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No construction within 100-metres of the coast by Elmo Leonard No new building structure, will be permitted within 100-metres of the Western coast of the island. In the Eastern coast the distance where construction will be permitted has been extended to 200-metres. New towns will have to be built one kilometre from the coast. This latest post-tsunami move will be gazetted shortly by the Urban Development Authority (UDA). Commenting, director of the Coast Conservation Department (CCD) Dr RADB Samaranayake said that the Eastern coast is far less populated, and the precautionary measure taken is in the interest of the people who live in the Eastern half of the island. CCD's jurisdiction extends to 300 metres of coastline, but Dr Samaranayake welcomed the move to amend the law in the interest of the national good. The only buildings which would be permitted within 100 metres of coastline are commercial and fisheries harbours and religious structures. The growing of trees such as coconut and all other vegetation found on the coasts of the island and the preservation of mangroves will be encouraged from the point the land meets the sea. The construction of beach-park within the 100 or 200-metre coastline is also envisaged, Dr Samaranayake said. |
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