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Saliyapura Army Camp | |
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Anuradhapura,North Central Province | |
Site information | |
Type | Military Base |
Controlled by | Sri Lanka Army |
Site history | |
In use | 1980–present |
Garrison information | |
Garrison | Gajaba Regiment |
Saliyapura Army Camp is amilitary base located in close to the ancient city ofAnuradhapura, theNorth Central Province ofSri Lanka. The camp was started out as the regimental headquarters of theRajarata Rifles from state land. It serves as the regimental headquarters of theGajaba Regiment ofSri Lanka Army since its formation in 1983. Built in close proximity toSLAF Anuradhapura. The base is the venue for the annual amateur outdoormotocrossThe Gajaba Supercross organized by the Gajaba Regiment and the SLARDAR, one of the premier motor racing events in the country.[1]