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16th August 2016 13:48:00 Hours

Troops Dig Up New Lake in Galkulama

62 Division Troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Wanni (SFHQ-W) in response to a request of the people in the area dug up and constructed a new lake in the general area of Galkulama, Padawiya, Anuradapura on Friday (12).

The area extent of the new tank is 278 acres and the length of the main dam is about 480 meters.

The ceremonially commissioning of the tank, named ‘Jaya Sebala Wewa’ was done by Major General Boniface Perera, Commander, Security Forces-Wanni (SF-W) who has initiated the project at the request of the people.

The tank project was supervised by Brigadier A.A Kodippily, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 62 Division together with project Directors.

Brigade Commanders, Commanding Officers, Officers, Other ranks, civil officials, several invitees and villagers also attended the day’s event.