Construction of Sala Ta On Dam in Battambang Complete in 2021

The Sala Ta On Dam project in Battambang city is now 70% complete and is set to go online by June 2021, according to the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology on 06 August.

With ground broken in early 2019, this project is one funded by the Republic of Korea and will be able to supply water to over 11,000 hectares of agricultural land in the rainy season and 4,000 hectares in the dry season.

The construction works currently ongoing include a diversion tunnel (380m), the Sangke River sluice gate (74m), four concrete canals (17km), 13 main canals, 21 water distribution stations, and 23 bridges across canals.

Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology H.E Lim Kean Hor said the dam is operated with a computer-controlled system and is a third project following the Sek Sak Multi-Purpose Project and the Kantha Dam. These will help store rainwater before flowing into the Tonle Sap.

“The dam will not only supply water for people in Battambang but also become a tourist attraction destination as well,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Water Resources and Meteorology Department is also building Dauntri Dam. To date, the project is 26% complete and scheduled to start operations by 2023. (Read more)

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