Gin Nilwala Diversion Project

Gin Nilwala Diversion project (GNDP) is mainly proposed to divert excess water of the upper reaches of Gin and Nilwala basins to south East Dry Zone (SEDZ). The project is considered as a multi sector development project and expected to provide drinking water, supply industrial water requirement of Greater Hambantota Development area, meet the irrigation deficit of Muruthawela and Walawa systems and introduce commercial agriculture developments.