Background
On 15 March 2026, a Secretary of State of the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM), representing the Minister, led a technical delegation to inspect the construction progress of a concrete riverbank protection structure along the Stung Sen River. The project site is located within the jurisdiction of Stung Sen City, Kampong Thom Province.
During the inspection, the Secretary of State underlined the importance of the project for controlling riverbank collapse and contributing to the development of Stung Sen City.
Scope of Application
The inspection and related guidance apply to the ongoing construction works for the concrete embankment along the Stung Sen River in Stung Sen City, Kampong Thom Province. The focus is on the implementing construction company and the associated technical working groups involved in this specific riverbank protection project.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The Secretary of State highlighted two main objectives of the riverbank protection project:
- To serve as a protective measure against riverbank collapse along the Stung Sen River.
- To contribute significantly to improving the aesthetics of Stung Sen City, aligning with its role as a key identity of Kampong Thom Province.
Instructions were given to the construction company and technical working groups to:
- Pay close attention to construction quality and strictly follow the prescribed technical standards and norms.
- Strengthen safety measures at the construction site.
- Ensure effective management of environmental impacts in the surrounding area.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
For construction firms and technical teams engaged in public infrastructure and water resources projects, the inspection underscores MOWRAM’s emphasis on adherence to established technical standards and norms, as well as site safety and environmental management. Companies working on similar riverbank protection and hydraulic infrastructure projects should expect close oversight of construction quality and compliance with safety and environmental requirements when operating under MOWRAM-supervised projects.
Official Source
The information is based on an official announcement published by the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) on its verified Facebook page.
