Background
On 11 March 2026, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha conducted an on-site inspection of progress on the Kamping Pouy irrigation system improvement project in Banan district, Battambang province. The ministry stated that the project is being implemented with financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
The project concerns the modernization of the Kamping Pouy reservoir and related irrigation infrastructure. According to the ministry, the system receives water through a connecting canal from the Bavel Stream.
Scope of Application
The project applies to the Kamping Pouy reservoir area and associated irrigation network located in Battambang province. Its stated purpose is to support irrigation for agricultural land in both the rainy season and the dry season.
The ministry also indicated that the infrastructure improvement is intended to support multiple uses of the area, including potential eco-tourism development. In addition, reinforcement of canal embankments into durable transport routes is intended to facilitate local travel and the transport of agricultural products from production areas to markets.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The official update reports a ministerial inspection of implementation progress rather than announcing a new regulation or legal instrument.
According to the ministry, the project objectives include:
- modernizing the Kamping Pouy reservoir and related irrigation infrastructure;
- securing water supply for agricultural irrigation in both wet and dry seasons;
- supporting multipurpose use of the area, including eco-tourism potential; and
- improving transport access through strengthened canal embankments that can function as roads.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The update is relevant as a reference point on the development status of a major irrigation and water-management project in Battambang province. For agribusiness and local enterprises, the project may affect agricultural water availability, connectivity, and logistics in the surrounding production area.
The ministry’s statement also indicates that the area is being considered for broader multipurpose development, including eco-tourism potential. However, the post does not announce any specific regulatory approvals, investment incentives, or compliance obligations.
Official Source
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM), Facebook post dated 11 March 2026.
