State company to the fore in construction

Mohammed NAALIR

The State Development and Designing Corporation (SDDC) has been playing a significant part in the development of construction and engineering sector for more than 36 years.

The SDDC established in 1971 to promote and uplift the construction industry, has successfully completed highway, irrigation and hydro power projects, building construction, bridges and deforestation and land reclamation projects.

The Corporation has constructed more than 300 bridges islandwide.

The Corporation has commenced Rs. 3,310 million worth large scale construction projects out of them Rs. 1,100 million worth projects are progressing.

Addressing the 36th annual ceremony of SDDC at the Corporation Auditorium, Construction and Engineering Service Minister Rajitha Senaratne said he has great responsibility to develop the SDDC as a lucrative venture and enhance the benefits of the employees protecting their privileges.

Minister Senaratne said he has drawn several plans to achieve this target.

He said the employees too have a significant responsibility to complete the construction work by the due date.

Privatisation is not a mean to increase the income of the Corporation.