Khun Sear’s company clears way for Arey Ksat satellite city
7 July 2021 8:10 PM
Sorn Sarath
Ngay Nai

Residents living in Arey Ksat have been surprised to learn that a stretch of the Mekong is being filled in to pave the way for a 70-hectare satellite city developed by the Khun Sear Import Export Company, owned by the well-connected real estate tycoon Khun Sear.

Sim Chamreoun, a 49-year-old woman who said that her family had lived along the riverbank for 30 years, said that the community had yet to be notified by authorities.

“We have no idea what is exactly happening here,” she said. “We have yet to receive any order to relocate our homes or be informed about this project. We hope to receive compensation when they ask us to leave — we will not oppose them.”

Another resident, Kroeun Ravid, said that most of the villagers here knew literally nothing about the project.

“We do not know what they are planning to do,” he said. “We do not know how it will affect us personally, or whether we need to relocate. We have been told nothing.”

Seng Pheng, an assistant to Okhna Khun Sear who said that was authorized to talk to the media, told CamboJA that the project was still in its early stages.

“First we need to build an embankment to make a way for the trucks to get into the development site,” he said. “As we have seen, we just poured rocks to make the riverbank, not to fill the river. Once the embankment is completed, the company will start the project right away.”

Pheng said that the company is now collaborating with a foreign expert on designing the project’s master plan. Residents said the filling-in process has been going on for roughly two months.
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A lot of houses fell into the Bassac before the Koh Pic work began. And quite a few on the Mekong around the corner. River banks collapsed due to sand mining if course. But I recall talking with the German engineer who has mapped the river bottoms and he said that part of the Mekong river bank was always vulnerable to year to year flooding events. The Araksat side was more likely to accumulate sand not lose it. At least the new bridges will take pressure off the Monivong Bridge.
But who is going to buy the apartments that they will throw up? Have they sold all the Koh Pich apartments yet? Are the buildings finished or still in limbo?
Or will they build low rise. It’s certainly a better place to live than out in the boonies with all the congestion to get to the city.

Phnom Penh Authority to Temporarily Launch Koh Pich-Koh Nora Ferry from February 21
Posted By Pen Srey Neat
February 18, 2022

Cambodia News, (Phnom Penh): The Phnom Penh Municipal Authority has decided to temporarily launch the ferry Koh Pich-Koh Nora across the Bassac River in the border of Khan Chamkarmon and Khan Chbar Ampov, Phnom Penh.

According to the announcement of the Phnom Penh Capital Administration on Friday, the Koh Pich-Koh Nora ferry will be launched from February 21, 2022 from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm every day to reduce traffic congestion on the Monivong Bridge.

The Phnom Penh city authories have authorized the Company An Sam An to operate the Koh Pich-Koh Nora ferry service, transporting passengers and vehicles across the Bassac River.

Department of Public Works: Koh Pich-Koh Nora Cable Bridge Achieved 62%

Cambodia News, (Phnom Penh): The Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh confirmed on the afternoon of March 4, 2023, the construction of the Koh Pich-Koh Nora cable bridge has achieved 62%. According to the plan, the project will be completed by the end of 2023. This bridge will connect traffic in the center of Phnom Penh to National Road No. 1 and will reduce traffic congestion.


The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a bridge across the Bassac River from National Road 1 to Koh Nora Development Zone and from Koh Nora to Koh Pich satellite city was held on October 26, 2020.
According to a report provided by the Overseas Cambodian Investment Company (OCIC), which has been awarded the right to build the bridge, the bridge connecting Koh Pich to Koh Nora is 824 meters long and 24.50 meters wide.
The 60-meter-long and 21-meter-wide bridge connecting Koh Nora to the National Road No. 1 is scheduled to take 12 months to build, at a cost of $1,606,353.

It should be noted that Koh Nora, located in Sangkat Niroth, Khan Chbar Ampov, is projected to be a new satellite city on an area of more than 100 hectares, developed in the same way as the current Koh Pich island.

Koh Pich-Koh Norea Bridge Construction to Complete in November
AKP Phnom Penh, July 04, 2023 --
The construction of a bridge connecting Koh Pich satellite city in Phnom Penh to the Koh Norea development area in the capital’s Khan Chbar Ampov has been achieved at 85 percent and is expected to complete in November this year.

The update was shared by the Phnom Penh Municipal Department of Public Works and Transport on Monday.


The construction project was broken ground (sic) on Oct. 26, 2020 at an estimated cost of US$38 million.

Once built, the 824-metre-long-and-24.5-metre-wide cable-stayed bridge will contribute significantly to reducing traffic congestion on National Road No. 1, especially at the two Preah Monivong Bridges.
By Phal Sophanith

Koh Pich-Koh Norea Bridge to Reduce Traffic Congestion in Phnom Penh’s Eastern Area
AKP Phnom Penh, August 09, 2023 --

A bridge connecting Koh Pich satellite city to the Koh Norea development area in Phnom Penh’s Khan Chbar Ampov has been scheduled for soft launch in November 2023, which will contribute to reducing the traffic congestion in the eastern part of the capital.

Mr. Prum Vanny, Deputy Manager of Koh Pich-Koh Norea Bridge Project of the Overseas Cambodian Investment Company (OCIC), underlined that the construction of the bridge will help reduce about 40 percent of traffic jam in Chbar Ampov district.

The bridge's construction began on Oct. 26, 2020 at an estimated cost of US$38 million by the OCIC.
- AKP

September 8, 2023
Phnom Penh Authority to connect a cable-stayed concrete bridge from Koh Pich to Koh Norea on September 12

Keut Chhe, Deputy Governor of Phnom Penh, confirmed that the construction of the concrete cable-stayed bridge from Koh Pich to Koh Norea has reached 92% on September 12, 2023 and the Governor of Phnom Penh will preside over the ceremony to connect the cable-stayed concrete bridge.

Chhe confirmed on September 8, 2023, that according to the plan, this cable-stayed bridge is scheduled to be completed in mid-November 2023, before the Water Festival. The new bridge will connect traffic from the geographical area in the capital to the geographical area of Chbar Ampov district on National Road 1 to reduce traffic congestion on both Monivong bridges.

This is another new achievement that the Phnom Penh Capital Administration has achieved for the next generation to use for the common benefit and to improve the living standard of the people to another level.

The bridge across the Bassac River connecting Koh Pich to the satellite city of Koh Nora opened for construction on October 26, 2020, and is 824 metres long and 24.50 metres wide. It is planned to be built in 35 months at a cost of $38 million, which is the investment contribution of OCIC together with the budget of the Phnom Penh Capital Administration.
- AKP

CEOCambodiaNews wrote: ↑Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:25 pm September 8, 2023
Phnom Penh Authority to connect a cable-stayed concrete bridge from Koh Pich to Koh Norea on September 12

Keut Chhe, Deputy Governor of Phnom Penh, confirmed that the construction of the concrete cable-stayed bridge from Koh Pich to Koh Norea has reached 92% on September 12, 2023 and the Governor of Phnom Penh will preside over the ceremony to connect the cable-stayed concrete bridge.

Chhe confirmed on September 8, 2023, that according to the plan, this cable-stayed bridge is scheduled to be completed in mid-November 2023, before the Water Festival. The new bridge will connect traffic from the geographical area in the capital to the geographical area of Chbar Ampov district on National Road 1 to reduce traffic congestion on both Monivong bridges.

This is another new achievement that the Phnom Penh Capital Administration has achieved for the next generation to use for the common benefit and to improve the living standard of the people to another level.

The bridge across the Bassac River connecting Koh Pich to the satellite city of Koh Nora opened for construction on October 26, 2020, and is 824 metres long and 24.50 metres wide. It is planned to be built in 35 months at a cost of $38 million, which is the investment contribution of OCIC together with the budget of the Phnom Penh Capital Administration.
- AKP

A cable bridge on Koh pich for the first time in almost 12 years?

Koh Norea-Koh Pich Bridge Allowed for Temporary Use during Pchum Ben Festival
Phnom Penh, October 07, 2023 --
A cable-stayed bridge connecting Koh Norea development area in Phnom Penh’s Khan Chbar Ampov to Koh Pich satellite city will be put for temporary use during the Pchum Ben Festival, from Oct. 13 to 15, according to Phnom Penh Capital Hall.

The temporary use was agreed by Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HM to ease traffic flow during the annual holiday, the source pointed out, stressing that one side of the bridge will be opened for two-way traffic, while the transport weight is limited to under five tonnes.

After the three days, it underlined, the bridge will be closed allowing the construction company, OCIC, to complete the remaining work.

The Koh Norea-Koh Pich bridge is scheduled to reopen for temporary use from Oct. 20-23, 2023 onwards, after the full completion of the construction.
- AKP