All businessmen owning lands in the Passikudah tourism zone in Batticaloa should commence construction work on or before June 15, said Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa.
The Minister stated this during the recent inspection tour in the Passikudah tourism zone. Instructed by the Minister Rajapaksa this special tourism zone was established in Passikuda and the Government allocated over 100 acres of land for this purpose. Over 1000 rooms will be built in this zone. The estimated total private sector investment for hotel constructions is approximately Rs. 5483 million. The Government has allocated 800 million to develop the infrastructure facilities.
A branch of Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau will also be set up in the area.