Ford Motor Company and its local distribution partner, Future Automobiles (Pvt) Limited, in collaboration with World Vision Sri Lanka recently launched a rainwater harvesting project in Polonnaruwa.
The project aims to establish year-round access to water for 100 beneficiaries in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa through effective rainwater harvesting and replenishment systems.
The project is expected to meet three key objectives - the establishment of a Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) and replenishment systems for a network of 5-6 households to obtain year-round access to water. The second objective is the focus on the replenishment of groundwater through suitable well or over ground catchment area to ensure sustainability for retaining the ground water during the drought season. Third, is the formation of renewable water consumer societies among family groups and the training of operational maintenance of solar powered rainwater harvesting systems.
“The availability of water throughout the year is a vital aspect to the well-being of these communities. Given that Welikanda is an area with a harsh drought season, it is imperative that we make the best possible use of rainwater,” said Chief Executive Officer Future Automobiles Chamath Tennekoon.
National Director of World Vision Lanka Dhanan Senathirajah said, “We are grateful to Ford for partnering us. Last year their partnership brought clean water to over 200 families in one of the poorest communities in Vaharai.”