SFHQ-J must show the Environmental Impact Assessment Certificate for this project  

Jaffna peninsula water table is very delicate

''The tank named 'Ravindu Wapi' denoting the fact that it harnesses the energy of the rays
of rising sun for the well being Jaffna, was declared open by the Chief of Defence Staff,
Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operation Centre for Prevention of
COVID – 19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva WWV RWP RSP VSV
USP ndc psc on 18 July 2020. The Palaly Tank named 'Ravindu Wapi' complete with a
spillway, a sluice gate and a walking track was constructed by troops of 10 Field Engineers
Regiment and 5 Engineer Services Regiment under the guidance of Commander Security
Forces (Jaffna) Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya. The technical supervision and partial
funding assistance were provided by the Irrigation Engineer Jaffna. This is considered as the
only tank with a properly constructed spillway within Jaffna District that can contain about
65000 cubic meters of natural water. This tank will not only benefit the troops by providing
storage for much needed water resource but also will contribute to the enrichment of water
table in the surrounding areas.'' - The First Ever Tank in Palaly Declared Open, 19 July
2020, http://cimicjaffna.lk/content/first-ever-tank-palaly-declared-open

''Commander Security Force - Jaffna, Major General Darshana Hettiarrachchi graced the
occasion as the Chief Guest to lay the foundation stone for the first ever Tank constructed
within Palaly Army Cantonment on 10 July 2019. The Palaly Tank with a spillway and a sluice
gate will be constructed by the Army troops of 10 Field Engineers and 5 Engineers Services
Regiment This will be the only spillway Tank within Jaffna district. The tank will benefit the
troops and will provide much needed water resource to the Army Farm and Coconut
Cultivation project.'' - Foundation Stone Laid for the Palaly Tank, 10 July
2019, http://www.cimicjaffna.com/Cimicnews_2019_07_10.php