Hambantota port intends completely dredge the in-port area to convert the port to a deep water harbour. Current plans are to utilize the dredged material to create an artificial island The artificial island to be located outside the main breakwater of the port

1. Creation of an
Artificial Island at the
Hambantota Port

2. • Hambantota port intends
completely dredge the inport area to convert the
port to a deep water
harbour.
• Current plans are to utilize
the dredged material to
create an artificial island
• The artificial island to be
located outside the main
breakwater of the port

3. Artificial pool of calm sea with island acting as breakwater
Artificial Island

4. • The artificial island will be 38 hectares
in extent
• The Island will be constructed at a
height of 8 meters above sea level
• The property will be one of the most
unique land parcels in this part of the
world.
• The port can grant thematic
development freedom.
• Ideal for a leisure & entertainment
sector based mixed development
project.
• The island will also act as a break water
creating a calm pool of sea for water
based recreation activities