Cambodia has officially inaugurated the Kampong Cham Water Supply System, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving access to clean and safe water for thousands of residents in Kampong Cham province. The project significantly expands water distribution services and strengthens the country’s urban infrastructure development strategy.
The USD 12.98 million project was implemented under the Provincial Water Supply and Sanitation Project and jointly financed by the Cambodian government, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and the European Union.
Water Access More Than Doubled
According to officials, the upgraded water system has more than doubled access to the Kampong Cham Water Utility network.
Project Impact Snapshot
| Infrastructure Development | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Project Value | USD 12.98 million |
| Additional Families Benefited | 8,875 families |
| Previous Population Served | 44,955 people |
| Current Population Served | 89,030 people |
| Previous Household Connections | 10,464 |
| Current Household Connections | 19,339 |
| Subsidised Connections for Poor Families | 414 households |
The project also added approximately 11,600 cubic meters of treated water per day, increasing the utility’s total production capacity to around 28,100 cubic meters daily.
Key Infrastructure Added Under the Project
The Kampong Cham Water Supply System includes several new facilities designed to improve water production and distribution efficiency across the province.
Major Components
- Raw water intake and pumping station
- New water treatment plant
- Expanded transmission pipelines
- Extended distribution network
- Improved household water connections
Officials stated that the infrastructure upgrade supports Cambodia’s long-term urban development and public health goals.
Government and Development Partners Highlight Benefits
Cambodian Minister of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation Hem Vanndy said reliable access to clean water remains essential for public health, economic productivity, and sustainable urban growth.
ADB Country Director for Cambodia Yasmin Siddiqi noted that access to safe water is one of the most impactful investments for communities and economic resilience. Development partners also emphasized that the project demonstrates successful multilateral cooperation supporting Cambodia’s infrastructure modernisation efforts.
Cambodia Continues Water Infrastructure Expansion
The Kampong Cham system follows the recent inauguration of the Battambang Water Supply System and forms part of Cambodia’s broader efforts to modernise provincial water infrastructure. The government aims to improve access to clean water while supporting urbanisation and economic development across the country.
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