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Sitting of Wednesday, 21 May 2025

10th Parliament· 15 debates· 144 speeches· 64 speakers

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  5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Bridge at Pansilgoda, Minuwangoda - Non-Completion (Q.2/2025) 7 speeches
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    • The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Asked about the delayed reconstruction of the Pansilgoda bridge in Minuwangoda, which was removed for repairs in 2021 and is reportedly used by residents of nine villages. He requested details on funds allocated and credited for the new bridge, the relevant bank account, and whether the responsible construction agency had been directed to complete the work within two and a half months at the Minuwangoda Divisional Coordinating Committee meeting on 04 April 2024. He also asked when the bridge would be opened and noted related transport inconveniences, including the non-operation of two buses to Gampaha.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary Construction of a bridge project begun in 2021 and expanded with a new bridge in 2022 has been delayed due to rain, water management requests by farmer organizations, raw material shortages, and issues involving the State Development and Construction Corporation. The cost estimate has been revised from about Rs. 46.07 million to Rs. 86.59 million, with Treasury funds released only for completed and approved work. Due to the unfinished bridge, two private buses have been rerouted between Gampaha and Minuwangoda, leaving about one kilometre unusable, and steps are being taken to terminate the current contract and transfer completion to the Minuwangoda Urban Council by the end of the year.

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    • The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB

      AI summary Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody questioned the removal of a usable bridge in 2021, stating that around eight villages depended on it as their main route to Minuwangoda and as a feeder to the Gampaha–Minuwangoda route. He asked whether the Government would investigate the officials and political authorities responsible for dismantling it without due consideration of local needs or a replacement timeline.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary An inquiry will be initiated after obtaining information from the Member and officials regarding problematic bridge contracts handled by SD&CC. It was stated that SD&CC had 69 bridge contracts, 19 of which have become social issues, and that due to malpractice, losses, and lack of capacity, 27 contracts were removed from SD&CC and reassigned after the current Government took office. The Minister said the Government is reviewing such bridges for expedited decisions and may proceed under the supervision of the newly established Minuwangoda Urban Council if it is willing.

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    • The Hon. Ruwanthilaka Jayakody JJB

      AI summary The member stated that an alternative road constructed after the removal of a bridge is in poor condition and causing public hardship. He requested that necessary steps be taken to improve the temporary route until the bridge construction is completed.

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    • The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB

      AI summary Bimal Rathnayake stated that if the road in question falls under the Road Development Authority, he would issue instructions to address it. If not, he suggested it could be submitted under the Rural Roads Development Project, and requested the relevant details to minimize the difficulties faced.

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