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China Eximbank provides RMB 601 million government concession loan for Tonle Bassac Bridge (Chak Angrae Kraom-Praek Pra) Project
| Funder | Export-Import Bank of China (China Eximbank) |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Start Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
| End Date | Nov 14, 2033 |
| Duration | 3,713 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 103447 |
Grant Description
China Eximbank provides RMB 601 million government concession loan for Tonle Bassac Bridge (Chak Angrae Kraom-Praek Pra) Project On September 15, 2023, China Eximbank and the Government of Cambodia signed a government concessional loan (GCL) worth RMB 601 million for the Tonle Bassac Bridge (Chak Angrae Kraom-Praek Pra) Project.
The total construction cost of the project is USD 58.25 million.
The purpose of the project is to (a) construct an steel bridge over the Tonle Bassac River that is 845 meters in length (including abutment) and 27 meters in width to connect the Chak Angre Krom and Prek Pra areas, and (b) construct a connecting road (including a bridge approach road and auxiliary road) that is 805 meters in length and 27 meters in width.
The new Tonle Bassac Bridge is expected replace the existing steel bridge from Russey Keo, which will be repurposed for temporary use during the construction period.
The Ministry of Public Works and Transport stated the some housing would be demolished and acquired during construction, but did not specify if there was a resettlement plan or compensation. Construction began on February 19, 2024. As of May 2025, construction is approximately 33.5% complete.
According to the Cambodian Development Cooperation Board, the estimated completion date for the project is June 29, 2027.
Staff Comments
- The Chinese project title is 百达隆巴萨河大桥及接线公路项目.
- Cambodia's official ODA database reported RMB 601 million as the loan amount, but 400 million as the total project budget.
Sources & References
- 进出口银行融资支持的柬埔寨百达隆巴萨河大桥及接线公路项目贷款协议在中柬两国领导人见证下签署
- Grants Concessional Loan to Build Tonle Bassac Bridge Connecting Chak Angre Krom & Prek Pra
- 第三届“一带一路”国际合作高峰论坛务实合作项目清单
- The Construction of Tonle Bassac Bridge (Chak Angrae Kraom-Praek Pra) Project-Ministry of Public Works & Transport
- Construction of Tonle Basac Bridge (Chak Angrae kraom-Prek Pra) Project
- Chak Angre Krom – Prek Pra Bridge currently 33.50% complete
- List of Practical Cooperation Deliverables of the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance
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