More potable water for Badulla from today

The construction work on Badulla, Haliela and Ella Integrated Water Supply Project estimated at Rs.9,641 million will be ceremonially launched today at 9.00 a.m. at Demodara, Badulla.

Irrigation and Water Resources Management Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva, Water Supply and Drainage Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare Minister Dilan Perera will participate in the launching ceremony.

The project will be implemented as an integrated water supply scheme covering Badulla, Haliela and Ella Divisional Secretariat divisions to provide safe drinking water, an Irrigation and Water Resources Management Ministry spokesman told the Sunday Observer yesterday.

The project to be implemented by Water Supply and Drainage Ministry also aims at supporting the smooth and timely implementation of Badulla, Haliela and Ella development plan which contributes to the industrial development and economic growth in the area.