BOI to establish a special economic zone in Puttalam

PROJECT: Work is currently under way to set up a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Puttlam.

Recently, Minister of Investment Promotion, Navin Dissanayake, officers from the BOI met with representatives from the relevant departments and state institutions in the fields of surveying, electricity and power supply, water supply, road construction/development and urban development to discuss about the flow of the project.

During the meeting important matters such as project’s progress-to-date and ways to expedite the process were discussed in detail. A 340 acres plot of land, located along the Anuradhapura-Kurunagela Road has already been selected for the proposed SEZ. The first phase of the project will develop an extent of 225 acres and 115

Speaking at the meeting, Minister Dissanayake stressed the importance of commencing the project as soon as possible and requested all relevant authorities will give their fullest support to the BOI in order to make this project a success. He also added that this project will be of great benefit to the local community.

The Puttalam SEZ will facilitate non-water-consuming industries. Senior Manager, Technical Services Department of the BOI Athula Jayasinghe made a comprehensive presentation and explained about the various features of the project.

He added that the first phase of the project is estimated to cost approximately Rs. 50 million.