Harbour projects open for public viewing

by Mohammed Naalir

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority has decided to allow the public to view the ongoing development projects in the Colombo harbour during weekends.

Since the security situation in the country has improved, the Ports Authority has taken steps to let the public visit its construction site.

Visitors will be permitted to enter the harbour premises after the security procedures are carried out. Visitors are advised to come to the Galbokka Lighthouse along the harbour entrance at “Chaithya Road”.

Then would be able to witness the development projects from the lighthouse.

The Colombo Harbour development project commenced in April 2008. Under the first phase of the project, construction is being carried out on more than six kilometres of main and other water breakers, access roads, jetty and other areas.

After the constructions are completed, the land area of the Colombo harbour will increase to 500 acres.