Tank reservation encroached

Gayan Rajapaksa

Unauthorized constructions and cultivations on the Horowpothana tank bed has depleted the tank reservation threatening the existence of the tank, said representatives of the Horowpothana Farmers’ Organization.

They said the Horowpothana wewa is fed with water from 32 smaller tanks and some of these constructions and cultivations are likely to go under water with the filling of the tank with a larger capacity of water following its desilting and rehabilitation. This will also spell danger to the tank bund.