The construction work of the artificial island at Hambantota seaport is in progress. It is being set up in the sea in an extent of 100 acres. The construction work will come to a climax in 2015. The structure has been protected well to withstand the monsoon period.
The soil and stones removed from the second phase of the sea port construction would be used to fill this proposed island.The soil and stones removed from the second phase of the seaport construction is used to set up the artificial island. They added that a tourist hotel and tourism facilities will be provided there. (ST/KH)
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