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Hon. Upul Kithsiri

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Ratnapura· 11 March 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Construction of Liyangastota Bridge (Q.4/2025)

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Hon. Upul Kithsiri raised concern that a project remains halted mid-river despite earlier timelines, creating an unsafe site, and noted media reports that components brought to the site were removed around 25–26 January 2025. He asked how many similar projects across the country remain suspended after large payments have been made.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, despite earlier timelines, works remain halted mid-river and the site has become unsafe. Recently, components brought to the site have reportedly been removed, as covered in media around 25–26 January 2025. Many projects nationwide have stalled for years with large sums paid. How many such suspended projects remain?

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Hansard, Tuesday, 11 March 2025 ·No. 1743759139093629 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. Upul Kithsiri. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 11 March 2025. No. 1743759139093629. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/18919