On 29 March 2026, government working groups in Kampot and Kep provinces, the Fisheries Administration, and the Land Allocation for Social and Economic Development Phase III (LASED III) project officially launched infrastructure construction in coastal community areas covering fishing communities in Kampot province and O’Krasar fishing community in Kep province.
According to the announcement, the investment is intended to support additional livelihoods for community residents, including activities beyond traditional and customary fishing practices, while also supporting tourism services and local income generation in these coastal communities.
Background
LASED III has selected 12 fishing community sites in three coastal provinces for support. The project has a planned total budget of US$13.1 million, of which US$11.39 million is allocated for infrastructure construction.
The project states that infrastructure spending is prioritized toward necessary facilities that support new livelihood options, strengthen and expand existing occupations, and improve local living conditions.
Key Project Details
The official groundbreaking on 29 March 2026 covered five fishing communities. These include Prek Tnaot, Trapeang Ropov, Trapeang Sangkae, and Kampong Samaki in Kampot province, as well as O’Krasar fishing community in Kep province.
The announcement further states that construction launches at seven additional sites are expected to follow in the near term.
Implementation Scope
The project concerns infrastructure investment in coastal community areas linked to fishing communities. The stated development objectives include support for local livelihoods, community-based tourism activity, and broader local economic development.
No further technical specifications for the infrastructure works were provided in the source text.
Official Source
Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC) Facebook post, published 30 March 2026, referring to the official groundbreaking ceremony held on 29 March 2026 for infrastructure construction under LASED III in coastal fishing communities in Kampot and Kep provinces.
