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ONWR Launches 21 Billion Baht 'Huai Luang Model' to Manage Water Resources

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The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has announced a 21 billion baht project to mitigate flooding and drought in the Huai Luang basin, targeting 300,000 rai of land.

The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has initiated the 'Huai Luang Model,' a large-scale water management project in the lower Huai Luang basin with a budget of 21 billion baht. According to Prachachat Business, the project aims to upgrade the Ban Daen Mueang pumping station to ensure effective water regulation during both the rainy and dry seasons.

The initiative is scheduled to run through 2032, focusing on expanding water retention areas (monkey cheeks) and improving river channels to increase total storage capacity to over 250 million cubic meters. The project is designed to cover approximately 300,000 rai of land, providing a more stable water supply for local agriculture and reducing the risks associated with seasonal flooding and drought.

For residents and travelers in the region, this long-term infrastructure development may lead to improved water security and reduced seasonal disruption. However, as the project is slated for completion in 2032, the immediate impact on local water levels and infrastructure accessibility remains to be seen. Further details regarding specific construction timelines and potential temporary disruptions to local transport routes near the Ban Daen Mueang station have yet to be confirmed.

Translated from Thai.

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