IESL NCP Centre Planned new building

Taking another step forward in the services rendered to its members the IESL – North Central Province Centre has commenced construction work on its own building. The Centre expects to complete the building in two stages. Estimated cost forthe stage one is rupees Million 18.5 which is to be raised through fund raising activities and sponsorships.

Ceremonial commencement of construction works of the building was held on 31st January ,2013 in the land aquired at Puttlum Road, KorakahawewaAnuradhapura. (Opposite The Palm Garden Village Hotel.) President IESL, Eng. Thilak de Silva attended this event as the Chief Guest and laid the foundation stone at the auspicious time. Eng Rohana Mithra – AGM – CECB and Eng. C. K. B. Senevirathne – Deputy Chief Secratary ( Engineering) participated as Guests of Honour, and also participated in the laying of foundation stone. To mark the event several trees were planted by guests and members representing different organizations.

After laying the foundation stone Eng. J. A. D. R. SujithKumara, Chairman of IESL NCP Centre delivered the welcome speech. In his speech he praised the support and commitment of the members in North Central Province and said that it is the main reason which prompted him to take such a huge challenge. He also thanked the IESL Head Office for their assistance and guidance and thanked specially the president of IESL for his participation in the event even with his busy schedule.

The President of IESL in his address to the gathering pledged his full personal support and that of the mother centre to make this project a reality. Further, he appreciat- ed the activities being carried out by the centre and stated that he expects other centers to follow suit and construct their own center building. He also shared some future aspiration of his regarding the development of IESL and thanked the executive committee of NCP centre for inviting him for the occasion.

Around fifty members representing different organizations participated in this event. Eng. C.S.Lokubarana – AM 9481

Editor – IESL NCP Centre