Weerawila Open Camp Installs High-Tech Elephant Fence
Zulfick Farzan, News First
February 3, 2025
The Ministry of Science and Technology has announced the development of a
new elephant fence system by engineers at the National Engineering and
Development Center, adhering to international standards. This innovative
fence offers several special features.
According to the ministry, the system can notify the owner via text message
if any damage or breach occurs.
Additionally, a dedicated web page has been created for monitoring and
analyzing reports related to the fence, ensuring minimal risk of attacks by
wild elephants.
As a pilot project, this elephant fence system has been installed at the
Weerawila Open Camp. The project was handed over to the Department of
Prisons by the Minister of Science and Technology, Krishantha Abesekara,
and the Minister of Environment, Dhammika Patabendi.
The fence spans 3.8 kilometers and stands 16 feet tall.
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