26th February 2018 16:51:27 Hours
Newly constructed Headquarters Office building and Other Ranks Mess – “Me Wadana Ge” were vested with the troops of Security Force Headquarters – Wanni, by Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake RWP RSP USP USACGSC, on 25 February 2018.
Commander of the Army, the Chief Guest of the was warmly welcomed by the Commander Security Force – Wanni, Major General Kumudu Perera RWP RSP USP ndu and subsequently invited to cut the ribbon at the entrance and other connected ceremonies. The newly constructed Headquarters Office building was a long-felt need for the Headquarters.
After ceremoniously opening the building the Commander of the Army together with senior officers that were present had a tour inside the new building inquiring about construction, facilities and occupation.
Subsequently, Commander of the Army presented tokens of appreciation to a cross section of the construction team.Thereafter, the Commander of the Army sat for a few photographs with the staff officers and other ranks of the Headquarters who contributed immensely to complete construction within a short period of five months.
On completing formalities at the Office building, the Commander of the Army reached the second event of opening of the Other Ranks Mess – “Me Wadana Ge”. The meaning of “Me Wadana Ge” is the place where food is served for Kings. After the opening rituals,the Commander of the Army did an inspection of the facility that includes comfortable air conditioned Dining Hall, Television Room, a Soldier’s Visitor Room and the well equipped Kitchen.
The Commander of the Army had a very interactive session with soldiers and addressed all present after sharing a traditional but unusual tea that included 12 varieties of milk rice.
Character of the Headquarters Office building and interior design was conceptualized by Commander Security Force (Wanni) Major General Kumudu Perera RWP RSP USP ndu and construction of the Soldiers Mess was initiated by his predecessor Maj Gen J R Kulatunga RSP ndc psc. Both structures were architecturally designed by veteran and renowned architect Lt Col Mohan Kumara. The difficult challenge of construction of these two monumental structures within a short span of time was ably and professionally executed by the tradesmen of 2 Engineers Services Regiment under the hawk-eyes of its Commanding Officer Major H B C Mahendra. Officer Commanding of 22 Engineers Services Squadron Major W C Deshapriya and the Garrison Engineer of Security Force Wanni Lieutenant R P R P Rupasingha supervised, directed and advised the 2 Engineers Services troops to complete the project with a grand finesse.
General Officers Commanding of all under command Divisions, Brigade Commanders, principal staff officers of the Wanni Headquarters, many senior officers and other ranks participated in this occasion.
