Infrastructure & Energy

The Infrastructure & Energy category covers Cambodia’s policy and governance landscape for transport corridors and road construction, digital connectivity including 5G deployment, electricity generation and grid transition, water supply and drainage systems, and other public works and utility infrastructure. This page brings together government policy updates, regulatory changes, institutional decisions, and official developments affecting these sectors in Cambodia, helping readers monitor compliance requirements, infrastructure planning trends, and broader sector-level development.

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March 26, 2026

MOWRAM Reviews 88% Progress of Ta Si Samaki Irrigation Infrastructure Project in Battambang

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology reported that the Ta Si Samaki agricultural community irrigation infrastructure project in Ta Meun Commune, Thma Koul District, Battambang Province had reached about 88% completion. The World Bank-funded project under the Cambodia Agricultural Diversification Project includes reservoir works, irrigation piping, wells, solar-powered pumps, and pumping stations.

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March 26, 2026

APSARA Authority Completes Restoration of Two Ancient Canals in Don Kaew Commune Under Angkor Water Resilience Project

The APSARA National Authority reported the completion of restoration works on two ancient canals in Don Kaew Commune, Puok District, under the Angkor Water Resilience Project implemented in cooperation with New Zealand. The works included canal rehabilitation, four new water gates, one spillway, and repairs to 1,000 metres of embankment to support water management, flood drainage, cultural landscape conservation, and local agricultural use.

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March 25, 2026

MOWRAM reviews inception report for JICA-supported irrigation and drainage rehabilitation study

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology chaired a meeting to review the inception report for a JICA-supported feasibility study on rehabilitation and improvement of irrigation and drainage systems in Cambodia. The meeting gave in-principle agreement for the study team to proceed with next procedures concerning the Srap Sreng system in Siem Reap and Banteay Meanchey and the Khpob Trabek-Lok Dam system in Takeo and Kampong Speu.

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March 25, 2026

Singapore Sets 2026 as Year of Climate Adaptation and Prepares National Adaptation Plan

A Ministry of Environment post summarized a scientific discussion on Singapore’s climate adaptation strategy, including coastal protection, urban heat management, water security, and shared responsibilities between the government and private landowners. The post also noted that Singapore has designated 2026 as the “Year of Climate Adaptation” and is preparing its first national adaptation plan.

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March 24, 2026

MPWT Opens Training Workshop on Development of a Transport and Logistics Information System for Lancang-Mekong Countries

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport opened a four-day training workshop in Phnom Penh on the development of a Transport and Logistics Information System under the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation framework. The workshop focused on data needs, system development inputs, and regional coordination for transport and logistics information integration among Lancang-Mekong countries.

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March 24, 2026

MOWRAM Reviews Progress of Irrigation System Maintenance Projects in Svay Rieng and Prey Veng

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology conducted a field inspection and progress assessment of irrigation system maintenance works in Svay Rieng and Prey Veng provinces, covering four major irrigation and flood protection systems. The review documented maintenance, canal rehabilitation, embankment works, pumping station repairs, and associated water-control structures.

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March 24, 2026

MOWRAM Reviews Irrigation Systems and Emergency Water Pumping for Dry-Season Rice in Kratie Province

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology conducted a field inspection of three irrigation systems in Snuol district and reviewed emergency water pumping operations to support 300 hectares of dry-season rice in Kratie province. The intervention involved coordination between technical officials and the provincial administration, using mobile pumps, a floating station, and fuel support.

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March 24, 2026

MOWRAM Reviews Construction Progress of Reservoir Dam Development Project No. 2 in Pursat Province

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology reported a site inspection of the Reservoir Dam Development Project No. 2 on the Promoy Stream in Rokat Commune, Phnom Kravanh District, Pursat Province. The project includes an earth dam, concrete spillway, fish ladder, community building, access road, and 50 bridge and culvert structures, with implementation running from January 2025 to March 2028.

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March 24, 2026

MOWRAM Inter-Ministerial Meeting Reviews and Decides Price Negotiation Proposals for 17 Irrigation System Maintenance Projects for 2026

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology convened an inter-ministerial meeting to review, discuss, and decide on price negotiation proposals for 17 routine and periodic irrigation system maintenance projects planned for implementation in 2026. The meeting involved the ministry’s procurement committee, Ministry of Economy and Finance representatives, technical departments, and relevant provincial officials.

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March 24, 2026

MOWRAM and K-Water KOMEC Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Sustainable Water Resources Management Cooperation in the Mekong Region

The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology, represented by Secretary of State Poun Sotha, signed a memorandum of understanding with K-Water's KOMEC project director, Dr. Sangyoung Park, on cooperation in sustainable water resources management activities in the Mekong region. The meeting was held at the ministry and involved the project management unit under a Korea Eximbank-funded project framework.

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