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Cabinet decisions

M-seat reservation system for Railways

The Cabinet has approved a memorandum submitted by Transport Minister Dullas Alahapperuma to enter into a memorandum of understanding for Sri Lanka Railways with M/s Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd. for the implementation of the M-seat Reservation System and to open the possibility of reservation of seats through the system, to all other service providers.

Sri Lanka Railways intends to introduce more trains with advance booking facilities under its Value Added Service program.

Railways explored the possibility of utilizing the mobile radio communication technology of the existing cellular service providers to overcome the disadvantage of the present system.


Development of Tangalle Town Centre

The Cabinet has approved a memorandum submitted by Urban Development and Sacred Area Development Minister Dinesh Gunawardena to award contract for construction of a commercial complex on engineering design and build basis to the Central Engineering Consultancy subject to approval of rates by the Standing Technical Committee of the Constriction and Engineering Services Ministry.

The estimated cost of the project is Rs. 75 m which is funded by the UDA and pre sale of shop spaces.


Establishment of National Centre for Non-Destructive Testing (NCNDT)

The Cabinet has approved a memorandum submitted by Science and Technology Minister Tissa Vitarana to establish a National Centre for Non-Destructive Testing (NCNDT) at a cost of Rs. 370 mn, which includes equipment, tools, vehicles and furniture to be spread over a period of four years from 2010.

The main objective of this establishment is to increase the incorporation of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods into the production process and create skilled and professional technicians in the field.

The proposed centre would serve industrialists as well as provide trainees for those who wish to obtain necessary service in NDT. it would also help to develop careers in the construction and manufacturing sector.


Construction of six storeyed building complex for University of Kelaniya

The Cabinet has approved a memorandum submitted by Higher Education Minister W.A. Wiswa Warnapala to construct a six storeyed building complex for University of Kelaniya with a floor area of 6,000 sqm amounting to a total estimated cost of Rs. 400 million, on self finance basis.

The University of Kelaniya is one of the biggest universities in Sri Lanka in terms of student population. This step is a major improvement to further increase of student intake, introduction of new degree courses and the increase of the quality of education.


Construction of new building for the Faculty of Graduate Studies of University of Colombo

The Cabinet has approved a memorandum submitted by Higher Education Minister W.A. Wiswa Warnapala to construct a seven storeyed building with a floor area of 70,000 sqft for the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the University of Colombo at a cost of Rs. 405 million and to implement the project with the private sector partnership and foreign participation within two years commencing in 2009/2010.

The proposed building will be constructed in the University Premises and will also have the capacity to provide facilities for other faculties of the university as well.


Construction Industry Development Act to Parliament

The Cabinet has approved a memorandum submitted by Construction and Engineering Service Minister Rajitha Senarathna to present the Construction Industry Development Act, which will facilitate the development and regulation of construction Industry, in parliament.

The formulation of this Act commenced in 1995 mainly with the purpose of converting the Institute for Construction Training and Development (ICTAD), to a statutory authority.


Procurement of DMU Rolling Stock for Passenger Transport by SLR under the China Exim Bank concessionary credit facility

The Cabinet has approved a memorandum submitted by Transport Minister Dullas Alahapperuma to procure two Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) AC, 07 Nos. DMU UC (up-country) and four DMU KV (Kelani Valley) at a price negotiated and agreed between Cabinet appointed Negotiating Committee (CANC) and the supplier M/s China South Locomotive and Rolling Stock Corporation Ltd. (CSR) as given in the CANC minutes dated 06.09.09 at US $ 101,049,800.00.

And to sign a contraction between the Government and the supplier for the procurement as indicated in the CANC minutes dated 06.09.09 and including the agreed delivery period and the other terms and conditions subject to grant of China Exim Bank Credit facility for this procurement.

And to make provision in the China Exim Bank Credit for 5 percent of the total price for the period of 5 years and to negotiate these items with the supplier after the price list has submitted by them following completion of final working drawings of items.

 

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