Construction work on the last largest hydro power project in the country, the upper kothmale hydro power project   expected to add 150 MW of power to the National Grid is nearing completion. This power project which is 92% complete, began the maiden filling of water at the auspicious time  yesterday (2011.12.15)

This mega power project constructed with the expertise of both Sri Lankan and Japanese engineers, has an investment of Rs. 8548 million from the Sri Lankan Government, and a  Japanese loan facility of Rs. 37,817 million. Due to this project the schools in the Thalawakale town, shops, sports facilities, community buildings and the road network will be constructed and developed transforming this rural town into a modern and complete one. In addition this area will also be made into a tourist zone, say the ministry of power and energy.

The new Kothmale reservoir is constructed by intercepting the Kothmala oya by a huge dam, in close proximity to the Thalawakale town. With yesterday’s initial filling of the reservoir, within approximately 20 hours the entire reservoir will be filled. While the saint Claire water fall had dried up during the initial period the reservoir was been filled, it had returned to normal by this morning. There is speculation that in time the waterfall will lose its glamour. However the project office assured  that the upper Kothmale power project will in no way affect the beauty of St. Claire fall. Furthermore a special viewing platform is also under construction for visitors to enjoy the spectacular waterfall.

The Upper Kothmale Power station consists of 02 turbines with a capacity of 75 MW. Power generation from the first turbine is expected to begin commercial power generation by the end of January 2012, while measures are all in place to commence power generation of the second turbine by April next year.

This Power project is designed to assist in the development of the country while protecting the environment, providing a great boost to the country’s journey toward prosperity.

Construction work on the last largest hydro power project in the country, the upper kothmale hydro power project   expected to add 150 MW of power to the National Grid is nearing completion. This power project which is 92% complete, began the maiden filling of water at the auspicious time  yesterday (2011.12.15)

This mega power project constructed with the expertise of both Sri Lankan and Japanese engineers, has an investment of Rs. 8548 million from the Sri Lankan Government, and a  Japanese loan facility of Rs. 37,817 million. Due to this project the schools in the Thalawakale town, shops, sports facilities, community buildings and the road network will be constructed and developed transforming this rural town into a modern and complete one. In addition this area will also be made into a tourist zone, say the ministry of power and energy.

The new Kothmale reservoir is constructed by intercepting the Kothmala oya by a huge dam, in close proximity to the Thalawakale town. With yesterday’s initial filling of the reservoir, within approximately 20 hours the entire reservoir will be filled. While the saint Claire water fall had dried up during the initial period the reservoir was been filled, it had returned to normal by this morning. There is speculation that in time the waterfall will lose its glamour. However the project office assured  that the upper Kothmale power project will in no way affect the beauty of St. Claire fall. Furthermore a special viewing platform is also under construction for visitors to enjoy the spectacular waterfall.

The Upper Kothmale Power station consists of 02 turbines with a capacity of 75 MW. Power generation from the first turbine is expected to begin commercial power generation by the end of January 2012, while measures are all in place to commence power generation of the second turbine by April next year.

This Power project is designed to assist in the development of the country while protecting the environment, providing a great boost to the country’s journey toward prosperity.