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Sri Lanka Army

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Unnachchiya Tank Regains its Glory

THE UNNACHCHIYA Tank which was totally destroyed as a result of the 30 year long war was renovated by the government after humanitarian operations in the Eastern Province.  The height of the tank bund was increased  to 33 ft and its capacity was increased up to 58,000 acre feet.  The tank can feed about 13,000 acres.

A project to provide drinking water to the people in Batticaloa area using water stored in the tank is also underway. An irrigation canal for about 23 kms, a requirement of the farmers in the area, is also under renovation thanks to Army Engineers under the advice of the Irrigation Department with the supervision of 234 Brigade Headquarters. With the recent monsoon rains the tank was overflowing and all 3 sluice gates had to be opened.