2026-02-19 / Oral Question: Drinking Water Facilities in Kakkachchiveddan and Batticaloa (Q. 2/2026)

Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe - Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply

2026-02-19
InfrastructureLand & Housing

Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Dr. Susil Ranasinghe confirmed that the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) operates on a regional basis, grouping Batticaloa together with Ampara and Trincomalee. He committed to reviewing resource deployment and design capacity for Batticaloa, noting that he has been conducting district-by-district planning discussions, and indicated he would visit Batticaloa shortly to consider the requests raised and take appropriate action.

Thank you, Hon. Member. The NWSDB operates regionally, grouping Batticaloa with Ampara and Trincomalee. I will review resource deployment, including design capacity, for Batticaloa. I have been holding planning discussions district by district; I will visit Batticaloa shortly, consider your requests, and take appropriate action.