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US$2 million Olympic swimming pool in Battambang 60% complete
- 18 May 2020
The construction of a US$2 million Olympic-sized swimming pool in Battambang is now 60% complete after 8 months of construction work, according to the official website of the Ministry of Information on 14 May 2020. Mr. Hem Kiri, Secretary of the Khmer Swimming Federation, said the construction is 60% complete after the first 8 months of the project. The key main features of the whole constructi...
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The study begins on the project to reopen Battambang airport
- 15 May 2020
A study to reopen Battambang airport has opened with a detailed overview of the feasibility, rehabilitation, and renovation potential and impact, but the exact cost of the study is yet to be confirmed. H.E. Governor of Battambang, Ngoun Rathanak, in a press conference on the “Progress and Continuing Direction of the Provincial Administration of Battambang” on the morning of 13 May 2020, said th...
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New Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (AIAI) to finish as planned, despite aviation decline
- 14 May 2020
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...
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Construction on Kampong Speu international standard stadium to begin in May
- 12 May 2020
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...
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Construction on Kampot International tourist port project behind schedule
- 11 May 2020
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 “...
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Kampot major deep seaport plans progress
- 11 May 2020
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...
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MPWT: Phnom Penh-Sihanouk Expressway construction continues smoothly despite COVID-19 and geographical challenges
- 8 May 2020
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...
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MPWT writes warning letter to company constructing National Road 2 and Road 22
- 7 May 2020
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 ...
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Kep Tourism Master Plan includes construction of new tourist port and expansion of two beaches
- 7 May 2020
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 ...
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Chinese company proposes USD160 million parking garage on Phnom Penh outskirts
- 6 May 2020
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 ...
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