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The Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna - Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Badulla· 19 February 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Questions: Holuwagoda Development Project and Sports Facilities

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About 18.89 acres were allocated for the project, with the Ministry only facilitating land acquisition while the Urban Development Authority handled planning and spent approximately Rs. 222.1 million. The Minister said the Ministry would examine any remaining waterlogged paddy lands and cultivation difficulties and take necessary action.

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¶ 01 Noted. The land extent allocated to this project is about 18.89 acres. Our Ministry’s role was limited to facilitating acquisition; the Urban Development Authority planned and spent approximately Rs. 222.1 million. We will intervene to examine any remaining waterlogged paddy areas and difficulties in cultivation and take necessary action.

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Hansard, Wednesday, 19 February 2025 ·No. 1740397565032971 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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