Background
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM) is the government agency charged with planning, developing, and managing national irrigation schemes and water-storage facilities. The ministry oversees technical standards, safety requirements, and environmental measures for public water-infrastructure projects.
Irrigation reservoirs and diversion weirs store upstream river flows to provide seasonal irrigation supply and to reduce flood impacts in downstream districts. The Kampong Khao system is designed to capture flows from higher-altitude catchments and hold water in storage for agricultural use and multi-sector demands during dry periods.
Key Developments
On 13 June 2026, Secretary of State Chan Sinarat led technical staff and advisers to inspect construction progress at the Stung Saen diversion weir within the Kampong Khao irrigation system in Kampong Svay district, Kampong Thom province. During the inspection, MOWRAM officials instructed the contractor, Maw Construction, to implement work in accordance with engineering standards and operational procedures, with specific emphasis on construction safety and environmental protection.
Operational Implications
The project is intended to increase stored water availability for local farmers and to support multi-sector water demand in the surrounding area. MOWRAM’s guidance to the contractor emphasizes adherence to design and safety requirements to help ensure structural durability and timely completion according to the approved plan.
