Colombo Lotus Tower to launch bungee jumping next year

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Colombo, September 23 (Daily Mirror) - The Colombo Lotus Tower plans to launch a bungee jumping programme by next year, Chairman Shirantha Pieris announced today.

Addressing the media, he said the programme will be introduced with maximum safety measures to ensure the protection of participants.

He also recalled the tragic incident of October 7, 2024, in which a young student lost her life, describing it as a moment of deep sorrow for the Tower and the entire nation. “While the Tower has always maintained international safety standards, the new management acted swiftly to strengthen safeguards further,” Pieris said.

Among the measures taken, a steel mesh barrier was installed around the Observation Deck, security personnel were increased, and CCTV surveillance was enhanced across key areas. These steps, along with revised protocols and heightened monitoring, reaffirm the Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company’s (CLTMC) commitment to prioritising visitor safety, security, and well-being, he added.

The Colombo Lotus Tower and Singapore Go Bungy Company earlier signed a contract to start bungee jumping for the first time in Sri Lanka, which will become the world’s highest bungee jump after it is launched.

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Viltin Tuesday, 23 September 2025 07:19 PM

Can I nominate Tilvin Silva as the first try out? I vaguely remember once he questioned the purpose of LT and asked it is to jump from the top.

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Hilton Tuesday, 23 September 2025 09:45 PM

@Vilton, why don't you nominate yourself?

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Sam Wednesday, 24 September 2025 08:40 AM

What has he done to you?? No illegal money that you could make.... ha ha. Never

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Seqi Tuesday, 23 September 2025 09:31 PM

Other than at least a University degree a bungy jump should be a required qualification for entry to politics and parliament. Will help bring down the age of party dead wood.

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Lontha Paul Tuesday, 23 September 2025 10:06 PM

Are Burge Khalifa or Petronas towers shorter than the Lotus Tower?

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Navi Wednesday, 24 September 2025 12:52 AM

Is our LT as successful and the Macau Tower?. If not, better visit Macau and see first hand the success and the manner in which the Macau Tower is being administered and its cleanliness.

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Sanju Wednesday, 24 September 2025 04:47 AM

Currently the World's highest bungee jump facility is Balinghe Bridge in China which is 370.25m. The height of the Lotus Tower is 351.5m. How is it possible that the Lotus Tower to host the highest Bungee jump facility in the World?

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