Phnom Penh’s Flood Relief System Project Reaches 30% Completion Milestone

• 5 December 2024
• Local News
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The ambitious flood relief system in Phnom Penh has reached 30% completion, marking significant progress in a large-scale infrastructure project designed to address flooding challenges in the city. This milestone was confirmed during an inspection led by Mr Peng Purnea, Minister of Public Works and Transport, on 29 November 2024.

The project involves two key sites: the first segment spans 5,650 meters along National Road 4, from km 14+050 to 19+700, while the second segment extends 8,100 meters along the railway in Kampong Speu province, from km 15+450 to 23+550. Since its commencement on 5 July 2024, the project has progressed steadily, with completion anticipated by July 2025.

This box culvert project, overseen by the Department of Public Works, is specifically designed to mitigate flooding in the Kambol and Por Sen Chey districts. In addition to reducing flood risks, the system aims to enhance public health, sanitation, and urban aesthetics, thereby improving the quality of life for residents in these areas. (Read more)

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