Basically, this huge project is designed to be a game-changer for farming all year long and will also seriously help stop those bad floods over in Pursat province.

What’s the Scoop?

This place is being built on the Pramoy River, specifically in the Rokat commune of Phnom Kravanh district, which is in Pursat province. The folks in charge of the project say that once it’s finished, this Reservoir No. 2 will hold a whopping 860 million cubic meters of water! That’s a ton of water.

This reservoir is a really big deal for Cambodia’s plan to make sure they have enough water security. It’s going to deliver four main awesome things:

1. Massive Irrigation: They’re going to use that 860 million cubic meters of water to irrigate about 262,500 hectares of farmland. That huge boost means farmers can count on good, stable harvests during both the dry season and the rainy season. This is a crucial step for food security—so everyone has enough food.
2. Flood Control: A major goal here is to get control of the water flow to significantly cut down on the bad seasonal flooding that constantly hits the lower areas of Pursat province. Those floods have historically caused massive damage to the economy and local buildings, so this is a huge relief.
3. Protecting Infrastructure: By managing the Pramoy River’s water levels better, the reservoir will help reduce the stress and damage floods usually cause to important local irrigation canals and public roads/buildings.
4. Eco-Tourism Boost: This isn’t just about water! The project is also expected to fire up the local economy by turning the surrounding area into a really cool natural eco-tourism spot. Think promising new parks and attractions!

Status Update

They actually started building this thing back in January 2025. As of right now (late November 2025), it’s already about 40 percent finished! The plan is to have Reservoir No. 2 completely up and running by December 2027.

Pretty exciting stuff, right? What do you think about turning an infrastructure project into an eco-tourism site?

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