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The Japanese firm which was to be given the contract to carry out the third stage of the Central Expressway is said to have withdrawn, thus compelling the government to search for another construction company.

The expressway is to be constructed in three stages with the contract for the first stage from Kadawata to Mirigama awarded to a Chinese company and the second stage to Kurunegala via Potuhera awarded to a local contractor.

Under the third stage, the expressway will stretch from Potuhera to Kandy.

When asked about the progress made into the work on the third stage, Highways and Higher Education Minister Lakshman Kiriella said a new contractor would be found after the Japanese contractor withdrew after five months of negotiation.

“There are proposals from several companies. We will finalize the contractual process in due course,” he said. (Kelum Bandara)


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  • Pibi Tuesday, 18 October 2016 09:53 AM

    As long as daughters of politicians take cuts out of contractors for awarding contracts this kind of situation will prevail.

    ranil Wednesday, 19 October 2016 01:02 PM

    Which local company got one part? Is that company owned by a minister based in Ampara?

    iemerald Wednesday, 19 October 2016 07:08 AM

    if a local company can construct one part of the motorway which means they are good at it. so why not give the whole bleeding lot to them rayther than 3 different companies. where is the logic in awarding to three different companies. are we missing something here.

    perera Wednesday, 19 October 2016 07:02 AM

    may be they refused the enormous backhanders demanded?if they did good for them.

    Humaiz Tuesday, 18 October 2016 04:25 PM

    Am i the only one who is interested that one part was given to the local constructor. This will help the money not going out of the country.

    Wise Tuesday, 18 October 2016 03:27 PM

    Please give it to Chinese state engineering coperation. Pioneers in road construction in Asia. They win most international tenders due to low cost but good standard

    mahsen Tuesday, 18 October 2016 03:17 PM

    Pudapu gaman gahapi yaka.I am sure Milk Fall would have asked for a big sum.

    Sarana Tuesday, 18 October 2016 02:04 PM

    May be LK asked for a huge commission.

    Ryan Hudson Tuesday, 18 October 2016 02:02 PM

    I feel very sorry for upcountry foople who voted this government

    Gal Ibba Tuesday, 18 October 2016 11:19 AM

    Please give it to Apachi..Hes expert in these!

    lion Tuesday, 18 October 2016 11:15 AM

    Is it due o the less commission promised by the Jap contractor? This is the tragedy of this country.We the people of Kandy who are going to suffer.

    citizen Tuesday, 18 October 2016 10:54 AM

    time to use RTI (right-to-information act). any professionals from legal / media, please act on it

    Ravi Tuesday, 18 October 2016 12:59 AM

    What can these guys get done? Nothing at all.. Economy is near bankrupsy. Share Market is collapsing. Going to cur all the trees on goverment land to pay the public servant salries.. What next?

    galleguy Tuesday, 18 October 2016 09:52 AM

    ANY BULL CAN HOLD THE POST OF HIGHWAY MINISTER.

    Jude Tuesday, 18 October 2016 09:46 AM

    I'm pretty sure Govt have earmarked The contractor, however, these guys are looking for "Scapegoat" !!??

    kaboos Tuesday, 18 October 2016 08:53 AM

    Japanese company do not believe in kick backs. They play straight bat.

    Bandara Tuesday, 18 October 2016 08:31 AM

    Pagaavak denna akamathi vunu nisaa da?

    Braveheart Tuesday, 18 October 2016 05:53 AM

    Request for Extra commission = companies leave

    Sharon Tuesday, 18 October 2016 05:34 AM

    Looks like it is not going to happen. Still struggling to award contracts. via DM iOS App

    George Honestasius Tuesday, 18 October 2016 03:42 AM

    This one stinks- independent investigation required for reasons why the Jap firm pulled out. Where relatives of the minister are acting as private secretaries to the minister, main reason is confidentiality as dealing and wheeling goes on. All ministers who have relatives working for them as private secretaries or cabinet directors must be investigated for corruption.

    kumaran Tuesday, 18 October 2016 01:59 AM

    WHY? Why did they "withdraw" ? After five months of negotiating?!! Typical. We earn a very bad name.

    Wazzs Tuesday, 18 October 2016 01:43 AM

    What a debacle! Now award to an Indian company with inferior quality. Just give it to the Chinese.

    Ram Tuesday, 18 October 2016 01:36 AM

    The withdrawel of the Japs leave a bad taste. Wonder if it is about "something"


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