Welcome to Southern Provincial Department of Local Government

Our Goals in Future

Establishing an innovative local government in the Southern Province by offering guidance and facilitating financial, technical cooperation and coordination to the local government authorities required for fulfilling people’s aspirations.

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News & Events

Devinuwara Esala Fair - 2023

Devinuwara Esala Fair - 2023

23 June 2023

           

Governor's Mobile Service - Akuressa Maliduwa Primary College

Governor's Mobile Service - Akuressa Maliduwa Primary College

15 December 2022

The Governor's mobile service was held on 11.12.2022 under the chairmanship of the Honorable Governor of Southern Province, Dr. W. Gamage, and officials from the...

Food Security and Nutrition Program - Southern Province - Program for November and December

Food Security and Nutrition Program - Southern Province - Program for November and December

18 November 2022

Program for November and December Through the food security and nutrition program in November and December, provincial specific development grants of Rs. 5.00 under which...

Food Security and Nutrition Program - Southern Province

Food Security and Nutrition Program - Southern Province

18 November 2022

        According to the Circular No. PS/FSD/Circular/13/2022 issued by the President's Secretary, the program implemented by the Local Government Department as per...

Our Projects

Introduction of CAMS software for asset and cost management

Introduction of CAMS software for asset and cost management

The use of this software is essential for utilizing assets with maximum effectiveness for operational activities, proper maintenance and upgrading...

Introduction of SW MAP APP for Local Government Institutions

Introduction of SW MAP APP for Local Government Institutions

SW Map App mobile phone application was introduced to local government authorities in the year 2020. This app is being...

Introducing front office methods under the e-Pura Neguma programme

Introducing front office methods under the e-Pura Neguma programme

Implemented for the convenience of clients of local government authorities, this service facilitates the computerization of daily reports required by...

Field Laboratory

Earth, rubble, sand, bricks, concrete are tested at our laboratory and the samples for testing can either be brought to the laboratory or tested at the site.

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Waste Management

Monroviawatta Garbage Dumping Site

The Solid Waste Management Centre at Monroviawatta, Rajgama was established in the year 2012 for the management of waste of 7 local government authorities of the Galle District. The Centre was constructed with the provisions of the Piliisaru National Waste Management Project of the Central Environmental Authority and the provisions of the Southern Provincial Council and at the inception 7 local government authorities, the Central Environmental Authority and the Department of Local Government on behalf of the Southern Provincial Council entered into an agreement.

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