We are District Engineer (Buildings) Office Southern Province – Galle
Our History
District engineer (Buildings) office galle was established under the office of deputy chief secretary (engineering services) southern provincial council . According to the act of provincial councils 42 of 1987, office of the chief secretary was established as the head administrative body of southern provincial council. Deputy chief secretary (engineering services) southern province office was established immediately after, under the purview of chief secretary’s office southern province. Initially, scope of engineering pertain to southern provincial council was handled and carried out by deputy chief secretary (eng.s.) of southern province. Later, some of its duties were divided & entrusted to three offices, by making them district wise offices as galle, matara & hambantota.
Our Vision
Contributing to sustainable development by being the leader in engineering consultancy services.
Our Mission
Creating an attractive fruitful environment to the Galle community by providing all the construction related engineering consultancy services to the state institution based on the basic & advanced principle’s of engineering services utilizing the modern technology & maintain eco friendly environment.
Our Values
Creating a more productive and attractive environment for the entire community in the Galle District by providing all engineering consultancy services related to construction and construction services of government institutions with the principles of modern technology, eco-friendliness and engineering in mind
Citizan Client Charter
| Index | Service | Requirements to be fulfilled / details that to be submitted by the clients | Time taken to fulfill |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Estimates approved by district engineer up to 10 million | 1. Being made the request via the institute where the grants were allocated. 2. Being prepared the architectural & structural plans through head office if a new construction. | 10 days |
| 2 | Prepare an estimate by district engineer up to 10 million & submit it to the head office for approval | – do – | 14 days |
| 3 | Prepare an estimate by district engineer over 10 million & submit it to the head office for approval | – do – | 21 days |
| 4 | Issue a tender sheet upon cash deposit | 1. Being duly fill out the relevant application 2. Being deposit cash & submit the receipt of cash deposit | 01 hour |
| 5 | Sign the contract agreement & send copies to institutes | 1. Being submit insurance 2. Being submit bail bond | 01 day |
| 6 | Send a bill to payment office after verify & certify / approve | ||
| 1. up to 10 million part payments | 1. Being submit relevant bill flawless 2. Being submit price analysis flawless for external work 3. Being submit relevant inspection reports | 07 days | |
| 2. over 10 million part payments | – do – | 14 days | |
| 3. completion of work – final bill | 1. Being submit relevant bill flawless 2. Being submit price analysis flawless for external work 3. Being submit relevant inspection reports 4. Being completion of work 5. Letter from the contractor 6. Letter from the relevant institute 7. Report of waste material 8. Inventory report 9. Log book | 28 days | |
| 4. retention payment for up to 10 million | 1. Completion of pointed out shortcomings 2. Request from the contractor 3. Letter from the institute that maintenance is satisfactory | 07 days | |
| 5. retention payment for over 10 million | – do – | 10 days | |
| 7 | Send 8:13:4 (external work / extra work) register to the head office for approval | 1. Request from the contractor 2. Being submit of the bills | 10 days |
| 8 | The payments made by this office (tender refunds / guarantee deposits / check issuing / other) | 1. Being complete & sign a requisition paper 2. Being attach the relevant receipt | 01 day |
