The Basnagoda Reservoir in Sri Lanka.
The completion ceremony was held on Sept 18 for the Basnagoda Reservoir Project in Sri Lanka, built by POWERCHINA.
The ceremony was attended by prominent figures including Qi Zhenhong, the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka; Vidura Wickremanayake, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism; Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing; as well as representatives from the National Water Supply and Drainage Board of Sri Lanka.
Ambassador Qi lauded the project as a significant milestone in livelihood-related infrastructure cooperation between China and Sri Lanka, marking another landmark in bilateral relations between the two countries.
Ajith, director general of the Ministry of Irrigation, praised POWERCHINA for its exemplary performance, highlighting the project's "Zero safety incidents and zero quality issues".
He highlighted the meticulous attention to detail, from the compaction control of the dam body to the precise calibration of the spillway gates, showcasing the company's professional expertise. Ajith further expressed confidence in the prospects for future collaborations with POWERCHINA.
During the construction process, the POWERCHINA project team overcame numerous challenges through concerted efforts and perseverance., staying true to their commitment to "quenching the thirst of the people and ensuring the safety of the river basin".
The project, located in Sri Lanka's Gampaha District, involved building a reservoir with a storage capacity of approximately 3 million cubic meters, along with the design and construction of a dam, sluice gates, and spillway.
As a "livelihood hub" for the Gampaha region, the project is poised to meet the domestic, irrigation, and industrial water needs of around 250,000 residents. It plays a crucial role in flood control during the rainy season, safeguarding downstream villages and farmland.
The project underscores POWERCHINA's professional expertise and commitment to responsibility. The company will continue to cultivate its presence in Sri Lanka's key livelihood sectors such as power and water in Sri Lanka, contributing to the deepening of China-Sri Lanka cooperation and advancing the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative.
