Lights for Kilinochchi in two weeks

by Jayampathy JAYASINGHE

Following the installation of a transformer near the Iranamadhu Tank at Kilinochchi electricity to Kilinochchi area will be supplied within the next two weeks, according to `Uthuru Wasanthaya' Programs Project Manager Gratian Muthukuda Arachchi.

He said darkness of the Northern Province will soon be dispelled with light under the Uthuru Wasanthaya program.

The Uthuru Wasanthaya Program's Project Manager, Gratian Muthukuda Arachchi said the entire Northern Province will be provided with electricity within the next two years under the Uthuru Wasanthaya program to re-build the electricity sector ravaged by three decades of the separatist war. The entire project will cost around Rs. 6 billion, which will be borne by the State.

Meanwhile the first transformer was installed last week near the Iranamadhu Tank at Kilinochchi to provide electricity to Kilinochchi area within the next two weeks.

"However it will take around six months to re-construct the damaged power lines in the entire Northern Province." The project Manager added that electricity will be provided to the entire Mannar district, whereas 80 per cent electricity will be provided to Jaffna following the upgrading of the power grid stations during the next six months.

Meanwhile 50 kilometre transmission line has been laid from Vavuniya to Mankulam. A further extension of the transmission line from Mankulam to Kilinochchi and from Kilinochchi to Mullaitivu will be laid over a distance of 75 kilometres during the next six months.

In addition 400 transformers will be set up during the next two years to provide electricity to 400 villages in the Northern Province.