Cambodian Mega-construction Projects Underway

Cambodian Mega-construction Projects Underway

As the result of robust economic growth and the city’s expansion over the last decade, the Cambodia construction sector is developing at a constant and remarkable pace. According to Cambodian Constructors Association, there are 15 mega projects proceeding across the country. 1. Second Ring Road – Phnom Penh The second ring road is to link Russian Boulevard to National Road No.2. The $72 million project is currently under construction and expected to be finished by 2019. 2. Third Ring Road – Phnom Penh The Cambodian government is set to commence constructing the third road ring sometime in 2018. It will connect to National Roads No.1, 2, 3, 4 and heading to National Road No.5. 3. Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville Expressway A $1.9 billion project will be built under BOI. It is still under discussion and expected to commence building soon. The highway will connect the capital to the coastal province of Sihanoukville and will stretch 190km long and 25m wide with two lanes. 4. National Road No.5 expansion The National Road No.5 expansion will link the outskirts of Phnom Penh at Prek Kdam to Battambang province. It is already in the process of bidding for the four-lane expansion. 5. Railway Stretch to Phnom Penh International Airport (PPIA) Developed by the Royal Group, a 10-km railway linking the city to PPIA, is expected to finish in 2018. When complete, it will take 15-20 minutes to travel from the city to the airport. 6. The railway line linking Cambodia and Thailand The rail line, located in Banteay Meanchey province and linking Serei Saophoan to Poipet and Thailand, is being upgraded and renovated. The international connection railway networks are set for wrapup in November 2018. 7. National Road No. 3 expansion The road will be expanded into four lanes from Phnom Penh to Thnal Bombek. 8. National Road No.11 Rehabilitation The construction to renovate National Road No.11 will start from Neak Loeung bridge to Thnal Totoeng. 9. Mekong River-Stueng Treng Bridge The bridge connection across the Mekong River to Steung Trang in Kampong Cham stretches 1,131m long. The construction is on track though there is no end date set for the completion. 10. National Road No.5 expansion It is being extended to four lanes linking Battambang to Serey Sophorn in Banteay Meanchey. 11. Phnom Penh-Bavet Expressway The Phnom Penh-Bavet expressway was first approved for a feasibility study led by the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in 2015. The landmark project is being re-studied by the JICA team with no end date set for completion. 12. Phnom Penh Skytrain The proposed Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) line, would include more than 10 stations with a 3-car train capacity to accommodate 330 people. JICA is studying its feasibility with no set timeframe for completion. 13. Deep-sea port in Sihanouk It costs $200m. The container terminal expansion with 14.5m deep is aimed at addressing a surge in the volume of containers passing through the country. The work on the expansion is set to be complete by 2022. 14. Water Taxi Service This passenger transport service on the Tonle Sap and Tonle Bassac rivers will reduce traffic congestion in the capital. The proposed $22m waterway will run run 25km from Prek Phnov bridge on the northern outskirts of Phnom Penh south to Takhmao City in Kandal province. 15. Battambang to Koh Kong to be connected by a new road A new road will link Battambang to Koh Kong, heading to the coastal Sihanoukville province. This massive project is currently on track for the feasibility study. Photo: Google

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