French Colonial in K Chhnang to be razed
Buth Reaksmey Kongkea
The Kampong Chhnang Provincial Administration on
Thursday approved the demolition of a French Colonial era building housing 13
flats on the grounds that it is too dilapidated to restore.
Kampong Chhnang city governor Yin Saven yesterday said
that the bulding was constructed in 1931 and is now-91 years-old.
“This house is very old and is very dilapidated and
cannot be lived in anymore,” Saven said. “This is why the provincial
authorities have called on the flat owners to leave in case of a possible
collapse that could lead to the loss of lives and property.”
Saven said that with approval from provincial
administration, the owners can build new houses on the same site as the old
house.
He added that the provincial authorities yesterday handed over letters of permission as well as other related land documents to the owners so they can demolish the old building and construct new houses
in the same place.
However, he said cost of the demolition and new
construction will be the responsibility of the owners to negotiate amongst
themselves as the administration is not involved in it.
He added that however, for the price of the
construction of new houses or the destroy of the old house, it is depending on
the direct negotiation between the landlords themselves with the private
construction company; the authorities do not involve it.
CAPTION: Police evict owners from a dilapidated French
Colonial building in Kampong Chhnang city. Kampuchea Thmey
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