The Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana - Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security
The Deputy Minister tabled a response stating that the Hingurakgoda and Pannegamuwa milling complexes, handed over in 2019 and 2018 respectively, have remained largely non-operational for about 18 years and were idle as of 20 August 2024. He said prolonged disuse had caused deterioration of machinery and buildings, and that future use of the assets, including the 9-acre extent, would be considered after a feasibility study and valuation process.
Verbatim record (translated)
Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, on behalf of the Minister, I table the answer.
¶ 02 (a) (i) Yes. (ii) Hingurakgoda – 2019; Pannegamuwa – 2018. (iii) Long non-operation of milling led to deterioration of machinery and buildings. (iv) The two complexes (each 2,000 kg/hour) remained non-operational for about 18 years; as of 20 August 2024 both were idle. (v) Being examined. After a feasibility study—particularly given the 9-acre extent—the Department of Valuation will be engaged to take necessary steps to utilize these assets optimally.
¶ 03 (b) Does not arise.
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Cite as: The Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana - Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 10 April 2026. No. 23479. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/6045