ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I am grateful to the University of Peradeniya for providing me with the training and education
required to enter the profession of engineering. I had a valuable training under a dedicated
staff and access to facilities available at the University. It has provided me an insight to
engineering science.

I would like to thank MAGA Engineering (PVT) Ltd, Provincial Road Development Authority
(Centrel Province) and National Water Supply and Drainage Board for the professional
experience I gathered in Civil Engineering.

I also thank Eng. D.U. Sumanasekara, Additional General Manager (WSP), Eng. J.R.B.
Nadurana, Project Director (ADB 5th Project), Eng.S.B. Ekanayake Deputy General Manager
(North Western) and Eng. S.L. Mohan, Project Manager (ADB 5th Project) for their overall
guidance and encouragement.

Further I convey my gratitude to the engineering officers of Planning and Design section in
regional (North Western) for their guidance and support extended to me.

W.M.T.D Wasala
B.Sc. (Eng), AMIE
Civil Engineer
National Water Supply and Drainage Board

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 FOREWORD

This report is furnished in accordance with the guidance given on Rules for Professional
Review, 6th edition published by the IESL (January 1998).

Here it consists of descriptions of training and experience gained at various establishments,

problems encountered at sites, and how those problems overcome.

W.M.T.D Wasala
B.Sc. (Eng), AMIE

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ABBREVIATIONS

ADB - Asian development bank

B.Sc - Bachelor of Science
DI - Ductile Iron
Dia - Diameter
DGM - Deputy General Manager
HDPE - High density poly ethylene
ID - Irrigation department
MIE(SL) - Member of Institute of Engineers Sri Lanka
Mn - Million
NWS&DB - National Water Supply & Drainage Board
PD - Project Director
P&D - Planning & Design
RDA - Road Development Authority
UC - Urban council
WTP - Water Treatment Plant

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