Govt grants 27.7 KM tunnel construction project to Chinese firm
The China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd has been awarded the contract to construct a tunnel as part of the 95.86 km North Central Great Canal Project.
The Company will construct a 27.7 km long tunnel from Koduruwawa to Namalpura via the conserved forests and sanctuaries in Girithale and Hurulu as a package of the Mahaweli Water Security Investment Programme, which has been is implemented under the funds of the Asian Development Bank.
The cabinet of Ministers said the China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd was selected from among international competitive bids invited to select a suitable contractor.
The cabinet approved a proposal presented by the Minister of irrigation to award the construction contract to the Chinese company after it was recommended by the Standing Committee on Procurement.
Local News
Public consultation for electricity tariff revision begins tomorrow
16 December 2024
Landslide warnings issued for 4 districts
15 December 2024
President Embarks on First Official Overseas Visit to India Today
15 December 2024
Low-Pressure Area Likely to Form Southeast of Bay of Bengal
15 December 2024
Trending News
SIMs to be deactivated on unregistered new mobile devices from tomorrow
30 September 2020
Sex education is the way to prevent child abuse – Ali Sabry
28 September 2020
Two suspended trains to resume operations
28 September 2020
Curfew in Western Province to be lifted on Monday - Army Commander
05 November 2020
