THB18 billion set aside for 9 mega Bangkok projects
The Cabinet on Tuesday earmarked 18.16 billion baht for nine mega-projects in Bangkok, namely: • Bridge over the Chao Phraya River connecting Kiakkai intersection with Saphan Dang intersection.
• Second bridge over the Chao Phraya River from Kiakkai intersection (Section 5) connecting to elevated motorways and routes from Kamphaeng Phet Road to Phaholyothin Road.
• The Phraya Ratchamontri drainage tunnel from Phasi Charoen to Sanam Chai canal.
• Reinforced concrete dam in the Bang Phai Canal running from Khlong Phraya Ratchamontri to the canal’s end in Greater Bangkok.
• Reinforced concrete dam with a wastewater collection system in Saen Saep Canal from Min Buri floodgate to Nong Chok floodgate.
• Reinforced concrete dam in Bang Na from Kret canal to Chao Phraya River.
• Extension of drainage tunnel under Bang Sue canal from Ratchadaphisek Road to Lat Phrao canal.
• Phase 2 of the Min Buri wastewater treatment project
• Preventing and solving coastal erosion problems in Bang Khunthien.
