Japanese-backed Rolang Chrey project supports irrigation and flood control
The project is intended to support farmers and manage water across more than 16,000 hectares.
Wednesday 4 November · 06:02 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- The Rolang Chrey water gate in Samraong Tong district, Kampong Speu, controls water flows and feeds irrigation canals. [1]
- The three-phase project, supported by Japan through JICA, ran from 2014 to 2026 and had total loan funding of 32,325 million yen. [1]
- Fresh News said the project covers more than 16,000 hectares and benefits over 4,000 households around the water gate. [1]
What happened
A Cambodian water resources ministry official said the Rolang Chrey water gate in Samraong Tong district helps control water and send it through irrigation canals. Japan, through JICA, supported improvements to the gate’s subsidiary canals and related works. Fresh News said the three-phase project ran from 2014 to 2026, with 32,325 million yen in loan funding, and covered more than 16,000 hectares around the gate.
Why it matters
The water system is intended to supply farmers during the dry season and improve drainage during the rainy season. The report says it also aims to reduce flood damage and support farming in the surrounding areas.
Background
The project is on the Prek Thnot River. Fresh News said it also serves agricultural areas in Kandal and Takeo provinces, covering more than 2,000 hectares and over 3,700 beneficiary households.
Key terms
- Water gate
- A structure that can open or close to control water flow.
- Irrigation
- The supply and movement of water to farmland for crops.
- JICA
- Japan’s international cooperation agency, which supported the project.
Timeline
- 2014 The first phase of the project period began, according to Fresh News.
- November 2, 2026 A Cambodian water resources ministry official described the water gate during a visit related to Japan’s 2026 official development assistance.
- 2026 The reported three-phase project period ended.
Sources (1)
[1] Fresh News ទ្វារទឹករលាំងជ្រៃ៖ សសរស្តម្ភនៃធារាសាស្ត្រ ការអភិវឌ្ឍន៍កសិកម្មនៅកម្ពុជា រំដោះការជន់លិចនៅតំបន់ភាគនិរតីរាជធានីភ្នំពេញ និងតំបន់ជុំវិញ ក្រោមជំនួយជប៉ុន 3 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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