Weras Ganga Park
| Weras Ganga Park | |
|---|---|
  Weras Ganga Park - Location | |
| Type | Public park |
| Location | Bellanwila in Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 6°50′29″N 79°53′38″E / 6.84141°N 79.893773°ECoordinates: 6°50′29″N 79°53′38″E / 6.84141°N 79.893773°E |
| Status | Open year round |
The Weras Ganga Park (also known as Weras Ganga Bellanwila Recreation Park) is a public park located in Bellanwila area, next to the Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya in Colombo, Sri Lanka.[1]
History
Weras Ganga Park was opened in 2014 as a part of Weras Ganga Development Project - Bellanwila Section. The construction work of the park was handled by the Sri Lanka Army and the Sri Lanka Navy. The work has been carried out under the guidance of Defense and Urban Development Ministry Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and this work was initiated by the Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation (SLLR&DC) based on a hydrological study carried out by JICA together with SLLR&DC for the preparation of a Master Plan to control flooding in Nugegoda, Rattanapitiya, Borelasgamuwa, Maha Ela and Ratmalana areas.[2]
Features
The place is all stone tiles with planned patches of green with a seating space and around the seating space there is a neat walkway that goes along the Weras Lake. Food outlets are also available to cater to the needs of the visitors. [3]
References
- ↑ "Weras Ganga Developing Project". Defence.lk. Ministry of Defence - Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Somarathna, Rasika. "President opens Weras Ganga Development Project". Daily News. The Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ↑ Reffai, Shifani. "Weras Ganga Park". YAMU. Yamu.LK. Retrieved 21 September 2015.