Korea assists H'tota water project

Nadira Gunatilleke

The Water Supply and Drainage Ministry will launch a new water supply scheme at Hambantota district with the assistance of the Korean Government, Media Coordinator to Water Supply and Drainage Minister Lalith Rohana Liyanage said.

According to Liyanage, the project to be launched soon on the direction of Water Supply and Drainage Minister Dinesh Gunawardena to provide water for 112,000 people living in Hambantota and Ruhunupura areas.

The first phase of this scheme will cost Rs 9,742 million and the second phase will cost Rs 3,760 million.

Ridiyagama tank located in Hambantota will be used as the water resource for the project, Liyanage said.

The Water Supply and Drainage Board is in the process of formulating the plans to implement the project, he added.