Beira Lake clean-up operation ahead of Nawam Perahera

The Beira Lake has gone through a clean-up operation ahead of next week’s Nawam Perahera of the Gangaramaya temple in Colombo.

All preparations are underway for the Perahera on February 11 and 12.

The Tri Forces and the Civil Security Department (CSD) conducted a clean-up drive jointly with Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) and the Western Province Waste Management Authority at Beira Lake and its surrounding today  (Feb 6), as part of the government’s on-going ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative. 

The clean-up efforts were particularly focused on the area surrounding Gangaramaya Seema Malaka, a key tourists attraction that draws both local and international visitors daily.

The initiative was launched following a brief discussion at Gangaramaya Temple attended by the Governor of the Western Province and officials from various government bodies, including the Presidential Task Force of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ project, Ministry of Environment, CMC and the Western Province Waste Management Authority and the non-governmental stakeholders such as Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and John Keells Holdings PLC.

The clean - up operation is covering key sections of Beira Lake, specifically along Nawam Mawatha, Perahera Mawatha and the Colombo - Batticaloa Highway. 

This collaborative effort highlights the commitment of the Tri Forces and CSD to environmental conservation and urban beautification, aligning with the broader goals of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative.