The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana
Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana raised concerns about inadequate sewerage, solid waste and drainage systems in parts of Colombo, including Colombo 5, 6 and 7. He said around 600 metric tons of Colombo’s daily waste is dumped at the Wattala disposal site in his district, causing odour, pollution, health risks and contamination of waterways in the Muthurajawela area, particularly during rains. He urged urgent intervention and measures to promote recycling.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 My second supplementary: Even in areas like Colombo 5, 6 and parts of Colombo 7, proper sewer connections and systems are lacking, and residents face solid waste and drainage issues. Additionally, about 600 metric tons of waste collected daily in Colombo is dumped at the Wattala disposal site in my district, causing severe stench and pollution affecting the Muthurajawela area and public health. Please intervene urgently, including promoting recycling, especially during the rainy season when leachate contaminates waterways.
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 8 November 2025. No. 22727. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/6432