Project to conserve Ma Oya river bank

Disna MUDALIGE

The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau under the direction of the Environment Ministry has intervened to conserve Ma Oya river bank which is threatened by erosion.

The Ma Oya river bank adjacent to the Wickramasheela National School in Kurunegala District had been subjected to gradual erosion posing a danger to the school. This matter was brought to the attention of the minister by the Principal and the Past Students’ Association of the school.

The minister taking immediate action laid the foundation stone for the conservation of Ma Oya river bank recently. The estimated cost of this project is around Rs 4 million.