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Translated from Khmer by Socheata
Vann Molyvann, the renowned architect for the many important buildings he designed in Phnom Penh in the 60s, said that the Kob Srov dike is vital and the filling of the lake could lead to danger for the city of Phnom Penh. Vann Molyvann said in an interview with The Cambodia Daily that he is very concerned when he heard about construction on the Kob Srov Lake. He said that if any part of the lake is filled, the entire city of Phnom Penh will face flooding. He said that the Kob Srov dike, the Tonle Bassac and the Stung Meanchey dikes are vital for the city of Phnom Penh. He added that these dikes must be strengthened because the water level in the Mekong River is higher than the ground level of the city of Phnom Penh during rainy season. On Tuesday, Lim Kean Hor, the minister of water resources and meteorology, ordered the Long Chhin Resorts Company to end all backfilling of the lake where the company plans to build a large housing development.
2 comments:
We don't need buildings everywhere in the city. We need to learn about planning and seeing things in the long run. Cut that short sighted view.
Why not. It is a quick money making business and get out to other countries if it is caught. When it is flooded, only the poors will suffer. The rich people will benefit from the projects and always can live on the higher land/houses. The worse case they move to a safer area. All wetland should not be disturbed for the sake of improving country economy.
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