Maga Engineering Secured Rs. 2.66 Bn Contract for Anuradhapura North Water Project 📈

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of a major contract under Phase II of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project to Maga Engineering Ltd. at a cost of Rs. 2,660.70 million (JPY 628.10 million). • Project Scope: The contract involves laying distribution trunk mains and providing service connections across several Divisional Secretariat Divisions to expand access to safe drinking water. • Coverage: The initiative targets 164 Grama Niladhari Divisions, including Padaviya, Kebithigollewa, Horowpothana, Kahatagasdiliya, Rambewa, and Medawachchiya. • Funding & Support: The project is co-funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Government of Sri Lanka. • Economic Context: This infrastructure development addresses critical water quality issues in rural areas. The approval followed JICA’s concurrence to apply price adjustments based on prevailing market conditions, ensuring the project remains viable despite shifting costs. • Procurement Status: Maga Engineering was identified as the lowest substantially responsive bidder. This follows previous contract awards for other sectors of the project finalized in March 2026 and 2022. The project is a significant step in enhancing public utilities and health infrastructure in regions historically reliant on unsafe groundwater sources.