Embilipitiya pvt power plant causes unrest among community

Colombo (News 1st) - Residents of Bandokkayaya, Panamura, Embilipitiya complain of a private power plant established in the area which has caused many inconveniences to them. The residents complain about the fumes and dust emitted from the power plant as well as loud noises throughout the night. They also state that the power plant disposes garbage into the Hulandawa Oya. The residents of Embilipitya area surrounding the power plant requests authorities to remove it and relocate it in a scarcely populated area. The officials of the power plant state that the plant has been established with the necessary approvals of the environmental authority and the noise is also being controlled to a minimal level.