The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation announced on Thursday its ambitious plans to transform the Port of Galle into a bustling tourist destination.
Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva is spearheading the proposal, which aims to enhance the port’s infrastructure and address environmental and wildlife conservation concerns.
The proposed construction includes the establishment of two backwaters, one measuring 850m and the other 150m.
Additionally, the harbor basin will be dredged to a depth of 12.05m, and a new passenger terminal will be built.
During the meeting, it was recommended that the Wildlife Department submit an Environmental Impact Assessment Report within a week to address environmental issues and support the development project at the Port of Galle.
Furthermore, Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi instructed the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) officials to solicit Requests of Interest from local and foreign investors interested in participating in the development initiative based on the aforementioned report.
The Ministry has stressed that SLPA will allocate a total of USD 200 million for the development project at the Port of Galle.
