$ 115 m machinery for mega upgrades

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The Government yesterday distributed machinery worth US$ 115 m to expedite the development of provincial roads and irrigation systems in the country.

Spearheaded by the Economic Development Ministry the initiative is to develop and carpet 3740 kms of roads in all districts during remainder of 2011.

The total estimated cost of the project is Rs.22 billion. The proposed development includes carpeting of roads, improvement of pavements, bridges, drainage, and replacement of culverts in addition to the rehabilitation and development of the irrigation system. The machinery was provided to the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources Management, Ministry of Agrarian services and Wildlife, State Engineering Corporation, Road Development Authority, Western Province Road Development Authority and several other government institutions. Here is an aerial view of the machinery laid out at Galle Face yesterday for their distribution at the ceremony officiated by Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa - Pic by Chaminda Hittatiya