The power station consists of three diesel-run generating units with a capacity of 8 MW each, producing 176 GWh annually.

Built and operated by the Ceylon Electricity Board for Rs.

3.5 billion, the power station costs Rs.

[1][2] The plant is built approximately 300 m (980 ft) north-west of the 36 MW privately owned Northern Power Station, and was ceremonially opened by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

The facility also consists of in-house refinery, fuel storage, and waste disposal system.