Svay Rieng Clean Water Infrastructure Project Launched With Over $30 Million Grant From Japan
Phnom Penh 11-04-2024
The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Svay Rieng Water Supply System Expansion Project on April 11, 2024 to bolster clean water access in Svay Rieng Province. The project is funded by a Japanese grant of over USD 30 million via Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which marks another key moment for the development of clean water infrastructure in Svay Rieng province.
The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by H.E. Hem Vanndy, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, and H.E. UENO Atsushi, Ambassador of Japan to Cambodia, with the participation of about 600 individuals, including representatives from MISTI, relevant ministries-institutions, Embassy of Japan in Cambodia, JICA, Kitakyushu City Administration, Svay Rieng Provincial Administration, Svay Rieng Provincial Department of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation, local authorities, and communities.
Svay Rieng Province has witnessed notable developmental in recent years, with advancements in physical infrastructure and robust economic and social progress. Amidst this growth, the demand for clean water has steadily risen. Svay Rieng City, serviced by the Svay Rieng Water Supply Authority, has faced challenges due to limited water production capacity—just 4,800 cubic meters per day, catering to just over 20,000 people, approximately 40% of the population in 2017.
In response to the increasing demand for clean water for various purposes, including daily consumption, business, and industrial needs in the province, MISTI sought assistance from the Government of Japan to initiate the construction of a new water supply system expansion.
As a result, the Japanese government, through JICA, has provided a grant of approximately 3.986 million yen or 30.6 million US dollars to implement the project, scheduled to span 23 months from February 2024 to December 2025.
The project encompasses a raw water pumping station with a capacity of 7,480 m3/day, a 2.9 km raw water pipeline, a water treatment plant capable of processing 6,800 m3/day, and a water supply network spanning 110 km. Additionally, 375 home connections will be established, along with the construction of a 22m x 17.7m administrative building.
Upon completion, the Svay Rieng Water Supply Authority is expected to elevate its water production capacity to 22,600 m3/day, serving a distribution network of 236.64 km. This expansion is anticipated to provide quality, safe and sustainable clean water access to more than 117,530 individuals residing in Svay Rieng City and Svay Chrum District by the end of 2025. The project will contribute to the Svay Rieng Water Supply Authority's achievement of the government's target of "expanding the city's water supply to 100% of the people by 2025 to serve the basic needs of the people as well as for production and service sectors.”
The Svay Rieng Water Supply System Expansion Project underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing the well-being of citizens, driving socio-economic progress, and fostering an environment conducive to attracting investment to Svay Rieng Province.
