N’eliya domestic airport:
Speed up work says President
Rasika Somarathna in Nuwaraeliya
President Mahinda Rajapaksa instructed officials to speed up work in
constructing a domestic airport in Nuwaraeliya.He also instructed them
to adopt eco - friendly methods to preserve the environment and the
natural beauty while constructing the airport.
The President made these observations at a meeting with officials at
President’s House in Nuwaraeliya on Saturday.
The President, several ministers and officials visited the proposed
site to build the airport.
He also engaged in a friendly conversation with the people of the
area. A 900 metre long runaway with a width of 40 metres has been
proposed for the airport. It is to be equipped with modern equipment to
ensure that air traffic could be maintained even during extreme weather
conditions.
Ministers Priyankara Jayaratne, C B Ratnayake and Navin Dissanayake,
Chief Minister Sarath Ekanayake and Chief of Presidential staff Gamini
Senarath were also present. President Rajapaksa earlier said the
construction of a domestic airport in Nuwara Eliya was aimed at
facilitating the city to reap maximum benefits of the booming tourism
industry.
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