- General Information
- Zonal Layout
- Vacant Lands
- Applicable BOI Charges
- Infrastructure Facilities Available
- Other Services Available
- Other Cost Factors
- Power Tariff
- Import / Export Services Charges
General Information
| Location | Western Province, Gampaha District, Katana & Negombo Divisional Secretariats |
| Year of Commencement | 1978 |
| Distance from Colombo | 29km |
| Total Extent | 531 Acres |
| Industrial Area | 291 Acres |
| Worker Population | 39,000 (Female :22300, Male:16700) |
| Specialization of Zone | Largest Zone in the country with close proximity to the Bandaranaike International Airport, accommodating enterprises from different sectors and declared as a bonded area for Hub operations. |
Zone Information
- Location: 29 Km North-East of Colombo and opposite the Colombo (Katunayake) International Airport
- Transport: Rail facilities, Bus terminus Dry Port facility for import & export cargo
- Area: 215ha. (Flat land)
- Environmental: Sewage and effluent collection system. Sewage/effluent treatment capacity of 1.2 million gallons per day. Landscaping
- Access: Bitumen surfaced road access available to all plots
- Security & Fire Services: Security lighting, Chain link fencing and intrusion detection system. Fire engines and fire fighting equipment
- Communication Facilities: 2,000 Lines stored Programme Control Exchange for local calls. IDD, telex and facsimile facility
- Water: Adequate supply treated to WHO standards Storage facility within Zone 2.25 million gallons
- Power Availability: 63 MVA through grid sub-station
- Centralised: An Administrative Complex housing the BOI servicing units. Customs, Bank, Postal, Medical, Port Cargo Handling services etc.
Zonal Layout
Vacant Lands
Applicable BOI Charges
| Land Premium | US $60,000 per acre (Minimum Rate / Period of lease – 50 years) |
| Ground Rent | US $4660 per acre per annum |
| Water Charges | Rs. 75.00 per Cubic Meter + Monthly Service Charge |
| Waste Water Charges | Rs. 17.00 per Cubic Meter |
| Solid Waste Disposal Charges | Rs. 605.00 per Metric Ton |
*All charges are liable for VAT
Infrastructure Facilities Available
- Asphalt concreted internal road network
- Central Effluent Treatment Plant facility
- Potable water up to WHO standards
- Solid Waste disposal facility
- Dedicated Grid Sub-Station (62 MVA)
- Telecommunication (Telephone, e-mail, Internet, Wi-Fi)
Other Services Available
Services Provided by BOI
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- Engineering approvals & guidance
- Export / Import Documentation
- Cargo Verification
- Advisory service & guidance on industrial relations
- 24 X 7 fire service with fire fighting, monitoring & advisory services
- 24 X 7 overall security coverage
- Environment monitoring, advisory & laboratory services
- Internal Bus Services for Workers
- Playground and Sports Complex for workers
- Leisure Park for Zone Employees (under construction)
Services Provided by other State Agencies
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- Free healthcare facilities for workers
- Meditation & Counseling Centre
- Sri Lanka Customs
Available commercial facilities
- Commercial Banks
- Industrial Waste Handling & Disposal Facility
- Freight Forwarding & Container Yard
- Postal Services
- Insurance
- Healthcare facilities for workers
Other Cost Factors
Average current market rates of wages/salaries in BOI Enterprises (Manufacturing Sector):
| In Western Province | In Other Provinces | |||
| SRS | US $ (Rs.125.00 = 01 US $) |
SRS | US $ (Rs.125.00 = 01 US $) |
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| Factory Plant Level | ||||
| Trainees | Rs. 10,000.00 | US $80.00 | Rs. 9,000.00 | US $72.00 |
| Unskilled | Rs. 10,500.00 | US $84.00 | Rs. 10,000.00 | US $80.00 |
| Semiskilled | Rs. 12,500.00 | US $100.00 | Rs. 12,000.00 | US $96.00 |
| Skilled | Rs. 16,000.00 | US $128.00 | Rs. 14,000.00 | US $112.00 |
| Supervisory | Rs. 20,000.00 | US $160.00 | Rs.17,500.00 | US $140.00 |
| Technical (Non Executive) | Rs.30,000.00 | US $240.00 | Rs.25,000.00 | US $200.00 |
| Technical (Executive) | Rs.40,000.00 | US $320.00 | Rs.35,000.00 | US $280.00 |
| Manager | Rs.75,000.00 | US $600.00 | Rs.60,000.00 | US $480.00 |
| Senior Manager | Rs.125,000.00 | US $1000.00 | Rs.100,000.00 | US $800.00 |
| Office / Administrative Level | ||||
| Office Aide | Rs. 10,000.00 | US $80.00 | Rs.10,000.00 | US $80.00 |
| Clerical & Allied | Rs. 20,000.00 | US $160.00 | Rs. 15,000.00 | US $120.00 |
| Executives | Rs. 30,000.00 | US $240.00 | Rs. 25,000.00 | US $200.00 |
| Manager | Rs. 60,000.00 | US $480.00 | Rs. 50,000.00 | US $400.00 |
| Senior Manager | Rs. 100,000.00 | US $800.00 | Rs. 80,000.00 | US $640.00 |
| Employer has to contribute 12% for Provident Fund and 3% for Trust Fund of the above | ||||
Construction Charges :
Factory Building – Approximately Rs. 40,000.00 per sq.mtr
Warehouse – Approximately Rs. 36,000.00 per sq.mtr
Fuel Price :
Petrol – Rs. 150.00 per ltr
Diesel – Rs. 111.00 per ltr
Transport Cost :
20′ Container – Rs. 200.00 per Km
40′ Container – Rs. 250.00 per Km