Rs 280 m on Maligawatte housing complex

Ishara MUDUGAMUWA

Maligawatte housing complex, renovated after long years will be handed over to the public on August 5 under the patronage of Construction Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa.

Maligawatte housing complex was established in 1973 and renovated after 39 years. Under the guidance of President Rajapaksa a number of long neglected housing complexes in Colombo have been renovated under the Mahinda Chinthanaya Janasewana Nagamu Purawara Programme. About 10,000 people live in 1520 housing units of the Maligawatte housing complex.

The National Housing Development Authority has spent 280 million rupees for the modernization project of the housing complex with carpeted roads and other facilities.

All renovations are done by the State Engineering Corporation.

Deputy Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna, Colombo Mayor A.J.M.Muzamil, Ministry Secreatary Wimalasiri Perera, NHDA Chairman Jayantha Samaraweera, State Engineering Corporation Chairman Jagath Kumara Perera will participate at the occasion.