Polgolla Barrage

The Polgolla Barrage is a barrage built across the Mahaweli River at Polgolla, in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. The main purpose of the barrage is to maintain the water level of Mahaweli river at a constant height to provide a uniform potential head at the intake to the underground tunnel which conveys water to Ukuwela powerplant.

Photo: Price Zero, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Type: Dam
Description: barrage in Sri Lanka
Also known as: “Polgolla dam”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and Nittawela Rugby Stadium.

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Buddhist temple

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.

Sri Dalada Maligawa, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the Royal Palace Complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is situated 3 km south of Polgolla Barrage.

Nittawela Rugby Stadium

Sports venue

Nittawela Rugby Stadium is a purpose-built rugby union stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is one of Sri Lanka's most famous rugby venues. Nittawela Rugby Stadium is situated 1¼ km southwest of Polgolla Barrage.

Royal Palace Complex of Kandy

Museum

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.

The Royal Palace of Kandy, situated in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is a historical complex that served as the official residence for the monarchs of the Kingdom of Kandy until the advent of British colonial rule in 1815. Royal Palace Complex of Kandy is situated 3 km south of Polgolla Barrage.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Watapuluwa and Polgolla.