Electricity extension only after deep scrutiny
by M.U.M. Sanoon- Puttalam Correspondent
Minister of power and energy Pawithra Wanniarachchi, said that "the
extension of electricity cables Northwards through Puttalam lagoon will
be decided only after close scrutiny".
The fishermen around Puttalam lagoon were up in arms against the
C.E.B's proposal to erect electricity posts across the Puttalam lagoon
to extend high-tension electricity cables Northwards from the
Norochcholai Coal burnt power plant.
Ebb and flow takes place in this lagoon back and forth between
Puttalam and Kalpitiya every six hours and there is a risk that their
fishing nets get spun around the electricity posts is the reason for the
objection of the fishermen for the project.
This had been brought to the attention of President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
At the discussion at the auditorium of Puttalam District Secretariat
last week, Minister of Power and Energy appointed committee to study the
matter.
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