The Elie House pumping station of the Ambatale Water Supply System Improvements and Energy Saving Project is unveiled in Colombo.
A ceremony was held to mark the official handover of the Elie House pumping station on April 22. The station is a key part of the Ambatale Water Supply System Improvements and Energy Saving Project constructed by POWERCHINA in Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka.
The project is currently the largest water treatment facility in the country and serves as the primary water source for Colombo, the economic hub of Sri Lanka. The Elie House pumping station is a newly constructed facility featuring an 8,000-cubic-meter clean water tank. It has completed over 90 days of safe and stable trial operation.
The pumping station is equipped with four water pumps, each featuring a head of 40 meters and a flow rate of 2,400 cubic meters per hour. With a daily treatment capacity of 150,000 metric tons, the station accounts for 30 percent of the total water supply load for the Ambatale Water Treatment Plant. The pumping station has enhanced the overall processing efficiency of the plant.
Throughout the construction of the project, the POWERCHINA team overcame numerous challenges through collaboration and perseverance. Its commitment resulted in a high-quality handover that earned high praise from both the French Development Agency (AFD) and the project owner.
The delivery of the pumping station demonstrates POWERCHINA's professional expertise and sense of responsibility. By enhancing the stability and safety of Colombo's water supply system, the project improves local livelihoods and ensures the city's water demands are met.
The implementation of this project has further strengthened the resilience of the city's infrastructure and showcased POWERCHINA's strength in building infrastructure overseas. The project team remains committed to high standards as they push toward the final completion and handover of the remaining works.
