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Water & Fluid Management

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Ambathale National Water Project

DIMO was engaged to carry out a massive energy saving project at the Ambathale water treatment plant, which caters to the entire municipal water requirement of Colombo city. Built during colonial times, the plant used older technology and was therefore consuming a heavy load of electricity for water treatment. As part of a rehabilitation project at the plant, DIMO was contracted to supply energy efficient pumps, in order to reduce the high electricity costs involved. . Working with pump supplier KSB, DIMO delivered a solution that assured positive variance of 80% or more. DIMO was able to contribute to the National Energy Saving Policy through this project.

Kilinochchi Treatment Plant

DIMO was contracted for the the Kilinochchi Water Supply Scheme project funded by the World Bank, with the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) as end-use.

This national project is implemented by the Water Supply & Sanitation Improvement Project (WASIM). DIMO was able to construct a fully-fledged water treatment plant in Kilinochchi with a total capacity of 4,500 m3 a day. It comprises of an underground sump and sand filtration, with axillary equipment, yard pumping and generator house.

The plant uses a newer technology – Dissolved Air Flocculation. Catering to about 1000-1500 households, this is the largest treatment plant constructed by DIMO thus far.