Kalu Ganga Dam

[2] The larger combined project involved the construction of the Kalu Ganga Dam and Reservoir, along with the separate Moragahakanda Dam and Reservoir, for irrigation and power generation purposes.

48.145 billion (approximately US$370 million) and was being carried out by Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau and Sinohydro.

[7] The funding from OPEC will carry an interest rate of 3.2% and a service charge of 1% on the principal amount withdrawn and outstanding.

The forest area cleared is adjoining Wasgamuwa National Park and linked the forests on the eastern side of Knuckles Mountain Range with the Wasgamuwa National Park.

There are attempts to minimize environmental impact by reforesting catchment areas, and declaration of elephant corridors to the Wasgamuwa, Girithale, and Mineriya national parks.

Base of Kaluganga Dam
Panorama view of Kaluganga Tunnel construction site.
Panorama view of Kaluganga construction site