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Relocation of Underserved Settlement Project – 941 Low Cost Housing Units at Henamulla – Phase II

CONSTRUCTION OF 941 HOUSING UNITS – RELOCATION OF UNDERSERVED SETTLEMENTS PROJECT AT HENAMULLA (PHASE II)

  • Client: Urban Development Authority
  • Date of commencement: August 01, 2014
  • Date of completion: April 30, 2018
The project was developed as a permanent solution for the relocation of underserved and derelict community settlements scattered across Colombo. Access Engineering PLC, the leading engineering enterprise in Sri Lanka was entrusted with the design and construction work of the said project which is a part of a drive that is spearheaded by the Ministry of Megapolis and Western Region Development with the forward vision to upgrade the living standards of the underserved communities by providing them proper housing in nearby apartment complexes and thereby utilizing the vacant lands where the dilapidated settlements are utilized for city’s future development. The Project was implemented under the guidance of Urban Development Authority and construction and supervision of Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau.

The scope of the project entrusted to Access Engineering PLC included design and construction of four 15-storey apartment blocks which comprise 941 housing units of two bed rooms and spaces for living, kitchen, toilet and balcony along with the basic utilities.