Kampong cham: The groundbreaking ceremony for the Kampong Cham Tourist Port took place this morning under the presidency of H.E. Peng Ponea, Minister of Public Works and Transport, and H.E. Huot Hak, Minister of Tourism. Kampong Cham Provincial Governor H.E. Un Chanda, Thbong Khmum Provincial Governor H.E. Pen Kosal, along with many senior officials and civil servants, also attended the event.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, H.E. Peng Ponea emphasized that the groundbreaking reflects the Royal Government’s continued efforts to promote the development of key physical infrastructure, particularly waterway transport facilities, which are crucial for national economic growth. The tourist port, situated in Village 3, Sangkat Veal Vong, Kampong Cham city, is expected to be a pivotal hub for both domestic and international river transport.

The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has outlined that the project will connect domestic tourist travel along the upper Mekong River to Kratie province and beyond. It will also facilitate international river travel from Vietnam to Phnom Penh, providing onward connections to Kampong Cham, Kratie, and other potential areas. Moreover, it will be integrated with the Funan Techo Canal transport network.

The project is anticipated to make a substantial contribution to Cambodia’s economic and social development. It aims to enhance the appeal of Kampong Cham city and improve the quality of life for its residents. Construction of the port facilities under the first phase is planned to take 24 months, with the second phase, including administrative buildings and a tourist waiting area, scheduled to begin in 2026.