Gampaha to be a model district

The Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha in the Gampaha District will get a new face lift under the new development projects launched in the district by the Economic Development Ministry. During a recently held District Development Committee meeting Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa said that Gampaha citizens will be benefited with improved water and sanitation facilities, power and energy services, road development, transport facilities, health and education services.

Rs. 135 million was allocated for several development activities such as constructing a grid substation at the Kerawalapitiya power plant to supply low capacity electricity to factories in Wattala and coastal environment conservation activities in Uswetakeiyawa. Minister Rajapaksa said that all unauthorized structures built under wrong political influence will be removed as these buildings are obstructing the canal system of the Wattala town causing floods even during a minor rain.

Lead by Provincial Councillor Nimal Lansa the team of Provincial Councillors raised the difficulties that Provincial Councils meet in garbage disposal. The massive amount of polythene that accumulates through consumer and commercial activities are a threat to the environment as the current way of life has turned citizens into producing garbage. Therefore, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Consumer Affairs Authority and other related authorities will take measures to encourage manufacturers to produce biodegradable polythene, Minister Rajapaksa said.

Under the instructions of Minister Rajapaksa the Dutch canal will be completely cleaned and restored after twenty years. The Regional Road Development Authority have already concreted more than twenty rural roads in the area.

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