Peralanda Recreational Park project conceptualised by Dr. Nalaka Godahewa in accordance with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Vision for Prosperity and Splendour framework and under the guidance of Minister of Urban Development and Housing Mahinda Rajapaksa was kicked off on 9 December near the wetland park in Peralanda, Ragama.
The objectives of this landmark local project are manifold. Uplifting physical and mental hygiene of people of the locality, avoiding inundating of Ragama town due to flash downpours, prevention of unwarranted garbage dumping at the wetland areas and creating livelihood for small entrepreneurs to name a few.
Designing and project planning will be done by Urban Development Authority and construction will be carried out by Land Reclamation and Development Corporation. Total extent of Peralanda Recreation Park is about 8 acres and a sum of Rs. 25 million will be allocated by the Land Development Corporation for the first phase of the tank restoration.