Rehabilitation of Delgaslanda Water Project to provide Water for the Community and restoration of other Small Water Sources in the Area by Sri Dheerananda Savings and Credit Society Organization
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Project Title | Rehabilitation of Delgaslanda Water Project to provide Water for the Community and restoration of other Small Water Sources in the Area by Sri Dheerananda Savings and Credit Society Organization
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Type | Water Supply and Sanitation
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Project Partners | TYPE PARTNERS HERE
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Financing | Total: $10,356;
Sources of Financing: (CWI-35) |
Timeframe | 2006 - 2007
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Status | Satisfactorily completed
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Contacts | TYPE CONTACT HERE
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Description
The project has addressed two major components:
- the restoration and preservation of two natural springs at Delgaskanda and,
- to provide families in Delgaskanda village with water through pipeline system from two main store tanks.
Two tanks had been constructed surrounding the main natural springs located at the Delgaskanda. The water from the springs goes to two main store tanks built in the Temple land from there the piped water is distributed to around six hundred families in the area. The major principal behind the project is the water pumping using the gravitational force. The two selected springs are on a mountain above the temple land where the main store tanks are constructed. The water is brought to the main store tanks in the temple land under the gravitational force from the springs in the mountain and from there the water is distributed to six hundred houses through the metered pipe lines. Water is supplied two hours a day in the morning. This water is purely for the drinking purposes. The wells constructed in different in places are used for the bathing and other purposes.
Under the current project it had been proposed to construct ten wells surrounding natural springs in ten villages in Delgaskanda and Daluwalathenne GN Divisions. At the time of the field visit eight wells out of ten proposed had been constructed and the construction of the ninth one in Heepitiya Village had been started. The well in Madagammadda has not yet built. It was observed the villagers use those wells for drinking and bathing purposes.
Those wells were built three feet above the ground level thus any contamination from and water run-offs are not likely. These wells provide water for around 1500 families in the area.
The water consumer society takes care of the operational and maintenance of the water distribution system and a substantial tariff is charged for it.
- Notable Community Participation
volantary services by villagers
- Capacity - Building Component
this project is aimed to cover 10 villages an d200 families
- Gender Focus
both men and women participated
- Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
There is a notable participation of Indigenous people
Additional Info
- Project Results
- Ten public wells were constructed in ten villages. More than 1000 people directly receive the benefits of these wells.
- The main pipe-born water supply scheme provides water to 500 families. This pipeline system goes well into each beneficiary’s house as a result now people do not spend time on collecting water.
- Appointed members of the CBO manage the water distribution scheme. A meter reader has been appointed by the CBO and is paid from the money paid for the water bill of the consumers.
Expected Outcomes
Achievements: Results and Impact
Lessons for Replication
TYPE LESSONS HERE
References
See also
- Water supply scheme for community in Sri Pada Area
- Water supply for the Boralugoda village community, Sri Lanka
- Uplifting the livelihood of Moragammana Village community through rain water harvesting
- Uplift the livelihood condition of Eppawala Grama Niladhari Division Community by providing safe drinking water by Community Development Centre, Aranayaka.
- Sustainable development of rural economy through mitigation of water scarcity in dry zone, Sri Lanka
- Public Vs Private in Water Provision:Encouraging Case of Sri Lanka
- Provision of water through construction of small scale reservoir and a canal system in Siriyagama, Sri Lanka
- Marginalising the Poorest: Case of Badowita, Sri Lanka
- Conservation of water in home gardens through renovation small scale of ponds, Sri Lanka
- Community watershed management and rainwater harvesting using ancient irrigation technologies and Community managed protected area conservation in Sigiriya World Heritage site
- Community Empowerment through water and sanitation, Sri Lanka
- Bioremediation of selected drinking water wells in Nawakkaduwa
