Organizational Background

The Southern Provincial Irrigation Department (SPID) operates through a structured hierarchy to ensure efficient management of irrigation systems. At the core of our field operations are the District Irrigation Offices, led by District Engineers. These offices are crucial for implementing projects, managing water resources, and providing essential services at the local level across the Southern Province.

Galle District Overview

The activities of the Irrigation Department in the Galle District are controlled under a District Irrigation Engineer. The irrigation systems such as tanks, canals, anicuts and water bubbles are managed by a technical staff under the administration of an Irrigation Engineer. This will provide an efficient and effective service to the farming community by carrying out the operations and maintenance work of the Irrigation Department.
The Galle District Irrigation Engineering Office maintains 612 canals, 04 tanks, 72 anicut and 23 water bubbles belonging to the Galle District.

Major Projects & Services

Rehabilitation of Deegoda Tank
Rehabilitation of Deegoda Tank
Rehabilitation of Lanka Cannel
Rehabilitation of Lanka Cannel
Construction of Wathawana Anicut
Construction of Wathawana Anicut
Rehabilitation of Kandawala Yaya Canal
Rehabilitation of Kandawala Yaya Canal

Matara District Overview

The activities of the Irrigation Department in the Matara District are controlled under a District Irrigation Engineer. The irrigation systems such as tanks, canals, anicuts and water bubbles are managed by a technical staff under the administration of an Irrigation Engineer. This will provide an efficient and effective service to the farming community by carrying out the operations and maintenance work of the Irrigation Department.
The Matara District Irrigation Engineering Office maintains 705 canals, 29 tanks, 231 anicut and 53 water bubbles belonging to the Matara District.

Major Projects & Services

Rehabilitation of Kotavila West Udumulla Cannel
Rehabilitation of Kotavila West Udumulla Cannel
Construction of Mayurapura Tank Spill
Construction of Mayurapura Tank Spill
Rehabilitation of Denipitiya East Kenman Cannel
Rehabilitation of Denipitiya East Kenman Cannel
Rehabilitation of Ambekubura Anicut
Rehabilitation of Ambekubura Anicut

Hambantota District Overview

The activities of the Irrigation Department in the Hambantota District are controlled under a District Irrigation Engineer. The irrigation systems such as tanks, canals, anicuts and water bubbles are managed by a technical staff under the administration of an Irrigation Engineer. This will provide an efficient and effective service to the farming community by carrying out the operations and maintenance work of the Irrigation Department.
The Hambantota District Irrigation Engineering Office maintains 872 tanks, 86 anicuts and 26 water bubbles belonging to the Hambantota District. .

Major Projects & Services

Rehabilitation of Kotakumbuka Tank
Rehabilitation of Kotakumbuka Tank
Rehabilitation of Ilukpelessa Tank
Rehabilitation of Ilukpelessa Tank
Rehabilitation of Eraduketiyawala Anicut
Rehabilitation of Eraduketiyawala Anicut