Topic
Infrastructure
2,546 speeches · 378 speakers
Party share
By the speaker's party · counts only, no scoring. "Unattributed" = speeches not resolved to an MP.
Most active on this topic
| # | Member | Speeches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 137 |
| 2 | Hon. Kumara Jayakody, M.P. JJB | 105 |
| 3 | Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, M.P. JJB | 83 |
| 4 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 76 |
| 5 | Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe, M.P. JJB | 62 |
| 6 | Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam, M.P. ITAK | 47 |
| 7 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 46 |
| 8 | Hon. Ajith P. Perera, M.P. SJB | 43 |
| 9 | Hon. (Dr.) Prasanna Gunasena, M.P. JJB | 36 |
| 10 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 34 |
Speeches
2,546 on this topic- 9 January 2026 The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the Bandarawela water supply system’s 3,000 m³ capacity is inadequate for about 14,000 connections, requiring supply management using Diyatalawa and Ettampitiya sources, with current supply improved from once in 14 days to at least once in seven days. He said water shortages remain in Diyatalawa and Haputale because 6,000 m³ is diverted to Bandarawela, while areas such as Mirahawatte, Dayaraba and Kurukunde will be covered under the integrated Bandarawela–Diyatalawa–Haputale water project. Phases I and II of the project, begun on 16 February 2025, include a 10,000 m³/day treatment plant, reservoirs, mains, about 9,000 new connections and service improvements across several Divisional Secretariat areas, at an estimated cost of Rs. 9,350 million. Supply is expected to commence in January 2028, subject to funding and staffing requirements. Oral Question: Water Supply in Bandarawela (Q.10) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Ravindra Bandara AI summary Ravindra Bandara asked the Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply about severe drinking water shortages in Bandarawela and surrounding areas, including Diyatalawa, Haputale, Mirahawatte, Kurukunde and Dayaraba, noting that water is reportedly supplied only once in seven days. He sought details on whether the Government has initiated a project to address water supply issues in Bandarawela, Diyatalawa, Haputale, Hali-Ela and Welimada, including its start date, phases, first-phase coverage and cost, and when 24-hour water supply is expected. Oral Question: Water Supply in Bandarawela (Q.10) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Sajith Premadasa called for a fundamental restructuring of disaster management in response to increasing climate variability, including consolidating relevant agencies under a dedicated Ministry for Disaster Management, strengthening resources, and introducing a new Disaster Management Act. He proposed training unemployed graduates to form a climate and disaster management task force, citing India’s model. Referring to studies by Monash University and the British Medical Journal on post-cyclone mortality, he asked whether the Government would review the findings and develop a new disaster management work plan. Oral Question: Disaster Relief and Compensation (Q.7/726/2025) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government AI summary The Minister stated that he had not previously received the specific details of the road-related issues raised. He said he is prepared to investigate and take necessary action, and affirmed the Government’s commitment to rehabilitating all roads that require attention. Oral Question: Bridge Reconstruction in Batticaloa (Q.5) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam argued that Batticaloa’s geography, divided by lagoons and tanks, requires its bridges and roads to be treated as special infrastructure needs rather than ordinary projects. He cited unresolved works on Samalaiyadivettai Road and the Kakkachchivattai–Anaikattiyaveli stretch, noting that despite DDC resolutions, Cabinet submissions, and reported fund allocations, flood damage from 2024 and 2025 remained unaddressed. He questioned the administration’s effectiveness where allocated funds and repeated official approvals had still not led to completion of the works. Oral Question: Bridge Reconstruction in Batticaloa (Q.5) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government AI summary The Minister stated that while the main question had been answered, the additional roads and bridges raised reflect similar needs across many districts. He said the 2026 Budget includes substantial allocations for road development, and projects recommended through District Coordinating Committees can be considered for reconstruction. Oral Question: Bridge Reconstruction in Batticaloa (Q.5) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asked the Minister whether there is a work plan with the Road Development Authority to reconstruct the bridges in question. He also sought clarification on how funding for the reconstruction would be allocated. Oral Question: Bridge Reconstruction in Batticaloa (Q.5) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam raised concerns about unresolved road and bridge issues in Batticaloa under Pradeshiya Sabha and Provincial Council responsibility. He noted the Minister’s reference to Rs. 40 million allocated through the RDA, but said requested works on bridges including Pattiruppu, Mandur–Kurumanveli, Ampilanthurai–Kurukkalmadam, Narippul Thottam, Magilavettuvan, and Kiran had not progressed. He asked the Government to coordinate with the RDA and clarify the plan and funding for improving transport links between Paduvankarai and Eravur Pattu. Oral Question: Bridge Reconstruction in Batticaloa (Q.5) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. (Prof.) A.-H.M.H. Abayarathna - Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government AI summary The Minister stated that the Provincial Road Development Department has estimated Rs. 120 million for the reconstruction work and submitted it to the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation. He added that the Road Development Authority has already allocated Rs. 40 million to the Batticaloa District Secretariat to begin initial construction, while the remaining part of the question was not applicable. Oral Question: Bridge Reconstruction in Batticaloa (Q.5) Read →
- 9 January 2026 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asked the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government whether the bridge between Periya Porativu and Palukamam in the Porativupattu Divisional Secretary’s Division of Batticaloa District requires reconstruction and whether residents face serious transport difficulties due to its condition. He sought a commitment on whether steps would be taken to reconstruct the bridge, or an explanation if not. Oral Question: Bridge Reconstruction in Batticaloa (Q.5) Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. (Mrs.) Samanmali Gunasingha JJB AI summary Hon. Samanmali Gunasingha stated that a proposed initiative would begin as a pilot project, with practical conditions assessed before expansion through all Divisional Secretariats in every province, including the North and East. She emphasized that no area would be excluded and framed children’s safety as a shared responsibility. Adjournment Motion: Child Safety in Urban Housing Complexes Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Dinindu Saman Hennayake - Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs JJB AI summary Deputy Minister Dinindu Saman Hennayake supported two Gazettes introducing mandatory seat-belt requirements on expressways, including rear seats, and procedures and penalties for drug-impaired driving, arguing that stronger enforcement is needed to reduce road deaths and address driver indiscipline. He cited fatal accident statistics, concerns about long-distance bus safety, and recent tragedies, while linking the regulations to broader transport discipline and public safety. He also outlined government allocations and post-cyclone recovery work on roads, SLTB depots, railways, irrigation schemes, and schools, stating that funds had been set aside for relief and that disaster management mechanisms had been reactivated after years of inactivity. Motor Traffic Act Regulations Debate Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Lieutenant Commander (Rtd.) Prageeth Madhuranga JJB AI summary Welcoming two Special Gazettes under the Motor Traffic Act, the member said the regulations would enable testing and action against narcotic-impaired drivers and make seat belts compulsory for all seats on expressways. Citing national crash and fatality statistics from 2020-2025, he argued that reckless driving, pedestrian deaths and the economic cost of accidents require stronger enforcement, including zero tolerance for intoxicated drivers in public transport and school or office transport. He also said seat belts should be used at all times, not only on expressways, and outlined Gampaha District road allocations, restoration of non-viable bus routes, and efforts to make SLTB depots self-sustaining. Motor Traffic Act Regulations Debate Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. (Dr.) Elayathamby Srinath ITAK AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Elayathamby Srinath supported the Motor Traffic Act regulations on detecting intoxicated drivers, mandating seat belts on expressways, and improving road safety, citing high fatalities and injuries from road accidents and calling for stronger enforcement, vehicle inspections, and removal of unfit vehicles. He urged improvements to public transport, especially in the North and East, including restoration of full Batticaloa rail services, reinstatement of capacity and AC coaches, and attention to possible service constraints linked to private transport interests. He also requested stronger SLTB services in Batticaloa, including repairs to the Valaichchenai depot, improved services to Vakarai, and a district-level plan through the District Development Committee to support poor and disaster-affected communities. Motor Traffic Act Regulations Debate Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Danushka Ranganath JJB AI summary Hon. Danushka Ranganath said the Ministry is addressing SLTB shortages in buses, spare parts, drivers, conductors and technical staff, including planned recruitment of mechanics, welders, auto electricians, engineers and machinists, while also reducing deficits and launching 40 new rural routes. He said the Motor Traffic Act regulations are part of efforts to modernize transport, improve safety, enforce expressway seat belt use, and strengthen action against drunk and drug-impaired driving. Citing 2024 and 2025 road fatality figures, he described road crashes as a major continuing problem and noted Ministry and RDA interventions to rebuild transport infrastructure damaged by recent natural disasters. Motor Traffic Act Regulations Debate Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Naina Thambi Marrikkar Mohamed Thahir AI summary Welcoming the Motor Traffic Act regulations, he raised several transport and infrastructure issues in Puttalam District, including stalled bridge works on the Jayabima–Susānabhūmi and Kalpitiya–Muhaththuvaram roads, damaged culverts on the Karamba–Udappuwa road, and delays in the Iginimitiya water supply project. He requested upgrades to the rural Ayurveda hospital in Puttalam, relief and support for flood-affected communities and local industries, and an extension of the vehicle registration period from three to six months for importers facing slow sales. He also asked for allowances for public officers who worked during the cyclone and floods, and for permanent appointments to key administrative posts in Kalpitiya, including the Divisional Secretary, Police OIC and principal of Nirmala Matha Sinhala school. Motor Traffic Act Regulations Debate Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe SLMC AI summary Hon. M.S. Uthumalebbe thanked the Transport Ministry, RDA and officials for restoring transport links after the recent disaster, and urged continued development of road and transport infrastructure in the Eastern Province. He requested that planning begin for a Batticaloa–Pottuvil railway extension, including through possible foreign funding, and tabled correspondence indicating that the Railways Department had not yet received such a proposal. He also called for further rural road and bridge improvements in Ampara, the immediate return of the Sainthamaruthu bus sub-depot from Kalmunai, and revival of the proposed bridge linking Muttur Vedathitivu–Majidpuram to address local transport hardships. Motor Traffic Act Regulations Debate Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Sujeewa Dissanayake JJB AI summary Welcomed regulations under the Motor Traffic Act aimed at addressing drunk and drug-affected driving, arguing that road safety requires disciplined drivers and stronger enforcement beyond alcohol testing. Citing fatal accidents at Yangalmodara, Gerandialla, and a recent Kuliyapitiya school van crash, he also called for mandatory fitness and roadworthiness checks for buses, school vans, three-wheelers and other public transport vehicles. He outlined ongoing road development and expressway works, rural bus service initiatives, and post-cyclone road restoration in Kurunegala and neighbouring districts, thanking local and road development officials for rapid repairs. Motor Traffic Act Regulations Debate Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. B. Ariyawansha SJB AI summary B. Ariyawansha supported the Motor Traffic Act regulations, citing the high number of road deaths and the need to reduce accidents caused by poor road conditions and negligent driving. He urged ministerial intervention over alleged corruption, mismanagement, service reductions, and procurement issues at SLTB depots in Ratnapura District, calling for a recovery plan to restore rural and long-distance bus services. He also requested improvements to dilapidated rural roads, better agricultural transport and cold-chain systems to reduce produce losses, and urgent action to protect wildlife around Sinharaja, particularly leopards killed by snares. Motor Traffic Act Regulations Debate Read →
- 8 January 2026 The Hon. Dinesh Hemantha JJB AI summary The Hon. Dinesh Hemantha linked the Motor Traffic Act amendments and regulations to a broader argument on sustainable development, stating that economic growth must be balanced with environmental and social responsibility, especially after recent disasters caused major economic losses. He said governments must take necessary decisions even when unpopular and called for consistent Opposition support for such measures. He also outlined disaster recovery work in Matale District, including rural road projects, restoration of damaged RDA roads, bridge reconstruction, land acquisition plans, and the deployment of a Bailey bridge, while stressing that disaster relief should not be politicized. Motor Traffic Act Regulations Debate Read →