K Cement has invested nearly $ 22 million to build the land clay business

State Secretary of the Ministry of Environment,Neth Pheaktra,spoke at the Inter-ministerial Metting on Reviewing and Commenting on the ESIA for the project on 9 January 2019,it will take 18 years from 2018 to 2035 with a total of 278,787 tons.

"The project from the private sector must have an indispensable partner,otherwise the Project will play an important role in supplying materials in the process of cement production to supply to the local construction market and Helping to promote national economic growth and contributing to poverty reduction as part of the Royal Rectangular Strategy Government of the country."

At the same time,he asked the company to consider constructing a concrete road to a village that is approxinately 2 kilometers in order for the local community to be satisfied with the project,and to focus on managine all kinds of solid waste.Reduce groundwater quality pollution and pay attention to workers` wellbeing and safety by having a primary ahelter and shelter .He also advised the driver of the company to respect the traffic law,with all drivers who must have a driving license,no overload,and must have patches and cleared toilets Keep the road clean to keep the beauty and prevent the hazards.

The company must also plan to gradually plant trees, along the border and on the way to the project site, and to cooperate with the Ecotourism Department of Kampot. Environmental and social impact assessment reports must be implemented in order to avoid problems in the process of clay exploitation.