Water and sanitation for Nuwara Eliya people

Australia and World Vision are partnering in an AUD 3.8 million water and sanitation programme for the people in the Nuwara Eliya

district. The partnership is in collaboration with the Central and Local governments, Plantation management and community based organizations.

A water and sanitation project was launched in Elgin Estate recently.

Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Robyn Mudie, National Director of World Vision Lanka Suresh Bartlett and CEO of Watawala Plantations Dan Seevaratnam participated in the launching ceremony.

The project cost Rs 20 million and will provide safe drinking water and improved sanitation for 800 people, including nearly 400 women and 300 children.