{"id":10419,"date":"2025-03-19T07:41:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T07:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/?page_id=10419"},"modified":"2025-06-20T06:04:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T06:04:27","slug":"the-lankaponics-project-in-padiyathalawa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/index.php\/the-lankaponics-project-in-padiyathalawa\/","title":{"rendered":"The Lankaponics Project in Padiyathalawa"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10419\" class=\"elementor elementor-10419\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-715d4e4b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"715d4e4b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cover-Project-3-1024x532.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10538\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cover-Project-3-1024x532.png 1024w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cover-Project-3-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cover-Project-3-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Cover-Project-3.png 1290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-63957c2d elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"63957c2d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-42b44a81\" data-id=\"42b44a81\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-36b8f878 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"36b8f878\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2bd15e94\" data-id=\"2bd15e94\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49ab1ec8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"49ab1ec8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"heading-text\">The Lankaponics Project in Padiyathalawa<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a033301 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"a033301\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"heading-text\">Engineers Without Borders Sri Lanka (EWB-SL) have once again joined hands with the EWB team from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Germany, to develop an innovative and sustainable aquaponics system in the rural town of Padiyathalawa in the Ampara District. This project, which is still ongoing, seeks to revolutionize agricultural practices in one of Sri Lanka\u2019s most water-stressed regions.\n<br><br>\n<style>\n        .extra-bold {\n            font-weight: 900}\n    <\/style>\n    <p class=\"extra-bold\">Understanding the Local Challenge<\/p>\n\nPadiyathalawa experiences an arid climate, with water scarcity being a year-round issue\u2014except during the months of November to January, when some rainfall occurs. These prolonged dry periods severely impact agriculture, making it difficult for local farmers to sustain their livelihoods. As a result, many young people migrate to urban areas in search of work. Additionally, low crop yields contribute to poor dietary intake, especially in children, negatively affecting their physical and mental development.\n<br><br>\n<style>\n        .extra-bold {\n            font-weight: 900}\n    <\/style>\n    <p class=\"extra-bold\">The Innovative Aquaponic Solution<\/p>\n\nThe project proposes an aquaponic agricultural production system\u2014a sustainable, closed-loop arrangement that integrates aquaculture (the farming of fish and aquatic organisms) with hydroponics (the cultivation of plants in water without soil). In this system, nutrient-rich water from fish tanks is circulated to nourish plants, creating a self-sustaining, chemical-free method of food production. This system is especially suitable for regions like Padiyathalawa where soil fertility is low and water is scarce.\n<br><br>\n<style>\n        .extra-bold {\n            font-weight: 900}\n    <\/style>\n    <p class=\"extra-bold\">Project Goals and Community Impact<\/p>\n\nThe core objective is to construct and operate an aquaponic unit in a poor village in the Padiyathalawa DS Division, targeting the 50 poorest households in the area\u2014benefiting approximately 200 people. These families will receive fish and vegetables at no cost, improving food security and nutritional outcomes. The surplus produce will be sold in the local market, generating income to:\n<br><br>\n\u2022 Cover the maintenance expenses of the aquaponics system\n<br>\n\u2022 Fund community development initiatives, such as:\n<br>\n\u2022 Purchasing school supplies and uniforms\n<br>\n\u2022 Upgrading educational infrastructure (e.g., laboratories, buildings)\n<br><br>\n<style>\n        .extra-bold {\n            font-weight: 900}\n    <\/style>\n    <p class=\"extra-bold\">Project Scope and Long-Term Vision<\/p>\n\nThe project includes:\n<br><br>\n\u2022 Four fish tanks and an adjoining vegetative growing area\n<br>\n\u2022 A multi-purpose building for administration, storage, and training\n<br>\n\u2022 A deep well to ensure year-round water availability\n<br>\n\u2022 Connection to the local electricity grid\n<br><br>\nTo ensure long-term sustainability, the project also involves:\n<br><br>\n\u2022 Sampling and system testing\n<br>\n\u2022 Training local staff for operational roles\n<br>\n\u2022 Establishing a community-run social enterprise to manage the unit, reinvest profits, and sustain the system with no private ownership\n<br><br>\nThis initiative will provide a steady, safe food supply, especially targeting preschool-aged children, and generate employment within the village. More broadly, it serves as a model of how engineering solutions can empower communities and promote development that is sustainable, inclusive, and innovative.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-19ca5d37 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"19ca5d37\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2660ebba\" data-id=\"2660ebba\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75ec6a16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"75ec6a16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"410\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Benefits-Project-3.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10543\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Benefits-Project-3.png 410w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Benefits-Project-3-300x205.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 410px) 100vw, 410px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-27ef371\" data-id=\"27ef371\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b4c3968 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"1b4c3968\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"heading-text\">Project Benifits<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66c50710 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"66c50710\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Improved Food Security and Nutrition<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Economic Development and Job Creation<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Community Development<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Sustainable Agricultural Practices<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-check-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Community Empowerment and Self-Sufficiency<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a402c21 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6a402c21\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-114b0805\" data-id=\"114b0805\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-e8e5edb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e8e5edb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1162324\" data-id=\"1162324\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f478d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"5f478d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"heading-text\">About Padiyathalawa<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eeaec74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"eeaec74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"heading-text\">Padiyathalawa is a remote region located in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, with a total population of around 18,300 people. The town of Padiyathalawa itself is relatively small, housing approximately 1,500 residents, while the rest of the population is scattered across the region. Most people reside along paved main roads or unpaved side roads, with few concentrated settlements\u2014primarily because the majority depend on subsistence agriculture, often cultivating fields located directly around their homes.\n<br><br>\nGeographically, Padiyathalawa lies about three hours from Kandy, Sri Lanka\u2019s central cultural hub, and two hours from Batticaloa on the east coast. Despite being within reach of these urban centers, the region remains economically marginalized due to its isolation. Basic infrastructure is underdeveloped\u2014main roads are poorly maintained, and frequent power outages (especially during the rainy season) disrupt daily life and productivity.\n<br><br>\nThe climate is another major challenge. Padiyathalawa experiences a prolonged dry season from April to September, making farming difficult or impossible during these months. Only between October and March does the region receive enough rainfall to grow crops like maize, a staple that many families rely on for both income and sustenance. These seasonal farming limitations lead to unstable and irregular incomes, affecting livelihoods across the community.\n<br><br>\nIn response to these difficulties, many residents, especially fathers and young people, seek work in larger towns and cities\u2014either as day laborers during the dry season or through long-term migration. This economic migration creates family separations and social instability, and in turn, contributes to youth migration and population decline in the region.\n<br><br>\nGiven these challenges, the Lankaponics project aims to bring long-term stability to Padiyathalawa by introducing sustainable development initiatives. The project not only seeks to create local employment opportunities, but also plans to reinvest income into social projects, such as improving educational facilities and providing essential supplies for children\u2014ultimately working towards a more secure and self-reliant future for the community.\n\n<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f370392 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f370392\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13f8209 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wp-widget-metaslider_widget\" data-id=\"13f8209\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wp-widget-metaslider_widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"metaslider-id-11400\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-96-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-11400 ml-slider ms-theme-default-base has-dots-nav\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"Slideshow\" aria-label=\"Padiyathalawa\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_11400\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_11400\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11408 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11408\" data-date=\"2025-05-20 10:45:13\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_0006-1-700x394-1-689x394.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11400 slide-11408\" title=\"DSC_0006-1-700x394\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Drying corn in the sun<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11409 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11409\" data-date=\"2025-05-20 10:45:14\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_0009-1-700x394-1-689x394.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11400 slide-11409\" title=\"DSC_0009-1-700x394\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Corn and pumpkin field in Padiyathalawa<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11410 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11410\" data-date=\"2025-05-20 10:45:14\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_0010-1-700x394-1-689x394.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11400 slide-11410\" title=\"DSC_0010-1-700x394\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Padiyathalawas rural region<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11411 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11411\" data-date=\"2025-05-20 10:45:14\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_0381-700x394-1-689x394.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11400 slide-11411\" title=\"DSC_0381-700x394\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Fishermen at the lake of Maduru Oya National Park in Padiyathalawa<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11412 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11412\" data-date=\"2025-05-20 10:45:14\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_1333-700x394-1-689x394.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11400 slide-11412\" title=\"DSC_1333-700x394\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Storage of corn<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11413 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11413\" data-date=\"2025-05-20 10:45:14\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DSC_1422-700x394-1-689x394.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11400 slide-11413\" title=\"DSC_1422-700x394\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Mud house of a family in Padiyathalawa<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11414 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11414\" data-date=\"2025-05-20 10:45:14\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_4429_zugeschnitten-700x394-1-689x394.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11400 slide-11414\" title=\"IMG_4429_zugeschnitten-700x394\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Stone house of a family in Padiyathalawa<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d52ac9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"d52ac9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"heading-text\">Project Phases<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a8ef19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"9a8ef19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"heading-text\">The project began with an exploratory trip in spring 2017, during which six team members visited Sri Lanka to assess the Padiyathalawa region and initiate collaboration with Dr. Janaka Kosgolla. Following this, detailed planning and fundraising commenced.\n<br><br>\nThe project is structured into three main construction phases:\n<br><br>\n1. First Construction Phase (2018):\n<br>\nA multi-purpose building was constructed, and steel structures for the aquashed and greenhouse were erected. A deep well was also drilled, though later found insufficient for dry season needs. This phase lasted around six months.\n<br><br>\n2. Second Construction Phase (2020):\n<br>\nThe greenhouse and aquashed were completed with netting, a cooling system, fish and filter tanks, grow beds, piping, and full utility installations. Community training and staff preparation were key components, culminating in the system\u2019s initial operation.\n<br><br>\n3. Third Construction Phase (2021):\n<br>\nBased on operational insights, this phase included system optimization, potential fish feed production, and solar panel installation to lower operating costs.\n<br><br>\nGoing forward, the social enterprise will fully manage the aquaponics facility, with external partners taking on only an advisory role.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-909ead9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"909ead9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"heading-text\">Project Details: The Lankaponics Project<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b33c110 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b33c110\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How does aquaponics work?<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48a48bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"48a48bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"heading-text\">Aquaponics is a sustainable agricultural method that integrates aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (soilless plant cultivation) into a closed-loop system. The goal is to practice water-efficient, ecological farming by recycling water and nutrients between fish and plants.\n<br><br>\nAn aquaponics system consists of three key components:\n<br><br>\n1. Fish Farm:\n<br>\nFish, such as tilapia, are raised in tanks. They produce waste that contaminates the water, especially with ammonia.\n<br><br>\n2. Filtration System:\n<br>\nThe contaminated water is treated through:\n<br>\n\u2022 A mechanical filter to remove solid waste.\n<br>\n\u2022 A biofilter where bacteria convert ammonia to nitrate in a process called nitrification. Additional nutrients are released through mineralization of the solids by bacteria.\n<br><br>\n3. Grow Beds:\n<br>\nNutrient-rich water is delivered to the plants, which absorb nutrients (especially nitrogen) for growth. Several cultivation methods are used:\n<br>\n\u2022 Media Beds: Filled with a substrate like expanded clay, using an ebb and flow system. Suitable for large plants and small-scale setups.\n<br>\n\u2022 Deep Water Culture (DWC): Plants float in net pots over water. Ideal for leafy greens and large-scale farming.\n<br>\n\u2022 Nutrient Film Technique (NFT): A thin film of water flows through pipes with plant roots. Offers good oxygenation and easy plant replacement.\n<br><br>\nAfter nutrient absorption by the plants, the clean water is pumped back into the fish tanks, completing the cycle. This eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers and significantly reduces water usage.\n<br><br>\nAquaponics is especially beneficial in water-scarce regions, offering advantages like reduced land use, no pesticides, minimal water consumption, and lower disease risks for plants. Its closed-loop nature makes it a promising model for sustainable food production.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91e05b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"91e05b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AQ1-1024x464.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11425\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AQ1-1024x464.png 1024w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AQ1-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AQ1-768x348.png 768w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AQ1-1536x697.png 1536w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AQ1-2048x929.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Basic structure of an aquaponics system<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-137f847 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"137f847\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/AQ2-scaled-r632177u0pmtuvr46vd5100aulfj41ppy9ev7ot12w.png\" title=\"AQ2\" alt=\"AQ2\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Water cycle in aquaponics systems<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bd845b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4bd845b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Aquaponics System<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b25a1b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"b25a1b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"heading-text\">We have designed and constructed a commercially viable aquaponics system that integrates aquaculture and hydroponics in a sustainable, closed-loop water cycle. The system includes multiple components: four round fish tanks for aquaculture, settling tanks and filter tanks for water purification, grow beds configured as both media beds and deep water culture (DWC), and a sump tank for water storage and level regulation. All components are interconnected via pumps and plumbing to maintain continuous water circulation.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e15476c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e15476c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Prinzip-deutsch-1-1024x597.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11446\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Prinzip-deutsch-1-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Prinzip-deutsch-1-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Prinzip-deutsch-1-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Prinzip-deutsch-1-1536x895.png 1536w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Prinzip-deutsch-1-2048x1194.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Our aquaponics system \u2013 water cycle<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa702c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"aa702c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"heading-text\"><style>\n        .extra-bold {\n            font-weight: 900}\n    <\/style>\n    <p class=\"extra-bold\">Aquaculture Setup<\/p>\nThe aquaculture section comprises four round fish tanks with a combined water volume of 25 m\u00b3, stocked with tilapia\u2014a species known for its rapid growth, tolerance to high temperatures, and adaptability to varying water quality. Fish are fed three times daily and maintained at a stocking density of 80 kg\/m\u00b3. To support this density, additional aeration is provided by air pumps and air stones. Each tank houses fish at different stages of growth, allowing one tank (approximately 500 kg of fish) to be harvested every six weeks, resulting in an annual yield of 4,000 kg. This staggered growth cycle ensures a steady nutrient supply to plants throughout the year.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d33f77f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d33f77f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Ubersicht-deutsch-1-1024x716.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11447\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Ubersicht-deutsch-1-1024x716.png 1024w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Ubersicht-deutsch-1-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Ubersicht-deutsch-1-768x537.png 768w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Ubersicht-deutsch-1-1536x1074.png 1536w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Ubersicht-deutsch-1-2048x1432.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Our aquaponics system \u2013 overview plan<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a52b62f elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"a52b62f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"heading-text\"><style>\n        .extra-bold {\n            font-weight: 900}\n    <\/style>\n    <p class=\"extra-bold\">Filtration System<\/p>\nWater from the fish tanks first enters two settling tanks, where coarse solids are removed by slow water flow around a baffle that encourages sedimentation. A portion of this pre-filtered water flows directly to the media beds, while the rest is sent to four sequential filter tanks. These filter tanks use mats of varying densities to trap finer particles. During filtration, mineralization by bacteria partially breaks down solids into plant-available nutrients. The mats are cleaned regularly to maintain system efficiency.\n\nThe filtered water is then directed into a degassing tank where unwanted gases like methane and carbon dioxide are expelled using aeration. Notably, a separate biofilter is unnecessary in this setup because the media beds and DWC basins offer ample surface area for nitrifying bacteria to convert ammonia into nitrate.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a64f94b elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"a64f94b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"heading-text\"><style>\n        .extra-bold {\n            font-weight: 900}\n    <\/style>\n    <p class=\"extra-bold\">Grow Beds<\/p>\nThe system features two types of grow beds:\n<br><br>\n1. Media Beds\n<br>\nFour media beds with a total area of 15 m\u00b2 are irrigated using an ebb and flow system regulated by bell siphons. These beds use substrates such as gravel, sand, and coconut fiber\u2014currently under testing for optimal performance. The siphons allow water to drain completely except for the bottom 5 cm, enhancing aeration and root health. Media beds are ideal for large, deep-rooted plants like tomatoes and eggplants.\n<br><br>\n2. Deep Water Culture (DWC) Basins\n<br>\nEight elongated DWC basins, each 1.2 m wide and together covering 175 m\u00b2, are interconnected in pairs. Water from both the media beds and degassing tank flows into these basins. Floating Styrofoam or Styrodur panels support net pots filled with substrate. These DWC units are suited for smaller, shallow-rooted crops, but can also support larger plants with trellising systems. The DWC section holds approximately 50 m\u00b3 of nutrient-rich water.\n<br><br>\nTogether, the grow beds provide a total cultivation area of 190 m\u00b2, allowing year-round production of both common vegetables (e.g., beans, peppers, tomatoes, eggplants) and crops familiar in Sri Lanka (e.g., bitter melon, okra, loofah, squash).<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b536ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4b536ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Grow-Beds-deutsch-2-1024x354.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11457\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Grow-Beds-deutsch-2-1024x354.png 1024w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Grow-Beds-deutsch-2-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Grow-Beds-deutsch-2-768x265.png 768w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Grow-Beds-deutsch-2-1536x530.png 1536w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200806-Aquaponicssystem-Grow-Beds-deutsch-2-2048x707.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Our aquaponic system \u2013 Grow Beds<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b21521c elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"b21521c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"heading-text\"><style>\n        .extra-bold {\n            font-weight: 900}\n    <\/style>\n    <p class=\"extra-bold\">Sump and Water Recirculation<\/p>\nThe final stage in the water cycle is the sump tank, a buffer basin that balances fluctuations caused by varying water levels in the media beds or evaporative loss. Daily evaporation is replenished through the sump, with the system consuming about 1.5 m\u00b3 of water per day. A high-capacity pump circulates approximately 19 m\u00b3 of water per hour from the sump back to the fish tanks, ensuring frequent and adequate water turnover.\n<br><br>\n<style>\n        .extra-bold {\n            font-weight: 900}\n    <\/style>\n    <p class=\"extra-bold\">Monitoring and Maintenance<\/p>\nTo maintain optimal conditions, key water parameters\u2014including ammonium, nitrate, pH, temperature, and dissolved oxygen\u2014are regularly monitored, especially during initial operation. This helps confirm system stability and ensures the balance between fish load and plant capacity.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa2ac63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wp-widget-metaslider_widget\" data-id=\"aa2ac63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wp-widget-metaslider_widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"metaslider-id-11472\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-96-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-11472 ml-slider ms-theme-default-base has-dots-nav\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"Slideshow\" aria-label=\"3D Model\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_11472\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_11472\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11473 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11473\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 04:49:48\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3D1-1-700x400.png\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11472 slide-11473\" title=\"3D1\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Our aquaponics system \u2013 3D model<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11474 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11474\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 04:49:49\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3D2-1-700x400.png\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11472 slide-11474\" title=\"3D2\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Our aquaponics system \u2013 3D model<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11475 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11475\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 04:49:49\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3D3-1-700x400.png\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11472 slide-11475\" title=\"3D3\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Our aquaponics system \u2013 3D model<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11476 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11476\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 04:49:49\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3D4-700x400.png\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11472 slide-11476\" title=\"3D4\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Our aquaponics system \u2013 3D model<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e388f76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e388f76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Greenhouse &amp; Aquashed<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cc1360 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"6cc1360\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"heading-text\">The aquaponics system is housed in two adjacent buildings covering around 500 m\u00b2. The aquashed contains the fish tanks, filters, and sump, providing shade, rain protection, and animal control. The larger greenhouse hosts the grow beds, shielding plants from excess sun and rain. Its special design keeps the temperature cool and protects crops from pests with enclosed film and mesh. Together, these structures ensure a stable and efficient environment for year-round fish and vegetable production.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a8a016 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3a8a016\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7074750 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wp-widget-metaslider_widget\" data-id=\"7074750\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wp-widget-metaslider_widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"metaslider-id-11484\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-96-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-11484 ml-slider ms-theme-default-base has-dots-nav\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"Slideshow\" aria-label=\"Greenhouse 1\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_11484\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_11484\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11494 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11494\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:13:43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-700x400.png\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11484 slide-11494\" title=\"3\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Greenhouse &amp; Aquashed - CAD model<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11492 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11492\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:13:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-700x400.png\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11484 slide-11492\" title=\"1\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Greenhouse &amp; Aquashed - CAD model<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11495 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11495\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:13:43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-700x400.png\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11484 slide-11495\" title=\"5\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Greenhouse &amp; Aquashed - CAD model<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11493 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11493\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:13:43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-700x400.png\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11484 slide-11493\" title=\"2\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Greenhouse &amp; Aquashed - CAD model<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11496 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11496\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:15:00\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-700x400.png\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11484 slide-11496\" title=\"4\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Greenhouse &amp; Aquashed - CAD model<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11497 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11497\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:15:00\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-700x400.png\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11484 slide-11497\" title=\"6\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Greenhouse &amp; Aquashed \u2013 Overview Plan<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e565d97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"e565d97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"heading-text\"><style>\n        .extra-bold {\n            font-weight: 900}\n    <\/style>\n    <p class=\"extra-bold\">Greenhouse<\/p>The greenhouse, covering around 400 m\u00b2 and standing up to 6 meters tall, is the largest structure in the aquaponics system. It consists of a 3-ton galvanized steel frame made of seven arched structures connected by girders, with additional bracing for stability. The roof has two 9-meter-wide arches per frame. The structure is supported by 21 columns\u2014central ones anchored with concrete, and outer ones connected to foundation profiles. The lower structure is bolted, while the roof is fully welded. All steel components are either galvanized or coated with rust-proof paint.\n<br><br>\nThe greenhouse is fully enclosed with plastic film and fine mesh to protect plants from pests. Two airlock entrances at the front and back prevent pest entry, and a low surrounding wall keeps out rainwater. The placement of film and mesh, combined with the arched roof design, ensures optimal airflow and cooling. The roof film only allows the necessary amount of sunlight, minimizing overheating and supporting healthy plant growth.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c6f9c7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7c6f9c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4344ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-wp-widget-metaslider_widget\" data-id=\"b4344ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wp-widget-metaslider_widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"metaslider-id-11498\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-96-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-11498 ml-slider ms-theme-default-base has-dots-nav\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"Slideshow\" aria-label=\"Greenhouse 2\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_11498\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_11498\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11502 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11502\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:25:02\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x1-700x300.png\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11498 slide-11502\" title=\"x1\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Greenhouse \u2013 cross-section construction<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11501 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11501\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:25:02\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x2-700x300.png\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11498 slide-11501\" title=\"x2\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Greenhouse \u2013 Air circulation cooling<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f3e877 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"2f3e877\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"heading-text\">The greenhouse cooling system is primarily based on natural ventilation. Air-permeable nets along the sides, from ground level up to 2\u202fm, allow fresh air to enter at the base. This airflow creates a cooling draft around the plants, enhancing their natural evaporation and reducing internal temperature. Warm air rises and exits through the top vent at the highest point of the structure. If natural airflow is insufficient\u2014due to low wind or high external temperatures\u2014fans are used to support ventilation.\n<br><br>\nTo further control temperature and light, shade nets are installed on the steel frame and can be easily opened or closed as needed, based on plant type, weather, and time of day.\n<br><br>\nTogether, these systems ensure a stable, cool environment inside the greenhouse, creating optimal growing conditions for the aquaponics plants.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97d9e12 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"97d9e12\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8225bd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wp-widget-metaslider_widget\" data-id=\"8225bd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wp-widget-metaslider_widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"metaslider-id-11510\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-96-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-11510 ml-slider ms-theme-default-base has-dots-nav\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"Slideshow\" aria-label=\"Greenhouse 3\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_11510\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_11510\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11531 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11531\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:22\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11531\" title=\"1\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The first external support for the greenhouse is installed<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11532 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11532\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:22\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11532\" title=\"2\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>ongitudinal beams connect all external supports<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11533 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11533\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:22\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11533\" title=\"3\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The longitudinal bars are screwed to the outer supports<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11534 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11534\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:22\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11534\" title=\"4\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The central supports are erected<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11535 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11535\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11535\" title=\"5\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The steel structure is reinforced<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11536 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11536\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11536\" title=\"6\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The first crossbar is mounted<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11537 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11537\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11537\" title=\"7\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Half of the crossbars are mounted and the rest will follow immediately<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11538 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11538\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11538\" title=\"8\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Longitudinal bars for connecting the cross bars are attached<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11539 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11539\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11539\" title=\"9\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The first roof arch is attached<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11540 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11540\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-700x400.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11540\" title=\"10\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Almost all roof arches are installed<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11541 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11541\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11541\" title=\"11\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>A Sri Lankan welder attaches the penultimate roof arch<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11542 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11542\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12-700x400.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11542\" title=\"12\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The roof arches are connected to each other<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11543 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11543\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11543\" title=\"13\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The finished steel structure of the roof<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11544 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11544\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11544\" title=\"14\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Unrolling the greenhouse's roof membrane requires teamwork.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11545 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11545\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/15-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11545\" title=\"15\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>.and the odd balancing act<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11546 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11546\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:24\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/16-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11546\" title=\"16\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Attaching the net and foil is a challenge for our team<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11547 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11547\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:24\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/17-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11547\" title=\"17\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The roof foil of one-half was attached<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11548 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11548\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:24\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/18-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11548\" title=\"18\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The roof foil of the second half is attached<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11549 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11549\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:24\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/19-700x400.jpeg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11549\" title=\"19\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The Greenhouse at the end of the construction phase in 2018<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11550 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11550\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:39:24\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11510 slide-11550\" title=\"20\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>A view of the Greenhouse from the 2019 exploration trip<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c844ef4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"c844ef4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"heading-text\"><style>\n        .extra-bold {\n            font-weight: 900}\n    <\/style>\n    <p class=\"extra-bold\">Aquashed<\/p>\n\nThe Aquashed, though much smaller than the Greenhouse, is designed with equal attention to detail. Its robust steel framework is made up of four truss frames connected by long steel beams, with multiple bracing elements added for extra stability. The supports are fixed to connecting profiles embedded in 12 separate concrete foundations. For ease of construction, the entire structure is fully bolted. Additionally, galvanized steel beams and rust-resistant paint on all joints ensure durability against weather and simplify maintenance.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd694d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"bd694d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Aquashed-1024x425-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11551\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Aquashed-1024x425-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Aquashed-1024x425-1-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Aquashed-1024x425-1-768x319.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Aquashed \u2013 truss construction side view<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b25c9f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"b25c9f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"heading-text\">The Aquashed roof features battens mounted between truss frames, supporting roof sheets with thick insulating foil underneath to reduce heat. A coarse mesh net on the sides keeps animals out, and access is provided by a simple door\u2014no airlock needed. Like the Greenhouse, it is surrounded by a low wall to prevent flooding during heavy rain.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-130e6f5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"130e6f5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3401a1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-wp-widget-metaslider_widget\" data-id=\"3401a1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wp-widget-metaslider_widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"metaslider-id-11556\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-96-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-11556 ml-slider ms-theme-default-base has-dots-nav\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"Slideshow\" aria-label=\"Aquashed\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_11556\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_11556\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11578 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11578\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:50:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-1-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11556 slide-11578\" title=\"1\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>\n<div>The first beams of the Aquashed truss are installed<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11579\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:50:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11556 slide-11579\" title=\"2\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>\n<div>The first truss frame is finished<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11580\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:50:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-1-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11556 slide-11580\" title=\"3\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The last screws are tightened on the finished framework<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11581\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:50:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-1-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11556 slide-11581\" title=\"4\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Preparations for the assembly of the last truss frame<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11582 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11582\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:50:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-1-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11556 slide-11582\" title=\"5\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The last truss frame is assembled<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11583 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11583\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:50:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-1-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11556 slide-11583\" title=\"6\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The complex truss construction requires teamwork<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11584 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11584\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:50:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-1-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11556 slide-11584\" title=\"7\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>A view of the finished steel structure<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11571 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11571\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:50:41\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-1-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11556 slide-11571\" title=\"8\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Before the roof battens are attached, measure again to see if everything fits<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11572 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11572\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:50:41\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-1-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11556 slide-11572\" title=\"9\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The roof battens are attached<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11573 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11573\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:50:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11556 slide-11573\" title=\"10\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The connections of the roof battens are painted to protect against corrosion<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11574 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11574\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:50:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/11-1-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11556 slide-11574\" title=\"11\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The steel structure with fully assembled roof battens is ready for the installation of the roof sheets<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11575 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11575\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:50:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/12-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11556 slide-11575\" title=\"12\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The roof panels are mounted \u2013 cords help with orientation<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11576 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11576\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:50:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/13-1-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11556 slide-11576\" title=\"13\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Halfway there!<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11577 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11577\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 05:50:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/14-1-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11556 slide-11577\" title=\"14\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>View of the finished Aquashed with the Greenhouse in the background<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-868ed9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"868ed9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Multi-purpose building<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8635054 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"8635054\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"heading-text\">The multi-purpose building, located at the entrance, has three rooms with separate outdoor access. The largest room serves as both an office and a storage space for essential aquaponics supplies\u2014such as fish feed, seeds, spare parts, and equipment\u2014ensuring everything needed for system operation is safely stored.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-247d1c8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"247d1c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7a65ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-wp-widget-metaslider_widget\" data-id=\"e7a65ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wp-widget-metaslider_widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"metaslider-id-11588\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-96-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-11588 ml-slider ms-theme-default-base has-dots-nav\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"Slideshow\" aria-label=\"Building\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_11588\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_11588\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11592 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11592\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:02:57\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-1-700x350.png\" height=\"350\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11588 slide-11592\" title=\"1\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Multi-purpose building \u2013 3D model<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11593 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11593\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:02:57\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-700x350.png\" height=\"350\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11588 slide-11593\" title=\"2\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Multi-purpose building \u2013 3D model<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4492834 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"4492834\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"heading-text\">Next to the office is the generator room, which contains the main power supply and a backup generator to keep the aquaponics system running during power outages. The building also includes a toilet connected to a large underground septic tank, where solids settle as sludge before the water drains into the next tank.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c505da2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c505da2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"909\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200807-Mehrzweckgebaude-1024x909.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11594\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200807-Mehrzweckgebaude-1024x909.png 1024w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200807-Mehrzweckgebaude-300x266.png 300w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200807-Mehrzweckgebaude-768x682.png 768w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200807-Mehrzweckgebaude-1536x1364.png 1536w, https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200807-Mehrzweckgebaude-2048x1818.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Multi-purpose building \u2013 building plan<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66e1314 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"66e1314\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"heading-text\">The building is constructed on a 6 x 7 m reinforced concrete slab foundation. A reinforced concrete ring beam on the exterior walls distributes the roof load evenly and acts as a lintel for doors and windows.\n<br><br>\nIt features a pent roof, with the exterior walls built higher at the front and sides above the ring beam. Roofing sheets cover the roof, with insulating foil underneath to keep the interior cool.\n<br><br>\nInside, the floor will be finished with cement slurry, and the walls plastered and painted for a clean look. A suspended ceiling will be added in the office and storage areas to help keep animals out.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75b45db e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"75b45db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0f0378 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wp-widget-metaslider_widget\" data-id=\"e0f0378\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wp-widget-metaslider_widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"metaslider-id-11595\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-96-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-11595 ml-slider ms-theme-default-base has-dots-nav\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"Slideshow\" aria-label=\"Storage Building\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_11595\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_11595\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11614 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11614\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x1-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11614\" title=\"x1\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Concreting the floor slab<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11615 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11615\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x2-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11615\" title=\"x2\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The finished concreted and covered floor slab<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11616 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11616\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x3-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11616\" title=\"x3\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The walls are bricked<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11617 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11617\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x4-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11617\" title=\"x4\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The position of the stones is checked carefully<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11618 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11618\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x5-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11618\" title=\"x5\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>A string is used for orientation when placing the stones<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11619 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11619\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x6-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11619\" title=\"x6\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The concreting of the ring beam is being prepared<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11620 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11620\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:42\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x7-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11620\" title=\"x7\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>Teamwork during the concreting of the ring beam<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11621 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11621\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x8-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11621\" title=\"x8\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The roof purlins on which the entire roof will later rest are mounted<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11622 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11622\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x9-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11622\" title=\"x9\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The first rafter is installed<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11623 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11623\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x10-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11623\" title=\"x10\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The building with the fully assembled roof rafters<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11624 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11624\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x11-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11624\" title=\"x11\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The wooden slats of the roof truss are attached<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11625 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11625\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x12-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11625\" title=\"x12\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The finished roof truss<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11626 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11626\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x13-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11626\" title=\"x13\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The walls are plastered<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11627 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11627\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x14-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11627\" title=\"x14\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The multi-purpose building with finished roof and plastered walls<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11628 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11628\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x15-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11628\" title=\"x15\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The final floor made of red cement slurry is produced<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11629 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11629\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x16-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11629\" title=\"x16\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The finished office and storage space<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11630 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11630\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x17-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11630\" title=\"x17\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The multi-purpose building at the end of the construction phase in 2018<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-11631 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-11631\" data-date=\"2025-05-21 06:11:43\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/x18-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-11595 slide-11631\" title=\"x18\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div>The suspended ceiling installed during the 2019 exploration trip<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cabcf89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"cabcf89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"heading-text\">Gallery<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32de383 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"32de383\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17fbdbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-wp-widget-metaslider_widget\" data-id=\"17fbdbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wp-widget-metaslider_widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"metaslider-id-10544\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-96-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-10544 ml-slider ms-theme-default-base has-dots-nav\" role=\"region\" aria-roledescription=\"Slideshow\" aria-label=\"Lankaponics Project\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_10544\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_10544\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10548 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-10548\" data-date=\"2025-03-19 10:33:49\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/95264644_109976800699179_441726825069019136_n-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-10544 slide-10548\" title=\"95264644_109976800699179_441726825069019136_n\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-10550 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"slide-10550\" data-date=\"2025-03-19 10:33:50\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ewbsrilanka.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/95121888_109976727365853_3768467282615861248_n-700x400.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" 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elementor-element-c66e6f3 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c66e6f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/ewb-karlsruhe.de\/lankaponics\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-double-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M143 256.3L7 120.3c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l22.6-22.6c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l96.4 96.4 96.4-96.4c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L313 86.3c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-136 136c-9.4 9.5-24.6 9.5-34 .1zm34 192l136-136c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6 0-33.9l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L160 352.1l-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-24.6-9.4-33.9 0L7 278.3c-9.4 9.4-9.4 24.6 0 33.9l136 136c9.4 9.5 24.6 9.5 34 .1z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">EWB KIT<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3904377e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3904377e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-469e65d8\" data-id=\"469e65d8\" data-element_type=\"column\" 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elementor-widget elementor-widget-simple-heading\" data-id=\"93d117c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"simple-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"heading style1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"heading-text\">Partners of this Project<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dda6ce4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dda6ce4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7074ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b7074ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"83\" 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class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-167a2cd7 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"167a2cd7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7bf49b59\" data-id=\"7bf49b59\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14867d37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-Service Carousel\" data-id=\"14867d37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"Service Carousel.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"service_carousel style2\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div 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