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Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Engineering services)
Eng. (Mrs) Y Sylvester
- 011-2696173
- 077-7313236
- 011-2696264
- depcomeng@colombo.mc.gov.lk
| Director Engineering Workshop | Eng. (Mrs.) P. M. S. Liyanage | Office : 011-2696161, 011-2695569 Mobile : 071-8276553 Email : dirworkshop@colombo.mc.gov.lk |
| Chief Engineer | Eng. L K Silva | Office : 011-2695718, 011-2696320 Mobile : 077-7711020 Email : cengemws@colombo.mc.gov.lk |
| General Office: | 175, T.B.Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10. | Office: (011) 2696161, (011)2691952 Fax: (11)2695718 |
| Deputy Director Engineering (Production) | Eng. H. M. C. Deshananda | Office : 011-2678370 Mobile : 077-7711020 Email : ddprws@colombo.mc.gov.lk |
| Deputy Director Engineering (Maintenance) | Eng. R. M. Jayasena | Office : 011-2678345 Mobile : 077-0693426 Email : dirworkshop@colombo.mc.gov.lk |
| Deputy Director Engineering (Electrical) | Eng. A. A. Jayawardena | Office : 011-2673686 Mobile : 077-7313245 Email : dirworkshop@colombo.mc.gov.lk |
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services for the operational activities of the council are provided by the Municipal Workshop. Maintenance of vehicles and machinery, operation of street lights in the city and steel fabrication work are the main activities of the Municipal Workshop.
Equipment Secretariat headed by the Equipment Manager manages the fleet of vehicles and equipment.
Street lighting in the city is one of the important services provided by the council. Council has planned to convert all manual operated street lights to automatic switching with an aim of power saving and precise time operation. Another two pilot projects have been started to use solar powered street lamps at selected locations and installation of low power consuming LED lamps.
Technical Staff of the Municipal Workshop
| | Tel : 2673686 |
| Eng. A.A.Jayawardene B.Sc(Eng.) Deputy Director Engineering (Electrical) | Office : 011- 2673686 Mobile : 077-7313245 Email : ddelecws@colombo.mc.gov.lk |
| Eng. R M Jayasena Deputy Director Engineering (Maintenance) | Office : 011- 2678345 Mobile : 077-0693426 Email : ddelecws@colombo.mc.gov.lk |
| Eng. R. M. Jayasena Mechanical Engineer (Garage) | Office : 011- 2678345 Mobile : 077-0693426 |
| Eng. S. M. N. S. Abeysinghe Mechanical Engineer (Solid Waste Garage) | Office : 011- 2696161 Mobile : 071-7407147/ 076-5834706 |
| Eng. H. M. C. Deshananda Mechanical Engineer (Building A/C, Auto A/C, Service, Auto Electrical) | Office : 011- 2678370 Mobile : 077-8921878 |
| Eng. (Mrs.) P. G. Liyanaarachchi Electrical Engineer (Street Lighting) | Office : 011- 2678384 Mobile : 077-0343694 |
| Eng. (Mrs.) K. D. U. M. de Silva Electrical Engineer (Building & Motor Winding) | Office : 011- 2693861 Mobile : 071-8614887 |
| Eng. (Mrs.) P. K. Y. N. Kulasekara Electrical Engineer (Smart Street Lighting and Resource Development) | Office : 011- 2681084 Mobile : 077-4063279 |
Technical Staff of the Equipment Secretariat
| Eng. W.K.S.Piyatunga B.Sc(Eng.), MIE(SL), C.Eng. Equipment Manager | Tel : 2696320 |
| Eng. A.N.J.Suraweera B.Sc(Eng.) Mechanical Engineer | Tel : 2696320 |
Street Light Help Desk
Should you have any problem about street lighting please contact the help desk.
Tel : 2693427(direct) , 2696161, 2691952 Ext 238
If the complain is not attended within three days please contact the Deputy Director Engineering (Electrical)
Tel: (11) 2683554 / 0777- 313245
Director Engineering (Traffic, Design & Road Safety)
Eng. P. A. Chandrapala
- 011-2694593
- 011-2686605
- dirtdrs@colombo.mc.gov.lk / paccmcdr@gmail.com
Deputy Director Engineering (Traffic & Road Design)
Eng. U. K. M. K. Kularathna
- 011-2665860
- 011-2686605
Deputy Director Engineering (Designs)
Eng. (Mrs.) W. A. S. Sarojini
- 011-2698397
- 011-2698397
Chief Architect (Architectural Design)
Vacant
- 011-2686786
TRAFFIC SECTION
The Traffic & Road Safety Division of the CMC is responsible for efficient management of road network & road furniture, facilitating the road safety and minimizing traffic floor in the city
- Road Design
- Intersection design
- Traffic signal design, Installation & maintenance
- Lane Marking
- Identifying safe locations for Pedestrian Crossings ensuring safety of pedestrians & installation of pelican crossings, marking of pedestrian crossings etc.
- Traffic studies
- Traffic counting
- Road furniture design, installation & maintenance
- Road safety education
- Street light design, installation & maintenance of a Part of the city
- Designing of Road side parking, tendering & management
- Private sector participation projects for traffic infrastructure implementation.
- Preparation of project proposals for infrastructure development within the city for funding agencies.
STRUCTURAL DESIGN SECTION
The Structural Design Division manages the preparation of Working Structural Drawings, Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for construction services and provides construction inspection services for ongoing projects. The Design Division, Performs many services throughout the year as listed below.
- Liaising of soil investigation
- Structural designs of buildings
- Service designs of buildings such as electrical, water supply, sewer etc.
- Preparation of Bills of Quantities for new buildings, renovations and improvements
- Preparation of specifications
- Preparation of Departmental Estimates
- Preparation of structural and service drawings.
ARCHITECTURAL SECTION
The Architectural Design Division manages production of Architectural Plans for buildings and landscaping services.
- Site inspection
- Preparations of conceptual plans
- Building designing
- Construction detailing
- Assist Drafting
- Check B.O.Q.s
IMPROVEMENTS OF PEDESTRIANS SAFETY BY INTRODUCING PELICAN SIGNALS WITH MODERN FACILITIES OF PEDESTRIAN DETECTIVE CAMERA, SIREN & COUNTDOWN FOR DISABLES PEOPLE
Operation of Bus Priority Lane
Colombo Municipal Council is working with the Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development together with other stake holders such as University of Moratuwa, Road Development Authority, Sri Lanka Police, and Bus operating organizations in designing infrastructure for Bus Priority Lane Operation.
As the premier Local Authority of the area, it is our duty to facilitate such national requirements with the knowledge and capacities of the Engineers in Colombo Municipal Council.
The Bus priority lane operation was started on 15/08/2017. The implementation was done section by section for easy management. The road sections implemented during year 2017 are as follows.
- Moratuwa (Cross Junction) to Maliban Junction (Towards Colombo)
- Savoy Cinema– Pittala Handiya (Towards Colombo)
- Polduwa Junction to Ayurveda Junction (Towards Colombo)
- Independence Mawatha to Thunmulla Junction (Outwards Colombo)
- Fort to Slave Island (Outwards Colombo)
- Slave Island to Pettah (Towards Colombo)
- Borella Junction to Technical Junction (Towards Colombo)
Since the results from the post monitoring studies and the response from the bus travelers and Bus Operators are satisfactory, it is planned to extend this facility to following road sections in year 2018.
- Thunmulla Junction Albert Crescent (Museum) (Towards Colombo)
- Ingurukade Junction to Maradana Station (Towards Colombo)
- Technical Junction to Ingurukade Junction (Outwards Colombo)
- Rajagiriya Junction to Polduwa Junction (Outwards Colombo)
- Technical Junction to Borella Junction to (Towards Colombo)
All the design and construction works of the roads within CMC limits is being done by the CMC engineers and the workforce
Director Engineering (Projects)
Eng. R.M.L.D.Bandara
- 011-2692403
- 011-2692403
Contact Details
| DESIGNATION | NAME | CONTACT DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director Engineering (Contracts) | Eng. (Mrs.) B. S. Abeygunawardhana | Office 011-2694573 Mobile 077-7176015 E-mail: bhagyaabeygunawardana@gmail.com |
| Deputy Director Engineering (Constructions) | Eng. V P Nanayakkara | Eng. (Mrs.) H. K. Ranawake Office 011- 2833695 Mobile 071-4454451 E-mail: ddconstructionproj@gmail.com |
| Deputy Director Engineering (Projects) | Eng. (Mrs.) D. C. W. Withanachchi | Office 011-2580111 Mobile 077-7313248 E-mail: ddconstructionproj@gmail.com |
| Engineer (Constructions) | Eng. (Mrs.) N. Y. Jansz | Office 011-2681120 Mobile 071-6829765 E-mail: nilusha24@yahoo.com |
| Engineer (Constructions) | Eng. (Mrs.) H. P. Ranasinghe | Office 011-2681120 Mobile 071-0446386 E-mail: cmcprojectpriya@gmail.com |
| Engineer (Constructions) | Eng. (Mrs.) R. M. S. M. Rathnayake | Office 011-2681120 Mobile 076-8873552 E-mail: sachini.projecteng.cmc@gmail.com |
| Engineer (Constructions) | Engineer Eng. (Mrs) R. G. Warnasuriya | Office 011-2681120 Mobile 071-6033979 E-mail: rukmali.projecteng.cmc@gmail.com |
| Engineer (Constructions) | Eng. C. S. Alahakoon | Office 011-2681120 Mobile 071-5885485 E-mail: cmcalahakooncs@gmail.com |
| Engineer (Constructions) | Eng. (Miss) S. I. Madumali | Office 011-2681120 Mobile 071-7935692 E-mail: ireshacmc@gmail.com |
| Engineer (Constructions) | Eng. (Miss) A. M. S. M. N. Indeewari | Office 011- 2678426 Mobile 070-5756871 E-mail: indeewarinimesha93@gmail.com |
| SLTS Class I (Civil) | Mrs. J. P. Hettiarachchi | Office 011-2691191 Mobile 071-4404336 |
| SLTS Class I (Civil) | Miss. Sathika Jayasinghe | Office 011-2691191 Mobile 071-4171050 |
| SLTS Class I (Civil) | Mr. S. A. Sanath Prem Jayantha | Office 011-2691191 Mobile 071-0369031 |
On Going Projects
| Contract No. | Project Name | Contractor's Name | Contract Value (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME/SR/BN/97/2008 | Construction of Gymnasium Building at Land Mark, Wanathamulla, Colombo - 08. | Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd. | 12,881,042.65 |
| ME/PH/BN/95/2009 | Construction of Pest Control Office at Maligakanda. | Ruwan Trade Center | 25,127,053.13 |
| ME/PL/BR/70/2010 | Proposed Amendments to Change the Elevation of the Public Library at Colombo - 07. | Sadhana Construction (Pvt.) Ltd. | 9,812,264.00 |
| ME/PH/BR/36/2010 | Balance Work of St. Paul's Maternity Home at Gintupitiya, Colombo - 12. | Techno Build | 11,851,916.75 |
| ME/VS/BN/86/2010 | Balance Work of Office Building, Dog Pound at Borella. | Ruwan Trade Center | 10,609,350.14 |
| ME/HC/BN/23/2011 | Improvements to Thimbirigasyaya Dispensary Complex at Colombo - 05. | Techno Build | 3,405,828.89 |
| ME/VS/BR/31/2011 | Repairing Roof and Ceiling at Kolpity Super Market, Colombo - 03. | I.B.V. Realty & Constructions (Pvt) Ltd | 5,096,728.56 |
| ME/PH/BR/113/2011 | Fixing of Partitions at 2nd Floor Level of Maternity Home at New Bazzar, Colombo - 14. | Ramesh Construction | 1,295,694.40 |
| ME/SR/BR/19/2011 | Renovation of Existing Community Center at Kuppiyawatta West | Nisi Construction | 20,022,290.28 |
| ME/PH/BR/10/2012 | Refurbishment to Maternity and Child Health Welfare Section of Public Health Department at Deans Road Office Complex | Nipuna Enterprises(Pvt)Ltd | 1,397,020.24 |
Director (City Planning)
Eng. H.A.Sena
- 011-2692738
- 011-2692738
Services provided by the City Planning Division
- Issuing of Street Line Certificates
- Issuing of Sub Division / Amalgamation Permits
- Issuing of Development Permit
- Renewal of Development Permits
- Issuing of Certificate of Conformity
- Issuing of Certified copies of approved Plans and Permits
- Issuing of Machinery Certificates
As per the delegated authority under the Urban Development Authority Law, the City Planning Division of Colombo Municipal Council processes development applications within the limits of Colombo Municipal Council area with effect from 01.02.2017
Authority for processing Development Permit and for issuing Certificate of Conformity is limited for developments for privately owned buildings which are up to 4 floors (ground + 3 floors), or floor area less than 4000 square feet.
Authority for Subdivision or Amalgamation of lands is limited for the extent of land areas less than 40 purchases.
Application Process
Flow charts of applying for a development permit, certificate of conformity, sub-division or amalgamation of land parcels and documents required for such applications are listed to guide the developers.
Downloads
Contact Details
| Designation | Name | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Director Engineering (City Planning) | Eng. H. A. Sena | Office 011- 2692738 Mobile 071-8205527 E-mail: dircp@colombo.mc.gov.lk |
| Deputy Director Engineering | Eng. (Mrs.) H. E. I. Karunaratne | Office 011-2695914 E-mail: ddcplan@colombo.mc.gov.lk |
| Engineer (Planning - 1) | Eng. Anuja Mendis | Office 011- 2682124 Mobile 077-3741452 E-mail: anujamendis@gmail.com |
| Architect | Archt. (Mrs.) P. C. N. de Zoyza | Office 011- 2665181 Mobile 071-8381528 E-mail: chlmniroshaniel@gmail.com |
| Architect | Archt. (Mrs.) E. M. C. H. Ekanayaka | Office 011- 2680419 Mobile 077-5612438 E-mail: eharshi818@gmail.com |
| Architect | Archt. A. P. Gunawardana | Office 011- 2675996 Mobile 071-8173272 E-mail: amila147@gmail.com |
| Town Planner | Plnr. (Mrs.) S. S. S. Mallawaarachchi | Office 011- 2691191 Mobile 071-6441133 |
| Town Planner | Plnr. (Mrs.) S. P. Liyanage | Office 011- 2691191 Mobile 071-5308031 |
| Town Planner | Plnr. (Mrs.) M. K. Y. Jayarathne | Office 011- 2691191 Mobile 070-2004113 |
| Town Planner | Plnr. (Mrs.) Dayoma S Sarathchandra | Office 011- 2691191 Mobile 071-4424245 E-mail: dayomas@yahoo.com |
| Town Planner | Plnr. (Mrs.) Anjali Madushani | Office 011- 2691191 Mobile 071-1856986 E-mail: anjalimadu88@gmail.com |
| Town Planner | Plnr. (Mrs.) M. A. Chathurika Wijekumari | Office 011- 2691191 Mobile 071-6598394 E-mail: chathurikawijekumari@gmail.com |
| Town Planner | Plnr. (Mrs.) H. A. R. L. Karunathilaka | Office 011- 2691191 Mobile 071-7668811 E-mail: rklakmali@gmail.com |
| Town Planner | Plnr. (Mrs.) S. N. H. L. P. Nanayakkara | Office 011- 2691191 Mobile 071-4013678 E-mail: hlparsha@gmail.com |
| Drawing Office Assistant | Mrs. K. Malani Wijayalatha | Office 011- 2691191 Mobil 077-6619025 |
| Drawing Office Assistant | Mrs. R. Padmakanthi | Office 011- 2691191 |
Director Engineering - Works
Eng. A D S Rohana
- 011 - 2685055
- 077-1093130
- 011-2685055
- Municipal Engineers' Department, Colombo Municipal Council, Town Hall, Colombo 7.
Duties and Responsibilities of Works Division
- Rehabilitation and maintenance of the entire public road network within the city of Colombo except Base Line Road, W.A. Silva Mawatha, Marine Drive, Cotta Road, Thimbirigasyaya Road (from Jawatta Road to Baseline Road) and Castle street section in front of Castle hospital which are managed by the Road Development Authority.
- Maintenance of all the council buildings, playgrounds and the common areas within the city of Colombo.
- Carrying out roads and buildings projects under decentralized budget through Hon. members of parliament, provincial council and other government agencies.
- Upgrading the public amenities, access roads of the underserved settlements utilizing funds allocated for Hon. members of the council.
- Removal and prevention of unauthorized structures within the state lands, Colombo Municipal Council lands and road reservations.
- Development of private roads on payment as per the requests by the residents living in the private roads.
- Carrying out the laboratory testing and quality assurance of the construction activities done by the other units of the division and other divisions.
- Issuing of road excavation permits for all the utility agencies in order to carry out their augmentation projects, routine maintenance activities, emergency breakdowns and water leaks …etc.
- Maintenance of Public Toilets within the city of Colombo
- Assisting the disaster management activities during the disasters and currently Director Engineering (Works) is the main coordinator of CMC coordinator of the emergency response programme of the city in an event of a disaster..
Structure of Works Division
Projects Completed recently
Kirula Road
Park Road – Phase 1
Thurstan Road
Regal Terrace
Overlaying Connecting roads of Galle Road & Marine Drive
Asphalt Overlay at 1st Lane,
Kirillapone Mawatha
Rehabilitation of Hector Kobbakaduwa
Footwalks at Devanampiyatissa Mawatha
Colour washing of town hall building
On Going Projects as at 08th March 2018
Widening & Rehabilitation of D.M. Colambage Mawatha
Rehabilitation of Dickmans Road
Rehabilitation of High Level Road
Colour Washing of Mayor's Center
Special Projects by the Works Division
St. Mary's Reception Hall & Public Library
Bonavista Welfare center and the playground with a pavilion
This building has constructed to provide the different services to the rate payers at one place. This consists of a dispensary, gymnasium, reading room, daycare center for differently abled children, computer room, a meeting point for elders, a play area for children and a playground with a pavilion …etc. This project has won the green award by the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka.
Provision of Disabled facilities in footwalks
In order to improve the accessibility for the disabled community in public roads, an inspection was carried out to identify the locations to be improved. This inspection was carried out with wheel chair users and Baudhdhaloka Mawatha was selected as the Pilot project. It is planned to start the rectification works by 12th March 2018 in order to make the Baudhdhaloka Mawatha with more accessible.
Sub Divisions
Central Roads Maintenance Unit
Main Responsibility of this division is to maintain and rehabilitate the Main roads within the city of Colombo while improving the aesthetic appearance except the roads which are maintained by the Road Development Authority. The division is responsible in maintaining the above said roads minimizing the inconveniences to the motorists and pedestrians. Rehabilitation and improvement of selected roads are carried out by this division every year. This included the improvements to foot walks by laying new kerb lines, providing parking bays, providing underground ducts for future utility development projects, making overhead street light cables underground with the assistance of Ceylon Electricity Board, paving foot walks with different designs, landscaping … etc
In addition to the above main responsibility, issuing of road cutting permits for the utility agencies for their augmentation works and day to day service provisions, maintenance works and the emergency breakdowns. In this case, the division expects the fullest cooperation from the utility agencies to maintain a good road network within the city of Colombo. It is necessary to obtain the prior permission from this division for any kind of excavation work within the road network. Later the police permission should be grant by the customer. Though the permission is granted, it is necessary to inform this division about the exact date of excavation in order to reinstate immediately after the excavation.
Under this division there are 2 main depots which are located at Campbell Park, Borella and Rajamalwatta road, Mattakkuliya. All the work forces are stationed in these locations. Most of the works are done by direct labour and only some specialized jobs are outsourced by the division
This division is headed by a Deputy Director Engineering and there are 4 engineers in this division according to the newly approved cadre. The contact details are as follows:
Eng. R A M C Ranasinghe
Deputy Director Engineering (Works) CRMU
- 011 691941
- 011 2691941
- 077-7313251
- mano1234abc@gmail.com
- Municipal Engineers' Department, Colombo Municipal Council, Town Hall, Colombo 7.
Eng. K.D.T. Kuruppu
Road Maintenance Engineer
- 011 2686467
- 077 7761963
- kdtkuruppu@gmail.com
Eng. (Mrs) B M J K Balasooriya
Road Construction Engineer 2
- 011 2691191 Ext. 514
- 071 3940464
- kalpana.jana727@gmail.com
Madampitiya Asphalt Plant and Yard
Madampitiya Depot was established in 1988 in order to construct asphalt paved roads in the city. It produces asphalt concrete and cement concrete paving slabs and other precast concrete road furniture necessary for highway construction work.
Some of its main functions are
- Production of Asphalt Concrete
- Laying of Asphalt Concrete in Colombo city roads and cold Asphalt milling.
- Production of Precast Concrete items
- Maintenance and repair of vehicles and machineries.
- Maintenance and Installation of electrical electronic systems.
As present two asphalt plants are operated and monthly average asphalt production is about 4000 Metric Tons. Out of this monthly production about 3000 Metric Tons are laid in the city roads by the laying gangs of the Depot. The balance quantity of the production is used by other road maintenance gangs of the division.
The monthly Precast Concrete production is about 4000 Nos of items including hume pipes, road kerbs, reinforced concrete culvert slabs, paving slabs, gully covers, guard posts, flower pots, flag kerbs, compost bin etc.
This division is headed by a Deputy Director Engineering and there are 3 engineers working in this division. The contact details are as follows:
Eng. M. T. A. Hafeel
Deputy Director Engineering (Madampitiya Premix Yard)
- 011-2 527869
- 011-2522861
- 077-7537896
- ddem@colombo.mc.gov.lk
Eng. L P R Suranga
Depot Engineer
- 011 2527865
- 011 2522861
- 077 7711033
- rajeewsuranga@gmail.com
Eng. A M Sathyapala
Mechanical Engineer
- 011 2524059
- 011 2522861
- 071 4688400
- cmc.premix@gmail.com
Eng. (Mrs) Nirasha Lakmali
Electrical Engineer
- 0112527863
- 011 2522861
- 077 2460363
- nirasha.lakmali.keembiyage@gmail.com
Material Laboratory
Materials laboratory is situated at Madampitiya was opened in 1988 in order to maintain the quality of the construction work carried out by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC)
Main functions are
- Testing of materials supplied for producing asphalt
- Quality control of asphalt produced by CMC
- Field testing of asphalt Surfaces
- Quality control of precast concrete items
- Site investigation and field testing of construction work
- Testing of construction materials and product supplied to CMC
- Research & Development work related to the construction work ((Specially, for road construction work)
At present about 400 laboratory tests are done per month to control the quality of asphalt and precast items and other construction work carried out by CMC and contractors. Mainly these tests are related to asphalt concrete tests, Bitumen tests, Concrete tests, Thermo Plastic test and research & Development work related to the construction work etc.
This division is headed by a Deputy Director Engineering and the contact details are as follows:
Eng. V. P. Nanayakkara
Deputy Director Engineering (Works) Materials Laboratory
- 011-2523549
- 011-2523549
- 077-9707010
Engineer (Materials) – Vacant
Sieve Analysis of Aggregate
California Bearing Ratio Test
Curing of Concrete Cubes
Compression test
Collecting Hot bin Samples
Marshall test
Bitumen Extraction Test
Casting Concrete Cubes
Specific Gravity Test
District Offices
The Colombo city is divided into 6 district in order to decentralize the day to day services to the rate payers. Mainly it is divided into North and South and are headed by 2 deputy directors engineering specifically for North and South. Under the each Deputy Director Engineering there are 3 district engineers who are in-charges of each district.
The main functions of the works section district offices are as follows:
- Rehabilitation and periodic maintenance of minor roads in the relevant district.
- Issuing of estimates and road excavation permits of the said roads
- Maintenance of the council buildings within the district area
- Implementation of the projects under the decentralized budget from members of parliament, western provincial council and other entities.
- Implementation of members' allocation projects on buildings and common areas within the district boundary.
- Removing and preventing unauthorized structures.
- Maintenance of public conveniences in the area.
Maps of the district office boundaries
a) Colombo North
Eng. (Mrs.) S. A. N. Pathiraja
Deputy Director Engineering (Works) North
- 011- 2323489
- 011-2323489
- 077-3679148
- ddwnorth@colombo.mc.gov.lk
District Engineers of District 1, 2A and 2B are directly reporting to the deputy director Engineering (Works) North.
District Office 1
Eng. Ginthotage S. Udayanga
Chief District Engineer
- 011- 2447128
- 011-2447128
- 077-3353990
- cdel@colombo.mc.gov.lk
District Office 2A
Eng. R. P. S. P. Amarasinghe
Chief District Engineer
- 011- 2431694
- 011-2438059
- 077-0284490
- cde2a@colombo.mc.gov.lk
District Office 2B
Eng. (Mrs.) Kavitha Sanjeewan
Chief District Engineer
- 011- 2307710
- 011-2438059
- 077-7514627
- cde2b@colombo.mc.gov.lk
b) Colombo South
Eng. (Mrs.) S. A. N. Pathiraja
Deputy Director Engineering (Works - North)
- 011- 2323489
- 077-3679148
- ddwnorth@colombo.mc.gov.lk
District Engineers of District 3, 4 and 5 are directly reporting to the deputy director Engineering (Works) South.
District Office 3
Eng. W. D. G. E. Wickramarachchi
Chief District Engineer
- 011- 2674340
- 077-3405468
- cde3@colombo.mc.gov.lk
District Office 4
Eng. L B Kumudulal
Chief District Engineer
- 011 2514845
- 011 2512673
- kumudulal@yahoo.co.uk, cmcd4@sltnet.lk
- 077 7313250
- Robert Gunawardane Mawatha, Kirillapone, Colombo06
District Office 5
Eng. B.J.G. Dissanayake
Chief District Engineer
- 011 2582778
- 011 2364142
- 077 1093129
- bjgdiss@yahoo.com
- 66, Manning Place, Colombo 06
Eng. Mr. R.A.T.P. Ranawaka
Director Engineering (Water Supply & Drainage)
- 011 - 2674809
- 011 - 2692696
Eng. (Mrs.) T. M. Idampitiya
DEPUTY DIRECTOR ENGINEERING (DRAINAGE – SOUTH & WATER SUPPLY)
- 011-2698208
- 011-2698208
- 077-7313246
- manjulaidam@yahoo.co.uk
Eng. E. M. S. K. Edirisinghe
DEPUTY DIRECTOR ENGINEERING (DRAINAGE – NORTH & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT)
- 011-2691012
- 011-2695348
- 077-7514648
- samanthaedirisinghe@yahoo.com
Eng. W. A. M. S. Wickramasinghe
DEPUTY DIRECTOR ENGINEERING (PUMPING STATIONS)
- 011-2681503
- 011-2695348
- 077-1951283
- mihirisampath@yahoo.co.in
Eng.(Mrs.) N. D. Wijethilake
DEPUTY DIRECTOR ENGINEERING ( DRAINAGE DESIGN)
- 011-2694956
- 011-2695348
- 077-7537892
- ndwije@yahoo.com
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Drainage Division
Drainage division has six district offices for operation and maintenance of sewerage system and storm water lines in the city of Colombo. The six District Engineers (Drainage) are responsible for the routine maintenance of sewerage and storm water lines in their respective districts.
Duties of District Engineers
Sewer lines
01. Receiving complaints from citizens in their respective districts and attending to them.
02. Carrying out preventive maintenance.
03. Attending to the breakdowns of sewer lines.
04. Attending to the minor constructions of sewer lines
Storm Water lines / open drains
- Attending to periodic cleaning of gullies and storm water lines.
- Attending to minor constructions of drains
| District Office | Engineer | Address | T.No. | Mobile Nos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Eng. (Mrs.) H. T. S. Swarnakanthi | 63, Mahakumarabe Mawatha, Colombo 14. | 011-2399586 | 077-6715702 | sagarikaswarnakanthi.ht@gmail.com |
| District 2A | Eng. P. H. Y. W. Rupananda | 163, Mihindu Mawatha, Colombo12 | 011-2431710 | 077-1093122 | dedrain2a@colombo.mc.gov.lk |
| District 2B | Eng. (Mrs.) Kavitha Sanjeewan | 37, Sri Jinarathana Mawatha, Hunupitiya, Colombo 02 | 011-2307710 | 077-7514627 | thiyagarajahkavitha@yahoo.com |
| District 3 | Eng. B. M. C. Jagath Kumara | Community Centre Building, Campbell Park, Borella, Colombo 08. | 011-2682899 | 077-7537894 | dedrain3@colombo.mc.gov.lk |
| District 4 | Eng. (Mrs.) K. C. D. Lasanthi de Silva | Robert Gunawardana Mawatha, Kirullopone, Colombo 06 | 011-2512596 | 071-8136459 | chamanisilva7312@gmail.com |
| District 5 | Eng. B. M. C. Jagath Kumara | No.66, Manning Place, Wellawatte, Colombo 06 | 011-2362205 | 077-7537894 | dedrain5@colombo.mc.gov.lk |
CANAL NETWORK
DISTRICT 1
| # | Name of the Drain | Drain Length m |
| 1 | Sri Wickramapura Canal | 350 |
| 2 | Kadiranawatte Canal | 800 |
| 3 | Crow Island canal | 600 |
| 4 | Main Canal via Stadium | 850 |
| 5 | Henemulla Canal | 500 |
| 6 | Kimbula Ela | 500 |
| 7 | Madampitiya Canal | 250 |
| 8 | Ferguson Road Canal | 800 |
| 9 | Rawatta Canal | 500 |
| 10 | Crow Island Lake | 750 |
| 11 | Elli Lane Drain | 250 |
| 12 | Sumitrarama Main Drain | 250 |
| 13 | Canal via Blumendol Road | 500 |
DISTRICT 2A
| # | Name of the Drain | Drain Length m |
| 1 | Drain along Saddarma Mawatha through st. Sebastian Canal | 650 |
| 2 | Drain through De Mel Watta through st. Sebastian Canal | 225 |
| 3 | Drain across Jethawana Road up to Sugathadasa stadium | 250 |
| 4 | Drain across Dam Street ,Price place connected to Saunders Drain | 430 |
| 5 | Drain at Armour street flat. | 360 |
DISTRICT 2B
| # | Name of the Drain | Drain Length m |
| 1 | Maligawatta Canal ( Jeyantha Weerasekara Mw. To Pradeepa Mw.) | 764 |
| 2 | Maligawatta Canal II ( Jeyantha Weerasekara Mw. To Pradeepa Mw.) | 710 |
| 3 | Norris Canal | 1691 |
| # | Name of the Drain | Drain Length m |
| 1 | Sri Damma Mawatha Canal | 1750 |
| 2 | Norris Canal part | 220 |
| 3 | Maitland Place up to Gregor's Canal | 800 |
| 4 | Independence Square Drains | 250 |
| 5 | Gregory's Canal | 850 |
| 6 | Bawa Place Drain | 450 |
| 7 | Fair Field Garden Drain | 800 |
| 8 | Lesly Ranagala Drain | 350 |
DISTRICT 4
| # | Name of the Drain | Drain Length m |
| 1 | Sarana Road Drain | 900 |
| 2 | Keppetipola Mawatha Drain | 1,200 |
| 3 | Suranimala Place Drain | 1,000 |
| 4 | Park Road Drain | 550 |
| 5 | Siddhartha Road Drain | 800 |
| 6 | Robert Gunawardana Mawatha Main Drain | 2,000 |
| 7 | Poorwarama Drain | 2,000 |
| 8 | Drain along High Level Road | 1,000 |
| 9 | Avarihena Drain | 1,000 |
| 10 | Abayarama Main Drain | 1,300 |
| 11 | Devi Balika Junction Drain | 700 |
| 12 | Gothamipura Drain | 600 |
DISTRICT 5
| # | Name of the Drain | Drain Length m |
| 1 | 5th Lane Drain | 975 |
| 2 | Lauries Road Drain | 350 |
| 3 | Arthusa College Drain | 315 |
| 4 | Roxy Garden Drain | 150 |
| 5 | Boswell place Sea Outfall Drain | 430 |
| 6 | Lily Avenue Sea Outfall Drain | 420 |
Water Supply Division
The main activities of the Water supply Division of Colombo municipality are,
- Supply of water, by tanks and bowsers, when necessary
- Maintenance of water services lines
Supply of water tanks and water bowsers
- For state functions
- For religious ceromonies
- For sports events
Maintenance of water service lines in
- Municipal Council buildings, such as
- Office buildings
- Dispensaries & Maternity Homes
- Markets etc;
- Municipal Council parks
Sewerage Pumping Stations
Colombo Municipal Council
The sewerage system of the Colombo city is operated by the Water Supply and Drainage Division of the Colombo Municipal Council. This system consists with 15 nos of sewerage pumping stations working continuously, which collect the residential and industrial waste water and, pump out to the deep sea by two sea outfalls.
Sewerage pumping station network of Colombo City
- Over 80% of the city is covered with a sewerage network constructed in the year 1902
- Over 250Km of gravity lines are collected at 15 pumping stations
- 15 pumping stations are connected with a network of force mains to take sewerage to two sea outfalls
- Both outfalls are gravity type fitted with diffusers to achieve adequate dilution, and transport sewerage to the deep sea
PUMPING STATIONS CONNECTED TO NORTHERN OUT FALL
| PUMPING STATIONS | NO OF PUMPS |
| Madampitiya | 05 |
| Vystwyke | 03 |
| Harbour | 04 |
| Maligawatta | 04 |
| Wanathamulla | 02 |
| CS3 | 04 |
| Achilon Square | 03 |
PUMPING STATIONS CONNECTED TO SOUTHERN OUT FALL
| PUMPING STATIONS | NO OF PUMPS |
| Borella | 04 |
| Kirula | 03 |
| Polwatta | 04 |
| Bambalapitiya | 03 |
| Slave Island | 03 |
| Wellawatta | 04 |
| Peterson lane | 03 |
| Vauxhall Street | 02 |
Drainage House Connection Unit
Drainage house connection unit of the Colombo Municipal Council is the authorized party for new house connections in sewered areas within the Colombo Municipal Council limits. There are about eighty registered drainage contractors who have authority to carry out drainge connections. The main task of this unit is to authorize the property connections to main public sewer. Unsewered areas are mainly depending on septic tanks and soakage pits. It is the responsibility of this unit to facilitate the resident in the Colombo Municipal Council city limit by providing the maintenance and disposal of sewer and strom water drainage.
House Connection Unit
Drainage and Storm Water Clearance
- Subdivision amalgamation and Buliding Plans
- Detailing only
House Connection Work
- New house connection
- Repair work
Issuance of Clearances for Sub Division /Amalgamation and Building Plans
One of the clearances to be obtained from CMC drainage division before submitting the building plan to planning division
Required the following documents
- The dully filled application form
- Original copy of the related survey plan
- Original (6 Copies)
- Photo copies ( 06 Copies)
- Scale 1 : 1000 or 1 chain to 1 inch
or Building Plan 07 copies - Request letter
- Application processing fee receipt (Rs 200 + Taxes)
Obtaining new water/ storm water connection or Repair / re-lay existing water/ storm water connection
Required documents
- The dully filled application form submit through a registered CMC contractor in triplicate
- Approved building plan
- Development permit
- Water sanction letter
- Recently paid water/ electricity bill
- Receipt application processing fee
Director Engineering
Eng. K Ramesh
(BSc. Eng. C Eng. MIE SL)
- 011- 2695475
- 011- 2695475
- dirled@colombo.mc.gov.lk
Deputy Director Engineering (Environmental Development)
Eng.(Mrs.) T. Gunaweera
- 011- 2675987
- 011- 2675987
- 0777-580724
Engineer (Environmental Development)
Eng. (Mrs.) W. M. L. V. G. Fernando
- 011- 2675987
- 011- 2691191
Engineer (Environmental Development)
Eng. (Mrs.) K. L. N. Wijewardhana
- 011- 2675987
- 011- 2691191
- 070-1059520
CITY PLANNER (South)
SURVEYOR (Contract)
Technical Officer (Crow Island Beach Park)
Mr. P. Senevirathne
- 011- 2527929
- 071-2343297
Technical Officer(Vihara Maha Devi Park )
Mr. H.A. Jeewantha
- 011- 2692583
- 071-2264368
Chief Management Assistant (Land Management)
Miss. W. N. T. Weerakkody
- 011- 2691191 - 297
ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
Colombo Municipal Council – Solid Waste Management Division is full responsible for the collection, transport and disposal of the Municipal Waste with in Colombo City. Resident population of Colombo city is around 555,031 and collection of waste is around 500 MT per day. In addition to these an estimated six hundred thousand (600,000) people from various part of the Island coming to the City daily, for commercial, employment, school, hospital, tourism and other purposes. All of these people contribute to the Solid Waste Collected in Colombo City.
The Solid Waste Management division, being the pioneer institution introduced the best Solid Waste Management practices in Sri Lanka, has been adopting various methods and practices such as Recycling, Home composting, Eco-School project, Eco-Kiosk Centers for the implementation of 3R on Solid Waste and adopted to first ever Waste to Energy solution for the Solid Waste disposal problem in Sri Lanka. Household waste is collected free of charge from the citizens. However, a fee is charged for the collection of tree cuttings, debris and other non-hazardous Solid Waste. From Commercial establishments a trade refuse is charged for collection of commercial waste.
The Management unit is situated at the Town Hall and the solid waste management services is carried out through Director Engineering Solid Waste Management and appropriate Engineers and the collection is done through the Six District Offices as mentioned below.
Director Engineering
Eng. (Ms.) Shahina M. Mysan
- 011- 2323329/011-2693045
- 011- 2691191
- 077-7314323
- dirswmn@colombo.mc.gov.lk/ shahinamysan@yahoo.com
Deputy Director Engineering (Solid Waste Management North)
Nilusha Yvon Jansz
- 071- 6829765
- ddswmn@colombo.mc.gov.lk
Deputy Director Engineering (Solid Waste Management South)
Eng. D. Kulathilaka
- 011- 2674314
- 011- 2691191
- 077-7313249
- ddswms@colombo.mc.gov.lk
Engineer (Disposal site)
Eng. (Miss) R. Rakshika
- 011- 2691191
- 011- 2691191
- 077-6008619
- dirswms@colombo.mc.gov.lk
Engineer (Research & Development)
Eng. (Miss) R. Rakshika
- 011- 2691191
- 011- 2691191
- 077-6008619
- dirswms@colombo.mc.gov.lk
Technical Officer
Ms. K. R. D. A. S. Nimasha
- 011- 2691191
MA - Computer Room
Mrs. H. P. S. Priyadharshani
- 011- 2691191
Head Office: Colombo Municipal Council (Town Hall)
Address: Colombo Municipal Council, CWW Kanankara MW, Colombo 07
Tel. No: 0112691222
Fax No: 0112674314
Email: dirswm@colombo.mc.gov.lk
Eco-kiosk Center (Recycling center)
CMC facilitate the residents to handover the recyclable waste directly to the Eco-kiosk Centers daily between 6.00am to 6.00 p.m
Projects under taken by SWM division
- Distribution of compost bins free of charge to the premises within municipal area on request.
- Distribution of Green bins (15l) free of charge in selected underserved settlements (Watte) to encourage source separation.
- Waste Market is conducted every month.
- Conducting awareness programs to General Public about Best practices on Solid Waste Management.
- Eco-School Project – promote 3R among school children and create awareness about Best practices on Solid Waste Management.
- Smart mobile application development
- Smart bin and Smart truck for waste collection
- CCTV installation and mobile CCTV implementation to reduce illegal disposal and littering.
- Bailing of Non-recyclable waste.
- Collected recyclable waste dispatched to Recyclers.
- Fixing of litter bins.
Waste to Energy Project
The first Waste to energy project has been inaugurated in Sri Lanka by Colombo Municipal Council. An Agreement has been signed between Colombo Municipal Council and Western Power Company (Pvt.) Ltd. to install commission and operate the Waste to Energy Plant at Kerawalapitiya. Solid waste is incinerated and converted in to Energy (10 MW), which is supplied to the national Grid. This is a historical moment to solve the long-standing issue of City's waste disposal.
Issuance of approval and clearance for solid waste proposals in High rise buildings.
- SWM approval to be obtained prior to submitting the building application.
- SWM clearance to be obtained in order to obtain the C.O.C
- Before construction of any building; SWM approval should be obtained from this division. If violated, recommendation for C.O.C will not be issued for that development.
CMC has requested all premises to segregate the municipal waste at source into main two categories such as
1. Regular waste
I. Degradable waste (Organic waste)
II. Non-recyclable waste
2. Recyclable Waste
Recyclable waste will be collected ward wise on the days published via leaflets and boards displayed in the area.
Complaints
For any Solid Waste Collection issues/complaints in your area, please contact following offices directly.
Litterbin installations
Eco-Kiosk Centre
School Awareness Program
Institutional Awareness
Public Awareness
Street Drama
Waste Market
Road Sweeping
E-waste collection centres
Smart truck and Smart bins for waste collection
CCTV installation to eliminate illegal dumping
Waste to energy plant
Director (Development)
Mrs. J. M. Ridma Jayasundara
- 011- 2681198
- 011-2693161
- 071-4452622
- dirdept@colombo.mc.gov.lk
- 011-2671282
Source: https://www.colombo.mc.gov.lk/engineering-services.php
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