Creation of an Artificial Island at the Hambantota

Port

• Hambantota port intends completely dredge the in-port area to convert the port to a deep water harbour.

• Current plans are to utilize the dredged material to create an artificial island

• The artificial island to be located outside the main breakwater of the port

Artificial Island

Artificial pool of calm sea with island acting as breakwater

The opportunity

• The artificial island will be 38 hectares in extent

• The Island will be constructed at a height of 8 meters above sea level

• The property will be one of the most unique land parcels in this part of the world.

• The port can grant thematic development freedom.

• Ideal for a leisure & entertainment sector based mixed development project.

• The island will also act as a break water creating a calm pool of sea for water based recreation activities