13th August 2024 16:31:39 Hours
Director General Financial Management and the Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers Major General Lanka Amarapala RWP RSP ndc psc made an official visit to the ‘Home of Sappers – Mattegoda’ on Monday, 12th August 2024.
The Colonel Commandant was warmly welcomed by Major General T C Peiris RSP USP, the General Officer Commanding of Sri Lanka Army Engineer Division. The ceremony was unfolded with a meticulous Guard Turnout at the main entrance followed by a Ceremonial Guard of Honour at the parade square.
In line with the programme, the Colonel Commandant addressed the troops of Engineer Division, 5 Field Engineer Regiment, 14 CBRNE Response Regiment SLE and 16 Workshop Regiment SLE, reflecting on the distinguished history of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the proud heritage of the Regiment and also provided valuable advice on maintaining discipline amidst the current economic challenges and facing for Non-traditional threats.
One of the highlights of the visit was inspecting Officers’ accommodation area which was very recently constructed with the votes allocated by the Army and other development projects at the Mattegoda camp premises.
The event was featured the exchanging of special mementoes among the Colonel Commandant and the General Officer Commanding of Engineer Division. Prior to culminate the visit, Colonel Commandant shared his valuable insights with Officers and penned down a commemorative note in the Visitors' Book.
