According to local residents and documentation, Piliyandala clock tower is the second tallest in the island rising to a height of 78 feet with a 16-foot girth.The foundation stone for the erection of the clock tower was laid by the then Minister of Local Government C.W.W.The clock tower which is in existence for more than 70 years, is considered to be of archaeological value thus providing the Piliyandala town with a historical background.[1] Piliyandala Central College, the first national sports school established in Sri Lanka is situated in this suburb.Other popular schools in the area include;[2] Divisional Hospital - Piliyandala (which was established as a Maternity Home in 1939) is a type - B divisional hospital belongs to Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medicine, Sri Lanka.