The MoU was signed by Mr Thusith Gunawarnasuriya (CEO, Siam City Cement (Lanka) Ltd) and Mr Chandima C. Muhandiramge (Chief Secretary, Southern Province), under the patronage of Hon. Governor Prof. Susiripala Manawadu, in the presence of many distinguished government officials.

The event was held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Galle, with the participation of engineers and technical officers from government institutions, including local government bodies, the PRDA, the Building Department, and the Irrigation Department. This underscored the importance of strong public–private collaboration to elevate industry standards and empower technical professionals with the latest knowledge in the Southern Province.

This initiative will be delivered as a series of three (03) continuous training programmes in the coming months, aimed at upskilling engineers and technical officers across the province. The sessions will cover key areas such as SLS 573, quality control, construction management, waterproofing, durable concrete, and concrete mix-design optimisation.

Together, we are shaping a more knowledgeable and resilient construction industry for the future.

Photo caption - Left – right

• Mr. K.K. Samanthilaka - Deputy chief secretary (engineering services)
• Mr. Chandima C. Muhandiramge - chief secretary Southern Province
• Prof. Susiripala Manawadu - Governor Southern Province
• Thusith Gunawarnasuriya-  CEO
• Mahmud Hasan- Commercial Director
• Chandana Nanayakkara- General Manager