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
2. • Hambantota port intends
completely dredge the inport 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
3. Artificial pool of calm sea with island acting as breakwater
Artificial Island
4. • 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