MOHAMMED ZAHRAN
COLOMBO
While passing along Sir James Peiris Mawatha in Colombo 2, on my way to the Iran Cultural Centre recently , a strong and unpleasant odour—reminiscent of decaying organic matter —was noticed emanating from the Beira Lake, very close to Bishop’s College.
This is an earnest appeal to the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to take immediate action to clean the lake or apply effective odor-control measures. The Beira Lake must remain clean and serene, especially as it surrounds the Seema Malaka of the Gangaramaya Temple—a revered place of worship and meditation.
Upon her return from Australia, Mayoress V.C. Balthazaar may consider applying the urban management insights gained during her official tour to enhance Colombo’s cleanliness and aesthetics. Moreover, organizations such as Clean Sri Lanka could collaborate with the CMC to restore the lake’s environment promptly.
The current foul smell inconveniences school children, corporate employees, devotees, residents and passersby alike. Addressing this issue will not only improve public hygiene but also preserve the spiritual and cultural sanctity of our city’s heart.
