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Sitting of Thursday, 23 January 2025

10th Parliament· 19 debates· 178 speeches· 51 speakers

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  3. 3 Oral question Oral Question No. 1 – 103/2024: Bingiriya Export Processing Zone Infrastructure Facilities 8 speeches
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha - Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development JJB

      AI summary The Minister, answering on behalf of the Minister of Finance, detailed expenditure and progress on BOI-related infrastructure up to 31 December 2024, including Rs. 290 million for internal works and Rs. 1,528.53 million for external infrastructure such as land acquisition, access roads, water supply and electricity. He outlined further development plans, including additional land vested in the BOI, continued road works with a Rs. 1,000 million Treasury request for 2025, expansion of water capacity to 10,000 m³ per day, and power supply increases up to 10 MW and later 20 MW. He also stated that internal roads, utilities, fencing and the entrance gate are scheduled for completion or expansion, mainly during 2025.

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    • The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB

      AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha referred to the Bingiriya Export Processing Zone, which he said he initiated in 2018, noting its potential expansion to about 1,200 acres and its importance as one of the few BOI zones with available land. He questioned the accuracy of the stated BOI expenditure figure of Rs. 290 million, citing higher costs for land, internal roads, and the water project, and asked that the figures be rechecked. He also asked whether Budget funds would be allocated for a sea outfall and raw water intake from Deduru Oya, stating these are needed to support industries in the zone.

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    • The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB

      AI summary Asked whether the upcoming Budget would allocate funds for the sea outfall project and the raw water intake from Deduru Oya.

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    • The Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha stated that any inaccuracies in the Rs. 290 million figure would be reviewed and corrected, and affirmed that the Government does not oppose further development of the Zone. He said 2025 allocations must be considered within the overall fiscal framework, including a 13 per cent of GDP expenditure ceiling and Rs. 1,315 billion in capital outlays under the Appropriation Bill. He added that investment attraction depends on multiple factors beyond a sea outfall, and that proposals for this and other zones would be assessed and prioritized step by step.

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    • The Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB

      AI summary Nalin Bandara Jayamaha clarified that Bingiriya was highlighted because it currently has available land, while other industrial zones may serve different sectoral purposes. He asked for the identified locations and timelines for the five new zones mentioned, and emphasized Bingiriya’s suitability for port- and airport-linked, coconut-based, and wet-processing industries. He requested ministerial attention to the need for sea outfall and water infrastructure and urged an early visit to Bingiriya to expedite support.

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    • The Hon. (Prof.) Anil Jayantha JJB

      AI summary Prof. Anil Jayantha stated that the points raised would be considered, noting that zone identification work is still ongoing and not finalized. He said amendments to the BOI Act would be accompanied by separate proposals for zone management models, with selections based on economic and social viability, and emphasized that major decisions could not be concluded within two months but would proceed methodically.

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