Background
The Ministry of Environment convened an inter-ministerial technical review to examine the full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) submitted for the Dream Villas mixed-use residential project in Siem Reap. The meeting was led by a State Secretary of the Ministry and included representatives from relevant ministries and 22 technical staff from the Directorate of Environmental Impact Assessment.
An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) within an EIA is evaluated to determine measures that mitigate negative impacts during both construction and operational phases. The inter-ministerial review process collects cross-agency technical inputs and issues recommendations to consultants so that a final EIA report can be revised before formal submission to the Ministry for decision under the established technical-opinion procedure.
Scope of Application
This review applied specifically to the full EIA for the Dream Villas residential and mixed-use development proposed by PLH Partners Co., Ltd., sited along National Road No.6 in Svay Chey village, Trapaing Thom commune, Prasat Kong district, Siem Reap province. The project documentation cited a land area of 346,530 square meters and a total building footprint of 153,855.42 square meters, and the EIA was prepared by W2P Environment Co., Ltd.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The convened group focused on technical verification of impact assessments and on strengthening the EMP to reduce negative effects during both construction and operation. Participants agreed to compile technical inputs and to recommend specific revisions for the consultant to incorporate into the final EIA report prior to formal Ministry review and resolution in line with the technical-opinion letter process.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Developers submitting an EIA should anticipate iterative technical review and targeted requests for EMP enhancements from the Ministry and inter-ministerial reviewers. Project proponents are expected to address cross-agency technical concerns in revised reports to maintain compliance with Cambodia’s procedural requirements for EIA submission and ministerial decision-making.
Official Source
Ministry of Environment Facebook post, 10 June 2026: source
