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Galle Face Green closed for public

20 Jul 2021

  • Renovation and development activities underway 
BY Dinitha Rathnayake The Galle Face entrance area has been closed for leisure activities these days due to the project to renovate Galle Face Green, which is funded by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). Galle Face was closed for the public over the past weekend and no one was allowed to enter the green area or the beachside. When The Morning inquired about this from the relevant authorities, it was revealed that the renovations are being carried out as part of the Galle Face Green development project, where 20 business premises will be constructed on the road side. The first phase of the project commenced on 3 March and the expected date of completion is 31 August. Ground development of Galle Face too is to take place under this phase. The project is designed and constructed by the Sri Lanka Navy and the estimated cost for the entire project is around Rs. 120 million. The second phase of the project aims to beautify the beachside location, which is a frequent leisure spot for both local and foreign tourists. A total of 38 business premises will be constructed accordingly, under phase two. According to sources, the objective of this project is to embellish the Galle Face premises to suit the atmosphere of the adjacent Port City. The refurbishment work proposed under the Galle Face Green project, which is to be set in motion for the transformation of the Galle Face promenade, was subjected to inspection by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in February. The Navy's manpower and technological expertise is to be utilised for the refurbishment, with a view to give a facelift to Galle Face Green and the surrounding area.  


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