Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Hydropower Project
The Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project is a large-scale infrastructure initiative in Sri Lanka designed to enhance water management, hydropower generation, and agricultural irrigation. The project diverts water from the Uma Oya River to generate 120 MW of hydroelectric power while also improving water distribution for farming in the southeastern dry regions. It includes two RCC dams, a reservoir system, and a complex network of tunnels to optimize water resources for both energy production and irrigation. Despite challenges such as environmental and tunnelling concerns, the project plays a key role in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy and water management strategy.
