The project was approved on 10 November 2015 and declared effective on 2 March 2016 with the financing for the $52.6 million including a $37 million loan from ADB (Asian Development Fund) and $10 million ($5 million loan and $5 million grant) from the Strategic Climate Fund. The impact of the project will be increased economic activities and environmental protection in the two towns in the Tonle Sap Basin. The outcome will be improved urban services and enhanced climate change resilience in Kampong Chhnang and Pursat municipalities. The project has five outputs: (i) Kampong Chhnang Urban Area Improvements; (ii) Pursat Urban Area Improvements; (iii) Community Mobilization and Environmental Improvements, (iv) Strengthened Sector Coordination and Operations and (v) Strengthened Capacity for Project Implementation and operations and maintenance (O&M). The key infrastructure financed under the project includes flood protection infrastructure (embankment), landfill and solid waste management and community-driven environmental improvements in Kampong Chhnang; and drainage, flood embankment protection, landfill and solid waste management and community-driven environmental improvements in Pursat.