President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed officials to expedite the allocation of funds for the repair of damaged roads, culverts, and embankments in the Nuwara Eliya District, and to ensure that all restoration work is completed before the end of this year.
He made these remarks during a discussion held to assess the damage to roads in the Nuwara Eliya District and to determine the urgent measures that need to be taken in response.
The discussion was held this morning (08) at the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat between the President and the relevant officials.
During the meeting, lengthy discussions were held on the time required to repair all roads in the district that were damaged due to Cyclone Ditva.
The President inquired from officials about the roads that cannot be reopened through ordinary repairs, and requested that a detailed report be submitted on the matter.
Officials also pointed out that reports from the National Building Research Organization should be taken into consideration when constructing certain roads and bridges in the Nuwara Eliya District. (Newswire)