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China Eximbank provides RMB 1.138 billion government concessional loan for Dang Kambit Reservoir Development Project
| Funder | Export-Import Bank of China (China Eximbank) |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Cambodia |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Start Date | Feb 10, 2023 |
| End Date | Aug 13, 2027 |
| Duration | 1,645 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 106908 |
Grant Description
China Eximbank provides RMB 1.138 billion government concessional loan for Dang Kambit Reservoir Development Project On February 10, 2023, China Eximbank and the Government of Cambodia signed an RMB 1,138,636,000 government concessional loan (GCL) agreement for the Dang Kambit Reservoir Development Project.
During calendar year 2023, China Eximbank disbursed RMB 341,590,800 in support of the Dang Kambit Reservoir Development Project.
As of early 2024, the lender planned to disburse RMB 341,590,800 in 2024, RMB 227,727,200 in 2025, and RMB 227,727,200 in 2026. The purpose of the project is to construct several dams in Kampong Thom Province that measure a total of 2,680 meters.
The project includes: (a) the construction of a 50-meter concrete dam with a maximum height of 30 meters and a back width of 7 meters, (b) the construction of a 1,136-meter land dam (left side) with a maximum height of 17 meters and a back width of 7 meters, (c) the construction of a 1,188-meter land dam (right side) with a maximum height of 17 meters and a back width of 7 meters, and (d) a 306-meter-long span structure with a maximum height of 17 meters and a back width of 7 meters, featuring 21 (12-meter x 12-meter) sluice gates, which are flat steel gates.
The project also involves the construction of several roads, including: (a) the construction of a new 3.1 km road to the left dam site, (b) the construction of a 10.5 km access road to the dam site, and (c) the construction of a new 3 km (7-meter-wide) road to the right dam site.
The project’s originally scheduled commencement and completion dates were February 1, 2024, and December 19, 2029, respectively. A groundbreaking ceremony took place on February 1, 2024. The project was 52.8% complete as of April 1, 2025.
Staff Comments
1. This project is also known as the Dang Kambet Reservoir Development Project in Kampong Thom Province.
Sources & References
- 12 agreements inked by Cambodia and China
- 第三届“一带一路”国际合作高峰论坛务实合作项目清单
- Cambodia Asks China to Support Seven Prioritised Infrastructure Development Projects for 2022-2024
- Twelve key agreements penned during PM’s China visit
- Project Summary Reports Project/Program Information and Implementation Arrangements
- Dang Kambet Reservoir Development Project in Kampong Thom Province
- Dang Kambet Reservoir Development Project in Kampong Thom Province-Ministry of Water Resources & Meteorology
- Dang Kambit Reservoir Development Project will provide sufficient irrigation to farmers after construction is completed
- Transformative 2km Dang Kambit Reservoir Project Breaks Ground to Bolster Agriculture in Kampong Thom Province
- Construction on Dang Kambit Reservoir Dam in Kampong Thom Reaches 52.8%
- Cambodia starts to construct reservoir with Chinese assistance
- Cambodia and China have signed 12 bilateral cooperation agreements to further deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership. Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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