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Western Region Megapolis Planning Project
2016
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Western Region Megapolis Planning Project
2016 October

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 EXISTING SOCIO DEMOGRAPHY STATUS
LOCATION

Land extent 183 Sqkm

Located at the North-East corner of the Western

Province, Sri Lanka. Rsident Population
140, 000
53 km away from the commercial capital

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Colombo Labor force
Proposed Mirigama Industrial Township (MIT) 108,000
Mirigama
consists with Mirigama DSD and the part of
Divulapitiya DSD. Housing Stock
37,226
Dominated by coconut, paddy & rubber lands & rich
with green environment
Population Density
760 Person/sqkm
Majority of area is flat terrain while south part has
higher elevation

Small town which link with Railway, Main Roads &

Expressways (proposed)
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 Road transportation is the dominant mode of travel in the Western Region.
Roads form the backbone of public transport and connectivity to other
modes. Also Railway plays another important role of passenger
transportations daily.
Mirigama has directly connected with eight main road corridors
which are connected with Giriulla, Kotadeniyawa, Warakapola,
Divulapitiya, Weweldeniya, Danovita, Nalla and Pasyala town centers as
well as Northwestern , Sabaragamuwa and Central Provinces.

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Mirigama is a railway destination point of Main rail line (Colombo
Kandy). Daily more than 60,000 passengers use the railway.
Main Road corridors are linked with National Roads such as
Colombo Kandy, Kurunegala-Negombo, Colombo-Kurunegala .

Railway play a major role of passenger transportation with adjacent

regions such as Colombo, Gampaha. Trains are passing Mirigama more
than 100 times daily while more than 60 trains stop at Mirigama (Ups &
downs).
Located close Port of Colombo ( 53km ),
proximity to
Bandaranayake International Air Port (32km).
Most of Interior minor roads conditions are fairly good

Key Issues:
The city is centralized for all roads and no any by roads which links eights
main road corridors
Traffic congestion increased in city centre due to insufficient lane capacity
of main road corridors
More than 50 times per day North-South & East-West roads connection has
closed in city centre due to railway operations
 The current land use pattern in Mirigama is dominated by Agricultural use
such as coconut, paddy, Rubber and home gardens.

Isolated forest patches and mountains are spread out in south-eastern and
northern part of area.

Though Mirigama has agricultural background , there were emerging

industrial and commercial background during past decade.

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Key Issues:
There are lot of underutilized & agricultural lands are available
( which is also a potential for future development.)

Land Extent
Land Use Percentage (%)
(Acre)
Barren land 18 0.04
Chena 1,301 2.85
Coconut 24,674 54.06
Forest 1,723 3.78
Homesteads/Garden 6,794 14.89
Marsh 21 0.05
Other cultivation 2,388 5.23
Paddy 5,927 12.99
Playground 5 0.01
Quarry 3 0.01
Rock 436 0.96
Rubber 1,780 3.90
Scrub land 122 0.27
Utility & Other 447 0.98
Total 45,639 100.00
 Mirigama Industrial Township is bound by a number of natural features
mainly the Ma oya , tributaries , Forest Patches and Paddy fields.

The north part of the project boundary around 25km along covered by Ma
Oya. Though few months of the year Ma Oya water level is drastically going
down; daily it is flowing to sea.

Isolated forest patches and green paddy field represent 17% of of the
total lands .

Koskele forest reserve play a major role of part of the project area being

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a water source catchment of some neighborhood centers .

Most of the hilly areas primarily reserved forest areas spread in south part of
the area.

Land Use Land Extent (Acre) Percentage (%)

Forest 1,724 22.53

Paddy 5,927 77.47

Total 7,651 100.00

All most all Paddy field are cultivating and its provide beauty as well as
cool environment by supporting wind pattern.

Key Issues:
Though there are lot of green patches available ; those are not
connected each other.

Potential:
Either side of Ma oya has potential for water front development.
 A large part of land within the Mirigama
Industrial Township boundary is flat land and falls
under Low risk hazard zone.

Elevation of the 1/3 of land parcel of area

belongs to the range of 80-290 MSL. Which are
belongs to moderate to high risk hazard zone.

Areas such as Thalagala kanda, Kandalama

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kanda, Gurullagama kanda are some significant
peak points of the area.

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Some of the isolated hills are now converted to
rock quarries, while few of areas were already
become abandon quarries.

Majority of low lands area belongs to paddy,

Coconut and home gardens.
The existing population of Western Region is around 5.8 million and The existing Housing Stock of Western Region is around 1.4 million and
represents 28% of Sri Lankas total population. Mirigama Housing Stock is around 37,226 which is represent 2.5 % of
Regions housing Stock.
According to Census & Statistics data the Mrigama Industry Township
area consist approx. 140,000 resident population . It is around 2.4 Same as the population density pattern; highest housing densities
% of the Western regions population . recorded close to city center and along the Kandy road.

Highest Population densities spread around city center and along the
Kandy road corridors

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Current Population Density Pattern Current Housing Density Pattern
Social Infrastructure such as Health , Education, and Religious facilities has
already established where the population distributed .

Health Facilities :
Mirigama and Warakapola base hospitals (Type B) are the major
assets of the project area. But the facilities of those hospital are not
sufficient. In case of emergency the patients have to transfer to
Watupitiwala or Gampaha Hospitals. Bed strengths of Mirigama BH is ( 125
nos) & warakapola BH is (131nos). However Warakapola BH dominantly
cater their services to Kegalle districts. Apart from that central dispensaries

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and Maternity centers has located in few places.

Education Facilities :
The project area are consisted with 16 Maha Vidyala and 8 Kanista
Vidyala and several primary schools. Majority of students represent in
Mirigama Bandaranayaka MV, Mirigama DS Senanayaka MV, Mirigama
Dadly Senanayaka MV. For the secondary studies lot of students has travels
to Gampaha & Veyangoda areas.

Religious Facilities :
Lot of Buddhist temples are located within the area and most of them are
belongs to king Walagamba period. Famous Historic temple like Maladeniya
Temple, Purana Mirigama Rajamaha Viharaya and Lindara Rajamahavihara
are located in the area. In addition to churches and few mosques has
established.

Heritage/ Cultural Places :

Several heritage places such as Bothale Wallawwa, several cave temples
are located in the area.
Water Supply Except the existing BOI Industry park , Mirigama town centre and town centers such as Warakapola, Pasyala,
Kotadeniyawa received water from the National Water Supply and Drainage Board NWSDB. The Ma Oya is the
major water source of the area. In addition to small scale water supply schemes has distribute water in some
neighborhood centers. Rest of the peoples of the area depend on well water and tube wells.

During the dry weather seasons it was not sufficient to provide water in the area. NWSDB has initiated the water
supply project to small towns in Mirigama, Ganegoda, Kandalama & Kal Eliya.

Key Issues:

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According to demand forecast by NWSDB; future water demand of the area will be around 40,000 cubic
meter per day. With the proposed massive development of the region, without normal water flow of Ma Oya, is
not adequate to meet the water demand of the area 2030. ( Few years back Yatimahana Reservoir in
Aranayaka area was proposed with the objective of store the excess flows of the river during rainy seasons and
then to release the required flows, under control, during the dry weather periods. )

Power Supply The people in Western region have 100% access to electricity and the power is supply from national grid. The
existing power supply can able to meet the demand of the today.

220kV Substation at Veyangoda & 132 kV substation at Thulhiriya are the close to the Mirigama. Currently BOI
industrial site at Loluwagoda has 10MVA separate sub center which cater the industrial park.

In 2014 total generation of the country 3932 MW with the maximum demand of 2152 MW while the western region
demand was 1165 MW.

Key Issues:
Even though current electricity demand is fulfilled; there will not be sufficient capacity to provide future
Western Region Demand. ( 5893MW in 2030)
Solid Waste Management The Solid waste management of the Mirigama Industrial Township area caring out Mirigama Pradeshiya Sabha &
Divulapitiya Pradeshiya Sabha under the supervision of Waste management authority of western province.

Segregation of waste is practicing and segregated organic waste apply in composts plants which are located in
close to Rendapola (MirigamaPS) & Nawana (Divulapitiya PS). Rest of recyclables are further sorted and use in
recycling system. However small amount of rejected balance d has to buried , burning or open dumping.

Current capacity of the compost plants are 2 4 tons per day which are collected only in main roads and town
centers only.

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Nawana Compost Plant

Strom water management There hasnt storm water management system of the area. Mirigama Town center and BOI industry area are only
covered by concrete drainage system which is direct to minor irrigation canal system.

Waste water & Sewerage There hasnt Waste water & Sewerage management facility in the area.
Management
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 With a significant contribution to the GDP (32%) and 26% to the total employment, the
industrial sector in Sri Lanka has become the prime force of value creation in the economic
Industry Sector Contribution development of the country. Out of four sub sectors of the industrial sector; Mining & Quarrying,
Electricity, Gas & Water and Construction; the manufacturing sub-sector accounted for over 52%
of the output of the industrial sector, 18% of the country's GDP and 18% to the total employment in
2014. As such the manufacturing sub-sector has become the biggest contributor to the industrial
growth of the country.

One of the key policy objective of the Government Vision for the future is to transform Sri
Lankas industrial sector into High Value added, knowledge-based, globally competitive
and diversified sector, which will lead to the economic expansion of the country.

In line with the new policy guidelines of the government the manufacturing sector is to be

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promoted in three different segments.

Export oriented sector to manufacture and export non-traditional goods to generate foreign
exchange earnings, employment, local value addition and the enhancement of industrial base
is to be promoted by giving corporate tax exemptions. Customs duty exemptions will be granted
for capital items and all other required items during the operational period of the project.

Newly targeted local market oriented sector is to be promoted by granting the same tax
exemptions given to export oriented manufacturers to encourage manufacturers which
substitute the imported products. Customs duty exemptions will be granted for capital and
construction items during the project implementation period.
High Tech Exports as a Share of Manufactured Exports
Projects under Strategic Development Project Act
Large Scale Projects which are in the national interest and which are likely to bring economic
and social benefits to the country to change the landscape of the country preliminary through
giving benefits to the general public, substantial inflow of foreign exchange, substantial
employment which enhance the earning opportunities and envisaged transformation in terms
of technology.

Therefore government has clearly identified the role played by High-Technology in the
development process of Sri Lanka. It is expected to increase the percentage of High-Tech
exports from 1.5% to 25% of total exports by 2030.

When Considering High tech exports as a share of manufactured exports; Sri Lanka is around 1 2
% over the last few years while other regional countries reach to higher percentage of
manufacture export.

Apart from the high-tech export oriented industries , The Government of Sri Lanka recognizes SMEs
as the one of the major pillar of industry sector & the economy, as it accounts for more than 75% of
the total number of enterprises, provides 45% of the employment and contributes to 52% of the
Gross Domestic Production (GDP).
 As part of the Western Region Megapolis plan, Mirigama
has been identified as one of the key city for industrial An Industrial Township is a sub
growth to develop as a vibrant township with an industrial
base, quality infrastructure and utility services. Mirigama is region where industries, commercial,
a small township which caters to the rural hinterland, with community character, infrastructure,
an industrial character. public utility services are centered
Mirigama Industrial Township is proposed high density on a one place.
commercial development while integrating residential
neighborhoods with basic social infrastructure closer to

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industrial clusters and adequate buffer zones of The main advantage is Industrial
landscaped areas. Also Mirigama will become a transport townships are promote industrialization
hub and entry point to central of the country through and economic development to the
expressways, highways and railways.
country and which would serve as hubs
This will be connected directly with the proposed Airport for investment into the country.
city and city of Colombo through the new contiguous .
logistical corridor that connects the Airport with Colombo
port. Selected industrial townships in Mirigama has the It offer immense opportunities to create
following comparative locational advantages: innovative economy and employment
opportunities.
Direct connectivity to Colombo Port through road and rail network, road
connectivity with Katunayake airport and logistics corridor and future expressway
link through Central and Northern Expressways. It create infrastructure, cost advantage
through better logistics, greater employment
Availability of lands that can be clustered for industrial development and ability and resultant productivity , creating
accommodate future population based on industrial township. social inclusivity, ecological responsibility,
enhancing human self-respect and provide
Availability of Electricity, Telecommunication facilities and other infrastructure avenues for skill and knowledge
enhancement of all stakeholders while
services.
creating a safe industrial environment.
Available potential economic sources as such coconut, SME sector, etc.

Availability of relatively disciplined and skilled labor and trainable workforce

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 Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats

Strong regional linkages by roads Lack of an appropriate land policy Encouragement of population Competition with neighboring countries
and rails immigration to Mirigama
High electricity tariff in Asia No continuation of national policies
Strategic geographic location of
railway line as well as North Poor public transport system Non-polluting value added world No Legally established system for national
Western and Sabaragamuwa class level
provinces Sitting of industries in ad-hoc

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manner High tech Industrial Development Policy preparation and
Availability of developable lands institutionalization/
Rigid policies and rules High regional connectivity and
Relatively flat terrain ease of connections with export Poor Law enforcement
Lack of skilled laborers/ skilled import infrastructure.
Ma Oya flowing through adjoining labor migration Unskilled youths
the region Political will to develop Mirigama
Inadequate of water for as a high income generating city Politically motivated development efforts
Close proximity to Colombo port development
and Katunayake Airport Emerging of new industries
Abstraction of ground water
Diversified agriculture (plantation,
Spices, vegetables, export crops Encroachments of the
etc environmentally sensitive areas

Substantial coverage of Political interference on

telecommunication ,high speed encroachments
broadband connectivity , 100%
coverage of reliable electricity

Educated labor force and talented

youth

Archeological and cultural

landscape / large number of
archeological sites to be preserved
and potential to make tourist
attraction
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 Rsident Population
265, 000
Vision Open Mirigama
In 2030
New Jobs
Direct Indirect
Our city is open for industrialists, artists,
nature-lovers, youth, optimistic humans.
100,000 250,000
We open the door to every enterprise, big
and small / Local and Foreign, and Housing Stock
70,000
encourage new ideas to Grow and
prosper.

Our people open to life with everything.

Our nature and man-made green open for
To make it a preferred township for living with state of urban facilities,

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Breathing space and embrace our
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wonderful climate. Our city is open to all including housing, transport and other amenities.
people, Local or Foreign.

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In every sense we are
an open city.
To facilitate development of high tech, value added and knowledge base
industry related products by providing modern industrial and other
infrastructure and utility services in 2030.
WELL DEVELOPED
JOBS & HOMES FOR ALL CLEAN & GREEN ENVIRONMENT QUALITY LIVING
INFRASTRUCTURE

Directions / 150 Km of upgraded public transport

Strategies 265,000 Resident Population & More than 40% area reserved for Green Parks and Public Facilities within 5-10
corridors, 60 km of green connectors by
100, 000 new Jobs by 2030 and Blue Environment minute walking distance
2030

Promote high-value added , high tech environment Create a network of parks and greens by Plan strategically to allow easy transfer between Ensure public transit is within 10 min distance for
friendly industry clusters ( 2500 acre of lands) integrating the village ponds different modes of transport ( Expressways, all
Highways, Railways )
Create opportunities for existing dwellers to Ensure access to park for every citizen within easy Convenience of neighborhood center amenities
upgrade skills walking distance Develop a highly efficient road network which within walking distance
create easy access to city center and region
Introduce a mix of knowledge based high-tech Make productive use of natural features on the Safe environment with universal access for all
industries to attract investments site without damaging them Encourage high percentage of modal share using ages
public transport
Encourage home ownership to create a sense of Reserve most of the waterfront along Ma Oya & Provide opportunities for learning and enhancing
identity for citizens Major tributaries for public use careers within the City and Region

Provide sufficient affordable housing to cater to Reserve high value agriculture land as no Provide excellent health care facilities at quick
the needful ( Middle Income Housings ) development zone wherever possible distance

Phase out industries strategically for long term Utilize the natural features such as forest and hills Ensure ample opportunities to live, work, learn
sustained growth to create a regional green network. and play

Create a favorable policy framework to implement Create an image of city sitting within the water
and support the Capital City development and greens
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 LIVE , WORK & PLAY

Key Strategic Approach

Develop a highly efficient road & Rail network

which create easy access & link between town
center and other region (including National
highways, Expressway Links, Railway links,

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Circular road network )

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Develop two specialized large scale industrial

Develop mini logistics hub with multimodal

access

Expand & density the existing town center to cater

to future demand to town centers and other
neighborhood centers

Spread out the High density residential areas to

low risk livable areas

Establish green link between existing wetlands &

forest patches.
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Green Blue Connections Residential Density management Social & other facilities
The need of an efficient transport infrastructure is mandatory for Proposed Expressway Development
development and WRMPP has identified the need of improving the
existing transport systems. Road Development Authority (RDA) has designed a network of expressways
to suit the country's emerging economic and transport needs. Under the
The Plan will provide efficient connectivity system for its people to have proposed Central Expressway; it has planned to spread-out development to
easy access to facilities and at the same time avoid overcrowding in the Northern and Central part of the country and improve the efficiency,
the Colombo core area. quality and mobility of the transport system between northern and southern
part of the country.
Employment opportunities in manufacturing and service sectors will be
distributed to proposed growth areas or townships to ensure that there
Stage I : Kadawatha to Mirigama was planned and commencement of work

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will be jobs available near home. It is anticipated that well-planned
has already started.
essential facilities such as health, education and basic recreational

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facilities like public spaces; parks, public pool and sport facilities will be
provided in easily accessible distances. Stage II : Mirigama to Kurunegala including Ambepussa Link

Mirigama Industrial Township is the one of strategic township which

identified in WRMPP . It will create Mirigama, higher connectivity with other regions and Colombo
with expressway linkages.
Roads within the industrial township are essential for providing easy
access to the industries, city centers, residential areas public places Apart from Mirigama South interchange which placed across the Divulapitiya
etc Mirigama road, there has another proposed link to A1 main highway
(Colombo-Kandy) which create more mobility across the adjoining regions.
Further, the industrial clusters has linked to the main highways close by Approximately 24km section of the expressway laid across the Mirigama
that will provide links to producer areas, to markets and to airports, Industrial Township.
ports, railway, container terminals or container freight stations. Transport
facilities provide the arteries along which materials flow into and out of
the industrial cluster.

Mirigama Industrial City linked with;

National Expressway System ( Central Expressway)

National Railway line ( Colombo Kandy)
National Highways ( Outer Circular Road of WRMPP )
Main Roads which linked with main urban centers
 Proposed Road Development Proposed Road Upgrading Length (Km)

Though in pararel to Expressway development, Main Road corridors will Giriulla - Pasyala via Mirigama Road Up to 4 lane Road
20
be developed; it will not adequate lane capacity in the main corridors with reservation ( 20m width )
where the industry clusters directly linked. Therefore it is proposed to
developed those identified roads with pararel to industrial cluster Negombo - Mirigama Road Via Divulapitiya Up to 4 lane
development. 12
Road with reservation ( 20m width )
The proposed Mirigama city centers will be connected through a
network of major roads including 8 main road corridors, 2 proposed ring Kotadeniyawa - Mirigama Road (Up to 4 lane Road with
10
roads and (E04) expressway. Several existing roads will be upgraded. reservation/ 20m width )

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Due to the all main roads going through city center & due to proposed
as an industrial city it is identified that there will be a circular roads
around the city center to reduced the pressure on heart of the city.
There fore two ring roads has proposed from 1km and 3-5 km range
from city centre.

In approximately 250km of roads will be upgraded and which is

Mirigama - Nalla Road Via Maladeniya ( 2 Lane Road
with reservation / 15m)

Circular Road 1 ( 2 lane Road with reservation / 15m)

9.6

Circular Road 2 ( 2 Lane Road with reservation /15m) 32

including 100 km of newly constructed main roads in industrial cluster.

Road development of Proposed industrial clusters Length (Km)

( Phase 01 & 02 ) ( Tentative)

Road Construction with 6 Lanes with reservation (30 M) 18

Road Construction with 4 Lanes with reservation (20 M) 13

Road Construction with 2 Lanes with reservation (15 M) 65

 Proposed Railway Development Proposed transport related improvements
Multimodal centre at Mirigama
The city will be connected to the other regions across the railway. There
are eight railway stations are located within the proposed Mirigama The Multi-Modal centre (MMC) function as the transit facilities for
industrial Township along the main railway line( Colombo- Kandy) passengers from feeder buses and interprovincial buses at the edge of
including Mirigama, Ambepussa, Wilwatta, Botale, Keenawala, Pallewela, the urban area to the city centre by other modes. The Railway and bus
Ganegoda and Wijaya Rajadahana stations. terminal currently located adjoining and it will be a good potential MMC
with future industrial development. With the city centre development this
Daily more than 100 railways are going up and down by passing will provide access to outsider from other regions to for commercial and
Mirigama City Center & it cater their service for more than 50,000 daily

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passenger now. It will proposed to doubled during the next decade of
time. Fly over construction at railway crossing in Mirigama city centre

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WRMP Plan 2030 has identified railway modernization with electrification More than 50 times per day North-South & East-West roads connection
and the modern system with track improvements, station upgrades and has closed in city centre due to railway operations. This has create more
signal system upgrades to attract more ridership for railway. The traffic in the future with the potential developments. Therefore
Colombo fort to Polgawela railway line electrification will give more construction of fly over or any technical solution for this location is
attraction to passenger demand in Mirigama. All eight stations has necessary task.
potential space to expansion of railway modernization/ electrification.

For the purpose of future logistic transportation, the proposed industrial Fly over construction at railway crossing in Wilwatha close to existing
zone (Phase I) is proposed to link with new railway line which is divert from base hospital Mirigama
Wilwaththa station towards the industrial zone. Proposed railway line is
diverted from Wilwaththa Station. Same as the case of city center this location must need engineering
solution. High traffic generation has to expect from this area due to
Proposed Rail Upgrading Length (Km) industrial cluster has located along this road from kandaalama junction in
next decade.
Proposed railway line from Wilwaththa to Loluwagoda 5.2 km
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Ultimate Goal of the Mirigama Industrial Township is to make it a 1st Level City Mirigama
preferred township for living with state of urban facilities,
including housing, transport and other amenities while The Commercial heart of the Mirigama Industrial township is the Mirigama city
facilitating jobs in modern industrial ,commercial & service centre.
sectors. Based on above key areas urban hierarchy of the Mixed use commercial developments have largely been planned in between
project area has developed. the North south public transport corridor and expressway boundary. These
developments have strategically been located in close proximity to the
Mirigama industrial township urban hierarchy divided in to 4 regional town centers due to the high market demand of these areas. Mixed
strata considering above facts. use developments can include commercial activities such as large corporate
offices, hotels, malls, business centers, convention centre, or large complex or a
single building that comprises a combination of commercial, cultural,

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institutional functions that are physically or functionally connected.

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1st Level City

2nd Level
Town Centers

3rd Level
Town Centers

Neighborhood
centers
2nd Level Town Centers (Regional Centers) Neighborhood centers
Kotadeniyawa, Pasyala, Warakapola & Giriulla South)
As illustrated in the township model, small-scale village neighborhood
The 2nd Level Town Centers serve the purpose of decentralization by centers and markets are proposed within the existing village settlements.
establishing commercial centers of distinctive character outside the These centers will provide daily need shops and act as a gathering point
Mirigama City Centre to provide employment opportunities near and interaction space for the village community.
residential areas.
Four Regional Centers have been planned along the main road which Mirigama City Center Development, Kotadeniyawa, Giriulla South,
directly connected with main city centre. Their primary role is to provide a Kotadeniyawa & Pasyala regional centers development has proposed
one-stop destination for retail, office and entertainment facilities within for urban hierarchy & Commercial development plan.

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the area. Containing a mix of retail and office commercial as well as
entertainment uses, the regional centers is also a source of local

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employment. Township level facilities, such as library, public open spaces,
medical facilities, education institutions, etc. have also been planned
within the area to further strengthen its role of Regional centre.

These centers are located in the edges of the Mirigama Industrial

Township & 8 km -10 Km away from main city centre. Strategically it will
attract the surrounding regions.

3rd Level Town Centers (Danovita, Weweldeniya,

Kandalama, Ambepussa, Nalla, Nawana, Kal Eliya,
Banduragoda etc)

3rd Level Town Centers are small communities within which comprises of
a number of neighborhoods centers about 15,000 to 25,000 population
each. Each 3rd Level Town Centers is facilitated with a neighborhood
centre which provides daily need facilities for residents within a short
walking distance. These facilities include retail, vegetable and grocery
shops, tailor and stationery shops, etc.
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The Western Megapolis has a broad goal of Creating Smart Livable R3- Mixed Residential Zone ( Low Density )
Places to its all community while providing adequate affordable and Proposed Low Density Mixed Residential zone comprise 35% of total land area
quality housing, develop safe, healthy and livable neighborhoods in & neighborhood centers have been proposed with these areas & supported
designated compact cities, promoting sustainable neighborhoods that civic facilities such as schools, clinic, , community center, retails etc.
have mixed-income housing, jobs, amenities, services and transit. Also it
has a direction of fulfilling the present demand for housing in the
Land Extent Percentage for
designated areas for human settlements in the proposed Megapolis plan. (Ha) Total Lands

The plan proposes 3 main residential typologies for the western region. Special Residential Zone R1 339 2%
Mixed Residential Zone (Medium
R1 Special Residential Zone Density) R2 2,045 11%

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The proposed land use plan safeguards 2 % of total developable land for Mixed Residential Zone (Low
Density) R3 6,374 35%
Special residential developments, which corresponds to 4 % of the total

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residential area within the city. These special residential clusters primarily
comprise of high rise apartments or villa type residential developments with
integrated community facilities. These facilities include a common
playground, Community centers, Commercial spaces, Recreational
spaces, multi-purpose hall, car park etc. At a maximum height of G+10,the
development density of such developments would be approximately 100
dwelling units per acre of land. In Mirigama Nalla & Nawana area has
identified for this special Residential Zone

R2- Mixed Residential Zone ( Medium Density )

11% of developable land is proposed for medium density residential
developments, corresponding to 23% of the total area has proposed for
Medium density mixed residential zone. The medium density residential use
also encourages mid rise multifamily public/private apartments with
common facilities within its compound. Medium density residential clusters
have been planned close to city center & industrial base where short
traveling distance is prime importance. Area around city center such as
Kandalama, Kal eliya , Palawela, Nalla & Kotadeniyawa.
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The key objective of the overall planning process is to be able to create an Almost all countries started from almost a very low industrial base. But
effective industrial system where the domestic industries in terms of Small what was common in all of the countries studied was that they had
Medium Enterprises (SME) as well as multinational companies are able to definite strategies on how to proceed from their base levels to their
attract to Mirigama not only to start up business but also to scale up and targeted goals.
diversify in the long term.
Human Capital is by far the most important element in the whole chain of
industrialization. Countries in order to move up the value chain will have
ensured that their human resource capacity mounds in tandem with the
industrial demand. Human capacity may need time to build up especially
if the country wants to move up to a higher technological plane .

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The other noticeable feature was the creation of an economic ecological
system capable of promoting and enhancing the total industrial and

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business environment. For ease of doing business, setting up of business
park where the clustering of industries could take place as well as a total
business corridor/cluster where the locations of higher learning institution,
government agencies and business/science/technological park are
located in proximity with one another are critical considerations. In
addition, there needs to be a good and reliable infrastructure (such as
sewerage, power, telecom, water, etc.), and an efficient transportation
network to complete the whole industrial ecological system.

Incentives, in the form of tax breaks are another factor considered to be

an important feature to attract FDI coming into the state. There is a need
for these well-thought and selective incentives or policies to make the
country attractive to foreign investment. However, incentives should be
Key Factors contributing to Industrial Eco-System very selective and controlled to enhance their effectiveness.

An open economy is another way to go forward. This is basically an

In considering the country case of Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia & Korea
outward oriented growth strategy. This approach entails a possibility of
industrialization is about taking gradual steps to climb up the value chain,
technological transfer which is beneficial to the host in the long run. With
and it was not a process that was done overnight. It takes long term
these possibilities, one can hope for technological spill-overs which can
planning and bold decisions for those countries to progress so far. Almost all
support home growth industries. With the opening up of the domestic
countries started from almost a very low industrial base. But what was
market, the local SMEs will have to compete with foreign companies
common in all of the countries studied was that they had definite strategies
resulting in productivity gain and ultimately, a faster industrial growth rate.
on how to proceed from their base levels to their targeted goals.
Industrial back ground of Mirigama
Manufacturing Industries to be promoted in Mirigama Industrial
No.
Township ( Phase 01)
The existing industrial activities are currently noticed to be concentrated
in and around the Loluwagoda and kotadeniyawa. In 1998 commenced 1 Manufacturing zone of Electrical and Electronic item
; Mirigama Export Processing Zone currently 19 enterprises serviced by
Zone & 8 of them operating basically within zone. In addition to that Manufacturing zone of Bio Medicals, pharmaceuticals, medical
there has still balanced land for without any industrial operation. However, 2
devices and diagnostics segments
to surge forward, there is a need to look beyond these industrial zones
and traditional existing industries. 3 Vehicle assembling & vehicle equipment manufacturing zone
4 High tech- value added food processing zone
The nature of the Industrial Landscape of Mirigama is intended to be

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dynamic to strike a desirable balance between industrial and non- Manufacturing zone of software & computer system design /
industrial employment opportunities for a more sustainable economic 5

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products zone
framework.

Around 1000 hectares block of lands has identified in order to promote Small & Medium Entrepreneurs Zone ( SME including
the specific industries which endorse in Mirigama Industrial Cluster. The 6 Manufacturing, Processing etc.. which must be supportive to
industries that have been selected for Mirigama although non-pollutive in inputs & outputs of above five major Zone )
nature , buffer zone has introduced to minimized if there any adverse
impact appeared while optimizing land use and increasing the
Manufacturing Industries to be promoted in Mirigama Industrial
accessibility to the huge labor pool of local skilled and low-skilled workers No.
existing in the region. The R&D, Industrial and Logistics developments have Township ( Phase 02)
to be planned in tandem with the skill set and housing availability to
support a balanced work-live environment. 1 Small & Medium Entrepreneurs Zone

Mirigama has always open for industries which are environmentally

2 Apparel and high end fashion design
friendly , high tech , value added industries for long run.
3. Industries which are subjective with demand , trend & environment
feasibility
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Targeted No of New Jobs (Direct)

50,000

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Phase 02 1,000 acre

Targeted No of New Jobs (Direct)

35,000
These Proposed Industrial land areas have been categorized into 4 Zones Logistics Zone will accommodate the predominant activities related to
as follows, transport, logistics, goods distribution and storage for regional, national and
Business Park & civic Zone international transit. Generally, these developments consist of warehouses,
Industrial Zone loading & unloading bays, open storage facilities and supporting ancillary
Logistics Zone services with efficient internal vehicular circulation and external multi-modal
Central Utility Zone transport links.

Approximately 54 acre of land area are safeguarded for Logistics related

The Business Park & Civic Zone is specifically set aside for businesses activities in phase 01. It also proposed to link with railway facility up to
that engage in high technology, research and development (R&D), high Colombo port .
value added and knowledge intensive activities. Commercials and

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administrative is also part of the this zone. The value of the this is between
industrial and commercial uses. Central utility Zone is common facility area which included following key

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components & common infrastructures. Public parking facilities, Waste
The Industrial Zone is safeguarded especially for high tech, value Water Treatment Plant ,Sewerage pumping station / Treatment plant ,Strom
added & clean industries as mentioned earlier, the types of industries water drainage & retention ponds ,Water treatment Plant / Water Storage
envisaged in the Mirigama are predominantly environment friendly as Tank, Grid Substation ,Solid Waste Management facility area ,Firefighting/
described below: rescue facilities etc Approximately 50 acre lands (each phase) has
allocated for this uses
Clean Industries: These are industries that do not generate air and
water pollution and do not generate noise and smell nuisance which can
affect surrounding developments. The factories also shall not use large
quantities of hazardous substances such as solvents, acids and other
chemicals. No buffer is necessary for such industries.

Green Industries: These industries shall not generate large quantities of

trade effluent or solid waste. They shall also not generate excessive
impulsive or continuous noise. They shall also not use large quantities of
hazardous substances such as solvents, acids & other chemicals. A green
buffer of 50m-100m is necessary for such industries.

Orange Industries: These type of general industries may be allowed

subject to adequate buffer from the nearest residential zone.

The Industrial Zone is approximately allocated 850 acre( Phase 01) , 550 acre
(phase 02).
Mirigama has full of green characteristic in its environment. Green Hilly mountains ,
green paddy field , forest patches with natural springs, Ma oya and its tributaries ,
large plantations create more green environment in Mirigama today. Therefore it
must care fully handled the proposed industrial development of the area.

Key strategies proposed for the green and blue network include:

Creating green corridors along main roads

Linked with forest patches with circular road
Maintain the reservation along the Ma oya, open up some areas for
recreational landscapes

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Creating walking & cycling path along main tributaries
Industry zones with urban forest patches and recreational places

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Preserved some agricultural land for maintained green vicinity of the area

More than 2500 acre new lands has allocated for recreational , public spaces, parks,
play grounds and reserve green in Mirigama while reserving existing forest patches
and water ways. Altogether approximately 20, 000 acre of land including rest of
coconut and rubber estates will maintain the green environment of the industrial
Township.

Type Tentative Extent

Green Connectors 60km

Green Road Corridors 54km

Protected Green & Blue Patches 1,739 ha

Buffer Parks and open areas 4,429 ha

Preserved Agricultural Lands 2,621 ha

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Health Facility
Western Region holds a widespread network of healthcare institutions by both state and private sector ensuring
easy access to a reasonable level of healthcare throughout the Region. A healthcare facility can be found on an
average not further than 1.4Km from any home. Free Western type government health care services are available
within 4.8km of a patients home. A shortage of qualified paramedical staff, such as Pharmacists, Medical
Laboratory, Technicians, Radiographers, Physiotherapists and ECG technicians still exists in the region.

Upgrade Mirigama Base Hospital

Existing Based hospital at Mirigama is currently run with low facilities. In case of emergency, in industrial township ; It
is identified that Mirigama Base hospital must be developed up to District Level Base hospital with all facilities

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including physical and human resources . In 2030 the region is targeted to double the residence population. With
the daily migrants it is assumed to be around 350,000 -400,000 people within the proposed region. Therefore it is

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must needed upgrade the hospital up to district level hospital.

Public Medical Centers/ MOH Nawana & Nalla

Under the proposed development of Mirigama, Nawana and Nalla area have targeted to develop middle
income housing while providing basic other infrastructure. Proposed public medicals center will target to provide
medical services to those communities and surrounding communities. This will targeted to provide services to
around 50,000 families in the Region.

Proposed Industrial Cluster Phase 01 & 02 is targeted 80,000 new jobs within the zones. Medical centers are
proposed to provide facilities to who works in the zone. Also in case of emergency, pretreatment facilities will also
established.

Kaleliya Medical center , and all Ayurwedic medical centers are proposed to upgraded. In addition to that It has
planned under green - blue network plan jogging tracks and cycling tracks are proposed closed to the residential
area which can easily access within 5- 10 min of time. This will also help to create healthy man in the region.
 Education Facility Educational services in the country must play a vital role in next decades for achieving the targets which set by
Western Megapolis plan. Educational services in the peripheral areas of the region, in particular in the proposed
regional cities ( including Mirigama) must developed with level of schools in Colombo.

Establishment of model schools with all facilities or improvement of existing schools must be a future investment for
the region as well as country. From the grass root level of the education system from primary to tertiary ; skills ,
research capacity, innovations, experiments knowledge must be improve the younger generation of the country.

In pararral to Mirigama industrial development ; with the propose of skill development , research & business
development business park and civic zone has proposed in industrial clusters. Technical knowledge & skilled
sharing among the region will be must needed condition that every industrialist who is willing to established in

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Among the 40,000 -50,000 school age population in the area have right to education in the region. Therefore it is
proposed to upgraded all the primary schools in the area and developed several secondary schools (out of 24 )in
the area that should be well equipped with Laboratories, a computer center with Internet facilities, a playground,
school farm, handicraft center, a swimming pool and library, with experienced and qualified teachers.

Religious , Cultural & Heritage Lot of religious , cultural and heritage sites are available with in the Mirigama Industrial Township. The most of
Buddhist temples are belongs to ancient periods. This sites must be preserved.
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Water Supply The National Water Supply and Drainage Board controls all pipe born water supply in Mirigama Industrial Township.
Ma Oya is the main water source for the future water demand of the Industrial Township. With the increase of water
demand, the production of existing plants will not be adequate. The expected water demands in Mirigama Industrial
Zones and surrounding areas will not be catered unless a new water treatment plant is constructed. During dry
weather periods the flow of Mahaoya is drastically reduced. As such the proposed Yatimahana Reservoir in
Mahaoya is pre-requisite for this Industrial Zone Development.

According to the NWSDB; estimated Water Demand of the Mirigama Industrial Zone is around 38,000 m3/day. Also it
is accounted that 60,000 m3/day intake will required to Mirigama Industrial Township in 2030.

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Construction of Yatimahana Reservoir:

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At Present Ma Oya; extremely low flows (less than 5 m3/s) are experienced during dry seasons up to 12 weeks
resulting in highly stressed surface water resource situations in spite of the fact that the river basin is located within the
wet zone of the country (DHI study, 1999). With the proposed massive development of the western region, without
normal water flow of Ma Oya, is not adequate to meet the water demand of the region 2030. Therefore Yatimahana
Reservoir is proposed with the objective of store the excess flows of the river during rainy seasons and then to release
the required flows, under control, during the dry weather periods. This will be priority project of long term
development of Mirigama Industrial Township.

Phase I (2020) - 60,000 m3/day Intake at Ma Oya & 20,000m3/day Treatment Plant close to Kandalama Pirisyala
Reserves. The 2.5 acre land has already identified by NWSDB, which is located 2.5 km away from Kandalama
junction.

Phase II (2025) - 20,000 m3/day Treatment Plant in Industry Cluster. Phase II should implement after the supply
phase I

Phase III (2030) - 20,000 m3/day Treatment Plant (Industry Cluster)

Altogether For the Phase I & II; 10 acre of Land has allocated for Water treatment plant
Solid Waste Management Solid waste generation will increase significantly as a result of the projected population and economic growth in
the area. The current municipal solid waste generation rate is estimated at 0.45 kg/capita/day. It is assumed that
with the population and economy grow in the, the solid waste generation rate in the future will increase. It is
projected that around 100 Mt 125 Mt per day will generate within the zone. At current 3- 5 tons of waste
collected by pradeshiya sabha per day in town areas and main road corridor while rest of the waste has
managed with in their Own premises.

There are three overarching strategies which will guide the development of solid waste management in the
Mirigama
Towards Zero Waste
Solid Waste as a Resource

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Recover energy from Waste

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However with the development; solid waste collection has to be increased in urban centers and along the main
corridors. It is proposed that waste must be segregated in all the area of the region. Segregated organic waste
can be handled in existing compost plants while recyclables can be process in SME industry cluster. Therefore it
must give concern and priority in SME who willing to doing resource recovery in the area.

It is proposed all the industries must managed their hazardous waste within their premises. Clean and Green
industries must promoted within the zones. In addition to that Industry clusters has allocated 16 acre land for SWM
facility area. The Waste to energy plant proposed to the industrial zones and rejected waste which are generated
in city center and regional centers will also applicable to this. Energy recovery from waste is a concept of
converting non-recyclable waste material into heat, electricity, or fuel. This can be accomplished by the use of
Waste to Energy (WTE) Plant. This is most commonly done in the form of an incinerator that can burn solid waste
and use this energy to produce electricity.

The following long term proposals will seek to address the requirements of the Mirigama when it is fully developed:

Rehabilitation of Current Collection Systems

Treatment of Waste at Integrated Solid Waste Management Facilities
Special Solid Waste Management
Inculcate Responsible Public Behavior on Waste
Encourage Use of Technology
Regulation, Legislation and Enforcement
Flexibility in a Robust Plan
 Power Supply Based on the projected population and industry growth, the capacity of the existing power plants is not sufficient
to meet the projected power demand. The demand from the industry sector must be met in order to attract
foreign investment to come to Sri Lanka to set up factories and provide employment opportunities to the people,
especially to the lower income groups.
The estimation of future power consumption demand could be rather complex. According to 2014 total generation
of the country 3932 MW with the maximum demand of 2152 MW while the western region demand was 1165 MW.
According to projection 2030; Electricity demand is around 5893MW in 2030.

Considering the existing EPZs and industry zones, as well as projected population in the Mirigama Industrial
township required around 120 MW demand.

Strom water management

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Strom water management plan has proposed to industrial clusters and city center. With in the industrial clusters
more than 25 acres has allocated for water detention ponds & more than 100 km concrete drainage system has
proposed to link with this ponds. In addition to that main streams and canal system has upgraded. The wastewater
system of industrial cluster and storm water management system must have function as separate systems.

Waste water & Sewerage There is currently no formal sewerage system within the area. However a modern and comprehensive sewerage
network & central sewerage management system has proposed to both industrial clusters and around altogether
Management 20 acre of lands has allocated for sewerage treatment facility. Sewer treatment plant are proposed located at the
low lying areas to allow collection of sewage by gravity in the industrial clusters. The industrial waste water must be
pre-treated on-site before discharging into the sewerage network. The treated waste water can be re used for
urban park and landscape managements.
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Planning, Zoning, Environmental and Building regulations describe the Efficient and orderly development of the built environment incorporating
procedure of how to undertake developments, requirements for design elements and quality landscape while preserving buildings of
approval, Terms and conditions of approval, the recommendations of historic significance.
committees, appeals, validity of permit, development in accordance
with permit, certificate of conformity, purposes specified in the permit, Creation of vibrant and civic-conscious neighborhoods and ensure
removal of unauthorized constructions and legal actions. housing for all income levels with recreational facilities and amenities.

The special guidelines had designed for the proposed industrial town Economic opportunities, health, safety and security to all the residents.
area. These guidelines and regulations proposed to promote special
users in each selected zone. Further it guides to maintain and promote Protection of natural, historic, cultural and scenic attractions of the region
existing social and physical characters of the proposed industrial zone. It and encourage environment-friendly technologies and conservation.

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is necessary to identify a suitable land for proposed development
without any contradiction with other users. Further needs to protect and Control, protection, and abatement of pollution of air, water and noise.

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conserve the environment of the region which is more concern for
sustainable development. Prevention of soil erosion, fire hazards, tidal waves, flood damage, and
other natural or man-made disasters.
Further describes proposed zoning and its Guidelines/ Regulations,
General guidelines/ Regulations for Industrial Zone, permitted activities Preservation and promotion of agricultural production, forestry,
for none polluting industries, sanitation & health requirements, water aquaculture and mineral resources
supply, facilities for workers, commercial zone, residential zone,
agricultural zone including permitted uses and minimum land extend for
these three zones.
Detail of Planning, Zoning,
Environmental and Building
Further Megapolis Regulations provide for the following:
regulations Mirigama Industrial
township and Western Region
Development of the Western Region as a national gateway, trading
Megapolis can observed in the
port, urban economic base, job-creator, and travel destination.
report which published as
Megapolis Regulation & Guideline -
Promotion of an orderly and balanced economic development of the
Planning, Zoning, Environmental and
region while enhancing the environmental quality.
Building regulations Western Region
Megapolis Plan
Adequate public investment in transportation, communication and
infrastructure.

Integration of industrial potential, market-responsive skilled workforce

and creative entrepreneurship for business ventures.
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Zone Zone Code Sub Zone FAR Permissible Uses
Code
C1 Mixed Development Zone 1 50
- Commercial - Hotels, Offices
C2 Mixed Development Zone 2 35
- Residential - Public facilities
Mixed Development Zone C3 Mixed Development Zone 3 25
1. - Institutional - Playgrounds
(C ) C4 Mixed Development Zone 4 10
- Small Scale Industries - Parks/Green areas
C5 Mixed Development Zone 5 7.5
C6 Mixed Development Zone 6 4

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Industry - All Industries, - Workers dormitory,
I1 2.5 - Public facilities - Institutional

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- Park/Green areas - Infrastructure
2. Industrial Zone ( I ) - Research based/clean industries
I2 Science/Business Park 10 - Public facilities - Institutional
- Park/Green
I3 Logistics 6 - Storage - Commercial - Logistic
R1 Special Primary Residential Zone 2.4
- Residential - Public facilities
3. Residential Zone ( R ) R2 Medium Density Residential Zone 10 - Institutional - Park/Green areas
- Commercial
R3 Low Density Residential Zone 6
4. Administration Zone ( A ) A - 15 - Administration related

G1 Conservation and Preservation Zone 1 -

5. Green Zone ( G ) G2 Park and open area 1 -
G3 Agriculture 1 -
6. Coastal Zone ( S ) S - 4
- Tourism related Activities
7. Marine Zone ( M ) M - 2
8. Utility Zone (U) U - 2 - Transport related activities

Note: The above broad zoning classification is subject to other zoning overlay such as the height restriction around the airport and fire safety requirements,
environmental protection requirements, heritage building control, urban design control and other statutory requirements .
. Industrial Zone I1 I1 ; Industry zone comprise of all kind of Mixed Development C1 The Mixed Development Zone (C2) is an
Industries, workers dormitory, public Zone area established to create a
facilities , Institutional Park/Green areas predominantly commercial zone within
& Infrastructure. FAR is 2.5 the Regional centers in Western Region
Megapolis. The C2 is an area to be used
mainly for mixed residential and
commercial purposes including public
facilities , Institutional , small scale
Industries which can have up to 35 FAR
used for commercial purpose.
Special Residential R1 Special residential zone primarily comprise

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Zone of high rise apartments or villa type
residential developments with integrated Mixed C3 The Mixed development Zone (C3) is

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community facilities. These facilities Development Zone medium rise commercial area which
include a common playground,
established to create a medium rise
community centers, commercial spaces,
commercial centers ( 2nd level & 3rd level
recreational spaces, multi-purpose hall,
car park etc town centers) within the Regional center.
FAR 25
Medium Density R2 The R2 Zone established to develop
Conservation and G1 All Paddy lands, marsh areas, Water
Residential Zone medium density residential developments
Preservation Zone bodies, tributaries , forest patches, and
with public facilities, institutional
other special conservation and
,park/green areas & commercial facilities.
preservation areas belong to this zone.
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is 10.
The preservation and conservation of
those areas are expected through this
Low Density The R3 Zone established to develop low zoning.
R3
Residential Zone density residential developments. The
Zone allows development of detached
Park & Open Area G2 Parks, open areas, buffer zones are
and semi detached houses and
belongs to G2 Zone
complementary public facilities as
needed. FAR 6
Agriculture Zone G3 Large block of agricultural lands including
coconut, rubber and other large
plantation belongs to agricultural zone
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Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) -
Recommendations

Environmental Conservation has been a priority during the preparation of Comprehensive waste management plans have to be put in place for
the Western Region Megapolis Plan. The environmentally sensitive areas Mirigama Industrial zones in order to manage solid waste and especially any
within the Province were identified prior to development of the plan, with hazardous industrial waste that may arise from industrial operations in the two
the intention of safeguarding these areas during the plan implementation zones. The present lack of an Integrated Hazardous Management Facility for
stage. the country is a major setback for industrial development.

The Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Western Region It also poses a major human health and environmental issue as industrialists do
not have a facility where such waste could be treated rendering them

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Megapolis Plan was undertaken with the intention of ensuring that the
proposed plan was environmentally and socially sustainable and that harmless, at a reasonable cost. It is strongly recommended that the proposed
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potentially adverse impacts are avoided altogether or minimized to the
extent possible during plan implementation. in order to facilitate industries to dispose of hazardous waste in an
environmentally safe manner.
Particular attention has paid to the proposed industrial zones in
Mirigama. It is strongly recommended that reliable and adequate water
supply schemes are set up for the proposed industries within the Mirigama
and that waste management procedures are put in place well before
commencement of operations.
This is especially important for the Mirigama Zone where there is a scarcity
of water even at the present time. The water supply schemes for the
industrial zones should in no way affect the availability of water to Detail of SEA Recommendations,
residents of the area. assessment details & environment
guidelines for Mirigama Industrial
It is also strongly recommended that no wastewater generating township and Western Region Megapolis
industries are set up within the Mirigama Zone due to the fact that there is can observed in the report which
no water body with sufficient dilution(1:8) in close proximity to the published as Strategic Environment
proposed zone where treated effluents could be discharged. Due to this Assessment Western Region Megapolis
reason it is recommended that only industries with a dry process should be Plan
set up within the Mirigama Zone.
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 Manufacturing Cluster of Electrical and Electronic item ( 145 acres )

Manufacturing Cluster of Bio Medicals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices

and diagnostics segments (85 acres)

Vehicle assembling & vehicle equipment manufacturing Cluster ( 238 acres)

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High tech- value added food processing Cluster (130 acres)

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Manufacturing zone of software & computer system design / products Cluster
(175 acres)

Small & Medium Entrepreneurs Cluster( SME including Manufacturing,

Processing etc.. which must be supportive to inputs & outputs of above five
major Cluster ( 80 acres)

Logistic Zone with railway terminal ( 54 acres)

Business park & Civic Zone (135 acres) ( Commercial, R&D, Administrative
etc)

Central utility zone ( Grid Substation, SWM area, WTP, WWP, etc)

In addition to above key component office quarts, housing schemes, urban

parks, recreational spaces, ponds, iconic feathers has proposed.
Location : Nalla

No of Units : 3500

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 Industrial zone at Loluwagoda (Phase I)

Electrical and Electronic item manufacturing cluster,

SME Cluster,
Food processing cluster,
Vehicle assembling & vehicle equipment manufacturing cluster , Phase 01
Manufacturing zone of Bio Medicals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics segments
Logistic zone
Central utility zone
Industrial Clusters
Business park & Civic zone
Housing resettlement project

Industrial zone at Kotadeniyawa

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(PhaseII)
SME Cluster
Phase 02
Apparel & high end fashion design cluster
Sewer treatment plant
Business park
Central utility zone

Mirigama City Centre development Phase 01

Commercial center / Kotadeniyawa Commercial center development Phase 02
Township Projects
Pasyala Commercial center development Phase 02

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Warakapola Commercial center development Phase 02
Housing Development Middle income housing project - Nalla Phase 01
Projects
Middle income housing project - Nawana Phase 02

Phase 01
Mirigama, Kandalama, Kaleliya & Ganegoda water supply project

Phase 01
Water Intake & treatment plant Pirisyala ( Stage 1)

Infrastructure Projects Phase 01

Water treatment plant Loluwagoda ( Stage 2)

Phase 02
Water treatment plant Loluwagoda ( Stage 3)

SWM facility (W2E) Loluwagoda Phase 01

Sewer treatment plant - Loluwagoda Phase 01
 Mirigama multimodal centre Phase 01
Phase 01
Mirigama city centre - Fly over construction

Road widening project

(1) Divulapitiya Mirigama
Phase 01
(2) Pasyala- Giriulla
(3) Kotadeniyawa Mirigama
(4) Mirigama - Nalla
Phase 02
Wilwatta- Loluwagoda railway extension

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Phase 01
Transport Projects Ring road development (Phase I 8km)

Phase 02
Ring road development (Phase II -32km)

Phase 02
Wilwaththa fly over construction

Phase 01
Central Expressway Phase I - ( Mirigama Interchange)

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Phase 01
Central Expressway Phase II -( Mirigama - Ambepussa link)

Phase 02
Railway electrification and Railway stations modernization ( Veyangoda- Polgahawela)

Phase 01
Mirigama base hospital upgrading project

Phase 01 /02
Medical center development - Nalla, Nawana, KalEliya,
Other Projects
Green corridor development Phase 02
- Ma Oya , - Kuda Oya

Phase 01
School upgrading program

To enable successful implementation of the Mirigama Industrial Township, a development phasing has been proposed for guiding the implementation and government budget requirements for the immediate
and future projects. With this intention, Detailed Master Plan proposes 2 development phases catering to the Mirigama short, medium and long term requirements.
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