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The government intends to allocate money in the next year’s budget for the relocation of the President’s House, Temple Trees, the Prime Minister’s office and the Presidential Secretariat to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte so that these buildings can be developed for tourism as Colombo Heritage Square, a Minister said yesterday.
Minister Urban Development and Housing Prasanna Ranatunga told Daily Mirror a plan is now being worked out for the relocation of them.
“The government intends to allocate money for the whole purpose in the budget. The Urban Development Authority (UDA) is carrying out work in this regard,” he said.
UDA Chairman Nimesh Herath told Daily Mirror that a master plan is now under development for the project to be implemented. He said the plan for the construction of the President’s House in Madiwela close to the parliamentary complex during the time of former President Chandrika Bandaranaike will be revived in this exercise.
He said the new President’s House will be constructed at the same location but in a scaled-down manner
“At that time, there had been a plan to construct the President’s House with 40 rooms. We will go ahead with a structure of four rooms,” he said.
He said the UDA is carrying out the feasibility study with the involvement of the security forces.
“We have to look into the security aspect in this exercise,” he said.(Kelum Bandara)
Sambo Saturday, 15 July 2023 08:28 AM
These are the only things the government could think of right now. The public are in hunger but no one to look into that.
RUXIN MAS Saturday, 15 July 2023 08:36 AM
Why the President and the Prime Minister is so scared? For the first instance, who knows that they will remain in power and live long from next year.
Do Doo Dooo Chin Saturday, 15 July 2023 08:41 AM
At present, almost 70% our economics have run down, and the people are suffering without proper food and medicines people are dying. Why not allocate more for food and medicines rather than this foolish idea.
Jude Saturday, 15 July 2023 08:42 AM
GONNA sell these buildings to Chinese.
Kiris Piya Sumanadasa Saturday, 15 July 2023 08:43 AM
Mr. Prasanna, sorry to say - Your days are numbered, not a joke, you and Kehliya is on our priority list.
Lalith Prematillake [Srnior Journalist] Saturday, 15 July 2023 08:45 AM
Crazy .... Crazy ..... Crazy ... who will have these nutty ideas when the country is burning?
Bodi Saman Somaratne (Astrologer) Saturday, 15 July 2023 08:49 AM
Before you complete the Project none of you guys in the SLPP and your boss will remain living, mind it Prasanna.
Kalyani Saturday, 15 July 2023 09:00 AM
So there is enough money for these unnecessary building projects-or these are done to allocate projects to cronies to earn a commission
Cugan Saturday, 15 July 2023 09:00 AM
40 rooms?
Tilak Saturday, 15 July 2023 09:01 AM
What tourism projects in former President’s House, Temple Trees, the Prime Minister’s office and the Presidential Secretariat -bloody JOKE
Kevin Rulz Saturday, 15 July 2023 09:09 AM
Nooooooooooooooooooooo. There no better place like colombo 01. Plus it's an unnecessary expenditure. We are all in colombo 01 because of the president - WTC, Hnb, all the head offices, don't you like us. Also if you have too much money to waste, you can give us, I'm in a credit crunch, stuck in a really bad financial situation and in need for help.
Zaza Saturday, 15 July 2023 09:10 AM
Before doing that, please give us our daily bread.
Gregory Saturday, 15 July 2023 09:16 AM
How did President's House become a Presidential Palace?
Vernon Saturday, 15 July 2023 11:15 AM
This is an utter joke. Prasana you may have to leave the office with your UDA chairman early. Please do not start and spend money unnecessarily. Already Chandrika started this nonsense and spend lot of money for the foundation and earth work no use. Wasting public money is a criminal offence.
Kappan Saturday, 15 July 2023 11:19 AM
Yes, Yes, allocate monies in the next budget for these very very important projects to be urgently implemented. DO NOT ALLOCATE ANY MONIES FOR ANY ELECTIONS EVEN IF THEY ARE CONSTITUITIONALLY LONG OVER DUE.
Dr. A.M. Ranasinghe Saturday, 15 July 2023 12:40 PM
Prasanna, totally a senseless foolish idea at a time like this.
Mahesh Saturday, 15 July 2023 01:08 PM
Yes, agree keep these folks away somewhere remote since no longer use for the public
Ram Saturday, 15 July 2023 01:11 PM
Can you construct huts instead of palaces since these guys are taking us backwards for 30 years, so they also need to live with the realities
Jayantha Saturday, 15 July 2023 02:17 PM
Seems to be scared and want to live for another decade. Both crooks are 74 plus and still want to live enjoying public money. Grandfathers are ruling the country and major reasons for SriLanka to go in backward direction. Lol
Ranjith Saturday, 15 July 2023 02:39 PM
Crazy government is coming up with crazy ideas before relocation of the President’s House, Temple Trees, the Prime Minister’s office and the Presidential Secretariat to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte first restore democracy by having elections otherwise there wont be heritage to preserve get your priorities straight
Ranjith Saturday, 15 July 2023 02:39 PM
Crazy government is coming up with crazy ideas before relocation of the President’s House, Temple Trees, the Prime Minister’s office and the Presidential Secretariat to Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte first restore democracy by having elections otherwise there wont be heritage to preserve get your priorities straight
Ranjith Saturday, 15 July 2023 02:43 PM
First government should be able to support budget and welfare measures without borrowing from World bank after we achieve this goal we can think of palaces
Ranjith Saturday, 15 July 2023 02:43 PM
First government should be able to support budget and welfare measures without borrowing from World bank after we achieve this goal we can think of palaces
Ranjith Saturday, 15 July 2023 02:45 PM
If we think doing stupid things like this Srilanka has to continuously live with debt restructuring
Walter Saturday, 15 July 2023 05:44 PM
Good idea. At least traffic will flow with more ease after that.
VJ Saturday, 15 July 2023 06:24 PM
Make sure you leave adequate space in in the plan in the front for the aragalaya.
Lanka Saturday, 15 July 2023 11:11 PM
These are the PRIORITIES in a country that is completely bankrupt! Something is wrong somewhere but no one seems to care!
Jujitsu Saturday, 15 July 2023 11:59 PM
Good move Mr Ranil Make fort beautiful heritage site... For tourists
Punchi Nilame Sunday, 16 July 2023 02:55 AM
It is better these Kaalakanni group go out of Colombo, if possible to a jungle NOT to Kotte for a peaceful life for people!
Ron hardy Sunday, 16 July 2023 11:07 AM
Very sad people are elected to look after the citizens of the country first can anyone come forward to say we have done we'll for are citizens life styles nation pouring with prosperity we have no poverty all sri lankan families are doing well..if that's the case then you can have a debate...
Andare Sunday, 16 July 2023 11:18 AM
Yes go round the world with a begging bowl to obtain Loans even on high interest from whatever sources possible to implement this new dream of the Bond Scam man and Kappan.
Braniac Sunday, 16 July 2023 12:33 PM
Why not convert to a university ? Should be used for the people with the same operating budget as the president and PM gets
Jeevan Perera Monday, 17 July 2023 07:24 AM
Who is the buyer of these premises, is it India or China. The commission that they are getting must be hard to turn down. Like the Shangeri La deal to Rajapaksa’s. Now it’s Ranil Rajapaksa’s turn to make a quick buck.
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