Water supply scheme for Udugampola

by Samantha Suraweera - Gampaha South Group Cor.

Problems related to drinking water which had hampered the population of about 6,000 in Udugampola and the surrounding areas have now come to an end with the completion and commissioning of the Udugampola water supply scheme.The Japan Bank for International Co-oporation has contributed Rs. 43 million for the project under its small-scale infrastructure rehabilitation and upgrading projects program.

The Sri Lankan Government implemented the project, taking into consideration the representations made by the late Minister Reggie Ranathunga and present Western Province Chief Minister Prasanna Ranathunga.