The project focuses on developing water resources in the Maha Oya basin to provide a reliable source of potable water to several urban areas and industrial zones. It involves an Environmental Impact Assessment to identify and mitigate potential environmental impacts. The project aims to improve water supply, enhance community livelihoods, and ensure environmental sustainability.

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

01

Mrs. Ramani Ratnamala Ellepola(Team Leader)
Expert in Environmental Specialist
Former Director General (CEO), Central Environmental Authority

02

Prof. B.M.P Singhakumara
Expert in Flora Ecologist
Chair/ Senior Professor of Forestry & Environmental Science, University of Sri Jayawardenepura

03

Prof. Mayuri Wijesinghe
Expert in Fauna Ecologist
Professor in Zoology , University of Colombo

04

Eng. Badra Kamaladasa(Co-Team Leader)
Irrigation Engineer Infrastructure Engineer

05

Mr. P.D Leelarathne
Expert in Sociologist/ Resettlement
Former Assistant Director (social and Resettlement), Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka

06

Mr. Kanchana Jayathilaka
Expert in Geologist
Geologist, Infotechs Ideas (Pvt) Ltd

07

Mr. Asela Janaka Abeywardana
Expert in Electro-Mechanical Engineer
Former Senior Project Engineer, Walker Sons & Engineers (Pvt) Ltd

08

G.A.T. Madushanka
Expert in Hydrologist
Former Hydrological Modeler, Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment (Oct 2019- Nov 2019)

09

Mr. Harsha Erandana Weerawanni
Expert in GIS
GIS Specialist, Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program (MWSIP), Ministry of Mahaweli Development & Environment