Water Diversion System Nears Completion in Cambodia

• Sommana Yan
• 1 September 2025
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The ambitious water diversion system project linking Phnom Penh and the satellite areas of Kampong Speu province is on the verge of completion, reaching nearly 100% progress. His Excellency Tho Jetha, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology, confirmed these developments during an inspection visit to the Stung Toch Dam construction site on August 28.

According to Minister Tho Jetha, the water diversion project from Phnom Penh, specifically at the Stung Toch Dam site, has achieved an impressive completion rate of 97%. He emphasized the importance of maintaining high technical standards and urged the construction teams to remain focused to ensure all aspects of the project are executed as planned.

The Stung Toch Dam sub-project features significant infrastructure improvements, including the restoration of a 51-kilometer stretch of the dam and the construction of a new structure measuring 8 meters in height, 51 meters in width, and 300 meters in length. In Phnom Penh, the Mechoeung Canal System sub-project is also well underway, featuring the development of three Cheongsang Canals spanning approximately 27.5 kilometers, alongside the establishment of two new pumping stations: Anlong Kong Pumping Station and Sak Sampov Station.

The Ministry of Water Resources is diligently advancing the Water Release and Diversion System Project, which encompasses both Phases 1 and 2. This comprehensive initiative includes 10 sub-projects dedicated to rehabilitating 10 rivers and canals, with a total length of around 260 kilometers, and constructing 366 various infrastructural features.

As the project nears completion, it promises to enhance water management capabilities and improve the overall infrastructure of the region, contributing significantly to the development of Kampong Speu and its surrounding areas.

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