5420/’14
Hon. Ajith Kumara,— To ask the Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Management,—
(a) Is he aware that —
(i) arrangements have been made to construct a reservoir in extent of 800 acres by erecting an embankment across the river Kumbukkan Oya in Monaragala District;
(ii) as a result of constructing this reservoir, the pepper cultivation and the rubber cultivation of the Monaragala District will be severely affected;
(iii) as a result, the economic activities of the people in the area will be hampered; and
(iv) a massive damage will be caused to the forest and the environment due to the construction of the reservoir?
(b) Will he inform this House —
(i) of the intended objectives and targets of this water scheme;
(ii) what development is expected to be achieved by constructing the reservoir; and
(iii) what amount of money will have to be spent for the scheme?
(c) If not, why?
Asked Date
2014-11-10
Asked by
Hon. AJITH KUMARA, M.P.,, M.P.
Ministry
Irrigation
Legislature
Seventh Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
First Session
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Answered Date
2015-06-10
Answered by
Hon. (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, M.P.
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