The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni - Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media
Heavy rains in November 2024 caused temporary flooding near Quarter No. 08 of Puttalam Base Hospital, with the water receding within two days. The Deputy Minister stated that the hospital has an existing wastewater drainage system but requires improvements, and that the National Water Supply and Drainage Board has prepared an estimate for upgrading the soakage system. Funding for the work is to be provided under the 2025 Provincial Specific Development Grants.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Answer tabled:
¶ 02 (a) (i) Due to heavy rains in November 2024, the area near Quarter No. 08 of Puttalam Base Hospital was flooded; water receded within two days. (ii) A drainage system exists for hospital wastewater; further improvements are required. (iii) Yes.
¶ 03 (b) The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has prepared an estimate to improve the hospital’s wastewater (soakage) system. Funds will be allocated under the 2025 Provincial Specific Development Grants to carry out these improvements.
¶ 04 (c) Does not arise.
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