Wellness resort for war heroes soon

by Dhaneshi YATAWARA

The Sri Lanka Army has started construction work on its newest wellness resort for war heroes in Anuradhapura.

Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya yesterday laid the foundation stone for the resort named Abimansala which will be constructed in close proximity to the Nuwara Wewa in Anuradhapura. Construction work on the proposed Abimansala will cost approximately Rs. 200 million where 50 veterans could be accommodated at a time. It will consist of eight villas, each with four beds and TV facilities.

Five villas that could accommodate four people in each, separate units for physiotherapy, counselling, hydrotherapy, library, multi-purpose activities and recreation, will also be set up in the complex.