China News Agency, Phnom Penh, October 2 (Reporter Ouyang Kaiyu) The Cambodian Ministry of Information said on the 2nd that officials will begin large-scale demolition of illegal buildings to further maintain the environment in the tourist area.
Earlier news reported that Cambodia will invest heavily in 38 road repair projects in Siem Reap to improve people’s livelihood and revitalize the economy after the epidemic.
The demolition of illegal buildings was carried out to cooperate with this road project.
Siem Reap is the capital of Cambodia’s Siem Reap Province, 311 kilometers away from Phnom Penh.
In recent years, the rapid development of tourism in Siem Reap has benefited from the historic site of Angkor, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
According to reports, the Siem Reap road repair project is the second large-scale road repair project launched by the Cambodian government after the road repair project in Sihanoukville. The project is expected to cost US$150 million.
After the completion of the road restoration project in Siem Reap, it will reduce traffic congestion and traffic accidents and promote Siem Reap's status as a cultural and historical tourist city in Cambodia.
Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Land, Planning and Construction Xie Supara said that the road restoration project is carried out in accordance with the "City Planning for Siem Reap Province in 2035" promulgated by the government to improve the appearance and beautification of Siem Reap and attract more tourists. , To promote economic development and create employment opportunities in Siem Reap Province.
According to official investigations in Siem Reap, a total of 93 illegal buildings occupying government land must be demolished, and at least 10 families are facing relocation.
Xie Su Pala appealed to affected businesses, local people and tourists to cooperate and understand during the construction period so that the project can proceed smoothly.
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