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10th Parliament· 154 sittings on record · 30,475 speeches · latest 10 June 2026

Sitting of Friday, 9 January 2026

10th Parliament· 18 debates· 273 speeches· 51 speakers

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  10. 10 Oral question Oral Question: Water Supply in Bandarawela (Q.10) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Ravindra Bandara

      AI summary Ravindra Bandara asked the Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply about severe drinking water shortages in Bandarawela and surrounding areas, including Diyatalawa, Haputale, Mirahawatte, Kurukunde and Dayaraba, noting that water is reportedly supplied only once in seven days. He sought details on whether the Government has initiated a project to address water supply issues in Bandarawela, Diyatalawa, Haputale, Hali-Ela and Welimada, including its start date, phases, first-phase coverage and cost, and when 24-hour water supply is expected.

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    • The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the Bandarawela water supply system’s 3,000 m³ capacity is inadequate for about 14,000 connections, requiring supply management using Diyatalawa and Ettampitiya sources, with current supply improved from once in 14 days to at least once in seven days. He said water shortages remain in Diyatalawa and Haputale because 6,000 m³ is diverted to Bandarawela, while areas such as Mirahawatte, Dayaraba and Kurukunde will be covered under the integrated Bandarawela–Diyatalawa–Haputale water project. Phases I and II of the project, begun on 16 February 2025, include a 10,000 m³/day treatment plant, reservoirs, mains, about 9,000 new connections and service improvements across several Divisional Secretariat areas, at an estimated cost of Rs. 9,350 million. Supply is expected to commence in January 2028, subject to funding and staffing requirements.

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    • The Hon. Ravindra Bandara

      AI summary Ravindra Bandara asked whether the previously proposed DOD project for the Bambarakanda–Haputale–Haldummulla tourism belt has begun under the current Government or is scheduled to begin this year. He noted acute water issues in Haldummulla, Harankahawa and Kalupahana and linked the project to tourism development in the area.

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    • The Hon. T.B. Sarath JJB

      AI summary T.B. Sarath stated that the Bambarakanda water project has already commenced and that the Government is making arrangements to complete it and hand it over to the public.

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    • The Hon. Ravindra Bandara

      AI summary Asked the Deputy Minister about the restoration of water supply in Badulla District after cyclone “8960,” noting that service had reportedly been fully restored through temporary measures. He sought details on the plan, timetable, and work programme for permanent repairs and full normalization of the water supply, including whether works had commenced.

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    • The Hon. T.B. Sarath JJB

      AI summary Following cyclone “Divva,” over 90 percent of water supply systems in affected areas were disrupted, with repairs completed within about 14 days where possible. Government funds have been allocated for full restoration, and work is continuing to complete the remaining repairs.

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