Water snag of tsunami housing residents

Fred Silva Jinasena Telwatta group corr.

The regular supply of drinking water in bowsers for the Tsunami Housing Complex, of Galagodawatta in the Divisional Secretariat, Hikkaduwa division has been suspended since October 2008, and only one bowser is transporting drinking water once a week by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS & DB).

Similar incidents of short issues of water supply was highlighted by the Daily News in May 2008 and as a result the Divisional Secretary (Acting) of Hikkaduwa had taken actions to renew the lapsed water supply the NWS & DB for instructions of the Governor SP the displaced pointed out.

Displaced families living in this housing complex have already informed about the short supply of drinking water to the acting D.S. for Hikkaduwa.

Meanwhile following a complaint made to the General Manager, NWS & DB Southern C. J. D. Perera informed A. F. de Silva of Galagodawatta, Kulugoda that action has been taken to release sufficient water bowsers throughout in her letter dated August 2008, but neglected its regular services and has terminated the duties of bowser employees too by now, A. F. de Silva said.

According to NWSDB officials, a permanent supply of drinking water service can be expected in 2010, after completing a water service project in Galagoda.