Secretary to the Ministry of Defence declares open junior sailors' married quarters at Welisara Naval Complex
 

Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi declared open the newly constructed junior sailors' married quarters in Welisara today (14). The married quarters complex located at the naval base SLNS Gemunu in Welisara, was constructed under the guidance of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne and careful supervision of Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha De Silva. This newly constructed housing complex consists of 32 married quarters, all inclusive of modern facilities, furniture and other utensils.

The able engineering and labour contribution of Sri Lanka Navy’s Civil Engineering officers and sailors were utilized for the completion of this married quarters complex. Chief of Staff, Rear Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe, Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Travis Sinniah, Deputy Chief of Staff and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Neil Rosayro, Director Generals, senior officers from the Naval Headquarters, sailors who received quarters and their family members were also present on the occasion.