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OVERVIEW:

As an engineering institution responsible for managing one of the most crucial engineering systems in the country, NWSDB possesses numerous engineering designs and plans for the water treatment, storage, transmission & distribution systems. The Planning and Designs Section is tasked with overseeing all aspects of the design work and engineering planning for the water supply systems.

The P&D Section operates under the Policy & Planning Division and is headed by the Deputy General Manager (P&D). The section comprises over 80 technical staff members specializing in various subject areas within the water sector, including Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Drafting, and Surveying.

KEY FUNCTIONS

FEASIBILITY STUDIES

The P&D section prepares technically, financially, environmentally feasible and socially acceptable reports for major water supply projects, assessing the adequacy of water sources, water quality, treatment processes, and transmission and distribution network modeling, among other functions.

DETAILED DESIGNS

The P&D section accomplishes a wide range of cost-effective, sustainable, and distinctive Civil & Electro-Mechanical designs, encompassing structural, hydraulic, and treatment process designs, in addition to design reviews within the water sector.

DOCUMENTATION WORKS

The P & D section provides technical guidelines, design manuals, Standard Bidding Documents, prequalification of manufacturers, technical specifications, preparation of rate books, BOQQ, Engineer’s estimates and advisory services for procurement related matters.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

The competent technical guidance provided by the key experts of the P&D, supports design-related matters for water supply projects and assists the RSCC in resolving issues related to existing water supply schemes.

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

NWSDB LIBRARY

The P&D Library delivers a comprehensive repository housing a diverse array of resources encompassing content in the Engineering, Water Supply & Sanitation, Management, Human Resources and other sectors.

SURVEYING UNIT

The survey unit of the P&D specializes in Land, Topographical, Bathymetry surveying within the Water & Water Reclamation sector, employing advanced geospatial technologies to accurately map and analyze terrain features crucial for effective Water & Water Reclamation scheme designs.

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Contact Details

Planning & Design Section

National Water Supply & Drainage Board
Head Office, Galle Road, Ratmalana
 
Tel: 011-2636219
Fax: 011-2612164
Deputy General Manager
Eng. H.K.P.K. Jinadasa
 
Tel: 011-2636219
Fax: 011-2612164
Email: dgmmne@waterboard.lk
 

Assistant General Manager (Western)
Eng. R.K.W.K Ranasinghe

Tel: 011-2636219 / Ext. 1601
Fax: 011-2612164
Email: agmpndw@waterboard.lk

Assistant General Manager (Southern/East)
Eng. I.L.M. Jawahir

Tel: 011-2636219/ Ext. 1603
Fax: 011-2612164
Email: agmpndse@waterboard.lk

 

Assistant General Manager (Northern/Central)
Eng. U.D.P.M. Gunasinghe
 

Tel: 011-2636219/ Ext. 1604
Fax: 011-2612164
Email: agmpndcn@waterboard.lk

Assistant General Manager
(Mechanical & Electrical)
Eng. H.D.S. Priyathilaka

Tel: 011-2636219/ Ext. 1607
Fax: 011-2612164
Email: agmpndme@waterboard.lk

   

 

Assistant General Manager (Documentation)
Eng.(Mrs.) K.K.P. Dharmasena

Tel: 011-2636219/ Ext. 1623
Fax: 011-2612164
Email: agmpnddoc@waterboard.lk

Specialist (Water Treatment)
Eng. R.R.P.N. Rathnayake

Tel: 011-2636219/ Ext. 1610
Fax: 011-2612164
Email: rrpnrathnayake@yahoo.co.uk

Specialist (Structural)

Eng. K.K.N. Dias

 

Tel: 011-2636219/ Ext. 1618
Fax: 011-2612164
Email: kknwater@yahoo.com