Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development
Annual Performance Report - 2018
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Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development
Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka (M.P.) Minister of Megapolis and Western Development
Key Officers of the Ministry
Mr. Nihal Rupasinghe
Secretary, Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development
Mr. S.M. Piyatissa Additional Secretary (Administration)
Mr. W.M. K. P. S. R. Fernando Additional Secretary (Technical)
Mr. Madhawa Waidyaratna Additional Secretary (Megapolis)
Mrs .Anjali Devaraja Additional Secretary (Megapolis Technical and Western Development)
Content
1. 1. Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development ……………………………….… 01-02
2. Organizational Structure of the Ministry ………………………………………….… 02
3. Performance
3.1 Administration Division
3.1.1 Administartion Branch ...... 03-07
3.1.2 Planning and Monitoring Branch ………………...... 08-09
3.2 Accounts Division ...... 09-13
3.3 Urban Development Division
3.3.1 Urban Development Branch ……………………………………………… 13-15
3.3.2 Land Branch …………………..……………….……………………...…. 15
3.4 Megapolis Division ………………………………….……………………………. 16-18
3.5 Technical Division
3.5.1 Technical Branch .……..…………………………………………..…. 18-20
20 3.5.2 Information Technology Branch ...... 3.6 Internal Audit Division …………………………………………………………..... 21
4. Statutory Institutions and Departments under the Purview of the Ministry ….... 21-22
5. Development Projects Implemented by the Ministry
5.1 Projects Implemented under the Foreign Funds...... 23-24
5.2 Projects Implemented under the Local Funds ……………………....………….… 25-28
Annual Performace Report – 2018 Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development
1. Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development Vision Sustainable urban life, ensuring economic and spiritual wellbeing of the people and gracious living in harmony with nature
Mission
To accomplish economic prosperity and enhance quality of life of the citizens of Sri Lanka through creating well designed, green, clean and smart, urban settlements in strategic locations of the country with the engagement of best design, engineering and town planning skills, state-of-art technology and world best practices
Objectives
The prime objective of the Ministry is to bring systematic changes and development processes into the urban community in Sri Lanka which will ensure that the inhabitants of urban areas become a part of socio economic development of the country while maintaining high levels in quality of life. This will pave the way for making Sri Lanka a commercial, naval and aviation hub of Asia.
In this context, the Ministry envisages to transform the entire Western Province into a Megapolis area to usher in comprehensive development within the next five years. The scope of work under Ministry’s purview would primarily include macro level planning of the Western Megapolis Region based on bio-geo- physical and socio-economic aspects.
Western Region Megapolis Development will be the epicenter towards a long standing, firmly established and sustainable future urban process of Sri Lanka. Further, to design smart urban settlements in strategic locations of the country, it will also seek to discover solutions to resolve distinctive issues related to urbanization such as garbage, slums, energy, traffic, environment and livelihoods.
Departments and Statutory Institutions under the Ministry
National Physical Planning Department Urban Development Authority Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation
Local Funded Projects under the Ministry
Port City Development Project Metro Colombo Solid Waste Management Project Western Region Transport Development Project Western Region Tech City Development Project Western Region Aero City Development Project Western Region Maritime Cities Development Project Western Region Administrative Cities Development Project Sahasara Project Preparation of a Master Plan for Trincomalee District Urban Regeneration Project
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Foreign Funded Projects under the Ministry
Strategic Cities Development Project (Kandy, Galle, Jaffna, A/pura, Kurunegala, Dambulla, Trincomalee, Ratnapura) Metro Colombo Urban Development Project Greater Colombo Urban Transport Development Project (3K) Light Rail Transit System Project (JICA)
2. Organizational Structure of the Ministry
Please refer Annex No. 01 ( Page 29 )
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3. Sectoral Performance
3.1 Administration Division
This Division consists of Administation Branch as well as Planning and Monitoring Branch. 3.1.1 Administration Branch
Responsibility Performing the relevant functions in the efficient, expeditious, qualitative and continuous manner in compliance with rules and regulations and circulars of the Government.
Main Functions Performed by the Branch
All establishment activities of the officers of the Ministry, officers of the Hon. Minister and all establishment activities which to be performed for the officers serving in the institutions and projects under the purview of the Ministry.
Details of the Ministry Staff Category Approved Cadre Number as at 31.12. 2018 Vacant/Surplus Senior 39 31 08 (Vacant) Tertiary 06 02 04 (Vacant) Secondary 96 84 12 (Vacant) Primary 44 38 06 (Vacant) Total 185 155 30 (Vacant)
Changes in the Ministry Staff
As at 31.12. 2018 Category Transferred from Transferred to the Retirements Resignations the Ministry Ministry Senior 04 04 04 - Tertiary - - 01 - Secondary 11 06 01 - Primary 06 - - - Total 21 10 06 -
Training Local Training
Number of Programmes Number of Participants Total Expenditure (Rs.) 22 102 10,59,800.00
Local Training – Training, Workshops and Seminars
# Name and Designation Programme/Course Participated Duration One Day Course on Government Document Mrs. P. Edirisinghe – Senior 2018.03.20 1 Assistant Secretary Administration and Archives Law (Administrative) Mrs. G. C. Gannoruwa - Procurement Process for Executive Officers 2018.07.06, 13, 20 2 Director (Megapolis Planning) Organizing the Awareness Programme for the Government Officers on the Provisions 2018.11.07, 08 Mrs. J. M. Dissanayake – 3 of the Administrative Regulations Assistant Secretary (Admin) 2018.09.26 and Project Monitoring and Evaluation 2018.10.27 3
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# Name and Designation Programme/Course Participated Duration 2018.09.26 and Ms. Priyanga Senarathne - Project Monitoring and Evaluation 4 Assistant Director 2018.10.27 (Megapolis Planning ) State Procurement Management 2018.03.07, 09 Ms. I. K. W. N. Wickramarathne 5 Assistant Director (Planning Procurement Process for Executive Officers 2018.07.06, 13, 20 and Monitoring ) Ms. N. G . T. Perera – 6 Assistant Director Project Monitoring and Evaluation 2018.09.26, 27 (Planning and Monitoring) Mrs. Chathuri Wijesundara – 7 Procurement Process for Executive Officers 2018.07.06,13, 20 Assistant Director (Land) Mrs. Renuka Darshani Kaldera 8 – Administative Officer Disciplinary Procedure 2018.12.13, 20 and 27 (Acting) Mrs. K. A. S. Pushpamali – 9 Internal Audit in the Government Sector 2018.02.07, 08 Development Officer Mr. K. A. D. Jayatissa – Professional Abilities and Directing the 10 2018.09.26 Development Officer Profession Procurement Process for Supportive Staff 2018.09.10, 11 Mrs. J. A. Irosha Lakmali – 06 days of 11 Development Officer Internal Audit Sepetember and October in 2018 Mrs. T. A. E. Lakmali – 12 Procurement Process for Supportive Staff 2018.09.10, 11 Development Officer - Internal Audit in the Government Sector 2018.06.20 - 22
Mr. P.K.E. D. Senarathna – Procurement Process for Supportive Staff 2018.09.10, 11 13 Development Officer 06 days of Internal Audit Sepetember and October in 2018 Mrs. B. P. Pathirana - Maintenance of a Personal File in an 14 2018.10.12 Development Officer Effective Manner
Procurement Process for Supportive Staff 2018.09.10, 11 15 Mrs. Waruni Hatharasinghe - 06 days of Sepetember Development Officer Internal Audit and October in 2018 Mrs. C. K. Munasinghe - Office Management and Financial 16 2018.09.13, 14 Development Officer Regulations Mr. Anura Kumara 17 Senavirathne - Development Answering for the Audit Queries 2018.10.22, 23 Officer 18 Ms. R. K. D. K. Ranamuka - Internal Audit in the Government Sector 2018.02.07, 08 Public Management Assistant Mrs. I. D. Perera - 19 Office Management and Financial Development Officer 2018.09.13, 14 Regulations 20 Mrs. E. R. N. Ekanayake – Development Officer Ms. Udani Isanga - Public 21 Accounting Role and Practical Usage 2018.08.16, 17 Management Assistant Mr. H. N. M. M. 22 Hathurusinghe - Public Procurement Process for Supporting Staff 2018.09.10, 11 Management Assistant
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# Name and Designation Programme/Course Participated Duration Awareness Programme for Government Officers on the Provisions of Establishment 2018.10.18, 19 Ms. H. P. P. H. Disanayake - 23 Code Public Management Assistant Maintenace of a Personal File in an 2018.10.12 Effective Manner Ms. N. U. Malagala - Public 24 Management Assistant Procurement Process for Supportive Staff 2018.09.10, 11 Awareness Programme for the Government Ms. M. J. A. D. H. C. Officers on the Provisions of Establishment 2018.08.02, 03 25 Jayasundara - Public Code Management Assistant Accounting Role and Practical Usage 2018.08.16, 17 Maintennace of a Personal File in an 2018.10.12 26 Ms. L. N. Amarasinghe - Effective Manner Public Management Assistant Role and Responsibility of the Subject 2018.03.19, 20 Clercks on Leave Mrs. L. K. G. S. Jayanthi - 27 Disciplinary Procedure 2018.09.18, 20 Public Management Assistant Mrs. G. K. Priyanka Professional Protection and Health 28 Malakanthi - Public 2018.08.07 Management Management Assistant Office Management and Financial 2018.09.13, 14 29 Mrs. Rasanjali Warnasuriya - Regulations Public Management Assistant Role and Responsibility of the Subject 2018.03.19, 20 Clercks on Leave Mrs. W. A. R. D. M. Office Management and Financial 30 Wickramasinghe - Public 2018.09.11, 14 Regulations Management Assistant Awareness Programme for Government Ms. D. G. M. H. Officers on the Provisions of Establishment 2018.03.22, 23 31 Gunawardhana - Public Code Management Assistant Maintenace of a Personal File in an 2018.10.12 Effective Manner 2018.03.29 32 Ms. D. D. Manchanayake - Public Management Assistant Accounting Role and Practical Usage 2018.08.16 ,17 Mrs. Nayana Edirisinghe - 2018.09.20 and 33 Store Management Public Management Assistant 2018.10.01 Maintenace of a Personal File in an Mrs. P. V.S. Prabhasha 2018.03.29 34 Padukka - Public Management Effective Manner Assistant Accounting Role and Practical Usage 2018.08.16 ,17 On Fridays 35 Ministry Staff Tamil Language Oral Training Course From 02.02.2018 (around 06 months ) 04 hours per day from Drivers and Staff Asssistants 50 Hours Practical Training Course on 17.02.2018 36 of the Ministry Tamil Language Proficiency ( untill cover 50 hours) Development Officers and Filing System 2018.06.19 37 Public Management Assistants of the Ministry Establishment Code 2018.06.22
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Foreign Training
Number of Number of Staff Number of Other Total Expenditure (Rs.) Programmes Officers Participated Officers Participated 31 22 04 5,074,355.49
2018 Foreign Training - Programmes, Seminars and Delegations
Name and # Programme/Course Participated Country Duration Designation Colombo Port City Development Project – China 2018.09.01-11 Eng. Nihal Rupasinghe Mission 1 - Secretary 2018.09.28 - Uma Oya Multi-Purpose Development Project Iran 2018.10.04 Seminar on Financial Strategies for Developing Mr. S. M. Piyatissa – China 2018.07.11-17 Countries 2 Additional Secretary Investment Promotion Programme with Hon. (Administration) England 2018.10.17-19 Minister Investment Forum on Megapolis Development France 2018.07.01- 06 Programme of Leadership Capacity Building for Mr. W. M. K. P. S. R. the Sustainable and Developed Sanitary Strategies Singapore 2018.07.11- 13 3 Fernando – Additional for the Policy Makers Secretary (Technical) Prior Inspection on Garbage Trucks, Chemical 2018.11.28 - Spraying Trucks and Bacco Machines before China 2018.12.09 Shipping 19 th Scienece and Technological Park Mr. Madhawa Korea 2018.06.18 -29 Progarmme Waidyaratna dditional Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Seminar - 4 China 2018.09.18 Secretary (Megapolis) 2018 Corporations Composition Agreement on USA 2018.10.01-05 Centuary Challenges Mrs. S. K. A Devaraja Colombo Port City Project - Field Visit China 2018.01.12-17 Additional Secretary Special American Business Intern Training – USA 2018.04.14-28 5 (Megapolis Technical Solid Waste Management Programme and Western Development) Financial Solutions for Urban Development Thiland 2018.07.09-13 Mrs. S. R. B. R. G. C. Second Session of the Combined Committee on 6 Gannoruwa - Director Kuwait 2018.10.09-11 Kuwait – Sri Lanka Trade (Megapolis Planning) Mrs. K. S. Muramudalige - Training Programme on Capacity Building - 7 Malaysia 2018.10.08-12 Director Study Visit (Planning & Monitoring) Mrs. N.C. Batugedara Solid Waste Management Project -Field Visit China 2018.04.20-25 8 Director (Urban Healthy and Friendly Cities Development Development) 2018.11.21-22 International Programme on Management Auditing for Internal Auditors of the Government Malaysia 2018.01.16-23 Mrs. S. D. Sriyalatha – 9 Sector Chief Internal Auditor Training Programme on Capacity Building- Study India 2018.09.09-15 Visit
Mr. H. P. L. Kumara – Global Procurement Summit - 2018 India 2018.02.08-09 10 Chief Accountant Solid Waste Management Project -Field Visit China 2018.04.20-25 Global Procurement Summit - 2018 2018.02.08-09 Mrs. Neranja R. Training Programme on the Procurement India 2018.02.12-23 11 Nishshanka - Chief Procedure World Bank Funded Project Accountant Capacity Development Training Programme – 2018.12.03-08 Study Visit
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Name and # Participated Programme / Course Country Duration Designation Colombo Port City Project - Field Visit China 2018.01.12-17 Mrs. Anoja Herath, Training Programme on Capacity Building - 12 2018.10.14-20 Director (Environment) Study Visit Malesia Regional Summit on Urban Air Pollution 2018.11.13-16 Mrs. J. M. Dissanayaka Seminar on Bio Diversity Protection and Natural 13 – Assistant Secretary 2018.09.01-21 Conservation Management (Administration) China Mrs. N. G. P. G. Samarawickrama – Seminar on Construction and Planning 14 2018.04.10-30 Assistant Secretary Infrastructure for Developing Countries - 2018 (Establishment) Mrs. Priyanga Programme for Considering Environmental and Senarathne – Asistant 15 Social Matters for the Investment Project Japan 2018.11.06-29 Director Financing (Megapolis Planning) Mrs. I. K. W. N. Wickramarathne 2018.01.15 - 16 Assistant Director Planning and Managing the Urban Services 2018.03.09 (Planning and India Monitoring) Ms. N. G. T. Perera – Assistant Director Participatory Planning for Minimizing Poverty 2018.02.21 - 17 (Planning and and Sustainable Development 2018.03.20 Monitoring) Mr. M.S. Rathnasinghe 2018.09.24 - 18 – Assistant Director Procurement Management of Government Sector Italy 2018.10.12 (Urban Development) Mrs. L.P. Kostha Assistant Director 19 (Urban Land Colombo Port City Development Project – Management ) China 2018.09.01-11 Delegation Mrs. D.N. Athukorala - 20 Assistant Director (Land and Planning ) Mrs. W.M.C.S.K. Programme for Buiding a Sustainable and 2018.05.13 - 21 Wijesundara -Assistant Trustworthy Service Supply System in the Asian Japan Director (Land) Zone 2018.06.09
Budget Preparation, Accounting and Finance 2018.01.15 - India Mr. S.S.S.D. Management in Government Sector 2018.02.02 22 Samarasinghe – Training and Study Programme for Operations of Malesia, Accountant 2018.11.18-24 Multimodal Centres Japan Mr. L. H. D. Jayantha – Training Programme on Procurement Procedures 23 India 2018.02.12-23 Development Officer for World Bank Funded Projects Mr. P.K. Providing Housing Subsidies for Developed 24 Premakaumara – China 2018.11.14-24 Countries Development Officer Mr. W.A.N.De Kostha Solid Waste Management Project – Field Visit 25 – Development Officer China 2018.04.20-25 Mrs. R.K.C.P. Training and Study Programme for Operations of Malaysia, 26 Gunawardhana – 2018.11.18-24 the Multimodal Centres Japan Development Officer
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3.1.2 Planning and Monitoring Division Responsibility Idenfication of development programmes and projects, preparation of plans, supervision and progress reviewing and coordinating in line with the prevailing development stratergies of the country and policies in the Ministry.
Main Functions Performed by the Division
Preparation the Annual Action Plan on behalf of the Ministry and presenting to the relevant Monitoring Agencies Monitoring the progress of implementing the Annual Action Plan and reporting to the relevant Institutions Coordinating the planning, monitoring and progress review matters of the Institutions under the Ministry
Considering and performing the required coordination on the project proposals prepared on the basis of local funds and submitted by the Ministry and affiliated institutions
Preparation of the Progress Report for the budget debate and Annual Performance Report of the Minisrty to submit to the parliament
Performing the required cordination to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Performing the required cordination with the relevant Institutions to minimize the climate changes
Performing activities in relevant to the Right to Information Act
Conducting National Research and Development Survey
Collecting and updating the information on projects being implemented under the Public and Private Partnership Collecting and updating the information on development programmes/projects implemented in district level under the Ministry
Progress as at 31.12. 2018
Preparation the Annual Action Plan of the Ministry for 2018 and submitting to the relevant Institutions in the scheduled period of time
Preparation of the Annual Performance Report - 2017 to submit to the parliament
Submitting 116 project proposals submitted by the Urban Development Authority and 14 proposal submitted by the Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation expected to be implemented in Island wide in 2018 and 2019 to the Department of National Planning
Conducting 13 progress review meetings for supervising the progress of the development projects
implemented by the Ministry, affiliated Institutions and the projects
Submitting the physical and financial progress (quarterly) on the implementation of the Annual Action Plan of the Ministry to the Presidentiol Secretariatial, Department of National Budget and Department of Project Management and Monitoring
Submitting the information related to this Ministry to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka for preparing the
Annual Report - 2017 and Semi Annual Report - 2018
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Submitting the data and information of the main projects implemented by the Ministry for preparing the budget estimates - 2019 to the National Budget Department in order to achive the Sustainable Development Goals
Forwarding the report inclusive of Programmes/ Projects of the Ministry in connection with the “Public Investment Programme - 2018/2021” to the Department of National Planning
Forwarding the progress of Urban Planning and Human Settlements for reviwing the contribution determinated in national level to the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment
Presenting 03 project proposals which give a contribution to minimize the climate changes (related to the transport sector) to the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment
Presenting the progress of the Programmes/ Projects under this Ministry, which have direct impact on the Climate Changes to the Ministry of Mahaweli Development and Environment
Presenting the progress of the projects and information of the projects which are expected to be commenced related to the Sustainable Development Goals to the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Wildlife
Submitting the Information on projects which are being carried out under the Public Private Partnership to the Department of Public Finance
Forwarding the information on development programmes implemented by the Ministry in district level to the relevant District secretary at the time of inquiring
3.2 Accounts Division
Responsibility
Spending the relevant expenditure within the limits of the the provision allocated to the Ministry through the Budget Estimate reviewing the progress preparation of accounts on the financial status and presenting for the audit
Main Functions Performed by the Division
Preparing and submitting the annual estimates related to the Ministry and Institutions and foreign funded projects under the Ministry to the Department of National Budget and assisting to carry on the role of the Ministry while managing the expenses within the limits of the provisions allocated from the annual budget
Submitting the following current reports to be submitted to the General Treasury in the relevant period of time
Report Time frame Annual Procurement Plan In the beginning of the year Annual Imprest Sheet In the first working day of the year Annual Imprest Plan In the beginning of the year Annual Budget Presenting as per the circulars Relevant Monthly Report on Bank Accounts Relevant month ’s report before 15th of follwing month Quarterly Reports on the Deposit Accounts After the rel a vant quarter before 15 th of following month Quarterly Imprest Reconciliation Reports After the relavant quarter before 15th of following month Annual Imprest Application First working day of every month Accounts report of the relevant month on or before 5th of Monthly Accounts Summary following month
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Reports to be presented to the audit o Annual Accounts Reports - Accounts report of the relevant year before 28th February of following year
o Advance “B” Acccount of the public officers’ - Accounts report of the relevant year before 28th February of following year
Obtaining the imprest for the foreign funded projects and other development projects with the coordination of the General Treasury and distributing such money among the said projects
Taking appropriate actions to submit the withdrawal application related to the foreign funded projects by the General Treasury to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Regular maintenance of the financial activities, bringing the relevant receipts and payments into accounts in compliance with the Treasury Circulars and Regulations and reporting to the General Treasury.
Coordinating the Board of Survey activities of the Ministry, relevant Institutions and foreign funded projects and accordingly providing the relevant reports to the Auditor General and other Institutions Providing the relevant reports to the Controller General and confirming the progress of the reports to be sent by the Institutions under the purview of the Ministry
Procurement activities of the Ministry Answering the Auditor General on the audit queries with the coordination with relevant divisions
Progress as at 31.12.2018
Head No. : 162 Recurrent Expenditure of the Ministry Category - Personal emoluments and other recurrent expenditure (Rs .Million) Description Provision Total Expenditure Percentage % Ministers Office Personal emolument 13.25 11.28 85% Other recurrent expenditure 25.75 23.32 91% Total 39.00 34.60 89% Establishment and Administrative Services Personal emolument 89.50 86.56 97% Other recurrent expenditure 780.69 583.88 75% Total 870.19 670.44 77% Grand Total 909.19 705.04 78%
Capital Expenditure (Rehabilitation and Acquisitions) (Rs. Million) Description Provision Total Expenditure Percentage % Ministry Office Rehabilitation 1.60 0.97 61% Acquisitions 1.70 1.18 69% Total 3.30 2.15 65% Establishment and Administrative service Rehabilitation 1.80 1.22 68% Acquisitions 3.90 3.56 91% Capacity development 1.06 1.06 100% Total 6.76 5.84 86% Grand Total 10.06 7.99 79 %
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Capital Expenditure for the urban infrastructure facility development (Rs. Mn.) Financial value, which was not Bills in Percene achieved due to Description Provision Expenditure Hands Total -tage political crisis existed (Unpaid) (%) in the end at year 2018 Total 60,162.85 31,408.29 13,322.83 3,127.00 47,858.12 80% Urban Development 1,519.00 636.00 834.54 - 1,470.54 97% Authority Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and 2,873.00 1,030.88 1,432.56 - 2,463.44 86 % Development Corporation Hambantota International 33.80 33.79 - - 33.79 100% Conference Centre Metro World 5,890.00 2,693.03 - 783.00 3,476.03 59% Colombo Bank Urban Development GoSL 1,266.00 1,200.36 - - 1,200.36 95% Project Greater Colombo Urban Transport Development 616.50 612.00 - - 612.00 99% Project (3K) Strategic World 3,100.00 1,976.88 - - 1,976.88 64% Cities Bank Development Project (Kandy and GoSL 480.00 465.66 - - 465.66 97% Galle) Greater Colombo Solid Waste Management 4,908.20 3,523.77 - - 3,523.77 72% Project Relocation of Mannin 1,510.00 1,508.32 - - 1,508.32 100% Market – Peliyagoda Urban Development and Solid Waste 600.00 600.00 - - 600.00 100% Management Establishment of the proposed Megapolis 384.00 297.03 - - 297.02 77% Project Offices Strategic Cities Development Project 45.00 41.60 - - 41.60 92% (Anuradhapura ) - GoSL Port City Project 3,335.00 3,255.13 - - 3,255.13 98% Preparation of a Master Plan for Trincomalee 80.35 80.24 - - 80.24 100% District Town Development Projects in 9 Provinces 5,765.00 4,128.38 - - 4,128.38 72% (Sukitha Puravara) Light Rail JICA 2,080.00 - - 2,080.00 2,080.00 100% Transit System Project GoSL 135.00 95.27 - - 95.27 71% Urban Regeneration Project 17,100.00 6,014.92 11,055.73 - 17,070.65 100%
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Financial value, which was not Bills in Percene achieved due to Description Provision Expenditure Hands Total -tage political crisis existed (Unpaid) (%) in the end at year 2018 Improving the bus service for promoting the 1,100.00 592.67 - - 592.67 54% public transport service
Improving road facilities in Homagama (Tech City 100.00 48.39 - 264.00 312.39 312% Development Project) Disposal of Weras Ganga Waste Water and 1,873.00 1,277.37 - - 1,277.37 68% Environment Improvement project Project for Construction of Green Park for every 500.00 345.42 - - 345.42 69% Pradeshiya Sabha Division Administrative Cities 16.00 10.16 - - 10.16 64% Development Project Details of the Projects with a Minimum Financial Progress Greater Colombo Solid Waste Management The grant given by the Asian Infrastructure Investment 110.00 10.18 Project – Foreign Bank (AIIB) was cancelld in halfway through Grants Strategic World The process of acquisition and settlement of land Cities 1,000.00 243.50 Bank relating to the AB 31 and AB 21 roads was taken a Development considerable period of time Project(Jafna) GoSL 350.00 73.90 Strategic Cities Delay in detailed design plan which had to be done by Development Project 300.00 82.14 selected consultative institution for planning activities (Anuradhapura ) – of the project and delay in calling bidding applications World Bank The Beira Lake Construction of new houses for relocating the residents Rehabilitation and 450.00 88.03 in the project area should be completed Development Project Since this project conducted with the entire supervision Bogambara Prison of the Department of Archaeology, it was needed to Premises 200.00 70.39 obtain the approval and taken long time to remove the Redevelopment Project temporary bus stand operated in the premises Construction activities were withheld because it was Crow Island Project 150.00 0.06 unable to prove the clear ownership of the land Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation cancelled this project since it was carried Kalupalama Pumping 400.00 - Station Project out under the Metro Colombo Urban Development Project
Delay in conducting the architectural consultation services by the relevant private institution Nilwala Project 690.00 130.59 and delay in obtaining the necessary environmental approval for the land reclaimation
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Details of the Projects with a Minimum Financial Progress Maritime Cities Development Project - The agreement for the feasibility study could not be signed due to political crisis Aero City Development Project – The process of land acquisition and land settlement were not completed. Transport Development Project - Implementation of Feasibility Study of Light Rail Transit System Megapolis Project 400.00 0.86 Development Projects Since the selected railway line with the length of 52 and Land Acquisition km of the study area was extended up to 84km, this work was extended up to May 2019 Construction of Polduwa by-pass road (Rs.583.6 Mn.) Although it was a bilateral agreement among two Public Institutions, decided to have abond. Therefore, it wasneeded to obtation the Director’s Board approval of the RDA. Due to political crisis, the Director’s Board was malfunctioned Awarding contracts were delayed because it was Development of followed the government tender procedure as per the Modern Sustainable 783.00 241.22 cabinet decision Further, approval had to obtain again Urban Hubs from the newly appointed Pradeshiya Sabha/Urban Council and land acquisition were delayed Project for providing Signing the agreement with the Asian Development facilities for the urban 20.00 0.16 Bank was delayed projects
3.3 Urban Development Division
This Division consists of two Branches as Urban Development and Land.
3.3.1 Urban Development Branch
Responsibility
Taking policy decisions, providing the legal approval project implementation and coordination for under development projects carried out by the Urban Development Authority and other projects under the purview of the Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development
Main functions performed by the Urban Development Division
Appointing Technical Evaluation Committees related to the various projects which awarded to the open bidders under Sukitha Purawara Township Development Project, inspection of the documents related to calling bids presented by the state consultative institutions, calling bids, conducting awareness meetings for bidders before opening the bids, opening bids, evaluation and awarding of bids, progress review, having checked the bills received to the Ministry from consultative institutions and contractor preparation of relevant certificates to make such payments and forwarding to the Accounts Division to make payment conducting progress review meetings when necessary by summoning the all parties related to the projects
Having checked the cost estimates submitted by the state consultative institutions related to the continus projects which awarded to the government institutions under the Sukitha Purawara Township Development Programe, awarding the projects to the relevant government institutions and having
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checked the bills received to the Ministry from consultative institutions, forwarding to the Accounts Division to make the payment to the contractor following the preparation of relevant certificates to make such payments and conducting progress review meetings when necessary by summoning the all parties connected to the projects
Performing the activities of Cabinet Memoranda related to both the development activities/project of the Urban Development Authority and the Ministry
Supervision, coordination and evaluation of the functions in connection with the declaration of urban development authority areas as well as urban development plans
Taking actions on the public complaints related to the Urban Development Authority and complaints received from the private and government institutions
Supervision, coordination and evalauation of the removal of unauthorized constructions and unauthorized residents
Taking actions on the matters inquired from the Ministry related to the development activities by the Presidential Secretariat, Prime Ministers Office and other government institutions
Progress as at 31.12. 2018
Implementation, monitoring and evalauation of 122 continuous development projects and 55 new development projects island wide under the open bidding procedure upon the consultation of 7 government institutions under the Sukitha Purawara Township Development Programe while utilizing the provisions allocated under 9 budget lines in 2018
Coordination of activities of the relevant acts, laws rules and regulations related to the alienation of lands held by the Urban Development Authority
Supervision of Cabinet Memoranda submitted by the Urban Development Authority with regard to the alienation of the lands/lease of lands belonging to the Urban development Authority for the development activities operated in Island wide, forwarding these Memoranda to the approval and conducting the follow up activities in connection with the relevant decisions
Taking appropriate actions for obtaining the approval from the Hon.Minister’s portfolio under section 18.1 of the Urban Development Authority Law No. 41 of 1978 pertaining to the alienation of lands.
Inspecting the certificate under section14 (2) B presented under the State Lands (Recovery of Possession) Act (No. 7 of 1979) related to the removal of unauthorized residents in the properties belonging to the Urban Development Authority and taking over the possession of the relevant properties under the Crown Lands Ordinance (Conservation of state lands and reserves under taking over the possession of State Lands (Repossession) Act.) subject to the removal of unauthorized residents in the properties belonging to the Urban Development Authority and taking over the possession of the relevant properties, preparing it, forwarding the certificate under section14 (2) B presented under the state lands (Recovery of possession) Act (No. 7 of 1979) to the approval of the Hon. Minister and taking action in adherence to the decision taken therein
Coordinating the affairs related to the declaration of the urban areas by the Urban Development Authority
Inspecting the activities documents to the leaseholds for commercial projects, industrial projects, BOI projects, urban development plan projects, government institutions, statutory boards, religious and charitable organizations and social services institutions. Taking actions in connection with the removal of housing schemes and shopping complexes belonging to the Urban Development Authority
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Supervision and coordination activities on the letters forwarded by the Presidential Secretariat, Ministries and other institutions related to the alienation of lands
Supervising the Cabinet Memorandum of the following projects and letters submitted for other approval and forwarding for the approval of the Hon. Minister after doing the relevant amendments to such documents.
o Port City Project o Solid Waste Management Project o Strategic Cities Development Project o Weres Ganga Project o Metro Colombo Urban Development Project o Urban Regeneration Project
o Preparation of a Master Plan for Trincomalee District
3.3.2 Land Branch
Responsibility
Assisting to the acquisition of land and taking over the state land's possession as per the requirements of the Department, Institutions and Projects under the purview of the Ministry and performing the coordination activities among the institutions on behalf of the Ministry.
Main functions performed by the Branch
Performing the coordination activity and other related activities on behalf of the Ministry with regard to the acquisition of land, taking over the state land's possession, alienation of lands and revocation of rights of land for the National Physical Planning Department, Urban Development Authority, Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation and projects under the purview of the Ministry.
Progress as at 31.12.2018 As per the requests received from the institutions and other projects under the purview of the Ministry and coordination activities and other activities incidental thereto of the following projects were performed
Urban Regenaration Project Pibidemu Polonnaruwa Metro Colombo Urban Development Project Greter Hambantota Project Strategic Cities Development Project Greater Kandy Project Western Region Tech City Development Project Peradeniya Township Development Project Western Region Aero City Development Project Dambulla Urban Development Project Solid Waste Management Project Light Rail Transit System Project (JICA) Western Region Administrative Cities Kollonnawa Rain Water Drainage and Development Project Environment Improvement Project Anuradhapura Sacred City Development Project Sukitha Purawara Programe
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3.4 Megapolis Division
Responsibility
Preparing the policies, identifying the strategies and approving the projects in connection with the initiation of the Megapolis, implementing and conducting progress reviews.
Main functions performed by the Division
Western Region Aero City Development Project, Western Region Administrative Cities Development Project, Western Region Tech City Development Project, Western Region Maritime Cities Development Project, Western Region Transport Development Project, Western Region Planning Project and projects implemented by the Project Coordination Unit and coordination of the project development activities, supervision and evaluation.
Obtaining the views and suggestions of the various institutions and social groups including the professionals in connection with the initiation and planning of Megapolis through making awareness among them on this matter and preparing such views and policies and utilizing them for implementing the projects
Coordination with the various international organizations and embassies with the objective of obtaining the required investment for the implementation of the projects related to the Megapolis development
Coordination of the activities in connection with the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with the objective of implementing the Megapolis projects
Organizing the commemoration ceremonies for various international days belonging to the subject scope of the Ministry and other local festival under the purview of the Ministry, in collaboration with the other Divisions and Institutions under the Ministry Coordinating the weekly progress review meeting held under the leadership of the Hon. Minister
Supervising and coordinating the affairs of the development activities related to the Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation and the National Physical Planning Department
Taking actions for the public complaints with regard to the Megapolis projects and Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation
Preparing the Cabinet Memoranda in connection with the Megapolis projects, Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation and the National Physical Planning Department and obtaining the required approval Coordinating the preparation of answers for the questions in the Parliament related to the Megapolis projects
Organizing and coordinating the Steering Committees related to the Megapolis projects
Implementing Sukitha Purawara and Sihilel Dehena programmes in order to develop the infrastructure of small cities
Coordinating the decentralized budget programme related to Colombo, Kalutara and Gampaha districts with the Ministry of National Policies and Economic Affairs and relevant district offices and approving the projects
Preparing the action plan related to the Megapolis projects and conducting progress reviews
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Progress as at 31.12.2018
International Cooperation, Market Stabilization and Promotion and Investment Protection
The Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development has taken the necessary actions to hold foreign delegation meetings and discussions for the investment protection which is required to implement the projects identified under the main plan of Megapolis. Furthermore, in order to strength the relationship with the governments (G to G) as well as governments and business institutions (G to B), Ministry officers have got the opportunity to travel in partner countries which have possibilities in strengthening the relationships with the objective of identifying the technical cooperation promotional, technological and investment partners and promoting the direct foreign investments. This includes bilateral discussions/multilateral discussions, signing of the memorandums of understanding and agreements, business summits and internationally promoting of Megapolis activities
Bilateral Discussions, Workshops and MoUs - 2018
# Activity Date Bilateral meeting of the Ministry officers with Singapore business mission 1 2018.01.25 for seeking the investment abilities for infrastructure facilities development Programme held for Japaneese investors on land development and property 2 2018.02.16 trade Signning a Memorandum of Understanding by our Ministry with 3 the European Chamber of Commerce with the objective of attracting the 2018.03.09 investors for the megapolis development activities Sri Lanka tour of Korean mission under the chairmanship of professor 4 Kimyunge to search the government private partnership investment 2018.07.02 opportunities Tour of Chineese mission for discussing the investment opportunities on 5 2018.07.31 Light Rail Transit Systems ” Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Discussion” - 2018 conducted in 6 2018.09.18 - 20 Beijing, China Conducted discussions by the Investment Promotion Authority with the 7 Investtment Board in Kuwait at the 2nd conference of Sri Lanka Kuwait 2018.10.09 - 11 combined Ministerial Committee Participating with the Sri Lankan delegation for the combined dialogue of 8 2018.10.01 - 5 the Millennium Challenge Corporation held in America
“Sihilel Dehena Project”
Sihilel Dehena programme was implemented in Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara Districts with the objective of increasing the happiness of the person through his spiritual development. Under this programme, 32 projects worth of Rs. 58.3Mn. have been completed.
“Sukitha Purawara” Small Township Development Programme
In concurrence with “Sukitha Purawara” main programme, which was presented by the Urban Development Authority, small township development progarmme has been initiated to develop the basic infrastructure facilities in the main cities and suburb cities in Western, North Central, Central, Southern, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa, North Western and Uva Provinces and under this, 1,048 projects have been completed to the valaue of Rs. 722.55 Million.
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Decentralized budget programme (DCB)
This programme is implemented with the objective of assuring the economic, social, cultural and religious improvement in Colombo, Kalutara and Gampaha districts. This Ministry approves the project proposals of the Hon. Members of Parliament (Except the Members of Parliament in the National List), recommended and submitted by the District Secretaries of the Western Province. Under this, 2,233 programmes were approved for the year 2018.
Progress Review
The progress review meetings headed by the Hon. Minister are held on every Monday with the participation of the heads of all institutions and projects under the purview of the Ministry and follow up activities in connection with its coordination affairs and progress are carried out by the Megapolis Division
Appointing the steering committees for providing required consultations to the projects and coordinating
Coordinating the activities of Western Region Aero City Development Project, Western Region Administrative Cities Development Project, Western Region Tech City Development Project, Western Region Maritime Cities Development Project, Western Region Transport Development Project and Western Region Planning Project with the Project Coordination Unit
3.5 Technical Division This Division consists of the Technical Branch and the Information Technology Branch
3.5.1 Technical Branch
Responsibility
Coordinating the Cabinet Procurement Committees, Consultative Procurement Committees of Ministry Level and Project Procurement Committees, keeping records on the decisions of the said committees, presenting the bidding documents and other documents to the committes without a delay in secured manner, taking actions to execute the decisions taken thereby through the institutions and projects under the Ministry and implementing the procurement activities of the Ministry in transparency manner devoid of fraud or corruption while submitting correct information to the General Treasury on the Ministry level procurements
Main Functions Performed by the Branch
Functioning with the General Treasury to appoint the Cabinet Appointed Standing Procurement Committees and Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committees related to the procurement process and to appoint the Technical Evaluation Committees related to the said committees
Appointing Consultative Procurement Committee in Ministry level, Project Procurement Committee and Technical Evaluation Committees for above committees
Organizing the procurement meetings
Preparing the procurement decisions and forwarding them to the relevant institutions
Making the required arrangements to accept the bidding papers and to open the bids
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Forwarding the bidding papers to the relevant projects/institutions in secured manner and preserving the copy of the bidding papers
Submitting the relevant documents to the appeal board of the Presidential Secretariat before awarding the procurement and coordinating the activities in connection with these Conducting monthly progress review meetings on the progress of the procurement with the relevant projects/institutions Submitting the monthly procurement progress reports which have been updated to the Treasury
Checking and recommending the money reimbursement bills submitted by the Urban Development Authority for making the payments for the Urban Regeneration Project
Reviewing the BOQ basic rates of Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation and submitting the same to the Secretary of the Ministry for the approval
Progress as at 31.12.2018
Having completed the project procurement activities successfully and tenders have been awarded.
Procurements Procurements Procurements belonging belonging to the belonging to the Project to the Cabinet Appointed Ministry Procurement Procurement Procurement Committee Committee Committee Project/Institution Currently Currently Currently Awarded Awarded Awarded implemented implemented implemented Urban Development 03 09 - - - - 1 Authority Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and 2 01 02 - - - - Development Corporation Urban Regeneration 3 03 07 - - - - Project Solid Waste 4 02 01 02 - - Management Programe Metro Colombo Urban 5 06 01 - - 01 - Development Project Tech City 6 04 - - - 11 02 Development Project Strategic Cities 03 04 01 02 - - 7 Development Project Administrative Cities 8 02 01 - - 03 - Development Project Transport Development 02 9 - - 01 05 01 Project Aero City 10 - 02 - - 03 05 Development Project Maritime Cities 11 01 - - - 01 - Development Project 12 Waters Edge - 02 - - - - Project Coordination 13 - - - - 03 01 Unit Bus Renovation and 14 - - - - 02 - Sahasara Project Total 25 31 03 03 29 09
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Having reviewed 94 BOQ basic rates of Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation for the year 2018, actions were taken to obtain the approval for the same.
Checking and recommending the money reimbursement bills submitted by the Urban Development Authority for making the payments for the Urban Regeneration Project
3.5.2 Information Technology Branch
Responsibility Guiding the public service towards the E- Government while updating the official web site of the Ministry properly in trilingual in up to date, providing computer service to all officers in the Ministry devoid of issues, providing the official e - mail address to all staff officers of the Ministry, providing continuous internet facilities and providing the required technical advices to obtain the high quality computers and other information technology accessories.
Main Functions Performed by the Branch
Creating the official web site of the Ministry Providing official e- mail address to all staff officers of the Ministry Relevant coordination activities for continuous maintenance of internet facilities Resolving the software and hardware issues related to the information technology of the Ministry installing the software and hardware where in need and making this aware among the users Providing the passwords for computer systems and controlling the accounts of the computer users Preparing the specifications at the procurement activities connected to the information technology tools of the Ministry and performing the activities of the Technical Evaluation Committees Performing the required coordination activities with regard to the relevant subject with the National Information Technology Agency and other institutions
Progress as at 31.12.2018
Properly updating the website of the Ministry in time and upload information in trilingual providing the official e- mail address to all staff officers of the Ministry Providing internet facilities to 123 computers in the Ministry
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3.6 Internal Audit Division
Responsibility
Auditing is carried out to check, investigate and properly report to the Secretary of the Ministry whether the institute is monitored in efficient and optimum manner in compliance with the Financial Regulations, Code of Establishments and various circulars and provisions issued at time to time by the Government for reaching the vision and mission of the Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development.
Main Functions Performed by the Division
Preparing the Annual Audit Plan. Summoning the Management and Audit Committees Conducting the annual internal audit in the Ministry Auditing the foreign aid based projects and local aid projects coming under the Ministry Conducting the special investigation activities of Urban Development Authority, Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation and Department of National Physical Planning which are under the purview of the Ministry Participating the Audit and Management Committee Meetings
Progress as at 31.12.2018
Issued 07 audit reports based on the audits conducted as per the Audit Plan - 2018 Conducting 03 Audit and Management Meetings and presenting the relevant reports Participating in the Audit and Management Committee Meetings of the institutions under the Ministry Field inspections for Aruwakkalu Solid Waste Management Project and Kalutara Public Market Complex Project Having conducted a special investigation on the post of Human Resources (Actg.) in the Urban Development Authority and submitted a report
4. Statutory Institutions and Departments under the Ministry
National Physical Planning Department (NPPD)
The National Physical Planning Department (NPPD) is the successor to the Department of Town and Country Planning. This is a result of the amendment to the Town and Country Planning Ordinance No.13 of 1946 made by the amendment Act No. 49 of 2000 which was approved unanimously by the Parliament of Sri Lanka on 9th August 2000 and received the official sanction over establishing of NPPD to replace the former Town and Country Planning Department. Having taken necessary administrative steps required by this amendment, the new NPPD was formerly established and inaugurated by the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Public Utilities on 21st May 2001.
Lolugaswewa – Anuradhapura New town Project has been initiated with the objective of providing the infrastructure for social and spiritual activities and its feasibility study work has been completed. As per the site plan, it is due to utilize 81 hectares of lands belonging to the Nuwaragam Palatha East Divisional Secretariat for the development activities. It is expected to complete the project by 2020 and regularization activities of ownership of the lands are in progress.
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Further, under the programme of “Pibidemu Polonnaruwa (Awakening of Polonnaruwa)” selected 10 hospitals were developed for the improvement in the health sector. In addition to that, preliminary plans have been prepared for the development of 08 selected schools and consultation services and coordination activities were carried out for the construction of vestibule, new Pirivena and hermitage (residence building) in Dimbulagala Temple.
Urban Development Authority
The Urban Development Authority was established by an Act of Parliament bearing No. 41 of 1978 with a view to promote integrated planning and implementation of economic, social and physical development of the areas which are declared by the Minister in charge of the subject of urban development.
Following projects were implemented by the Urban Development Authority in 2018.
Description No. of identified projects Township Development Projects in Nine Province 145 Projects Implemented by the Urban Development Authority 19 Establish of a Haritha Uyana in Every Pradesiya Saba Division 40 Development and Creating of Sustainable Hubs 24 The Beira Lake Rehabilitation and Development Project 01 Relocation of Mannin Market - Peliyagoda 01 Nilwala River Side Park Development 01 Bogambara Prison Premises Re-development Project 01 Crow Island Beach Park and Banquet Hall Project 01 Total 233
Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation (SLLRDC)
Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation (SLLRDC) was initially a body incorporate duly established under the Colombo District (low land areas) Reclamation and Development Board Act No. 15 of 1968 as amended by Law No. 27 of 1976, Act No. 52 of 1982 and Act. No.35 of 2006
Ten projects of renovating canals, lakes and walking paths, 10 projects of minimizing the flood damages, preparing the detailed plans, mapping and 5 feasibility study projects and 7 wetlands and lowlands projects were done by the Corporation in the year 2018.Weras River Waste water Disposal and Environment Improvement Project (Kalupalama Pumping Station project etc.) are being conducted and preliminary activities were done for the construction of middle income housing project in Ragama and luxury housing project in Narahenpita.
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5. Development Projects implemented by the Ministry 5.1 Foreign funded projects
Metro Colombo Urban Development Project (2012 - 2020)
The aim of the Metro Colombo Urban Development Project (MCUDP) is to complement ongoing urban regeneration programs of the Government of Sri Lanka by reducing the physical and socio-economic impacts of flooding in the Metro Colombo Region and improving priority local infrastructure and services. The Project Development Objectives (PDOs) are to support the borrower to reduce flooding in the catchment of the Colombo Water Basin and strengthen the capacity of Local Authorities (LAs) in Colombo Metropolitan Area (CMA) to rehabilitate, improve and maintain local infrastructure and services through selected demonstration investments. The MCUDP is jointly financed by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) of the World Bank Group and the Government of Sri Lanka.
Improvement of the drainage capacity in the Colombo water, rehabilitation and improvement of the small water drainage systems construction of the line park connected to the Beira Lake and Baddagam park are constructed under this. 18 projects have been completed by now. Further, 12 projects are being carried out and 04 and 02 projects are in the tender stage and planning stage respectively.
Strategic Cities Development Project (2014 - 2021)
Main objective of this project is to identify the strategically important cities in Sri Lanka and to improve selected urban services and public urban premises in such cities. Under this, Kandy, Galle, Jaffna, Anuradhapura, Trincomalee, Dambulla, Kurunegala and Ratnapura cities have been selected to developed strategically.The Government of Sri Lanka has embarked on the Strategic Cities Development Project (SCDP) with financial and technical assistance from the World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and France Development Agency (AFD) to develop selected Strategic Cities in Sri Lanka, having identified the strategically important cities at the future development activities in Sri Lanka. Kandy and Galle Strategic Cities Development Project ((2014-2021) was started first and under this, improving the transport facilities, promoting the water supply facilities, improving the waste disposal systems, urban development projects and etc are carried out. Estimated cost for this project is Rs. 27,150 Mn.
In addition to Kandy and Galle Strategic Cities, Jaffna City was selected as a five year project ((2016- 2021) under the World Bank assistance in 2016. Estimated cost for this purpose is Rs. 9,750Mn. and under this, projects for minimizing road traffic congestion in Jaffna, improving the waste disposal system, urban development and protection of cultural heritage are carried out. Further, Anuradhapura was also selected to strategically developed as a five year (2016-2021) project under the financial assistance of French Development Agency. Under this, preparing the detailed plans and developing the sanitary facilities in Anurdhapura City have been implemented and estimated cost for this purpose is RS. 10,125Mn.
Under the Sustainable Urban Development project, which implemented as a four year (2018-2021) project for developing the high potential urban centers, which are located in outside Colombo but included into main economic hubs of Sri Lanka, Kurunegala, Dambulla, Trincomalee and Ratnapura were selected as strategic cities.Total estimated cost for this purpose is Rs. 36, 900/- Mn. and it is implemented under two stages.
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(2009 - 2019) Townships Development Component of Greater Colombo Urban Transport Development Project Townships Development Component of Greater Colombo Urban Transport Development Project/Outer Circular Highway Project (OCH Project) is being implemented with financial assistance of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA.) The project is funded through a loan agreement with full term of Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) in March 2007.
The Outer Circular Highway (OCH) is one of the flagship road projects implementing with the aim of dispersing traffic congestion in and around the Colombo city while facilitating and encouraging to move the development away from highly populated urban areas. Three townships along the OCH corridor namely Kottawa, Kaduwela and Kadawatha (3K) are being developed including the infrastructure around the towns.
For strong and sustain economic growth, this project provides the high quality infrastructure facilities for the growth of high living status of the people through the minimum wastage of the valuable resources like time, fuel, vehicles maintenance cost etc. The main objective of the project is to minimize the traffic congestion, time for the destination and road traffic disasters and to discourage the private vehicle users and to encourage public transport users. Under this project, Kottawa - Pannipitiya Road and two roads in kaduwela have been constructed and Kottawa- Malabe Road is under the construction. Further, Developing a Multimodal Transport Center at Makumbura, as a first Multimodal Transport Center in Sri Lanka, is in the final stage. Total estimated cost of this project is Rs. 3,625 Mn. and it is expected to complete this project in December 2019.
Light Rail Transit Project JICA (2017 - 2026)
Sri Lanka incurs huge economic losses due to traffic congestions especially within the Western Region, the main economic hub of the country and the pollution levels have also been increased due to the congestions. Thus, based on the current saturated traffic condition at major roads in Colombo city and from the view point of an efficient public transport mode, Elevated Light Rail Transit (LRT) network is proposed as a Rapid Transit System (RTS) as long term measures to overcome prolong traffic congestion since the LRT system provides faster, safe and comfortable public passenger transportation by enhancing the capacity of public transportation system.
In subsequence, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) granted the financial assistance as per the request made by the Government of Sri Lanka from the Government of Japan to establish a Light Rail Transits System in the length of 15.8km from Malabe to Pettah under the economic corporation loan with special conditions. Total estimated cost for this project is Rs. 342,392 Mn. The approval was received from the Central Environment Authority for this project by end of year 2018 and draft act for Sri Lanka Light Rail Transit System which was prepared for regulating such systems, was submitted to the Department of Attorney General.
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5.2 Local Funded Projects
Western Region Transport Development Project (2017 - 2024)
Detailed transport plan has been prepared under the Western Region Megapolis Planning Project (WRMPP) to find the solutions to the transport issues and it is expected to improve the connection between roads, provide transport facilities with multimodal transport methods and to improve the infrastructure facilities
Under this project, it is expected to implement three Western Region Light Rail Transit System Projects (Malabe - Fort, Kelaniya - Moratuwa, Ragama - kirulapana, Hunupitiya - Kottawa - with 83.6 Km length) under the Public Private Partnership and projects such as construction of Multimodal Transport Centers in Kadawatha, implementation of bus priority lanes and construction of Polduwa - Koswatta by road are in progress and estimated cost for these investments are more than Rs. 797,000 Mn.
Western Region Tech City Development Project (2017 – 2020)
The objective of this project is to attract potential investors and potential innovators in Sri Lanka to the Tech City and to make a suitable stage for connecting with others through obtaining the cooperation of the labor force and infrastructure facilities for the process of commercialization of innovations. Under this, 5 projects have been commenced with the cost of Rs. 6,901 Mn. for developing the road facilities in the tech city in the year 2018.
Western Region Aero City Development Project (2017 - 2022)
Katunayaka Bandaranaike International Airport is proposed to be developed as one of the major catalyst projects as a global economic gateway to the business world, by harnessing the strategic market potential as an aviation hub of the Asia Pacific Region leading to the policy change of becoming a high income country from that of a low-middle income. The Aerotropolis includes the main development catalysts such as Bandaranaike International Airport expansion, Airport Business City, Aviation Hub, Bandaranaike International Airport and City Gateways, Logistic and Light Industrial Parks, Infrastructure Improvements and Township Upgrades. Out of them, the Logistic and Business Park (Ekala), Bandaranaike International Airport Gateway and Multimodal Transport Centre at 18th Mile Post Katunayake, Airport Business City Development at Katana and Aviation Hub Development at Dagonna have been identified as priority projects and total estimated cost of the Sri Lankan government is close to Rs. 2,500 Mn.
Western Region Maritime Cities Development Project (2017 -2021)
Maritime Cities Development Project will develop a multipurpose maritime zone. This project is being implemented under the thematic sector called the “Aero Maritime Trade Hub”. Under this, preliminary activities are being carried out in Development of facilities in Bloemandhal Area, Custom Inspection Facility Project, Development of a Recreational Beachfront from Colpetty to Dehiwala and Logistic Park in Welisara and it is expected to increase the total logistics activities thereby. Total estimated cost is more than Rs. 34,150 Mn. of the Government provision for this project.
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Western Region Administrative Cities Development Project ( 2017 - 2023)
It is expected to commence the development projects valued more than Rs. 40Bn. by this project, encourage the potential developers who expect to do the development activities under Public Private Partnership and to assit the future developers to execute their development concepts. During the project period, development/investment criterion will be evaluated for certifying the conformity with the environment, sustainability, need of people and feasibility.
Under this project, preliminary activities of the projects such as Proposed Multi Storied Mixed Development project (Sethsiripaya Stage IV) in Denzil Kobbekaduwa Mawatha, Battaramulla proposed Multi Storied Mixed Development Project in Battaramulla junction, feasibility study of the Multimodal Transport Centre in Pettah, solar power project for the Administrative City, construction of the road which connects the Battaramulla Junction and Polduwa road, construction of the Secretariat for Parliament Affairs, landscaping activities in the current and future road network in the Administration City, construction of proposed China _Sri Lanka museum in Kotte Fort premises, proposed housing project for veteran artists in Sri Lanka and Smart Administration City in 2020.
Sahasara Project (2018 – 2023)
Sahasara Project was initiated as a remedy for the issues prevailing in the public transport service, which is breaking down by adding burden to the economy. Lack of trustworthiness, quality and comfort, taking a long time for short distance, competition between the buses, congestion inside the buses, low profit for the bus owners, low business attention, low productivity, usage of illegal methods to obtain the bus turn in peak times, because of high employee turnover (specially in the private sector), lack of job security or social security benefits and etc. provide evidence for these issues and the industry will go downwards due to continuous existence of these factors.
Under the Sahasara project, implemented with the objective of resolving these issues and providing better transport service to the public, management of bus service, supervision and operational control, valuation of income sources and making payments to the bus owners are performed. Improving the bus transport service through collecting private income and providing efficient bus turns for more quality buses, by this means, encouraging the informal private bus drivers towards the formal jobs and providing statutory payments, monthly salaries and other facilities assure the job security.
Under this project, the Cabinet approval was received for the Sahasara Passenger Transport Reforms and accordingly, working with the multipart supporters and financial institutions, commencing the requird necessary actions to perform the Sahasara reforms with the Western Province and Provincial Council Transport Authorities, implementing the awareness programme for the stakeholders, preliminary work for obtaining the service of the consultation services and etc. were done in 2018. Estimated cost for this project is close to Rs. 26,000 Mn.
Metro Colombo Solid Waste Management Project (2017 - 2020 )
Under this project, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) generated in Metro Colombo Region will be planned to dispose in the Aruwakkalu sanitary landfill.
Total estimated cost of this project is USD 120.41 Mn. it is implemented under 4 packages. - Package A (Construction of the Exchanging Centers in Kelaniya and Aruwakkalu areas) - Package B (Construction of the sanitary landfill in Aruwakkalu area ) - Package C (Extension of railway lines and construction of the connection line) - Package D (Procurement for raiway equipment, machinery and other improvements)
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Further, with the objective of making Colombo a clean city, “Nikasala Purawara” was initiated and under the said programme as per 3R concept, set up of waste collecting centres in school and housing complex basis, having provided the training to the selected persons in the housing complexes, appointing of such officers as duty officers of the Solid Waste Management Programmes and so on were performed.
Port City Development Project (2016 – 2019)
The Colombo Port City (CPC) is a brand new city development being built as an extension of the Central Business District (CBD) of Sri Lanka, spanning 269 hectares of reclaimed land from the sea. It will be the South Asia's premier residential, retail and business destination, offering unmatched planned city living along the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
The CPC will become a flagship attraction in the region which offers a healthy environment to live, work and play. The international nature of the project will compromise a range of strategic developments new to the region supported by a steady local population expansion and rapid rise in both leisure and business tourism. It offers access to a thriving region poised for future expansions as a key link between the Asia and the West.
Performance
Physical Performance - Up to the end of December 2018
Project Components Performance (%) Local component (USD. 1.0 Billion) Port access elevated express road which is constructed above New Kelani Bridge Going on Underground passageway (tunnel) up to the Port access elevated Feasibility study and express road which is constructed above the Marine Drive Environmental Impact Study were completed Connecting the Light Rail Transit Line to the Multimodal Feasibility study was completed. Transport Centre in Fort and Port City Connected points have been Water, electricity and sewer net work established up to Port City limit. Foreign component (USD. 1.4 Billion) Design 97% Reclamation of Land 95% Land Development 80%
Financial Progress - up to the end of December 2018
Performance Component Provisions Expenditure % Local Component (USD. 1.0 Billion) Rs. 3,335Mn. Rs. 3,255Mn. 98 Foreign Component (USD 1.4 Billion) USD. 700 Mn. 50
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Preparation of Master Plan for Trincomalee District (2017 - 2018)
Preparation of a Master Plan for Trincomalee district was completed by the Surbana Jurong Company of Singapore with the cost of Rs. 149.78 Mn. Under this, short term, medium term and long term strategic projects which are required to develop the field like infrastructure facilities, tourism, industries and etc. in Trincomalee district have been proposed. In order to legalize the main plan related to the implementation of proposed projects and development regulations have been submitted to the Urban Development Authority and other Local Government Authorities.
Urban Regeneration Project (2012 - 2019)
Based on the issues identified through a survey, the UDA has launched a program for construction of 60,000 housing units for relocation of underserved settlements of the City of Colombo and its immediate suburbs. 8,113 housing units were provided under16 main projects from 2013 to December 2018. Furthermore, 12 projects with 7,694 housing units are being implemented at present.
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Organizational Structure
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Annexure No.01
Hon. Cabinet Minister
Secretary
Addl. Secretary CFO Addl. Secretary (Admin) (Urban Add.Secretary Addl.Secretary Addl.Secretary SLActS (Special) SLAS (Special) Development) (Megapolis) (Technical) Megapolis Technical & SLES (Special) Western Development SLES (Special) (Tempory) (Tempory)
CA CA(Project Director SAS (Admin) Director Director Director Director Director Director Director Director (Tech) Chief & SLActS (I) (Media) SLAS (I) (Projects) (Planning(Planning && (Land) (Urban (Environment) (MegapolisP (Megapolis) SLES SLES (I) Internal Procurement SLAS (I) Monitoring) SLAS (I) Development) SLAS (I) lanning) (I) Aud. SLActS (I) SLPS (I)(I) SLES (I) SLPS (I) SLActS (I)
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