The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna
The Minister said the auditorium project was initiated under the “Nearest School – The Best School” programme in 2016, began substantive work in 2019, and was delayed by COVID-19 before Cabinet approval was renewed in 2023. He stated that Rs. 36 million was allocated in 2024 for essential construction, and that the Engineering Department has been consulted on securing and completing the building, surroundings, interior finishes, seating, and fittings, with Ministry funding planned for completion in 2027.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Member, the history is that this auditorium began under the “Nearest School – The Best School” national programme in 2016, but substantive commencement was in 2019. COVID-19 in 2020 delayed works. Cabinet approval was re-obtained in 2023; in 2024, Rs. 36 million enabled essential parts to be built.
¶ 02 We have discussed with the Engineering Department to develop both the building and its surroundings as a secure area, and to complete interior finishes and procure seating and fittings to make it a fully functional auditorium. The Ministry is prepared to allocate necessary funds to complete these in 2027.
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 19 March 2026. No. 23381. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/30124