Chairman of Sri Lanka Ports Authority Dr.Priyath Bandu Wickrama said filling of water to the newly constructed Hambantota Harbour basin will commence in the second week of August. He said the Hambantota Port was built inland and the mouths of it are to be opened in August to fill it with water.
The President Mahinda Rajapaksa is scheduled to attend to observe the process. The Chairman pointed out three ships can be harboured into the port in the first stage. The first ship is to anchor there in November . Since the Hambantota Port is built close to one of the worlds major shipping lines the shipping industry in the country will flourish with the possibility of expanding and diversifying port related industries in and around Hambantota Already project for bunkering and oil refinery facilities are in the pipeline
He further said the Harbour, being built at a cost of US $ 437 million for the first phase is a joint venture between China Harbor Engineering and Syno Hydro Corporation. The Government of China provides 85% of financial assistance.
@ Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka
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