Cambodia Inauguraton Bakheng Tender

Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN Prime Minister of the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia presided over the highly anticipated inauguration of the Bakheng Water Production Facilities Phase 1 of Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority. The state-of-the-art facilities have a remarkable production capacity of 195000 m3day significantly supplementing the existing plants of 640000 m3day capacity. The total daily treatment capacity now reaches an impressive 835000 m3day. This achievement is a crucial milestone in the Cambodian Sustainable Development Goal No.6 as it ensures access to safe and clean water for over 2 million residents in Phnom Penh Capital and Ta Khmau City. Furthermore it provides reliable water services to industries creates job opportunities and enhances the overall living standards of the population. The escalating water demand since the early 2010s driven by economic growth and population increase prompted the PPWSA to complete the second Master Plan 2005-2020. This comprehensive plan involved doubling the water production capacity between 2012 and 2017. With the successful implementation of the Bakheng water supply projects Phase 1 and 2 the third master plan 2016-2030 will be fulfilled reaching a production capacity of 1 million m3day to ensure universal access especially for those residing in peri-urban areas and underserved communities.The Bakheng Water Production Facilities Phase 1 which commenced construction on May 5 2020 stands as the largest project in Cambodias history of clean water infrastructure development. After an intensive 36-month construction period Phase 1 of Bakheng boasting a production capacity of 195000 m3day became operational on April 21 2023. This achievement is attributed to the Design and Build contract undertaken by Vinci Construction Grants Projets a French firm and supervised by SUEZ CONSULTING also a French firm under the leadership of PPWSA. Emphasizing sustainability the construction adhered to international standards by incorporating low carbon footprint technologies that are environmentally friendly.The Bakheng Phase 1 project which includes the transmission and distribution network required a total investment of 247 million US dollars. The financing was contributed by the following institutions namelyRoyal Government of Cambodia RGC Customs Duties Taxes VAT and LeviesAgence Franaise de Dveloppement AFD 85 million US dollarEuropean Investment Bank EIB 100 million US dollarEuropean Union EU 12.7 million EUR equiv. to 15 million US dollar GrantPhnom Penh Water Supply Authority PPWSA 47 million US dollarExpressing his satisfaction His Excellency LONG Naro Director General of PPWSA stated This success marks an effective and efficient cooperation with the development partners contractor consultant supplier in particular with ministries the PPWSAs board of directors Phnom Penh municipality and local authorities. The completion of Bakheng Water Supply Phase 1 is a source of great pride for the PPWSA management and team showcasing our capacity to undertake large-scale projects with invaluable social impact. Thanks to this accomplishment the population in Phnom Penh and Ta Khmau especially those residing in poor communities and peri-urban areas now have improved and reliable access to safely-managed clean water. Contributing to the Cambodian national development strategy PPWSA remains committed to expanding improving and increasing the production and distribution capacity to ensure the Water for All slogan.His Excellency Jacques Pellet Frances Ambassador to Cambodia emphasized the excellence of this Franco-Cambodian collaboration which supports PPWSAs efforts to significantly improve access to drinking water for a greater number of inhabitants of the Phnom Penh area. He praised the quality of the work carried out by PPWSA a strategic partner of Suez Consulting which designed the project and monitored its implementation and of Vinci Construction Grands Projets which built it. He pointed out that the second phase of the project was already under construction and that a third one was being studied with the support of the French Ministry of Economy and Finance. A great symbol of the strength of the long established and deep bilateral relationship.Participating the inauguration ceremony Mr. Jean-Pierre Marcelli the AFD Southeast Asia Regional Director highlighted the enduring partnership with PPWSA spanning over 20 years expressing Bakheng water supply project is a fantastic example of how Team Europe can bring together its full support and leverage French cutting-edge expertise. I am thoroughly impressed by remarkable achievement of Bakheng Phase 1 and its inauguration event. AFD continues its supports to the Royal Government of Cambodia and to PPWSA in providing safely managed water service to all population.EIB Vice-President Kris Peeters who is in charge of banks operations in Cambodia said As one of the worlds largest lenders to the water sector we at the European Investment Bank recognise the need to strengthen the global water security and understand the significant impact of water projects on the local economy and environment. With our Bakheng Water Production Facilities project and through our arm dedicated to activities outside the European Union EIB Global we are proud to support the development of Cambodias water infrastructure. Moreover I am delighted to mark today the completion of the first phase of the project. Collaborating in the spirit of Team Europe together with our partners including the Agence Franaise de Dveloppement the European Union and the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority we are making a tangible contribution to the economic prosperity of Cambodia and its people. This important milestone is