Renovated Colombo Pettah Central bus stand declared opened

The newly renovated Pettah Central Bus Stand was officially opened to the public today, 8 August. 

The event was attended by prominent officials including Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayake, Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena, and Sri Lanka Air Force Commander Air Marshal Vasu Bandu Edirisinghe, among others.

The renovation was part of the government’s Clean Sri Lanka initiative, aimed at improving facilities and providing greater convenience for commuters. 

Key upgrades in the first phase of the project included the refurbishment of terminal buildings, the establishment of a new information center, enhancements to sanitation facilities, and environmental improvements around the bus stand area. The Sri Lanka Air Force contributed manpower to assist in the renovation efforts.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport announced that work on renovating the Colombo Fort Railway Station is set to begin tomorrow, August 9th. 

This project, funded through a joint effort between the Asian Development Bank and the government, has an estimated cost of over Rs. 2.1 billion. 

Authorities expect the renovation to be completed within 15 months, promising a modernized station to better serve commuters.

Source - The Morning