According to the report, the APSARA National Authority has completed restoration of an 8,300-metre ancient dyke and canal under the Angkor Water Resilience Project (AWR), north of Angkor Thom, running from Phlang village in Leang Dai commune to the Pak Sneng development area. It aims to protect the cultural landscape and northern catchment, replenish moats, reservoirs and groundwater, reduce flooding in Leang Dai and Pak Sneng villages, and support irrigation and fisheries. A red-gravel road along the dyke also facilitates agricultural transport.
The works repaired three existing water gates and built 17 hydraulic structures to improve water collection, storage and distribution.
The Angkor Water Resilience Project (AWR) is an APSARA initiative supported by New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and implemented by Live & Learn. By Pai Sokhim.
