with the docking space and seaport entrance complete, according to Mr. Soy Sinol, Deputy of Kampot Tourism Department, at a press conference on “Progress and Continuing Direction of Kampot Provincial Administration” on 08 May 2020. “This port is invested in by him [a private investor]. For the progress o...
Read MoreMPWT: Phnom Penh-Sihanouk Expressway construction continues smoothly despite COVID-19 and geographical challenges
The Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville expressway construction project continues smoothly despite some challenges in terms of geographical factors and the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) cooperating well with relevant institutions and workers’ efforts to get the job done on schedule. This explanation was given by H.E Kong Vimean, Deputy Secretary of State of...
Read MoreMPWT writes warning letter to company constructing National Road 2 and Road 22
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) has issued a warning letter to Korean Company Hanshin contracted to build National Road 2 and National Road 22 following the discovery of delays in construction works, inadequate machinery equipment on sites, and lack of technical expertise in the implementation. The warning was made by MPWT Minister, H.E Sun Chanthol, during his inspection visit ...
Read MoreKep Tourism Master Plan includes construction of new tourist port and expansion of two beaches
The Kep Provincial Governor is building a Kaoh Tonsay tourist port and planning to expand two beaches - a public beach and Angkoal natural beach - to advance major infrastructure development and to welcome increasing numbers of tourists. The beach expansion project sites include A 3km public beach (running from the water treatment station to the mangrove forest), and the expansion of the 3.5km ...
Read MoreChinese company proposes USD160 million parking garage on Phnom Penh outskirts
China Good Cars Holding Ltd plans to propose the construction of a large modern parking garage on the outskirts of Phnom Penh with an investment budget of USD160 million to reduce traffic congestion in Phnom Penh. This investment plan was revealed by representatives of China Good Cars Holding Ltd to H.E Sun Chanthol, Minister of MPWT during a meeting on 5 May 2020 at the ministry, according to ...
Read MoreMinister of Public Works drills road to prove no corruption
Holding two big pieces of broken rubber drilled from the road, Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol told the national press that “The ministry has now taken a new step: to make road quality better. With regard to criticism where people have said the Ministry cheats on road constructions, it does not hold true.” The Senior Minister made the affirmative statement on 04 May 2020 aft...
Read MoreNew Flyover at Kbal Thnal area officially opened for official use
Kbal Thnal Flyover connecting Monivong Boulevard to Norodom Boulevard will open for public use from May 1, 2020, onward to address traffic congestion in the Kbal Thnol area. According to the official website of the Ministry of Information on 30 April 2020, Mr. Met Measpheakdey, spokesperson for Phnom Penh City Hall, said that “This new flyover located next to the Kbal Thnal Flyover, linking Mon...
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