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Sitting of Tuesday, 23 September 2025

10th Parliament· 19 debates· 193 speeches· 64 speakers

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  14. 14 Oral question Oral Question Q.10/2025: Alawwa Water Scheme 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Ashoka Gunasena JJB

      AI summary Hon. Ashoka Gunasena questioned the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing on the Alawwa Water Scheme in Pothuhera, Polgahawela, asking which areas it will serve and why 13 Grama Niladhari Divisions in the Polgahawela DS Division, reportedly comprising over 2,500 families facing acute drinking water scarcity, are excluded. He sought reasons for any deviation from the original plan, details on the use of 2025 Budget allocations, whether the scheme has been taken over by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board, and what measures will be taken to supply water to the excluded families, including the exclusion of the Weerambugedara DS Division.

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

      AI summary Minister Anura Karunathilaka stated that the Polgahawela–Pothuhera–Alawwa integrated water supply project is planned to cover 167 Grama Niladhari divisions across five DS divisions in Kurunegala District by 2037, with four GN divisions in Polgahawela excluded on technical grounds and alternative arrangements being considered. He said the 2025 Budget allocation is for settling certified interim bills and completing remaining distribution pipeline works in the Pothuhera and Boyagane zones, but will not immediately resolve supply issues. He added that about 80 per cent of key project components are being taken over by the NWSDB, while reduced distribution scope due to financial constraints and studies for high-elevation areas will guide further implementation once funding is secured.

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    • The Hon. Ashoka Gunasena JJB

      AI summary Hon. Ashoka Gunasena raised a supplementary question about water supply gaps in high-elevation areas of Polgahawela and Alawwa under the relevant scheme. He stated that the NWSDB had identified around 1,400 families in 48 locations as urgently needing water and asked why the project was not addressing these highland areas where demand is greatest.

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    • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB

      AI summary About 80 high-elevation locations cannot be supplied through the main water supply scheme design. Studies and planning are underway to provide drinking water to 64 of these GN divisions, with implementation dependent on completion of plans and securing funding.

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    • The Hon. Ashoka Gunasena JJB

      AI summary Hon. Ashoka Gunasena asked whether water from the Pothuhera tank could be used to supply nearby Weerambugedara, noting that the area lacks a natural water source and faces difficulties even in identifying sources for community water schemes. He requested ministerial intervention to provide an alternative solution if use of the Pothuhera tank is not feasible.

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    • The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka JJB

      AI summary A Weerambugedara Water Supply Scheme has been proposed, with plans currently being prepared. Once implemented, it is expected to serve the areas previously mentioned in the question.

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