- the China Development Bank (CDB) has agreed to provide a loan of US $400 million to the National Water Supply and Drainage Board for the implementation of the following water supply projects:

* Katana Water Supply Project;
* Thambuttegama Water Supply Project; and
* Kandy North Water Supply Project.

The proposal made by Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, Minister of Water Supply and Drainage, to proceed with the relevant activities pertaining to the loan arrangements, was approved by the Cabinet.