via Phnom Penh Post, 24 October 2021: As a result of the recent circular by the Cambodian Prime Minister, the Phnom Penh administration has set up a working group to inspect and evaluate its old buildings for heritage listing.
The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration has decided to establish a working group to inspect and evaluate old buildings in all districts to strengthen the mechanism for protection and maintenance of structures and as a basis for applying for registration as a heritage building to the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.
This decision was made during an online meeting chaired by municipal governor Khuong Sreng on measures to prevent the destruction of heritage buildings in the capital on October 22.
“We will set up a team to inspect and compile statistics on all heritage buildings in Phnom Penh. Later, we will hand over the list to all district administrations for further management. This way, we can keep heritage buildings alive,” Sreng said.
The move came after Prime Minister Hun Sen issued a circular on October 12 aiming to prevent the destruction and remodelling of heritage buildings, altering or damaging of religious structures, public and private buildings, ancient villages and houses.
Source: Capital starts heritage buildings survey | Phnom Penh Post
