Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Major economic development projeci in Sri Lanka - step II



International Airport -Hambantota
Vision of the government of Sri Lanka is to enhanced economy of least developed regions of the Island. Hambantota and Monaragala districts are identified as potential region and Greater Hambantota development programme was designed to uplift economic activities of the region. The concept of a second international airport for Sri Lanka originated in 1938. The Government’s Manifesto contained in the “Mahinda Chintana” emphasizes the establishment of a second international airport in Sri Lanka.

Benefits of the Project

• Establishment of the International Airport at Southern region will serve as the alternate International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport at Katunayake.

• New Ventures such as general aviation and non-aviation sports facilities would be available with airport as availability of low cost land and services.

• This Airport could be ideal to provide airport related industries such as Aircraft paintings, Aircraft work shops, engine repair shops, training schools a flight training facilities at low cost service .

• Growth of agriculture related industries due to improvement of cargo . This will enhance the economy. Cargo will be a lucrative business for this location as it is covered with a huge agricultural processing zone which produce vegetables, fruits and dairy products etc.

• Tourism and hospitality industry would be flourished with the integrated development of port and airport in the southern region.

• Create indirect job opportunities by way of additional business ventures that will form as a result of airport operations.

• Create Aviation related Industries.

• Implementation of Non aviation related industries.

• Create direct semi-skilled and skilled employment opportunities.

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