On 24 March 2026, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology held an inter-ministerial meeting at its headquarters to review, discuss, and decide on price negotiation proposals for 17 irrigation system maintenance projects to be implemented in 2026.
The meeting was led by H.E. Sot Rasmei, Secretary of State and Chairman of the Procurement Committee, representing H.E. Thor Chetha, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology. Participants included representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Department of Agricultural Hydrology, and leaders of provincial departments of water resources and meteorology from relevant provinces.
The projects under review concerned routine maintenance and periodic maintenance of irrigation systems under Chapter 61 budget implementation for 2026.
Background
The meeting was convened to examine and determine the proposed negotiated prices for irrigation system maintenance works under MOWRAM’s 2026 implementation plan. According to the ministry, the review process was intended to ensure accuracy, accountability, and transparency based on technical standards and actual pricing.
The discussion also addressed construction quality and sustainability, with reference to technical considerations and the effects of global oil price movements on project costs.
Key Project Coverage
The 17 projects cited by the ministry include:
- Routine maintenance of the 30 Kanya irrigation system in Stoung district, Kampong Thom province
- Routine maintenance of the Por Amkun irrigation system in Moung Ruessei district, Battambang province
- Routine maintenance of the Stung Kev irrigation system in Chhouk and Tuek Chhou districts, Kampot province
- Routine maintenance of the Kandal Stueng irrigation system in Kandal Stueng district, Kandal province
- Periodic maintenance of the Ou Chima irrigation system in Stoung district, Kampong Thom province
The ministry also referred to routine maintenance work on other irrigation systems in several provinces, including Kampong Speu, Preah Vihear, Prey Veng, Banteay Meanchey, Takeo, Koh Kong, Svay Rieng, Kandal, Kampong Thom, Kampong Chhnang, Preah Sihanouk, and Siem Reap.
Institutional Significance
This item records an official procurement-related decision process for maintenance of public irrigation infrastructure. It documents the ministry’s coordination with the Ministry of Economy and Finance, technical departments, and provincial authorities in preparing 2026 implementation of irrigation maintenance works.
The meeting indicates that the ministry treated price negotiation, technical review, and inter-agency consultation as part of the preparation for annual maintenance of irrigation systems.
Official Source
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM), Facebook post published on 24 March 2026.
