COLOMBO (News 1st); An on going project inside the Muthurajawela Wetlands was suspended on Tuesday (12), following a News 1st Expose’.

The development projects spans across a 30 acre areas in the wetlands and several constructions including a small wewa, canals, access roads and bridges have been built.

The Director Genera of the Urban Development Authority said the project went ahead with UDA approval, however, following a News 1st report,it was decided to commence an immediate inquiry into the project.

A senior source at the Lands Development Corporation told News 1st that the project was suspended pending inquiry.

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