Kampong Thom Province’s Kampong Kor Dam Project Reaches 70% Completion

• 22 April 2025
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The Kampong Kor Dam Development Project, along with the Stung Thap Dam Canal, is making significant progress, with construction now approximately 70% complete, as reported by the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology.

His Excellency Chan Sinat, Secretary of State for the Ministry, recently led a working group to evaluate the site and assess the advancement of the construction. The Kampong Kor Dam is vital for the lower reaches of the Stung Sen Basin, recognized as Cambodia’s largest and longest river.

During his inspection, His Excellency Chan Sinat emphasized that the dam will enhance the functionality of two major reservoirs upstream, creating an interconnected system of water management that benefits Preah Vihear and Kampong Thom provinces. This enhancement will serve the region effectively, regardless of seasonal changes, reaching as far as Zone 3 of Tonle Sap Lake and spanning tens of thousands of hectares.

The Kampong Kor Dam is designed to store approximately 300 million cubic meters of water. It will significantly impact local agriculture, offering the potential to irrigate around 300,000 hectares of productive land across Stung Sen City, Kampong Svay, Santuk, Prasat Ballang, and Sandan districts. (Read more)

As the project nears its completion, communities and stakeholders are optimistic about the upcoming benefits in irrigation and water management, promising to boost agricultural productivity and sustainability in the region.

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