Govt. planning land reclamation from Galle Face-Wellawatte
March 24, 2011 02:24 pm
A feasibility report is being conducted for land reclamation by way of extending the coastline from Galle Face to Wellawatte by 300-400 acres, Deputy Minister of Ports and HighwaysRohitha Abeygunawardena today revealed in parliament.
In a document submitted to parliament the Deputy Minister revealed that this will be done as a part of restructuring the commercial hub of Sri Lanka. The Government is looking at how to alleviate the inconveniences caused by ill-planned roads and badly constructed building in Colombo.
The estimated cost of this project is US$ 300 million. The Feasibility report is being conducted jointly by the Ports Authority and the University of Moratuwa. The forecasted time to complete the project is 3-5 years.
