| Name of the Project | Technical Description | Total Estimated Cost (US$) | Project Period | Funding Agency | Present Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supporting Electricity Supply Reliability Improvement Project – Package 4 | Construction of 16 Nos. of 33kV Double Circuit Three Phase Tower Lines 13 Nos. of 33kV Two Section Single Busbar Switching Gantry |
US$ 42.05 | 2019 - 2025 | Asian Development Bank (ADB) | In Progress |
The Supporting Electricity Supply Reliability Improvement Project – Package 4 is being implemented under ADB Loan No. SRI 3409. The expected project development objectives are improving the reliability of the system, solving the low voltage issues in the Distribution System and absorption of renewable energy to the system. The Scope of Work of this project includes construction of 16 Nos. of 33kV Double Circuit Three Phase Tower Lines and 13 Nos. of 33kV Two Section Single Busbar Switching Gantry. Details of the Scope of Work is as follows.
| No | Line Name | Line Length (km) | Gantry Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maho GSS to Ma-eliya Gantry | 25.70 | Maeliya |
| 2 | Mallawapitiya GSS to Rathmalgoda Gantry | 17.80 | Rathmalgoda |
| 3 | Puttalam GSS to Keeriyankalliya Gantry | 28.20 | Keeriyankalliya |
| 4 | Wimalasurendra GSS to Maskeliya Gantry | 10.00 | Maskeliya |
| 5 | Kappalthurei Gantry to 6th Mile post Gantry | 13.90 | Ella |
| 6 | Ampara GSS to Uhana Gantry | 12.50 | Uhana |
| 7 | Kegalla GSS to Gevilipitiya Gantry | 11.50 | Bibila |
| 8 | Choisy Gantry to Thawalanthenna Gantry | 6.00 | Kumburupiddy |
| 9 | Irakkandy Gantry to Kumburupitiya Gantry | 7.50 | Irakkandy |
| 10 | Mahiyanganaya GSS to Bibila Gantry | 35.50 | Wellawaya |
| 11 | Badulla GSS to Ella Gantry | 15.30 | Warukandeniya |
| 12 | Rathnapura GSS to Idangoda Gantry | 15.70 | Morawaka |
| 13 | Monaragala GSS to Wellawaya Gantry | 36.00 | Mattaka |
| 14 | Morawaka Gantry to Warukandeniya Gantry | 17.50 | |
| 15 | Elpitiya Gantry to Mattaka Gantry | 10.70 | |
| 16 | Matara GSS to Yakabedda Gantry | 21.00 |
The Physical and Financial Progress of the project as at 31/12/2024 are 73% and 70.5% respectively.
Further Reading: https://www.adb.org/projects/49216-002/main | Asian Development Bank (ADB)*
