WATER SUPPLY II

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The project would improve the existing water supply system serving Greater Colombo area. It would also improve the sewage collection system serving Colombo and extend the system to adjacent urban areas. The project would include the following major items: construction of a river water intake on the Kelani Ganga and a transmission main to Ambatale treatment plant; construction of water treatment components to increase the capacity of Ambatale treatment plant; construction of a pumping station and transmission main to convey water to Kolonnawa; construction of a distribution reservoir, pumping station and transmission main at Kolonnawa; construction of sewage collection and conveyance facilities in Colombo, Kolonnawa and Mt. Lavinia; construction of sewage disposal facilities including two ocean outfalls; provision of replacement and spare parts required for repair of existing plant and equipment; and provision of miscellaneous items of new plant and equipment.