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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
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Creation of an Artificial Island at the Hambantota
Port
• 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
Artificial Island
Artificial pool of calm sea with island acting as breakwater
The opportunity
• 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