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Hotel to be set up on Welikada Prison premises?

07 Sep 2021

After the relocation of the Welikada Prison Complex to Millewa is complete, it has been reported that the Urban Development Authority (UDA) seeks to launch a hotel project at the Chapel Ward and the Welikada Prison headquarters building. Approximately 35 acres of the 40-acre premises of the Welikada Prison are expected to be set aside for other investments. State Minister of Prison Management & Prisoners’ Rehabilitation Lohan Ratwatte stated that several investors have already agreed to the relevant projects. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapksa has instructed the UDA officials to invite other investors, if any, in addition to those who have already expressed their interest. This exchange took place at a virtual meeting held yesterday (06) discussing relocation of the Welikada Prison Complex to a 200-acre land in Millewa, Horana and the progress of the project, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement. Accordingly, the Rs. 30 billion relocation project is expected to be completed by 2024, the officials of the Prison Department and the UDA informed the Prime Minister during the meeting.


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