French Colonial building in K Chhnang to be razed

The Kampong Chhnang Provincial Administration yesterday 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 the 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.

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