Consider possibility of using sea sand in building construction - President

President Maithripala Sirisena this week instructed relevant officials to take necessary steps to use sea sand in constructing government buildings in the future, after conducting further analysis regarding the technology of using sea sand in building construction works.

Attention has been drawn to this initiative as one of the steps the Government has taken to protect natural resources, a statement from the Prime Minister’s office said. 

The President has given this directive during a discussion held at the President’s Official Residence on Tuesday regarding the environmental issues prevailing in the Trincomalee District.

The President has focused his attention on introducing the concept of using environmentally friendly technologies for construction works instead of using natural resources like wood.

Issues related to the destruction of forests, wildlife, sand mining, waste disposal and land reclamation pertaining to the district also discussed in detail at the meeting.

President Sirisena further instructed the officials to work together with relevant ministries to solve these issues.

Ministry Secretaries, including Secretary to the President P. B. Abeykoon, Secretary for the Ministry of Mahaweli Development & Environment Udaya R. Seneviratne, State Officials and many others took part in the meeting.