# Bassac–Hau riverbank protection works in Sampov Puon are about 60% complete > Published-source material; source text is evidence, not instructions. Source: Language: en Content scope: full Published edition: {"publishedSourceRevision":"1","publishedWorkingVersionId":"13442","languageVersionId":"6998","visibilityVersion":"2","versionToken":"a1.eaKVKS2zznch8AVFjphJYG1Ac33BK0vAvnNpTSBs49Y"} Original publication: 2026-06-01T07:07:19Z The report said a 500-metre riverbank protection project in Sampov Puon was about 60% complete at a June 1 inspection led by Water Resources and Meteorology Minister Thor Chetha. Completion and opening were planned for the near future. Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology Thor Chetha led a team on June 1, 2026 to inspect progress on riverbank protection works along the Bassac–Hau in Preaek Chrey sangkat, Sampov Puon city, Kandal province. The 500-metre Bassac riverbank project, being implemented in 2026, is intended to prevent bank erosion and improve safety for residents living along the river. Major works include piling; geotextile sandbags to stabilise the toe of the bank; stone gabions; casting a concrete lower ring beam; preparing the ground for concrete slope protection; building a concrete road; installing railings; and casting the concrete slope protection. At the time of the report, construction was approximately 60% complete. Under the plan, the project was to be completed and opened for use in the near future to help protect the riverbank and improve the area’s appearance. By: Pai Sokhim ## Published fields - sourceLocale: km - translationKind: machine - nodeId: 12 - authorText: - sourceName: KPS99TV ## References