A new bridge to be constructed for the Gampaha Botanical Gardens at a cost of Rs. 67 million..Infrastructure development in tourist areas commences; the Minister of Tourism, Prasanna Ranatunga said that the necessary allocations will be made for the construction of roads, bridges, information centers and sanitary facilities. The Minister stated that this project is planned to be implemented in major tourist attraction areas across the country as well as in the areas identified as new tourist attractions and the development work is scheduled to start this year. The Tourism Minister emphasized the above while addressing the ceremonial inauguration of the construction work of the new bridge at the Henarathgoda Botanical Garden, Gampaha on March 12. Minister Ranatunga reiterated that Gampaha Botanical Gardens will be developed as a local and foreign tourist attraction and steps will be taken to improve the infrastructure facilities required for locals and foreigners who are visiting the Botanical Gardens.

Source: The Nation March 15, 2021 20:03 UTC