According to the concept of Mr. Mangala Samaraweera, who was the Member of Parliament for Matara, the Matara Housing Development Authority has created an attractive riverside park on the banks of the Nilwala River near Mahanama Bridge. An orderly resort complex has been constructed in a beautiful environment where Giman Nivana Pawan Sala is located and a children's park with colorful play equipment has also been built at the corner. A jogging track has also been built parallel to the Nilwala River. When the park opens, you will be surprised how beautiful it is. The construction should not be destroyed, but it should be handed over to a responsible body like the Matara Municipality, and as soon as possible, free access to this place should be allowed. Naming the park after Mr. Mangala Samaraweera, who was the pilot of Matara city revival, will also be a tribute to him.
Centering the place, the Nilwala river is km. If a ferry boat service is started where several can be safely navigated, we will not only be able to see the baby crocodiles in the Matara river, but also the mother crocodiles and their offspring, and it will be a beautiful trip. Already, private boat owners have seen foreigners opting for such trips.
Among the office premises in the city of Matara, the office premises of the Matara Municipality takes precedence. It is like a well-maintained small garden with various types of plants and flowers. It is illuminated by electricity at night and has added beauty to Matara.
The ancient bathhouse located near the sparkling white mosque at the end of the Mahanama Bridge on the Nilwala River was an unpleasant sight for the city of Walbihiwa for more than a decade. It should be appreciated that it has been cleaned and raised recently with the intervention of the Municipal Commissioner of Matara. It is now not suitable for bathing due to polluted water and crocodile infestation. But there, a beautiful lotus lake with Olu Nelum and lilies can be created, which brings beauty to the city.
The fort wall in the city is owned by the Department of Archaeology. A few years ago, it was equipped with flashlights for nighttime visibility. Now they are inactive.
The clock tower symbolizing Matara located on it is owned by the Matara Municipality. The Municipal Commissioner says that although it is now discolored, attention has been paid to treating the chalk, although it is a serious matter.
km Matara has a beautiful beach that stretches for about two straight. It is a place where people relax in the evening. Especially on weekends and public holidays, the beach is full of people. The beach itself is now the only food festival. There are many mobile kitchens in operation. People can be seen in the evening enjoying food and drinks on the temporary seats set up near them. This is a very recent change on the coast. There are a few irregular seats facing the sea on the beach, but they are not enough at all. The seats should be newly installed with a good finish.
Mobitel installed a spectacular system of lights on the beach, but they are now defunct.
When I inquired about it, I came to know that soon they will be powered by solar cells.
Pigeon Island is a sacred place today. A pagoda is also under construction there. The scenic bridge to go there collapsed long ago due to heavy human load. The people of Matara were expecting that such a spectacular and strong bridge would be built soon.
The war hero memorial in front is now in darkness.
Last week, the annual festival was held at Our Lady's Cathedral. Despite the heavy rain, a large number of devotees from different parts of the island participated in it.
The Department of Archeology has illuminated the exterior of the old Taraka fort at night. If the old Dutch market in Nupe is also illuminated at night, it will beautify the city.
When the Mahanama Bridge was opened, the steel cable ties on either side of the bridge glowed colorfully with electric light. It is now inactive.
The historical Bodhi which is the heart of the people of Matara and the Christian church which is separated by a single wall, the mosque a few yards away, the Kandasamy temple, reflecting the harmony in the hearts of the people of Matara have added a unique beauty to the city of Matara.
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