The bridge was constructed with state funds at a cost of Rs.72 million.
By troops of the 5 Field Engineer Regiment under the Security Force Hundreds of resident and people were using a temporary made wooden bridge across the Kadolanaduwa waterway on a daily basis risking dangers to their own lives.
The bridge was in a dilapidated position and unsafe for passage. The plight of wooden bridge was brought to the notice of the troops of the 58 Division of the SFHQ-West.
The construction work of the bridge commenced on 29 June 2014 by a team of skilled Army soldiers of 5 Field Engineer Regiment under the supervision of the commanding Officer. The newly constructed bridge is type compact with 200 steel rods. Its length in 110 feet and width is 13 feet.
The new bridge facilitates villagers with secure and comfortable journey across the bridge and also the tourist visiting Kadolana natural resources area and the birds sanctuary, the Army Media reported.
The new bridge was ceremonially vested in the public on Sunday (27) morning at the auspicious time by Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe, Commander, SFHQ-West.
Buddhist Monks, District Secretary for Kalutara, Assistant Divisional Secretary, senior Army officers and a gathering of villagers were present at the occasion.
