Ministry of Public Works Reviews and Approves Preliminary Design for Sihanoukville Wastewater Treatment Project in China

• Proeksa Meas
• 11 November 2026
• Construction Focus
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Strategic Partnership With CREEC and Chinese Institutions Drives Sustainable Urban Development and Environmental Hygiene in Sihanoukville

Phnom Penh/Chengdu: Efforts to elevate urban environmental standards and municipal infrastructure achieved a significant milestone as a high-level delegation from Cambodia participated in the preliminary design review meetings for the Sihanoukville Wastewater Treatment System Development Project, held from October 26 to 30, 2026, in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, People’s Republic of China. The Cambodian delegation was led by His Excellency Ros Vanna, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and Project Director, accompanied by key project management officials.

The critical working sessions were conducted with representatives from China Railway Eryuan Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (CREEC), led by Deputy General Manager Wang Jinyong, and Mr. LEI Pengquin, Director of the ASEAN Regional Economic International Cooperation Agency (AIECO). The official mission aimed to comprehensively examine and deliberate on the preliminary design review, focusing strictly on core aspects including project overviews, design schemes, design progress and implementation plans, and existing challenges paired with constructive recommendations.

Following meticulous evaluations and detailed technical exchanges, the Chinese side agreed to adjust and refine technical shortcomings in accordance with Cambodia’s feedback. Subsequently, the Cambodian delegation formally endorsed the initial design documents prepared by CREEC, confirming their accuracy and alignment with the practical needs of Sihanoukville. The successful proceedings concluded with the signing of the Minutes of Meeting (MoM) and a formal bilateral implementation agreement for the wastewater treatment project in the presence of all attending delegates and technical experts.

The successful finalization of the preliminary design phase for the Sihanoukville wastewater treatment project, spearheaded by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport, marks a pivotal stride in building sustainable municipal infrastructure. Upgrading advanced sanitation and wastewater management systems will substantially safeguard public health and marine ecosystems while reinforcing Sihanoukville’s appeal as a premier economic and tourism hub aligned with national development priorities. (read more)

• MPWT
• Wastewater
• wastewater treatment
• CREEC
• AIECO