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Sri Lanka awards Rs1.73bn contract for Kelaniya University complex
Sri Lanka's government has awarded a Rs1.73 billion contract for the construction of a new academic complex at Kelaniya University, marking a significant infrastructure investment in higher education.
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The contract has been granted to develop facilities at the state university, one of the country's leading institutions of higher learning located in the Western Province. The project is expected to enhance the university's capacity to accommodate growing student numbers and improve academic infrastructure across multiple disciplines.
Kelaniya University, established in 1875 and situated in Dalugama, serves as a key research and educational hub for the region. The new complex will support the institution's expansion plans and modernisation efforts amid rising demand for quality tertiary education in Sri Lanka.
The project forms part of the government's broader initiative to strengthen the higher education sector through strategic capital investments. Infrastructure development at state universities has been identified as a priority to improve learning outcomes and research capabilities across the country's academic institutions.
Details regarding the project timeline, architectural specifications, and expected completion date were not immediately disclosed. The contract award reflects continued government commitment to investing in educational infrastructure to support Sri Lanka's long-term development objectives.