News:2026-10-01/Infrastructure/kuda-oya-reservoir-of-the-uma-oya-downstream-project-is-vested-with-the-public-in-monaragala-district

NewsInfrastructure1 October 2026

Kuda Oya Reservoir of the Uma Oya downstream project is vested with the public in Monaragala District

The Kuda Oya Reservoir, built in the Kirindi Oya valley under the Uma Oya Downstream Valley Development Project, was vested with the public under the patronage of Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation K. D. Lal Kantha, Newswire reported. The Rs 22.017-billion project diverts water released after power generation at Uma Oya into the Kirindi Oya basin and includes the rehabilitation of 58 rural tanks in the Wellawaya and Thanamalwila areas. The project is expected to benefit about 5,000 families in Monaragala District.

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PlaceMonaragala DistrictUva ProvinceSri Lanka

Growing regionSouthern Sri Lanka

AgencyMinistry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation

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2026-10-01 Infrastructure Kuda Oya Reservoir of the Uma Oya downstream project is vested with the public in Monaragala District The Kuda Oya Reservoir, built in the Kirindi Oya valley under the Uma Oya Downstream Valley Development Project, was vested with the public under the patronage of Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation K. D. Lal Kantha, Newswire reported. The Rs 22.017-billion project diverts water released after power generation at Uma Oya into the Kirindi Oya basin and includes the rehabilitation of 58 rural tanks in the Wellawaya and Thanamalwila areas. The project is expected to benefit about 5,000 families in Monaragala District. https://www.newswire.lk/2026/10/02/rs-22-billion-uma-oya-development-project-to-benefit-5000-families/ Sri Lanka Uva Province Monaragala District Southern Sri Lanka Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation