Colombo to be made a multi-faceted city
Dharma Sri Abeyratne
The city of Colombo is being developed and improved so as to cater to
all modern day requirements and as a residential hub and a focal point
of investment and tourism, Defence and Urban Development Secretary
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said.
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Defence and Urban Development Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa
seen launching the CMC website together with CMC
Mayor AJM Muzammil yesterday in Colombo. Picture by Wasitha
Patabandige |
He was addressing the gathering after launching the Colombo Municipal
Council (CMC) Website yesterday at the Colombo Municipal Council
auditorium.
The services provided by the CMC and other details are available on
the website which can be logged on through www.cmc.lk web address.
During the event, a booklet written on the historic milestones of the
Colombo city under the theme "Colombo Updates 1965-2005" was launched.
The Defence Secretary said Colombo city is being developed as a joint
effort since the city symbolises an overall picture of the country.
Therefore, the Colombo city will be developed as one of the most
modern cities in the world. Moreover, the development of the Colombo
city can be used as a catalyst for the development of the entire
country, he said. He further said that moves are under way to solve the
issues arising from population density, housing, sanitation etc. in the
city of Colombo.
It is the duty of everyone to work towards bringing the Colombo city
to the aspired levels. The Defence Secretary noted that the government
has allocated Rs 15 billion for infrastructure development and other
development oriented activities for the Colombo city. Under this
programme, 10,000 houses are being constructed for shanty dwellers. The
project is nearing completion and more houses will be constructed after
the completion of the on going housing project.
"As the ultimate target, the Colombo city will be made to shine as
one of the most attractive cities in the world", the Secretary said. CMC
Mayor AJM Muzammil said the CMC is working in close collaboration with
the government to develop the Colombo city and through this effort
transform the whole country. The
CMC was established in 1865 with to facilitate and develop the
Colombo city. The Mayor highly appreciated the unstinted support and
cooperation extended by Defence and Urban Development Secretary
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa in the development of the Colombo city. |
