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- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Rohitha Abeygunawardhana said the 21 km gap between the Gelanigama and Dodangoda interchanges on the Southern Expressway creates a significant access problem for residents and nearby economic activity. He asked the Minister whether the Government would proceed with the proposed Pelpola Interchange, noting that land has been acquired, funds allocated, and that it would serve an adjacent industrial zone and Investment Board-related needs. Oral Question: Southern Expressway Interchanges (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake provided answers on the proposed Pelpola Interchange and related land acquisition, stating that the expressway section from Kottawa to Mattala has 21 interchanges and that 115 land plots have been acquired, with compensation paid for 45 plots. He said the BOI advanced Rs. 91.5 million in 2017 for acquisition expenses, of which about Rs. 91.13 million has been spent. He further stated there is no plan to relocate the interchange, and that BOI support was halted because a court case over land identified for the proposed Millaniya Industrial Zone affected the related project. Oral Question: Southern Expressway Interchanges (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana NDF AI summary Rohitha Abeygunawardhana asked the Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation for details on the Southern Expressway, including the number of interchanges and the distance between Gelanigama and Dodangoda. He sought information on land acquisition and compensation for the proposed Pelpola Interchange, whether it would be relocated, the reasons for any relocation, and the Government’s position. Oral Question: Southern Expressway Interchanges (Q.Unspecified/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary An update was provided on resettlement connected to the elevated highway, noting that displaced persons have not yet been resettled despite 349 housing units being allocated. It was stated that UDA housing projects mainly target unauthorized occupants, including those on estates, and that no project is currently proposed specifically for the Kolonnawa Divisional Secretariat Division, though it may be considered in future. Oral Question: Homeless Families in Kolonnawa DS Division - Provision of Houses (Q.280/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. S.M. Marikkar SJB AI summary Hon. S.M. Marikkar noted that the flood control project remains about 20 percent incomplete and thanked the Prime Minister for intervening, but questioned how it would address housing needs. He proposed that the Urban Development Authority implement a dedicated housing project in Kolonnawa, in addition to the 508 houses already mentioned, to accommodate residents of Salamulla and “66 Watta” who had been relocated or displaced by earlier development projects, the elevated highway, and the Meethotamulla issue. Oral Question: Homeless Families in Kolonnawa DS Division - Provision of Houses (Q.280/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. Anura Karunathilaka - Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing JJB AI summary The Minister clarified that “Laksanda Sevana” and “Sanhinda Sevana” were cited as completed housing examples, not new allocations. He said proposals under the Kolonnawa flood control project are still under discussion and no dates can yet be provided. Regarding the 3,000-house programme, he stated that exact Kolonnawa allocations were not immediately available, though around 40–50 units may be expected subject to confirmation. Oral Question: Homeless Families in Kolonnawa DS Division - Provision of Houses (Q.280/2024) Read →
- 20 June 2025 The Hon. (Dr.) Hansaka Wijemuni - Deputy Minister of Health and Mass Media JJB AI summary The Deputy Minister said the Government is developing infrastructure and zones, including Bingiriya, to support local pharmaceutical manufacturing and exports while attracting investors. Addressing the immunoglobulin procurement issue, he stated that existing testing and procurement procedures should prevent such incidents if followed, and that new measures and regulations have been introduced to avoid recurrence. Oral Question: Ministry of Health and Affiliated Institutes - Financial and Non-Financial Assistance Received (Q.192/2024) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake stated that the Rajarata Rejini train service was limited to Anuradhapura in January 2023 due to low passenger demand during the fuel crisis. He said the service would be re-evaluated in light of current demand, with consideration given to extending it to Vavuniya or operating a smaller shuttle service. Ministerial Statements Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. K. Kader Masthan SLLP AI summary Hon. K. Kader Masthan requested expedited rehabilitation of railway tracks and signalling to enable the full resumption of the Sri Devi and Uttara Devi services. He also urged that the Rajarata Rejini service, which currently terminates at Anuradhapura, be extended back to Vavuniya, noting passenger difficulties and the availability of facilities there. Ministerial Statements Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary Minister Bimal Rathnayake said Colombo–Kankesanthurai services had been affected by post-Covid demand changes, line rehabilitation, rolling stock reallocations and crew shortages. He stated that the main constraint is the incomplete Maho–Anuradhapura signalling system, currently requiring token/tablet operations, and that work has begun to complete it so services such as Sri Devi and Uttara Devi can be restored or extended. He also said an Anuradhapura–Vavuniya shuttle is under consideration, Train No. 4021/4022 has been made daily from 9 June 2025 with weekend departures from Mt. Lavinia from 21 June, and a coastal substitute is operating because Yal Devi cannot be extended to Mt. Lavinia due to crew shortages. Ministerial Statements Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake - Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and Leader of the House of Parliament JJB AI summary The Minister tabled a written answer detailing Sri Lanka Railways’ passenger and goods transport income from 2015 to 2025 to date, showing annual passenger and freight revenue figures. He also outlined current measures to expand rail freight, including a 2025 pilot project for transporting perishable agricultural produce in the North Central Province, goods transport from Kankesanthurai, a proposed spur to the Kankesanthurai oil terminal, solid waste transport from Kelani Valley to Aruwakkalu, and public-private partnership initiatives to improve passenger and freight services. Oral Questions: Land in Wattala and Sri Lanka Railways Income Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Anton Jayakody JJB AI summary Anton Jayakody said the Pekkulama tank and bund, damaged by storms and floods around 1978, remain unrepaired despite a later foundation stone, and noted that he and the Minister had visited the site and planned discussions with the Wildlife Department. He proposed a collective decision on remedial action and called for a field visit to examine legal issues concerning state and other lands around Bakamuna town, with the aim of using existing locations where possible and resolving land matters pragmatically. Oral Question: Wild Elephant Conservation and Red Data Book Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri JJB AI summary Hon. Sunil Rathnasiri thanked the Minister for using the President’s Fund to assist children affected by elephant attacks. He raised concerns that public and private institutions continue to operate within the Alahera-Girithale sanctuary despite its declaration in 2000, and questioned why the Wildlife Department is blocking the funded Digavela anicut, under 100 metres in length, when it would help water-scarce long-standing farmers at Pekkulama and the much larger Alahera Maha Ela project is proceeding. Oral Question: Wild Elephant Conservation and Red Data Book Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena SJB AI summary Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena raised concerns about public inconvenience caused by the relocation of the UDA office to Badulla and the operation of an office in Kataragama, which is far from many areas of Monaragala District. He requested that the UDA office be re-established in Monaragala town, citing its central location and the long travel distances faced by residents from areas such as Iginigala and Siyambalanduwa. Oral Question: Community-Based Water Projects in Monaragala District (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing JJB AI summary On behalf of the Minister, the Deputy Minister provided detailed answers on drinking water shortages in Monaragala District, stating that 65 villages are affected and listing impacted areas by Divisional Secretariat. He said 177 water projects have been undertaken, 163 are completed and functioning, and 10 new priority community water projects are currently being constructed. He also confirmed that the Urban Development Authority district office in Monaragala had been removed due to high operating costs and that steps will be taken to re-establish it expeditiously. Oral Question: Community-Based Water Projects in Monaragala District (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. W.H.M. Dharmasena SJB AI summary W.H.M. Dharmasena asked the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing for details on drinking water shortages in the Monaragala District, including affected villages, existing community-based water projects, how many are functioning, and future measures to expand them. He also questioned the removal of the Urban Development Authority office in Monaragala, the resulting need for residents to travel to Badulla or Kataragama for services, and whether steps will be taken to re-establish a UDA office in Monaragala. Oral Question: Community-Based Water Projects in Monaragala District (Q.4/2025) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Asked whether the Ministry can provide current-year funding rather than only future commitments, including through the Municipal Council. He also raised concern that roads are being developed without drains and requested that the UDA allocate funds, proposing at least Rs. 63 million this year through the District Coordinating Committee to begin drainage works despite the larger Rs. 63,000 million flood mitigation programme. Oral Question: Batticaloa Municipal Council Drainage Systems (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam asked whether the Urban Development Authority could make special allocations during the year for culvert work and drain clearing and installation. He sought clarification on whether such funding could be provided in the current year. Oral Question: Batticaloa Municipal Council Drainage Systems (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam ITAK AI summary Asked why long-standing stormwater drainage proposals for Batticaloa, including 2014 feasibility and master plan studies for Kallady and Irudayapuram intended for World Bank funding, had not proceeded despite recurrent flooding. He noted that about 140,000 people within Batticaloa Municipal Council limits are affected and warned of renewed inundation during the September–October rains, urging attention to funding and implementation. Oral Question: Batticaloa Municipal Council Drainage Systems (Q.1/2025) Read →
- 19 June 2025 The Hon. T.B. Sarath - Deputy Minister of Housing JJB AI summary At present, Batticaloa Municipal Council has no proper wastewater management system, so no renovation is applicable. The Deputy Minister stated that the National Water Supply and Drainage Board has identified the need for such a system and that a feasibility study was undertaken by M/s Ion Exchange (India) Limited under NWSDB supervision, but the final report has not been submitted due to lack of funding. He said further planning can proceed once a suitable funding source is identified, and the rest of the question was not applicable. Oral Question: Batticaloa Municipal Council Drainage Systems (Q.1/2025) Read →