Sri Lanka to set up three new fishery harbors

14 December 2011: The Sri Lanka Government is planning to set up three new fishery harbors as part of to improving the maritime economy in the country.

The new harbors will be built in Gandara in Matara district, Gurunagar in Jaffna district and Silavathura in Mannar district. The government has also planned to develop seven existing fishery harbors in the country. The seven harbors are at Kudawella, Puranawella, Mirissa, Hikkaduwa, Beruwela, Dikowita and Kalametiya. The development will commence soon after receiving approval from the planning department.

Source: Colombopage