Former Dutch Hospital in Fort, now a modern shopping complex
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The new shopping complex at the old Dutch Hospital building was
opened, with the participation of Economic Development Minister
Basil Rajapaksa and Defence and Urban Development Ministry
Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Friday. Here Minister Rajapaksa
being welcomed by Gotabaya Rajapaksa on arrival.
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The Dutch Hospital considered to be the oldest building in the
Colombo Fort area took a new look on Friday after it was turned into a
shopping complex and opened to the public by Economic Development
Minister Basil Rajapaksa and Defence and Urban Development Ministry
Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
The Dutch hospital which had been the venue for many services from
time to time was finally developed as a shopping complex at the cost of
Rs.100 million by the Urban Development Authority and with the support
extended by the Sri Lanka Army, hospitals, police stations and other
institutions
 The shopping complex has been built as part of the Urban Development
Ministry's plan to turn Colombo city into a tourist attraction shifting
all the administrative buildings out of Colombo city to Kotte and
Battaramulla.
The shopping complex will accommodate renowned restaurants such as
Japanese, Italian restaurants, National Handicraft Council's outlets,
Barefoot handicraft shops, a tea centre, pub, spa centre, ODEL branch
and a Natures Secrets outlet.
Around 12 shops are to be included into this complex. There will be
outlets of the Hotel Hilton and Sri Lankan Catering Services as well."
- RW
Pix: Chaminda Hittatiya and Thilak Perera |
