via Phnom Penh Post, 04 December 2020: The lake is close to the Ek Phnom Krom temple.
Authorities in Battambang province’s Ek Phnom district have been given permission to begin restoration of Takom Lake, a 10ha ancient lake located in the district’s Peam Ek commune.
The area will be redeveloped as a resort and reservoir to create jobs and serve local communities.
District governor Mil Sophal told The Post on December 3 that the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts decided in May this year to allow the restoration project. Three hectares of land adjacent the lake have been reserved for planting a garden of 2,000 trees of various types to promote local beautification and eco-tourism. The project is due to be completed early next year.
Sophal said the Takom Lake area, located near the Ek Phnom Krom temple and under the culture ministry’s management, contained an ancient lake that ran dry. Restoration is being funded by a development firm and work is now approximately 70 per cent complete.
