The foundation stone for a multi‑purpose development project to transform the Wariyapola market grounds into a modern, income‑generating hub was laid yesterday (14).
The ceremony was held under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock and Kurunegala District Coordinating Committee Chairman Namal Karunaratne.
Implemented under the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government’s Performance‑Based Capital Grants scheme, together with allocations from the Wariyapola Pradeshiya Sabha, the project carries a total estimated cost of Rs. 39.27 million.
Plans include the construction of a modern shopping complex with new trade stalls for entrepreneurs and permanent vendors, alongside a proper waste management system, clean drinking water facilities, and upgraded sanitation. The initiative aims to provide a safer, more organized environment for business activities and greater convenience for the public.
Scheduled for completion within seven months, the project is expected to further strengthen Wariyapola town’s role as a key economic center in the North Western Province. (Newswire)