Aquaplan project

The Mahaweli basin is the largest river basin of Sri Lanka covering an area of over 10 000 Km2, and representing one-sixth of the size of Sri Lanka and contributing towards multi-purpose development objectives as listed below:

• Highest provider of irrigation water

• Substantial hydro-power generation

• Meeting other water needs of townships

• Claiming for large part of natural resource base of Sri Lanka

• Providing shelter for large section of the population