Massive project to be launched in 2012 to work out flood problem in Colombo

12 October 2011: The massive project will be launched next year to solve the flood problem in the Colombo city. The project will be launched with Chinese assistance and will also renovate the Beira Lake and canals connected to it. The World Bank will also provide US$ 150 million (approx Rs 735 crore) to construct new lakes to control floods.

Referring to the garbage problem in Colombo, the inefficiency and corruption of the Municipal Councils had caused the garbage problem. The Urban Development Authority responsible for the development programs in the capital city comes under the Defence Ministry.

Source: Colombopage