Final Report (Volume I) Comprehensive Strategic Investment Plan and Road Map for the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector in Sri Lanka
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Final Report (Volume I) Comprehensive Strategic Investment Plan and Road Map for the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector in Sri Lanka Component MCPWS/WASSIP/C/QCBS/04 Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project Ministry of Urban Development, Water Supply & Housing Facilities Ratmalana, June 15, 2020 i Photo credit cover page: (left) Parape School, Kegalle (right) Reservoir RSC Uva This report has been prepared by the CSIP team, notably Han Heijnen, Team Leader Eng. Lal Premanath, Deputy Team leader With extensive support from Eng. Sunidha Senaratne, Institutional Development Expert, Dr. Praween Madusanka, Senior WASH Engineer Eng. Nipuna Weerasekara, WASH engineer and important inputs from Badra Kamaladasa, Senior Water Resources Expert Sarath Sydney de Silva, Senior Geo-hydrologist Pushpa Gamage, GIS Expert P.T.Sirisena, Economist Harry Piirainen, Financial Analyst Disclaimer This report contains the findings and recommendations of the consultancy assignment on Comprehensive Strategic Investment Plan for the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector in Sri Lanka. While the assignment has collected information and viewpoints through discussion with and extensive information on the NWSDB, DNCWS, Irrigation Department, Mahaweli Authority, PHDT, Local Authorities, CBOs, NGOs, World Bank, WaSSIP team and a range of other agencies active in the Sector, the conclusions and recommendations are the findings and opinions of the CSIP team. Any omissions or imperfect interpretation is the responsibility of the authors. Version Originator Checked by Date Observations 1.0 Han Heijnen Lal Premanath April 12 Initial draft 2.0 Han Heijnen Lal Premanath June 3 Full draft to edit 2.3 Han Heijnen Ilmari Saarilehto June 15 FCG International Ltd (FCG, Finland) in Joint Venture with Resources Development Consultants (RDC, Sri Lanka) and Integrated Development Consultants (IDC, Sri Lanka) ii Acknowledgement The Team likes to thank the PD WASSIP and the Addl.GM (P&P) NWSDB for their initial guidance and instructions. And subsequently for the encouragement of their colleagues at the NWSDB Regional Support Centers. By reaching out to the RSCs, the process of data collection, GIS referencing, and analysis has become more inclusive and has enabled good communication with the RSCs during the consultancy period. The work done by the RSCs to provide data has been very worthwhile. In finalizing the investment plan, the Secretary to the Ministry of Urban Development, Water Supply and Housing Facilities; the Deputy Secretary to the treasury, the Chairman and the General Manager of NWSDB have given critical inputs aligning with the policies of the new Government. The February 15, 2002 consultative meeting was very useful in adjusting the investment plan to the current context. Discussions with the World Bank Missions during the period of consultancy, sculpted the output of assignment to a greater standard. It was also useful having exchange of views with other ongoing consultancies of WASSIP and the PIEC Project, funded by AFD. The CSIP team has been able to meet with a fair number of direct and indirect stakeholders including the National Planning Department, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, Department of National Community Water Supply, Plantation Human Development Trust, and the Urban Development Authority/National Physical Planning Department. A special word of thanks to DG Irrigation Department and the Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka for their inputs and collaborative spirit. CSIP appreciates the discussions with the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils & Local Government and for arranging a special data collection survey from all the Local Authorities on our request. We also gratefully acknowledge the cooperation we received from several Local Authorities, NGOs and CBOs during our field visits and discussions. A special word of thanks must go to AGM (P&S) Eng. Vajira Thiranagama who has untiringly and without complaints communicated with RSCs and HO staff regarding the CSIP request information and data validations. We also like to thank the DGMs and their staff at the Regional Support Centers, and the NWSDB Head Office Divisions for Sewerage, Small Town & Rural Water Supply, Groundwater, Corporate Planning, Commercial and Finance for information sharing, feedback and suggestions. We would like to appreciate all the officers and colleagues who shared their information and insights with the Team, and we hope to do justice to their valuable inputs. FCG International Ltd (FCG, Finland) in Joint Venture with Resources Development Consultants (RDC, Sri Lanka) and Integrated Development Consultants (IDC, Sri Lanka) iii List of Abbreviations and Acronyms ADB Asian Development Bank BOI Board of Investments CBO Community Based Organization CBSL Central Bank of Sri Lanka CEA Central Environment Authority CIDA Construction Industry Development Authority) (Earlier Institute for Construction Training and Development – ICTAD) CKDu Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology CRIP Climate Resilience Improvement Project CRIWMP Climate Resilient Integrated Water Management Project CSO Civil Society Organization CSIP WASS [Consultancy on the preparation of a] Comprehensive Strategic Investment Programme for the Water Supply and Sanitation Sector DAD Department of Agrarian Development DNCWS Department of National Community Water Supply DSU District Support Unit DIU Pradeshiya Sabha Rural Unit EA Environmental Assessment EIA/ESIA Environmental/and Social Impact Assessment EPL Environmental Protection License ERD External Resources Department ERR Economic Rate of Return EAMF Environmental Assessment and Management Framework EWHCS Estate Workers Housing Cooperative Society GoSL Government of Sri Lanka HH Household HIES Household Income and Expenditure Survey ID Irrigation Department ICT Information, Communication, Technology IDA International Development Association JMP Joint Monitoring Program (WHO/UNICEF) LKR Sri Lanka Rupees LA Local Authority LGA Local Government Area MASL Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka MAR Managed Aquifer Recharge MDG Millennium Development Goal MIS Management Information System M&E Monitoring and Evaluation MUDWS&HF Ministry of Urban Development, Water Supply & Housing Facilities (earlier Ministry of City Planning, Water Supply and Higher Education: MCPWS&HE) MMWD Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development (now under MUDWS&HF) MoFE&PD Ministry of Finance, Economic and Policy Development MoHIMS Ministry of Healthcare and Indigenous Medical Services FCG International Ltd (FCG, Finland) in Joint Venture with Resources Development Consultants (RDC, Sri Lanka) and Integrated Development Consultants (IDC, Sri Lanka) iv MPAHAPC&LG Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils & Local Government MCEEID Ministry of Community Empowerment and Estate Infrastructure Development NBRO National Building Research Organization NCWT National Community Water Trust NGO Non-Government Organization NPC National Planning Commission NPD National Planning Department NPP2050 National Physical Plan 2050 NRW Non-Revenue Water NVDAPR New Villages Development Authority for Plantation Region NWSDB National Water Supply and Drainage Board O&M Operation and Maintenance PHDT Plantation Human Development Trust PIEC Policy and Institutional Enhancement Consultancy PS Pradeshiya Sabha (Local Government) PUCSL Public Utility Commission of Sri Lanka RSC NWDSB Regional Support Centre RPCs Regional Plantation Companies RWSS Rural Water Supply and Sanitation SAC Social Audit Committee SHIFT Sanitation and Hygiene Initiative for Towns SLSI Sri Lanka Standards Institute SMF Social Management Framework TA Technical Assistance UDA Urban Development Authority VMW Village Maintenance Worker WASH Water, Sanitation and Hygiene WASSIP Water Supply and Sanitation Improvement Project WHO World Health Organization WSS Water Supply and Sanitation WUA Water User Association FCG International Ltd (FCG, Finland) in Joint Venture with Resources Development Consultants (RDC, Sri Lanka) and Integrated Development Consultants (IDC, Sri Lanka) v Table of Contents List of Abbreviations and Acronyms ............................................................................................... iv Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ vi List of Figures ..................................................................................................................................xii List of Tables .................................................................................................................................. xiv Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................ xvi 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 CSIP Assignment ............................................................................................................... 1 1.2 CSIP Task VI report ............................................................................................................ 2 1.3 National Development Perspective .................................................................................. 2 2 Socio-economic Situation of Sri Lanka ..................................................................................... 5 2.1 Regional