Infrastructure

Water and sanitation

Three newly built dams officially inaugurated in Mondulkiri province

Three newly-built dams – O’ Te Thipadei, Sen Sokhadom and Sen Monorom – in the north-eastern province of Mondulkiri were inaugurated today morning under the presidency of Prime Minister Hun Manet. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501579534/three-newly-built-dams-officially-inaugurated-in-mondulkiri-province/

AFD, EU back Cambodia’s water sector reformation

The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and the European Union (EU) expressed their commitment to support the expansion of the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA). ...

Nhean Chamrong
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501574411/afd-eu-back-cambodias-water-sector-reformation/

Project launched to speed expansion of water and sanitation systems

The Water Supply and Sanitation Acceleration (WASAC) Project was officially launched in Phnom Penh on Sept. 26 under the direction of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation (MISTI) and Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT). ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501566789/project-launched-to-speed-expansion-of-water-and-sanitation-systems/

Two large water pumps under construction in Phnom Penh

The Department of Public Works and Transport of Phnom Penh is constructing two large water pumps at one of the capital’s major pumping stations as part of the project to improve infrastructure and the drainage system to prevent flooding in Phnom Penh. ...

Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501554197/two-large-water-pumps-under-construction-in-phnom-penh/

ADB approves $93.6M financing to support​‘WASH’ services in 400 Cambodian villages

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved $93.6 million in loans and grants to improve and expand climate-resilient and inclusive rural water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities for 88,000 households in 400 villages in 50 communes across nine provinces in Cambodia. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501551878/adb-approves-93-6m-financing-to-supportwash-services-in-400-cambodian-villages/

ADB approves $93.6 million to enhance rural water and sanitation facilities in Cambodia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a significant funding package of $93.6 million in loans and grants to improve and expand climate-resilient and inclusive rural water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities across Cambodia. ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501551522/adb-approves-93-6-million-to-enhance-rural-water-and-sanitation-facilities-in-cambodia/

Kampong Thom’s Dang Kambit reservoir project progresses

The Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha, on Saturday led a team of officers to inspect the progress of the Dang Kambit Reservoir Development Project in Sre Khsach Village, Dang Kambit Commune, Sandan District, Kampong Thom province, financed by the Export-Import Bank of ...

Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501547543/kampong-thoms-dang-kambit-reservoir-project-progresses/

Sophalleth unveils bold steps to improve air and water quality

In a bid to mitigate the adverse effects of air and water pollution across the Kingdom, Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth has laid out an ambitious five-year strategy. This comprehensive plan aims to significantly improve air and water quality through a diverse and multifaceted approach. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501534045/sophalleth-unveils-bold-steps-to-improve-air-and-water-quality/

$25,000 donation to promote clean water in Kampong Speu

More than 1,300 people and 250 students in Kampong Speu are set to benefit from a $25,000 donation to WaterAid Cambodia, which will be used to improve access to clean water. ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/25000-donation-to-promote-clean-water-in-kampong-speu

$660M Bakheng plant bolsters capital’s water supply

The Cambodian government spent about $660 million for the three phases of the Bakheng water treatment plant which aimed to meet the growing demand for clean water in Phnom Penh and nearby Takhmao City of Kandal province. ...

Chea Vanyuth
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501512184/660m-bakheng-plant-bolsters-capitals-water-supply/

World Bank approves major investment in water security for Cambodia

The bank said in a news release that over 113,000 people in Cambodia are expected to benefit from better water supply infrastructure following the approval on June 21 of a new World Bank-supported project. ...

AKP
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501510586/world-bank-approves-major-investment-in-water-security-for-cambodia/

World Vision improves livelihoods of 1.5 million Cambodian children in 2023

More than 3.2 million people in Cambodia, including 1.5 million children, have been given access to clean water, inclusive education, improved nutrition and accessible health care services, according to World Vision International in Cambodia’s annual report. ...

Meas Molika
https://kiripost.com/stories/world-vision-improves-livelihoods-of-15-million-cambodian-children-in-2023

Dams and climate change choke the Mekong: livelihoods and ecosystems are at stake

The Mekong River, a lifeline for millions in Southeast Asia, is facing an ecological crisis. Unpredictable water levels, declining fish stocks, and the disappearance of the iconic Irrawaddy dolphin threaten the livelihoods and traditions of communities along the river. ...

Sovann Sreypich
https://cambojanews.com/dams-and-climate-change-choke-the-mekong-livelihoods-and-ecosystems-are-at-atake/

Pledge to provide clean water by 2030 ‘unwavering’, says ministry

Cambodia remains unwavering in its pledge to provide universal access to clean water by 2030, aligning with its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Prime Minister Hun Manet urges pertinent institutions to prioritise the quality, safety, sustainability, and affordability of clean water for all citizens. ...

Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501444000/pledge-to-provide-clean-water-by-2030-unwavering-says-ministry/

Water shortages to end in capital from February: PPWSA

Residents of Phnom Penh will no longer face water shortages from late February, as daily supply capacity is set to exceed one million cubic metres, according to the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA).​ ...

Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/water-shortages-to-end-in-capital-from-february-ppwsa

Ministry, ADB prioritise water access, rural sanitation

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is working in close collaboration with the Ministry of Rural Development on transport infrastructure, water supply and sanitation. ...

Chea Sokny
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/ministry-adb-prioritise-water-access-rural-sanitation

Law to strengthen water transportation sector

A draft law on water transportation has been created to strengthen the sector and find solutions to serve national and international trade, while supporting national economic growth. ...

Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/law-to-strengthen-water-transportation-sector

World Bank approves $163m water and sanitation project

According to a statement from the World Bank on November 22, to assist Cambodia in its efforts to strengthen water and sanitation services, the project will reach more than 175,000 people in the target provinces of Battambang, Pursat, Mondulkiri and Kandal. ...

Chhorn Raksmey
https://kiripost.com/stories/world-bank-approves-163m-water-and-sanitation-project

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