Sri Lanka's CECB Consulted on Overseas Hydro and Engineering Projects

16th October 2010, www.dailynews.lk, By Priyanka Kurugala

A number of requests for consulting to construct on hydro electrical projects have been received by the Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau on engineering function from several African states, said Irrigation and Water Resources Development Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva.

Tanzania, Malawi State, Uganda, Kenya are these states. Kenyan Budget Committee Chairman and Parliament Member Ellias P MBay met Irrigation and Water Resources Management Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva to discuss matters in this regard recently.

The Minister said this is an opportunity to show engineering skills of Sri Lanka to the world. It is a means of earning foreign currency to the country. The Minister said the Ministry has earned US$ 200 million for 2010. This could be increased up to US$ one billion.

The Minister said Middle East countries have requested assistance of such experts. The Ministry will sign agreements with these countries to supply consultants services.

Kenyan Parliament Member Ellias P MBay said they have the confidence on Sri Lankan engineering. Because both countries have the same climatic conditions, lands, natural environmental conditions they have decided to request for the support of Sri Lanka to construct their hydro power projects.

Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau provides advisory services to local as well as foreign organizations.