The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government
The Minister stated that while the main question had been answered, the additional roads and bridges raised reflect similar needs across many districts. He said the 2026 Budget includes substantial allocations for road development, and projects recommended through District Coordinating Committees can be considered for reconstruction.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, I answered the main Question. The Member referred to several other roads and bridges—such issues exist in many districts. In the 2026 Budget, substantial funds were allocated for road development. If these are discussed at the District Coordinating Committee and submitted with recommendations, we can consider and proceed with reconstruction accordingly.
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- Hansard, Friday, 9 January 2026 ·No. 23149 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 9 January 2026. No. 23149. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/1620