Mahawela Anicut Rehabilitation
Status: 90% Completed
Stream: Narangamuwa Oya
Implementing Agency: Provincial Irrigation Department – Matale
DS Division: Laggala
GN Division: Lakegala
Geographical Coordinates: 7.291286 N, 80.502194 E
Paddy Area Served: 8.8 ha
Beneficiary Families: 48
Associated Initiative: Support to Kaluganga Reservoir Desilting
Progress Summary:
Rehabilitation work of the Mahawela Anicut has reached its final stages. The structure’s masonry repairs, sluice gate adjustments, and desilting of the intake section have been completed. Final inspection and flow testing are pending before official handover.
Field Observation:
The rehabilitated anicut is expected to provide a consistent water supply to 48 farming families, improving crop intensity and resilience to dry-season shortages.