Government will invest $ 170 million to tackle water pollution in Sihanoukville

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport said the government plans to spend about $ 170 million to solve the problem of high-efficiency rainwater and wastewater, and to raise money from hotel owners, commercial buildings, guesthouses and residents of citizens who live and do business in Sihanoukville.

Speaking at a press conference on the master plan studying and the feasibility of the wastewater development project in Sihanoukville this morning, the Senior Minister and Minister of Public Works and Transport HE.Sun Chanthol mentioned As a strategy for managing the water pollution problem in Sihanoukville, the ministry will put The level of resources to be attended by citizens, as well as all stakeholders in Ville By signing the budget regularly.

He added “The Ministry of Public Works and Transport, along with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the local authorities, are studying how to raise funds through the cost of using clean water, but we have yet to determine whether It has to be paid in full terms yet.”

HE Sun Chanthol stated that the management of the wastewater system is divided into various sections and cost a total of over $ 170 million.

In the master plan, a 40,000 cubic meter water filter system will cost more than $ 50 million. The construction of the 45 km drainage  system will cost about $ 40 million. Construction of a small sewer line from a public residence is planned to cost $ 8 million. An additional sewerage system would be set up at an estimated cost of $ 15 million.

In addition, rainwater management is also paying close attention to the construction of a 25km network, which will cost an additional $ 25 million.

The governor of Preah Sihanouk province, HE.Kuoch Chamroeun, also confirmed that "At this time, the Ministry of Skills and Relevant Ministries is still studying the details and has not yet released a specific plan." He added "Once the policy is approved and put in place, the regional authorities, along with those involved in Sihanoukville, must implement the guidelines in strict accordance with the guidelines."(This news came from Property-Area.com)