Ministry of Public Works and Transport

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport is the government authority in Cambodia responsible for public infrastructure and transport policy, including the development, administration, and oversight of roads, bridges, ports, waterways, and transport systems. Its regulatory scope covers transport planning, infrastructure standards, technical regulation, operational compliance, safety oversight, and institutional governance across public works and mobility networks. This page serves as a central hub for tracking policy updates, regulatory developments, governance measures, and enforcement activity related to Cambodia’s public works and transport framework, including compliance requirements, oversight priorities, and administrative reforms.

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February 27, 2023

MPWT Reviews Progress of Takhmao Wastewater Treatment System Project

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport held a video conference with technical consulting firms DOHWA Engineering and Seoyoung Engineering to review progress of the Takhmao city wastewater treatment system project financed by the Export-Import Bank of Korea. The meeting agreed on timelines for detailed technical design reports, revisions based on prior technical discussions, and scheduling of the next evaluation committee meeting in early March 2023.

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February 13, 2023

MPWT Holds Training Workshop on Dangerous Goods Transport Management

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport organized a dissemination and training workshop on the transport of dangerous goods by road, in cooperation with JICA. The event aimed to share ASEAN member state provisions, raise awareness, and strengthen capacity of officials and transport associations as MPWT prepares national transport policy and a prakas on dangerous goods transport.

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January 30, 2023

MPWT Discusses Infrastructure Financing with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Delegation

The Minister of Public Works and Transport met with a delegation from Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation to discuss potential financial cooperation for Cambodia’s transport and logistics infrastructure projects. The meeting outlined key expressway, railway, port, and waterway development priorities, including projects linking Phnom Penh with Sihanoukville, Bavet, Siem Reap, and Kampot.

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January 30, 2023

MPWT Reviews 2022 Road Safety Work and Highlights Transport Infrastructure Plans

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport participated in a national road traffic safety review meeting for 2022 and outlined directions for 2023. The ministry reported on efforts to reduce traffic accidents through road maintenance, upgrades of several national roads, deployment of the ROAD CARE mobile application, and feasibility studies on railway and waterway transport projects.

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January 30, 2023

MPWT Receives Minconsult Delegation on Phnom Penh–Preah Sihanouk Expressway Oversight

The Minister of Public Works and Transport met with a delegation from Minconsult Sdn Bhd led by its CEO to hear a report on the company’s work as technical supervisor and evaluator for the Phnom Penh–Preah Sihanouk expressway project. The company reiterated its commitment to support Cambodia’s infrastructure development and acknowledged the ministry’s trust and opportunities for engagement in current and future projects.

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January 9, 2023

MPWT Discusses Northern Railway Passenger Transport Improvement with Nippon Koei

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport held a working meeting with Nippon Koei to review a presentation on improving passenger transport services along sections of the northern railway line covering Battambang, Serei Saophoan, and Poipet. The ministry also requested that the company consider a feasibility study for an urban tramway system in Phnom Penh as an alternative to previously studied automatic guideway transit options.

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January 9, 2023

MPWT Launches Expansion of National Road 7 Section in Kampong Cham

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport inaugurated construction works to expand and upgrade a 45.48 km section of National Road 7 between Skun roundabout in Cheung Prey district and the Kizuna bridge roundabout in Kampong Cham city. The project will widen the road from two to four lanes, upgrade pavement quality, build new bridges, expand an existing bridge, and install traffic safety and vehicle control systems.

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