AKP Phnom Penh, January 30, 2025 --

Dauntri Dam Development Project in Rukhak Kiri district of Battambang province, was 92 percent complete as of Jan. 26, 2025.

The update was shared by the Battambang Provincial Administration on Jan. 29, added that the construction is expected to be fully completed by October this year.

Located some 90 kilometres northwest of Battambang provincial city, the Dauntri Dam Development Project is financed by a concessional loan from the Republic of Korea.

Once ready, the Dauntri Dam will be able to store about 163.1 million cubic metres of water and supply water for 33,000 hectares of cultivation land in the rainy season, and 4,500 hectares in the dry season.

The dam project will also contribute to supplying clean water and reducing flooding in some downstream areas. About 8,500 households are expected to benefit from this Dauntri Dam Development Project.

By Phal Sophanith