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Sitting of Wednesday, 9 July 2025

10th Parliament· 16 debates· 294 speeches· 62 speakers

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  9. 9 Oral question Oral Question: Ragama–Peralanda Tank Development (Q.6511/2025) 6 speeches
    • Development of Ragama–Peralanda Tank: Details

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing for details on the Ragama–Peralanda Tank in the Ja-Ela Pradeshiya Sabha area, including when it was selected as a Landscape Project, its objectives, and expenditure to date. He also asked whether the project has been halted and, if so, what action the Ministry intends to take.

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    • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka — Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing

      AI summary The Minister replied to a question on the Ragama–Peralanda project, stating that it was initiated on 12 October 2020 to manage flash floods, protect wetlands, prevent unauthorized filling and dumping, improve recreation facilities, and support local economic activity. He said the UDA estimated the project at Rs. 233 million, with about Rs. 199.86 million spent on completed Phases I and II, including desilting, walkways, slope protection, bridges, drainage, and lighting. For Phase III, Rs. 7 million has been allocated this year from the Budget and Provincial Council Fund, and after completion the project’s operation and maintenance will be handed over to the Ja-Ela Pradeshiya Sabha.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana questioned the effectiveness of a Rs. 230 million public-funded tank renovation near Ragama Hospital, the railway station, and bus stand, noting that flooding persists during heavy rain. He raised concerns about silt accumulation, inadequate maintenance, reduced tank capacity due to filling during renovation, and an underused incomplete walking path, and asked what plan exists to make the project genuinely beneficial before further funds are spent.

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    • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB

      AI summary Anura Karunathilaka said the Government was concerned that Rs. 199.8 million had been spent from an estimated Rs. 233 million without adequate results. He explained that, given the public funds already committed, the decision was to complete remaining essential works such as safety fencing and bridge strengthening to secure usable benefits from the project.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana SJB

      AI summary Asked that development of the tank area go beyond flood control, health, and recreation to include local economic benefits. Requested ministerial support for an economic plan with facilities such as proper kiosks and parking to assist local residents.

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    • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB

      AI summary Hon. Anura Karunathilaka stated that the objective is to complete the work and hand it over to the Ja-Ela Pradeshiya Sabha. He said the proposals made would be discussed with the Pradeshiya Sabha and implemented within its management framework.

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