Cabinet Greenlights Major Recreational Hubs in Battaramulla & Nuwara Eliya 📈

The Government of Sri Lanka has approved calling for international investment proposals to develop high-value State land for leisure and tourism, aiming to boost urban infrastructure and foreign exchange earnings. • Frolic Island Recreational Hub (Battaramulla) The Urban Development Authority (UDA) will lease 13.57 acres across nine plots along the Diyawanna Oya. Part of the Kaduwela Urban Development Plan, this project focuses on the leisure and recreation sector. Infrastructure, including flood prevention in the Battaramulla wetland, is already finalized. • Gregory Lake Tourism Project (Nuwara Eliya) A prime 10-acre land parcel on Badulla Road has been cleared for a 50-year lease. This development targets the tourism sector, specifically designed to attract foreign travelers to the hill country. • Key Investment Details Process: Selection via international competitive bidding to ensure transparency. Strategy: Utilization of under-utilised State lands to drive urban development and economic diversification. Status: Based on official Cabinet approvals granted on January 28, 2026.