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| Tuesday, 21 December 2004 |
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Another First by the SEC Yet another FIRST created by the Nation's Engineer Connecting the land and the Island on Beira Lake Two pylons and a few wires staying taut Hold the First Cable Stayed Bridge, thus I am told Many a passerby asks the question 'who did build this?' Some just ask 'from where was this bridge imported?' To cut a long story short, but very much sweet The bridge, the SEC designed, fabricated and did also erect! Using the principles that are not commonly known Mixing with pragmatism, that is not found in the 'book' A pinch of ingenuity and a dose of entrepreneurial flair Trial and error on the drawing board was the melting pot Taking the challenge and in less than ninety days Working round the clock with 'tools as old as time' With the sheer dedication of a few supported by the many This 'masterpiece of art and science' breathes fresh air today! Engineers, technical officers, foremen, supervisors and riggers Welders, fitters and others working together as one team 'Gemunu Boss' found juggling a few hats and calling a few shots We used a few of 'our good old Guru Kulasinghe's tricks!' This bridge connects not only the land and an island But also the workforce, engineers and management together And draws a team of experts from SEC, UDA and others closer And links the yester glory of the SEC and its bright future! Gratian A. Peiris Chairman, State Engineering Corporation. |
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