Ulagalla Resort wins Gold at National Green Awards

Ulagalla Resort received the Presidential Gold Award for the industry best eco practices, which encourage businesses to go beyond compliances to protect the environment while giving more knowledge to the public and private sector on green initiatives.

The awards ceremony was held recently under the patronage of President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the BMICH. This is the first ever Presidential Awards recognising 'greener' businesses.

Ulagalla is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified resort with 'Silver' rating by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Rain water harvesting, biogas powered lighting on path ways, non-motorised activities, organic fruit and vegetable garden, are a few of the environment-friendly practices being carried out.

One important principle of sustainable construction is repair and reuse of existing facilities.

In this context, a decision was taken to restore the Walawwa with minimum new material.