Hon. Ajith P. Perera

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Kalutara· 21 January 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Questions (Multiple Questions)

Infrastructure

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Hon. Ajith P. Perera asked the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports for details on the Kalutara District Sports Complex in Bandaragama, including its opening date, construction cost, and the current deterioration attributed to poor maintenance. He sought information on steps to upgrade the 400-metre running track and to develop adjoining land outside the security wall for vehicle parking. He also asked about an agreement between the Sports Development Department and Sri Lanka Cricket, and why proposed development of the ground for first-class cricket had not been implemented.

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¶ 01 Question to the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports:

¶ 02 (a) Will he inform this House— (i) the date on which the Kalutara District Sports Complex constructed in Bandaragama within Kalutara District was declared open; (ii) the amount spent for the construction of the Sports Complex; (iii) whether he is aware that the condition of the Sports Complex has deteriorated due to poor maintenance; (iv) the steps to improve its 400‑metre running track to proper standard; and (v) whether steps will be taken to develop the land belonging to the Sports Complex, situated outside its security wall, to make it suitable for vehicle parking?

¶ 03 (b) Will he also inform this House— (i) whether he is aware of the agreement which the Sports Development Department has reached with Sri Lanka Cricket pertaining to the Sports Complex; and (ii) the reasons for not implementing proposals to develop the playground in collaboration with Sri Lanka Cricket to make it suitable for playing first‑class cricket?

¶ 04 (c) If not, why?

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Source: Hansard, Tuesday, 21 January 2025 ·No. 1737707091008005 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: Hon. Ajith P. Perera. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 21 January 2025. No. 1737707091008005. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/27121