China to help build houses in Colombo

Housing Project with Chinese assistance to be launched

by Staff Writer 29-04-2023 | 1:30 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing will launch a new housing project for the underprivileged community in Colombo, with the assistance of China.

The Chinese assistance will include US $450 million.

1,995 houses will be built across five areas in Colombo, Secretary of the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing W.S. Satyananda said.

The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing will be completed in the next two years.