Construction of the reservoir (earth dam) was started in
2007 and scheduled to be completed in 2013. Construction of the Left Bank Main
Canal and the canal sluice were started in 2008 and construction work for the
first 22 km length of the canal will be completed by the end of 2010. Canal
excavation work has been carried out up to 35 km length. Construction of the
Right Bank Main Canal was started by the Honorable Minister Mr. Nimal Siripala
De Silva in June, 2010 and will be completed by the end of 2013. Construction
of the Spillway across the river has been started in 2009 and concrete
work is on progress.
Construction of a Causeway across the river, downstream
of the Dam, had been completed by the end of 2009 and was ceremonially opened
by the former Honorable Minister Mr. Chamal Rajapakse.
Construction activities at the Head Works have been
carried out on direct labour basis. Construction activities such as structures
(Bridges, Troughs etc) under the main canal work have been carried out by
private contractors.