Restoration of Watershed Subsystems in Welikanda DSD, Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka

The ACCESS Sri Lanka Project, implemented by World Vision Lanka, includes watershed subsystem restoration activities within the Welikanda Divisional Secretariat Division (DSD) in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka. The project aims to strengthen climate resilience, improve sustainable water resource management, and support agricultural livelihoods in local communities.

The physical activities include the rehabilitation of existing irrigation reservoirs, desilting of reservoirs and irrigation canals, repair of existing water management infrastructure, watershed restoration activities, erosion control measures, riparian vegetation restoration, and activities related to water resource management and protection.


Latest update

August 11, 2026 – Global Affairs Canada intends to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, Global Affairs Canada is inviting public comments until September 10, 2026 respecting that determination.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document number Document title File Date
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination – Start of Public Comment Period - August 11, 2026

Contacts

Comments IAA Registry
Global Affairs Canada
111 Sussex Dr.
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G2
Email: CommentsIAARegistry-CommentairesRegistreLEI@international.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • Welikanda DSD, district Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka (Outside Canada)
  • Nature of activity

    • Agriculture
    • Water Management
    • Remediation and conservation
  • Assessment status

    In progress
  • Start date

    2026-08-11
  • Proponent

    World Vision
  • Authorities

    • Global Affairs Canada
  • Assessment type

    Project outside of Canada
  • Reference number

    90696
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