It has been identified that various unauthorised constructions are the main reason why several areas in Colombo rapidly submerge even in slight showers. Consequently, the Colombo Municipal Council has focused special attention on immediately removing these unauthorised structures.
The Colombo Municipal Council stated that preparations have been made to take all necessary legal steps regarding the matter.
Operation begins in Mattakkuliya
Under the first phase of this programme, several unauthorised structures along Sri Wickrama Road and Bimelwatta Road in Mattakkuliya have already been removed.
These demolitions were carried out with the full support of the Water Supply and Drainage Division of the Colombo Municipal Council. The division also noted that steps have been taken to identify other locations with unauthorised structures and issue the necessary notices.
What next?
Steps are reportedly being taken to issue notices to other identified locations where unauthorised constructions exist.
