Stung Chinit Irrigation and Rural Infrastructure Project
The project is located in the north-centralpart of Cambodia in the Province of Kampong Thom. The project comprises the first stage of a more extensive development, which eventually could bring full wet and dry season irrigation to approx. 12,000 ha. The project includes a very high proportion of farmer participation in decision-making from conception through to commissioning, water management and operation and maintenance.
Client:
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology (MOWRAM), Kambodscha
Period:
2001 - 2008
Services:
- Topographic and cadastral survey of 12,0000 ha irrigated land
- Water resources and hydraulic modelling
- Farmer community organisation and training
- System operation management studies and training
- Detailed design of irrigation and drainage works
- Preparation of tender documents, contract packaging and construction supervision
- Advice on commissioning, water management, O&M
Technical data:
- Irrigation area (wet season) 12,000 ha
- Rehabilitation of main canal 30 km
- Rehabilitation of secondary canals 10 no.
- Construction of main drains and cross drainage facilities
- Reconstruction of hydraulic structures and flood protection works