16th December 2020 10:40:03 Hours
The newly-constructed Conventional Centre for All Army Officers at Sappers’ Leisure Bay in Mattegoda Camp was declared open by Major General Jagath Gunawardena, the outgoing Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army and the Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers amidst chanting of ‘Seth Pirith’ and blessings of the Maha Sangha on 14 December 2020.
The Conventional Centre was constructed within 55 days owing to sheer commitment and dedication of the Sappers of 1 Field Engineer Regiment, 5 Field Engineer Regiment, 14 CBRN Regiment, 16 Workshop Regiment, 4(V) Regiment SLE and the 15(V) Regiment SLE.
A brief ceremony adhering to health regulations saw the day’s Chief Guest unveiling the plaque and cut a ribbon to declare it open. As the chief guest for the occasion, Major General Jagath Gunawardena, joined milk pot boiling ritual (Kiri Ithiraweema) after warming the building. Planting of a sapling by the day’s Chief Guest to mark this event brought the day’s event to culmination.
Senior Officers, including Major General Kumara Peiris, Additional Director, Project Management Unit of Defence Headquarters complex project, Major General Nihal Amarasekara Chief Field Engineer, Major General Chinthaka Gamage, Security Force Commander - East, Major General Chandana Wijesundera, General Officer Commanding, Engineer Division, Officers and large gathering of Other Ranks were associated with the event keeping with COVID -19 safety guidelines.latest Running | Womens Shoes Footwear & Shoes Online
