The Hon. S.M. Marikkar
Hon. S.M. Marikkar proposed that, instead of preparing separate development plans for two local authorities within the same Divisional Secretariat Division, the Urban Development Authority should prepare a single integrated plan for the entire area. Referring to earlier opposition to a 2013-era plan that led to its division, he asked that the approach be reconsidered and also raised whether Kolonnawa Petroleum Corporation lands should be reclassified as commercial in light of an oil refinery proposal.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Deputy Speaker, my first supplementary is more a proposal. Since two local authorities lie within one DS Division, rather than splitting into two plans, a single integrated plan could be more effective. As per your answer, the 2013-era plan faced opposition from the public and religious leaders, then it was split. I propose we proceed with a single plan via the UDA for the entire DS Division. Also, with an oil refinery proposal, should the Kolonnawa Petroleum Corporation lands be reclassified as commercial? Please reconsider this within the planning process.
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Cite as: The Hon. S.M. Marikkar. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 21 January 2025. No. 1737707091008005. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/27160