Maligawatte housing scheme renovation to be over by December

Nethali Struys

The renovation of the Maligawatte housing scheme, launched after a lapse of 38 years, will be fully completed by December. Around 8,500 people live in the housing scheme. President Mahinda Rajapaksa has allocated funds for the rehabilitation work through the last budget in response to public requests.

Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa visited the site on Friday. Rs 167 million has been allocated to reconstruct this housing project. Construction is being carried out by the State Engineering Corporation.

The minister addressing the gathering said that the Maligawatte Housing Scheme buildings were in a poor state as they have not being maintained and the people too were affected. Condominium management cooperation is to be established and the responsibility of maintaining and rehabilitating the housing scheme will be given to residents, the minister said. Weerawansa urged the public to maintain scheme.