Water supply, sanitation to Maradamadu church

Implementation in two stages:

Priyanka KURUGALA

The government has taken steps to provide water and sanitation facilities to the Maradamadu church under the direction of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Water Supply and Drainage Minister Dinesh Gunawardana said.

He was addressing the inaugural ceremony to develop water supply facilities to the Maradamadu church under the water supply project implemented in Mannar recently. The ceremony was held under the patronage of Minister Dinesh Gunawardana and Rev Bishop Rayappu Joshap.

The Maradamadu church water supply project will be implemented in two stages. The government will allocate around Rs. 505 million for this.

Minister Gunawardana said: "We have received an opportunity to commence this project in December which is the month of significance to Christians due to Christmas celebrations."

The government has also taken steps to renovate the Maradamadu church on the instructions of President Rajapaksa. Providing facilities for pilgrims to the Maradamadu church was a main aim of the President, he said. This water supply project will help provide drinking water to pilgrims and cooking and sanitation facilities. The government will ensure the security of the public and economic development in these ares, the minister said.