dc.contributor.advisor |
Bandara JMSJ |
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dc.contributor.author |
Panagoda A |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2022 |
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dc.date.available |
2022 |
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dc.date.issued |
2022 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Panagoda, A. (2022). Evidence based fund allocation system for provincial road networks in Sri Lanka [Master's theses, University of Moratuwa]. Institutional Repository University of Moratuwa. http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21423 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://dl.lib.uom.lk/handle/123/21423 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Sri Lanka has faced an unprecedented economic crisis during the year 2022 and the entire
infrastructure development sector is now experiencing severe adverse effects. Under
prevailing conditions, a cost-effective fund allocation system for all infrastructure
development activities has become a mandatory requirement. Road infrastructure plays a
pivotal role in sustainable development by providing required facilities for all other
sectors. It can be shown that more benefits could be derived from the provincial and rural
road improvement projects and road maintenance works if the funds are allocated in a
scientific and logical manner.
Provincial road development planning needs more research and the main objective of
this research paper is to fill at least part of the widening gap between economic aspects
and the technical matters related to the development of the provincial roads. Unlike trunk
roads and other high-mobility roads, provincial and local roads mainly serve a predefined
population group living in the command area. However, those people living in the
command area do not enjoy the benefits of a proper transport system mainly due to the
substandard condition that prevailed on the roads. This can be directly attributed to the
ineffective fund distribution among the provincial roads. The proposed fund allocation
system is based on benefits-assets criteria.
Finally, it can be shown that net annual financial benefits derived from a single person
living in the command area per km, is more than 500 LKR. In addition to trips generated
by the people living in the command area, tourist destinations and industrial and
agricultural areas are also served by the provincial roads. Part of provincial roads is used
as shortcuts by minimizing the traffic congestion on the main roads.
Implementing Evidence-based fund allocation for provincial roads makes a strong
foundation for sustainable economic development. This research deals with the
development of a cost-effective fund allocation system for the provincial road system in
Sri Lanka. |
en_US |
dc.language.iso |
en |
en_US |
dc.subject |
FUND ALLOCATION |
en_US |
dc.subject |
FUND ALLOCATION SYSTEM |
en_US |
dc.subject |
PROVINCIAL ROAD NETWORKS - Sri Lanka |
en_US |
dc.subject |
SUSTAINABLE |
en_US |
dc.subject |
DEVELOPMENT |
en_US |
dc.subject |
HIGHWAY & TRAFFIC ENGINEERING- Dissertation |
en_US |
dc.subject |
CIVIL ENGINEERING - Dissertation |
en_US |
dc.title |
Evidence based fund allocation system for provincial road networks in Sri Lanka |
en_US |
dc.type |
Thesis-Abstract |
en_US |
dc.identifier.faculty |
Engineering |
en_US |
dc.identifier.degree |
M.Eng in Highway and Traffic Engineering |
en_US |
dc.identifier.department |
Department of Civil Engineering |
en_US |
dc.date.accept |
2022 |
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dc.identifier.accno |
TH4918 |
en_US |