HOMAGAMA TOWN DEVELOPMENTPLAN Ministry of Megapolis and Urban Development Urban Development Authority The total land extent of the area is about 138 Sq. . Entertainment Zone. The Population of the PS area is around 250. Food & Beverage Zone. Recently UDA has decided to pursue the development of Homagama as according to the concept of livable city.Preface This town plan outlines the intended development of the Homagama city as a commercial hub with identified development projects operated around the clock as the sleepless city. Bus Terminal & Public Parking Zone. UDA has selected nearly 24 acres land adjoining to Present Township for aforementioned land development in order to transform the old town-ship in to a town operating around the clock. The total land extent will be clustered to eight zones including Financial & Banking zone. High-level road and low level road.000 while Majority consists of middle class private and government sector workers. Recreational Zone. Homagama has been declared as urban Development Area since 1978 and subsequently Development Plan for Homagama Urban Area was Gazetted in 2009.Km. Private land ownership is prominent. Daily commuting population is considerably high in Homagama area due to the easy access available from Galle Road. service apartment and logistic stations due to close proximity to the interchange of Southern Expressway. There are vast opportunities available for further development of national level projects as Universities. Following areas are explaining the livable city concept in detail in order to develop mainly with the private-Public participation in association with other government agencies. Water Retention Area. Green Cultivation Zone. Homagama is the second largest and high populated local authority in Sri Lanka. Industrial parks. Commercial core. Existing playground at the site has no other supporting sports facility.NEW CITY DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT Recreational Facilities Homagama does not have a well functioning recreational space. . There is also a well functioning bus stand in from the site. Vision & Mission Vision To make Homagama as one of the core Economic hubs of Colombo Metro region to facilitate as an attractive area for residential and industrial development ensuring the sustainability of developments. and a commitment to excellence 3. .2. welcoming atmosphere where people choose to live Promoting economic vitality and strategically positioning Renton for the future Supporting planned growth and influencing decisions that impact the city Building an inclusive city with opportunities for all Meeting service demands through high quality customer service. Location closer to the main economic centers such as Meegoda dedicated Economic Centre Homagama and Panagoda Industrial areas Availability of large extent of urban lands with green belts in harmony with proposed development. healthy. Southern Expressway and Outer circular highway. Potentials of Homagama Located 30 km away from the center of Colombo City and neighboring to Sri Jayawardanapura Kotte Administrative Capital. innovation. Mission Providing a safe.Batticalo Main Highway . Easy accesses to Colombo . a positive work environment.Kalaniwali Railway line .Walgama- Athurugiriya Road . Being recognized by the Master Plan study for industrialization and investment promotion growth centre in Sri Lanka to be developed as NANO. Moderate land values. . ground water and pipe born water facilities and Possibility of linking with international fiber optic cable network along with development of the southern Expressway. Availability of sufficient infrastructure with the Existence of national grid electricity transmission lines. Availability of human resources in the region that could be attracted to the Economic sector. The land in extent of 12 acres located near Homagama city center has been identified to develop as a new city in order to accommodate the .41 of 1978. the Development plan for Homagama area was become legalized and earmarked the potential location for the future economic growth activities by identifying the suitable lands for the same. Monitoring and Provision of service lands for developments are essential In order to achieve the main objective of the UDA. by gazzeted in 2009. Economic growth of the area has been increased significantly as a result of these activities. After 22 years. Katuwana Industrial Estate and town extension project were launched for addressing the major issues identified by the Draft development plan prepared by UDA in 1985 for Homagama Town Council area. Invest Promotion.Templeburge Industrial Estate Katuwana Industrial Estate UDA Intervention Preparation of Development plans. which is to promote the integrated planning in areas declared as Urban Development under UDA Law No. Planning guidelines. Stage-ii urban and economic requirement of the region. Katuwana Industrial Zone . physical and social development. This will be a one of the major project in the region to enhance the economic. Currently the land belongs to the urban development authority and Physical position of the land has been taken over from the Divisional Secretary of Homagama. Homagama City Development Plan Station Road Improvement project Commercial Development Landscape Improvements Wilfred Senanayake Ground The UDA has completed the acquisition actions to acquire total land extent for proposed development. Old City Landscape Improvements Activity Pattern of the Administrative Area Homagama does not have a well functioning civic center The site is located in old “pleasure town”.in administrative zone. All the government buildings are located in administrative zone. . Green Cultivation Z one 1A.24 4.1R.D. 18P.A Date: 2012 .3R.1R. Entertainment Zone 1A.2R. 38P.2R.PROJECT LAYOUT . Drawn by : Jayanthi Western Provi nce U. Food C ourt 0A. Public Parking 1A . BusTerminal Commercial Core 4A .Town Centre Development Project Homagama To Avissawella High Level Road FromColombo I conic Symbol NSB Bank Banking & Financial Zone 3A.09 .3R. W ater Retention & Recreational A rea 4A.2R. . 5. Proposed Land Developments Zone Numb er Name of the Zone Extent Proposed Structure Investment Rs/Mn (land Value) Responsible Agency for development 1 Financial & Banking zone 3 acre 2 roods 4 storied . 1 acre 2 storied 120 UDA & Ministry of Transport Total 24 acre - 1066 Mn . 2 Commercial core 4 acre 1 roods 3 storied 360 Private sector 3 Food & Beverage zone 3 roods 2 storied 48 Private sector 4 Green cultivation zone 1 acre 1 roods 10 Government & Private sector 5 Entertainment zone 1 acre 2 roods 38 perch - 83 Private sector & Ministry of Youth Affairs 6 Recreational & Leisure Zone 4 acre 2 roods 18 perch - - Private sector/UDA 7 Public Parking Area 1 acre 3 roods - 25 UDA/ Private sector 8 Bus Terminal & Public parking Zone. 420 Public & Private Banks. a public restaurant. newspaper stalls. built with funds from western province passenger transport authority. In addition operational time table is also displayed for the convenience of the passengers. serving over 18. the bus stand has two separate waiting halls for male and female passengers and a lounge for disabled persons considered most modern public bus stand in Sri Lanka. office spaces. Nearly 250 buses will arrive and depart from the new bus stand.000 passengers daily the travelling passengers are greatly benefited from the newly constructed bus stand. The vehicular access with pedestrian walkway connected to the bus stand.6. resting and waiting halls for passengers. The bus stand has 30 shops. Completed Projects National Saving Bank Building Bus Stand Development The new two-storied Homagma central bus stand. The bus stand directly connected to the high level road and katuwana western by pas road. . . Commercial Development and city expansion Homagama city is heavily congested and lack of space for viable expansion is difficult target to achieve as the most of the lands are owned by private owners which surrounded the at the city.7. The planning area is broadly classified into eight zones are follows . 2.Each of these zones are setout with specific objectives. Commercial core Food & Beverage zone Green cultivation zone Entertainment zone Recreational & Leisure Zone Public Parking Area Bus Terminal & Public parking Zone.Designing of the Layout The proposed conceptual layout plan done by western province and DP & MC division. Therefore UDA has selected24 acre land plot adjoined to the present city and acquisition has completed in oder to expand the city into livable city with less traffic congestion and more beautiful and urban city. UDA undertakings: 1. The total land area consists of approximately 24Ac of land. The pipe born water is available in the site. The cost estimation of filling land and Drainage improvements is undertake by the UDA. Land Surveying The Survey plan done by UDA land division according to the lay out plan.2 acre land already developed the balance area development should be completed with drainage improvement Coordination with private & public agencies The plan publish to the open market and identifying suitable developers. Land acquisition Land acquisition process now completed and physical position taken over to the UDA. Designing and Initiation of the Guide plan Obtaining of all approval for project Implementation. And the National Grid three phase line connect up to the bus stand site. Drainage Plan and Improvement The drainage plan already done by SLLR & DC. The balance 12 acre land development approval should take from UDA main planning committee. Land Development The 4. Existing Infrastructure The site is located boadering to the High Level Road. All the internal road is about 40 ft width. Other Line Ministries and Local Authorities Undertakings. Ministry of Power & Energy: Ministry of Road & Highways. Ministry of Water Supply Ministry of local Government . Telecommunication facilities available to the area. 84 2.5 24.000.5 24.5 89842.5 89842.0 00 1633. Ministry of Megapolis & Urban Development Ministry of Transport.0 00 2722.84 2.5 Commercial Bank 30 4000 24.089.000.ft x t expected Rs.Minist er/UDA .ft) Total Cost (sq.5 36. Private Sector Undertakings.6000/ ) Total Landsca pe Area (Sqft) Cost Total Canvassin (Total Investmen g Agency sq.55/= (Rs) ) BOC 50 8000 48.089. building construction cost and the land extent required by each individual intuition will be determined by relevant institutions.5 Seylan Bank 30 4000 24.000.0 00 1633.149.5 Peoples bank 35 6000 36.5 149737. However.0 00 2722.000.089. 5 24.089.73 7.5 24.149.0 00 1633.5 149737. Name of the Institution Land extent (P) Total Buildin g Area (Sq.73 7. Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Youth Affairs.5 HNB 30 4000 24.5 89842.5 89842.5 Hon.5 Nation Trust 40 6000 24. 5 48.0 00 1633.84 2.000.84 2.ft x Rs.000. By leasing out the land plots on long term basis the following investment need to be raised inoder to make use for township development. 000.000.0 00 1633.84 2.5 24.5 Peoples Leasing 30 3000 18.000.84 2.5 89842.5 NDB 30 4000 24.5 89842.5 89842.0 00 1633.089.000.5 89842.000.089.089.5 89842.0 00 1633.5 24.84 2.5 89842.84 2.089.000.5 18.5 LB Finance 30 3000 18.089.84 2.0 00 1633.0 00 1633.5 LOLC 30 3000 18.5 18.Sampath Bank 30 4000 24.84 2.5 Commercial Ventures Cargills ABANS Singer Mega ARPICO Textile 1 2 3 4 Jewelers 1 Jewelers 2 Food & Beverage .089.5 Sri lanka Insurance 30 3000 18.84 2.0 00 1633.5 89842.5 18.5 18.0 00 1633.000.5 DFCC 30 4000 24.5 24.089. Zone KFC MacDonald’s Indian Restaurant .