📈 Rs. 511.78M Wastewater Network Approved for Batticaloa Textile Zone

The Cabinet has approved awarding a contract worth Rs. 511.78 million (excluding VAT) to construct an internal wastewater collection network and pumping system at the Textile Manufacturing Investment Zone in Punnai Kuda, Batticaloa. • Key Details: • Project Scope: Internal wastewater collection network and pumping station in Eravurpattu, Batticaloa District. • Contract Value: Rs. 511.78 Mn (excluding VAT). • Contractor: CGC-KDESH JV (Joint venture between China Geo Engineering Corporation and KD Ebert & Sons Holdings Ltd.), selected as the lowest responsive bidder among seven submissions. • Approval: Proposal submitted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development. • Economic Context: • Supports infrastructure development for the apparel & textiles sector, promoting regional investment, job creation, and industrial diversification outside the Western Province.