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Construction at Ambuluwawa Environmental Zone suspended

Construction activities at the Ambuluwawa Environmental Zone have been ordered to be suspended until further notice, pending a technical assessment by experts, the Ministry of Environment said. In a statement issued on January 9, the ministry said it has instructed the Central Environmental Authority to halt all construction on the Ambuluwawa mountain until a formal report is obtained from specialists and a determination is made on the level of risk in the area. The move follows concerns raised ove environmental management and safety conditions within the Ambuluwawa Environmental Zone. The ministry also said steps are being taken to appoint a…

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