Maussakelle Reservoir — Local services in Central Province

The Maussakale Reservoir, located in Sri Lanka, is a significant water resource with great importance for the region. This reservoir plays a vital role in supplying water for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and as a source of drinking water for the surrounding communities.

In addition to its role in agriculture, the Maussakale Reservoir also contributes to the generation of hydroelectric power. The water stored in the reservoir is channeled through a hydropower station, harnessing the energy of flowing water to produce electricity. This clean and sustainable energy source helps meet the power needs of the region while reducing the carbon footprint.Moreover, the reservoir serves as a water source for nearby communities, ensuring access to clean drinking water. This is especially vital in arid regions where water scarcity is a...

A little over a 5 hour drive inland from Colombo leads you to one of the more overlooked mountain towns in the country. Maskeliya is known for being a breath of fresh air with its picturesque views of fertile greenery filled with tea plantations along the banks of the Castlereagh Reservoir with sacred Adam’s Peak as a majestic backdrop. However, the mountain town does hide a secret under the Mousekelle reservoir that is relatable to the lost city of Atlantis. Under the reservoir lies the old, and only sunken town in Sri Lanka as a result of a government development project. An eerie reminder of a town once...

The Maskeliya Dam (also known as the Maussakelle Dam) is a large gravity dam at Maskeliya, in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. Along with the Castlereigh Dam, the dams are the highest point and beginning of the Laxapana Hydropower Complex, involving a number of dams, penstocks, and hydroelectric power stations. The dam creates the Maskeliya Reservoir over the route of Maskeliya Oya, a major tributary of the Kelani River, which is the 4th longest in...