On 24 November 2010, The King opened the floodgates Klong Lad Pho Gate and Bhumibol One Bridge and Bhumibol Two Bridge.
Klong Lad Pho flood gate under the royal initiative project of His Majesty the King. The water management program of Klong Lad Pho under the royal initiative project Song Kanong sub-district, Phra Pradaeng district, Sumut Prakan.
Lad Pho canal was excavated as the shortcut linking between the north and
the south of Chao Phraya River’s bend of watercourse around the area of village 9, Song
Kanong sub-district, Phra Pradaeng district, Samut Prakan. Nevertheless, it was shallow
that the improvement of the canal would quickly sluice water out of Chao Phraya River
to the sea easier and faster which would prevent flooding to occur in Bangkok and its
vicinity.
It helps reduce global warming, save other resources in
the country an immense deal.
Furthermore, Klong Lad Pho flood gate under the royal initiative has the ability to
generate electricity from hydro power.