New Ratgama Police Station commissioned

RATGAMA: The new Rathgama Police Station, reconstructed at a cost of over Rs. 40 million provided by the Japanese Government was opened by Nobuaki Ito, Charge d' Affaires of Japanese Embassy and DIG Kumarasiri Gamage. The Government of Japan has provided assistance for the reconstruction of six new police stations, affected by the tsunami.

In addition, the reconstruction of Ahangama, Kosgoda ,Hikkaduwa, Dikwella and Kirinda Police stations is in progress. The Kirinda Police Station is nearing completion and is due to open shortly. The Japan International Cooperation System (JICS) is implementing the project in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka.

The reconstruction of this police station was made possible from the US $ 80 million (approximately Rs. 8 billion) granted by the Government of Japan, aimed at assisting the post-tsunami rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts of the Government of Sri Lanka.

The grant was also utilised for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of a wide range of sectors including fisheries, water and sanitation, health, education, housing, energy and roads.