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Development of Port in Hambantota

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Port of Hambantota is planned to develop as a Services and industrial port. Hambantota is one of the lowest per capita income regions in Sri Lanka. Thus, the construction of a Port in Hambantota will be an important catalyst for a major economic development in Sri Lanka and further it will reduce the prevailing higher unemployment percentage in the Hambantota region.

Total estimated construction cost of the Phase 1 of the project is US $ 361 million and out of which, 85% has been funded by the Ex-Im Bank of the People's Republic of China.

The main construction work of the phase I was officially commenced on 15^th January 2008 and the project duration is 39 months. The project is planned to be completed by 15^th April 2011.

The first vessel was ceremonially berthed at Hambantota Port on 18th November this year. A number of foreign and local entrepreneurs have already expressed interest to invest in the business opportunities at the port.

In view of the deeper berths and location advantages at Hambantota, it may be possible to attract most of the port related industries. Since the maximum draft at Colombo is about 10m for general cargo vessels, manufactures may invest at Hambantota to get the advantage of “economies of scale.”

Project Staff -

SLPA -

Project Director - Dr. Priyath Bandu Wickrama
Chairman - Sri Lanka Ports Authority

Dy. Project Director - Mr. Agil Hewageegana
Chief Engineer - Southern Ports Development
Engineer -

Dy. Project Director - Mr. Agil Hewageegana
Chief Engineer - Southern Ports Development
Contractor –

China Harbour Engineering Co & Sinohydro Corporation Ltd JV

Project Details:-

Date of Commencement : 15^th January 2008 Contract Period : 39 months Estimated Cost : US $ 361 million

Main port Parameters (phase 1) :-

· Design Vessel	100,000 DWT
· Approach Channel Width	210m
· Turning Circle	600m
· Quay Length (General Cargo)	600m
· Service Quay	105m
· Oil Quay	610m
· Depth of Basin	17m

Brief Summary of the Project Features :-

The main construction work includes, Construction of two nos of Breakwaters, Excavation of the 17m depth Basin area, dredging of 210m Wide Entrance channel, Construction of Service Berth, General purpose Berth, Oil Berth, Roads and Buildings.

Present Status :-

Contractor M/s China Harbour Engineering Company & Sinohydro Corporation Joint Venture carries out d the construction works under the supervision of engineering team of SLPA and present Progress of the work is highly satisfactory.

SLPA has already called Request for Proposals from prospective investors at the Hambantota Port mainly for the following categories.

Ø Cement Grinding Plant

Ø Cement Storage and Bagging Plant

Ø Fertilizer Storage/Processing Bagging Plant

Ø LP Gas Distribution Facility

Ø Ware Housing Complex

Ø Vehicle Assembling Plant

Ø Flour Mill

Ø Food Processing & Packaging

Ø Any Other Business Related to Import and Export Sector

Hence the industries which will be taken place could be finalized when they are actually materialized near future.

LAYOUT PLAN – PHASE 1