Second Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure

The Second Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) Tourism Infrastructure project, with the support of ADB and other development partners, aims to promote economically inclusive, competitive international tourism destinations by improving road and water transport infrastructure, urban environmental services and developing local capacity to sustainably manage tourism growth.

Ramboll supported the transformation of the secondary GMS central and southern corridor towns to create a destination for international tourism by providing consulting services for project management and civil engineering support while Henning Larsen designed the landscape concept to improve infrastructure for tourism.

Together with Specity Solutions Consultants, Ramboll developed the framework to boost trade, increase tourism services and deepen regional cooperation and integration among the GMS and Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), to benefit residents with climate-resilient infrastructure development and increased access to economic opportunities.

The project includes the following phases:

1. Nakasang Access Road and Port Rehabilitation

2. Don Det-Don Khone Access Improvements

3. Nam Ngum Reservoir Access Improvements

4. Kaeng Yui Waterfall Access Improvements

5. Western Loop Rural Access Road and Bridge Improvements

6. Vang Vieng Urban Renewal

7. Vang Vieng Solid Waste Management Improvements

Ramboll’s role in this project includes the preparation of technical specifications, costs and schedules, social and environmental safeguards compliance monitoring, construction supervision, and asset management training amongst others.