The businessmen owning lands in the Passikudha tourism zone in Batticaloa should commence construction works on or before June 15, Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa said. The Minister stated this during the recent inspection tour in the Passikudha 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.
It is expected over 1,000 rooms will be built in this zone. The estimated total private sector investment for hotel constructions is approximately Rs. 5483 million. 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.
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