East getting ready for tourists

A tripartite agreement was signed between the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, Design Consortium Ltd., and SLTDA for the preparation of a detailed Master Plan for the proposed National Holiday Resort at Passikudah.

M/s Design Consortium Ltd., has finalised architectural drawings for the proposed SLTDA office in Passikudah.

The contract for construction of the wash rooms and changing rooms in Passikudah has been awarded and work will commence towards the end of March 2010.

The completed Environmental Impact Assessment Study in respect of Passikudah Resort Development has been opened to the public for a period of one month.

It can be viewed at the Divisional Secretariat Office.

The proposed National Holiday Resort at Kuchchavelli will be built on 500 acres of land; 306 acres of the 500 has been set aside for the development of tourism facilities. The investors for these facilities have been selected.

An Environmental Impact Assessment Study will be completed prior to the commencement of construction at the Resort area.

A Project Implementation Unit has been set up to implement the projects and activities recommended in the "Eastern Province Tourism Development Action Plan 2010-2012".