07th June 2019 11:06:15 Hours
Construction of island wide holiday bungalows is one of the major projects carrying out for the welfare of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry officers and soldiers. The holiday bungalow which is located in Bodhikanda, is one such newly built luxurious bungalow with the view of the Halangoda lake. It is significant that the bungalow is designed according to the ancient monuments of the Light Infantry Regiment in Panagoda.
The Light Infantry holiday bungalow which is located in Diyathalawa amidst the misty mountains is one such bungalow built under the first step is running on highly demand. It has only few rooms and the service remained, restricted due to the dearth of rooms also, there is least chance of making a reservation for other rankers specially during the period of school vacation. To address these issued the Bodhikanda holiday bungalow was initiated awarding to a concept of the Col of the Regiment Major General JR Kulatunge RSP ndc psc and the construction was carried out under his supervision. The bungalow has built luxuriously with two storey's, and consisting with four rooms within a fascinating and unique destination. Further, it should be highly appreciated the approval had been given by the Commander of the Army to acquisition this plot land to the Rgmt. The contribution was done by the Regiment with the untiring efforts of the Light Infantry Officers, soldiers and the Engineer Service Regiment.
The bungalow was constructed under the fully supervision and guidance of Colonel DAK Dissanayake WWV RWP RSP the Centre Commandant and Senior Officers. The contribution of the famous architec Mr. WAD Asela Perera, member of SLIA BA (Hons) Architecture University of Birmingham was kind enough to do the designing free of charge which should be highly commendable. This Holiday bungalow is named as Reveille, that is French word which mean bugle call for wake soldiers up at the sun rise. A dedicated staff consist with an Officer along with ORs and civil servants are employed at Holiday Bungalow.
The construction was started on 26th August 2018 and it was made a success due to the uniting efforts of the infantry soldiers within very short period time of 09 months and 10 days. The opening ceremony of the bungalow was held on 06th June 2019 the chief guest for the occasion was the Commander of the Sri Lanka Army Lieutenant General NUMMW Senanayake RWP RSP VSV USP USACGSC.
The Col of the Regiment, The Regiment Council members, the Centre Commandant, Senior Officers, Officers and other ranks of the Sri Lanka Light were participated to grace the occasion. The event was followed by refreshment and awarding of certificates and awards for the contributors.
