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Sitting of Monday, 3 March 2025

10th Parliament· 12 debates· 136 speeches· 54 speakers

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  5. 5 Oral question Oral Question: Industrial Parks in Elpitiya (Q.2/2025) 8 speeches
    • The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB

      AI summary Nishantha Perera asked the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development for details on whether an industrial park has been established in GN Division No. 29, Goluwamulla, in the Elpitiya DS Division. He sought information on its total land extent, the area developed so far, the implementing organization, and a breakdown of industries already established and planned, or reasons if no park has been established.

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    • The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister, the Deputy Minister stated that the Elpitiya Industrial Estate, established by the Industrial Development Board, covers 65 acres across two phases. He said Phase I, a 21-acre agro-food products estate, has infrastructure and key approvals in place, with 10 plots allotted and four investors starting construction. Phase II, a 44-acre multi-product zone, has 92 plots allotted, with internal roads formed and water, electricity, and environmental approvals still being completed.

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    • The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB

      AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera questioned the supervision and funding allocation for infrastructure development, particularly in Phase II works. He raised concerns that road widening and related activities appeared irregular and potentially wasteful, and asked who was responsible for overseeing them.

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    • The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB

      AI summary Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe stated that after the new Government took office, a review of industrial estates identified significant expenditure and wastage at Elpitiya. He said the Industrial Development Board is redirecting funds under a new efficiency-focused plan, with oversight by both the IDB and the Ministry. He added that past deficiencies and supplier-related issues are being addressed and that future contracts will follow stricter procedures to reduce costs.

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    • The Hon. Nishantha Perera JJB

      AI summary Hon. Nishantha Perera asked whether Phase I industrial plots have definite agreements and timelines for starting and completing industries. He noted allegations that some allottees have taken plots but failed to begin construction, disadvantaging genuine industrialists, and requested details on when the estate was initiated and whether contractual completion timeframes exist.

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    • The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that land allocation problems in several estates stemmed from the absence of a national plan and are currently handled by estate-level committees. He said allottees who have not begun construction or submitted plans have been instructed to commence within six months or present a commencement plan, with reasonable extensions possible. If they fail to comply, plots may be repossessed under the lease’s non-use condition and reallocated to active investors.

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    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB

      AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka drew attention to a valuable 60-acre land parcel near Elpitiya town in his electorate, stating that it had previously not appeared in Land Reform Commission records. He requested the Deputy Minister to inspect the land and, if it is not suitable for the current project, ensure it is put to productive use.

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    • The Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe - Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development JJB

      AI summary The Deputy Minister stated that the Industrial Development Board Chairman has already taken action on the matter. He said that, due to limited allocations and high demand, priority this year will be given to completing the Elpitiya and Kalutara-area industrial estates before initiating new estates.

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