President inspects progress of Rs. 7.7 billion Anuradhapura Sacred City development project

Newswire reports that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the proposed Anuradhapura Sacred City development on October 23. Ada Derana and Hiru News say he reviewed progress on the project, while Lankadeepa and Ada Derana’s Sinhala-language report also describe his inspection of development in the sacred area.

Newswire, Ada Derana and Hiru News give the project’s estimated cost as Rs. 7.7 billion; Newswire reports that funding is earmarked from the Government of India. Newswire and Lankadeepa describe plans to improve routes into the area, provide better facilities for worshippers and domestic and international visitors, and strengthen waste management, while protecting Anuradhapura’s historical, archaeological and religious importance.

Newswire reports that Dissanayake viewed road works beside three historic ponds, archaeological excavation at the Western Monastery complex and a planned parking area near Ruwanwelisaya. Newswire also says he asked officials to accelerate delivery without compromising the sacred area’s heritage and religious significance, and to work through implementation problems in consultation with relevant stakeholders.

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