Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa, participated in the handing over ceremony of USD 827 million worth of machinery to expedite the Provincial Road Development Programme and Irrigation System Development Programme initiated by the Economic Development Ministry islandwide.

The machinery were handed over at a ceremony held in Colombo Municipal Grounds yesterday. Acting on the instructions of President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa initiated the Provincial Road Development Project to create a good road network islandwide. Under this programme a stretch of 3,740 kms of roads will be developed and carpeted in all districts.

The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 22,000 million. The proposed development includes carpeting of roads, improvement of pavements, bridges, drainage and replacement of culverts. The ministry has implemented a programme to rehabilitation and develop the irrigation system islandwide.

The machinery were provided to Irrigation and Water Resources Management Ministry, Agrarian services and Wildlife Ministry, State Engineering Corporation, Road Development Authority, Western Province Road Development Authority and several other government institutions. Construction, Engineering Services, Hosing and Common Amenities Deputy Minister Lasantha Algiyawanna, Southern Provincial Council Minister Chandima Rasaputhra and Port and Highways Ministry Secretary R. W. R. Premasiri also participated.

Courtesy: DailyNews

Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 @ 07:25:30 LKT by SaNDuN

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