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Green Sand Ferry system operational again from tomorrow

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Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has instructed the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau to resume construction of the Green Sand Ferry concept from tomorrow (March 01) in accordance with the guidelines of the Presidential Task Force on Geological Resources Management.

The Minister called for the resumption of the Green Sand Ferry concept from March 01, focusing on preventing severe damage to river banks due to using tractors for sand mining directly into rivers, conserving river banks and adopting a scientific approach to sustainable sand removal.
On the instructions of the Minister of Environment, the GSMB plans to reopen the Green Sand Ferry concept from tomorrow (March 01). The GSMB Head Office has instructed all District Office Heads to prioritize such activities in coordination with the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau’s Green Sand Ferry concept Operations Office.

Minister of Environment Mahinda Amaraweera stated that at a meeting of the National Committee of the Presidential Task Force on the launch of the Green Sand Ferry System last week.

According to the Green Sand Ferry concept, the rivers, the river banks and the surrounding environment are protected. An area about 10 feet from the river bank should be designated as a green zone under this system,. It should be planted in that section and turned into a beautiful and attraction. . A narrow path of about 03 feet is left to travel to the sand port. Now the river banks are severely damaged due to the entry of tractors into the rivers but due to this system tractors cannot be brought down in to the river. It is illegal.

Sand mining should be done to a proper standard. Sand baskets should be used to remove the sand. They should be placed in crates and sanded until the 10 foot limit is exceeded. It must then be brought to the sand loading site by a wheelbarrow. Boats used for sand mining should be used without engines. Steps should be taken to reactivate the Green Sand Ferry concept from March 01st.

Also, in the future, sand licenses will not be issued to those who violate the implementation of the Green Sand Ferry concept. The Minister also stated that the licenses of those who do not do so will be revoked during the Green Sand Ferry system.

Monday, February 28, 2022 – 10:40











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