Renovation of the sluice gates of the Victoria Dam have commenced after thirty years.

Secretary to the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment, Nihal Rupasinghe stated that the water levels of the reservoir were maintained at a low level due to these renovations.

The secretary added that this is the first time the automated sluice gates were being renovated since 1986. He added that the renovations will take approximately 2 months.