KALPITIYA INTEGRATED TOURISM RESORT PROJECT. [CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN]

KALPITIYA INTEGRATED TOURIS M RESORT PROJECT. [CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN]

KALPITIYA INTEGRATED TOURIS M RESORT PROJECT. | Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority



The Kalpitiya Integrated Resort area is located 150 km North of Colombo on top of the Puttlam Lagoon

along the Dutch Bay and Portugal Bay, comprising of 14 Islands allocated for tourism development.

Given the investment opportunities available, in 2008 the Sri Lanka Tourism launched the Kalpitiya

Dutch Bay Resort Development Project .Kalpitiya is also accessible within a time frame of about 2

hours from the Bandaranaike International Airport ( Colombo ) by surface travel. Furthermore plans are

being made to facilitate air transfers to the resort through domestic flights from the main airport and

elsewhere in the county in order to save the travel time of the guests.

The picturesque location with the tranquil beaches, containing a rich Bio Diversity, of Marine Biology

with its Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary make its diverse potentiality to develop as an up market tourist

destination in the region.

Hence the Kalpitiya project is Gazetted in the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka as the largest

Tourism development in Sri Lanka under the “Mahinda Chinthana” National Development Programme.

The resort will contain a minimum of 5000 rooms in total.

ATTRACTIONS IN AND AROUND KALPITIYA REGION

Tranquil beaches

Rich mangrove islands

Bar reef sanctuary

Flora and fauna with a rich bio diversity

Sand dunes

Changing vegetation

Migrant birds

Dolphins Whales, Dugons in the sea and lagoon waters

Kalaoya estuary near by

Wilopatthu National Park located near by

Close Los proximity to the cultural triangle

Marine resources

Tranquil lagoon waters

Archeological site – Remained of Dutch and Portugal Period antiquities in and around the

region with Ancient sites near by

PROPOSED TYPOLOGIES OF TOURISM IN THE KALPITIYA REGION

Nature and adventure and water sports

Whale /dolphin watching and fishing tourism

A green resort of an up market destination

A diverse eco system of a bar reef marine sanctuary, a unique coral sand bed, and mangroves all

housing a habitat for its flora and fauna

A splendid hide away with a unique holiday

Tourism with a different touch

Opportunities :

Investment opportunity in the tourism sector

Empowering the local community

Infrastructure development

A paradise for researchers on marine biology

INTRODUCTION TO KALPITIYA



Kalpitya Dutch bay/ Portugal Bay islands in the Kalpitiya Integrated Tourism Development Area (KITDA)

contains beautiful sceneries but sensitive environments with a rich Bio Diversity. The sensitive eco-

systems in and around the islands include mangroves, thorn scrub, salt marsh and mud flats, sea

grass beds in the lagoon and the coral reef in the sea. The Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary (BRMS)

declared by the Department of Wildlife Conservation already has a Special Area Management Plan

developed by the Coast Conservation Department under the Coastal Resources Management

Project. A fair range of tourism activities are permitted, more in the sanctuary’s buffer zone than in

the core zone, and the reefs proximity to all the islands in the KTDA make it a valuable asset for

them.

Recommended marine based activities such as scuba diving & snorkeling on Bar Reef, whale

watching in offshore areas beyond 20 km from Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary (BRMS), dolphin

watching within the BRMS and in Dutch and Portugal Bays, bird watching in the entire area,

mangrove tours, deep sea angling and fishing, wind surfing, kite boarding, canoeing and kayaking,

enhance the tourism potential. As excessive and disturbing water traffic and fisheries practices could

further reduce the sea grasses as well as the chance of encountering fauna such as dolphins and

dugongs in the bays and lagoon. Both water-based recreational and fisheries activities should be

controlled, obtaining the advice of relevant specialists.

It should be noted that this whole area is an important one; for scientific study and eco-

tourism, where the inter-relationships of all the main coastal habitats of Sri Lanka could be studied.

Furthermore, artificial coastal defense structures should not be introduced as they would drastically

degrade the overall natural landscape character - rather, any development should obey the rules of

nature.

The beaches may be used for bathing, sun-bathing and all the other usual non-residential beach

recreation activities, while conserving, and where necessary, enhancing/restoring the natural

vegetation. Primary and secondary dunes may be used only very carefully for non-residential

tourism activities while a minimal number of raised timber board walks are recommended to cross

the dunes. Following detailed study, some dunes may need to be protected by visually compatible

fencing, at least temporarily, and in some cases, planting and establishment of dune stabilizing

vegetation should be undertaken

The conceptual development plan above shows the recommended type of tourism development for

the different islands and the northern part of the peninsula.

Figure 1: KALPITIYA TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AREA WITH PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTS

INTRODUCTION

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN.



To investigate the Potentialities for the Tourism Development in the region.

Prevention and mitigation of Hap Hazard Development.

Enhance the Natural Resources

Development of Tourism Conducive to the Region to harness grater economic benefits to the

country

Planning the resort in a meticulously planned manner in distributing the Products and Items

related to tourism within the designated area of the resort.

Containment of Urban Growth.

Identifying the Environmentally sensitive areas and protection of the environmental features

Developing an environmentally sensitive resort and a healthy built environment.

Identifying the sociologically sensitive issues and the needs of the local community and the

protection of the local community.

Devising Strategies to mitigate the negative impact on the environment and the negative

sociological implications which can in-filtrate in to the system.

Provision of adequate security to the region.

Exploring Enhancing different concepts of tourism such as Eco Tourism, Farm Tourism,

Protecting the natural habitats, eco systems and the Sri Lanka’s rich bio diversity within the

region with the developments due to commence thereby carting a healthy built environment.

Make Kalpitiya Integrated Tourism Resort Project a Benchmark Tourism in the region in terms of

a Hi- end Green Resort.

Devising strategies to the provision of adequate security to the resort and the natural resources

The following acting principles are crucial determinants for development in the project area:

Conserve and promote the diversity of the natural, social and cultural resources.

Act so as to improve the quality of life of the existing local communities.

Provide education and information both to locals and tourists.

Integrate planning and management of tourism in its natural, social and cultural

environment.

Support the development with continuous research and monitoring, taking into account

physical limits and negative impacts.

Ensure involvement and co-operation of all sectors in consultation, planning, decision

making and information.

Support diversification and innovative types of tourism.

Secure overall sustainability and environmental consciousness.

National market: a short and weekend break destination and business travel for residents of

Sri Lanka;

Regional market: a high-quality leisure destination that is conveniently reachable from

Asian countries as well as the Middle East;

International market: an exciting and authentic holiday destination, complementary to the

overall destination Sri Lanka for visitors from around the globe.

6-star category

Super luxury standards according to the latest trends in tourism resort development; Flagship type

resort development in Sri Lanka; World-wide operating hotel chains (initiation of engagement in Sri

Lanka or expansion of existing portfolio); Target segment: high spending up-market travelers

5 star category

Luxury standards according to the latest trends in tourism resort development; Internationally famous

boutique resort brands; (e.g. “The Leading Small Hotels of the World”); World-wide operating hotel

chains (as initiator of engagement in Sri Lanka or for expansion of existing portfolio); Target segment:

individual travelers and small groups

4 star category

International first class standards according to the latest trends in tourism resort development;

internationally operating hotel chains (as initiator of engagement in Sri Lanka or for expansion of

existing portfolio); Target segment: small and large group travelers, package tourists & individual

travelers

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION



SLTDA’s Vision in Tourism:

“ To Achieve a Uniquely different lively oasis - Eco friendly reclusive Settlement to make Sri Lanka the

‘Earth Lung’ as per the SLTDA’ vision, but Architecturally inspiring, adding value as a high end tourist

destination by Essence of architectural and built environment; a scheme that has the potential to be

internationally renowned and famous” as a tourist destination.

Tourism is an integral process of Peace through

Communal Harmony and Cultural Diversity

Across the Globe.

“We believe in Responsible Tourism which generates greater economic benefits for local people and

enhances the well being of the local communities

Productive tourism: resembles the warmath and hospitality of the island nation rich in

Natural beauty and culture: which is a form of integrating peace through communal harmony and

cultural diversity across the globe, whilst empowering the masses.

Kalpitiya Dutch Bay/ Portugal Bay islands located North of the Kalpitiya Spit at the end along the arm of

the Puttalam Lagoon is a land mass of mangrove forest cover and the rich eco systems with the waters

of the Indian Ocean and the Brackish waters of the lagoons. A fine habitat o Dolphins both in the

lagoon and the sea, with a wide array of species and other marine mammals such as Dugongs and

Whales. With its diverse vegetation and blend of lush green giving different textures at different

seasons.

The Islands and the region is a fine blend of, a rich Coastal habitat with its Bar reef, Marine Life,

Mangroves, Scrub Jungle, Bird and other wild life, boasting the Sri Lanka’s rich Bio- Diversity.

A fine Culmination of the 3 S’s – the SUN, SNAD and SEA, is a clear vindication of the region’s

potentiality for Eco friendly Sustainable Tourism. The breathtaking landscape often unique to the

region

Contains many attractions for visitors from different parts of the globe, giving them the opportunity to

enjoy the Earth’s natural habitats, ranging from sea life to bird life to the vegetation exhibiting its rich

eco systems that blends with the water, greeting the visitor with its endless panorama of sandy

beaches with clam waters with the Vegetation encircling the Odai’s and water bodies.

Kalpitiya is a fine Juxtaposition of the Sea sand and the Sun, Where Mangrove species encircling the

Odes ad the Water holes, That houses a endless array of Fauna, enriching islands of green textures

nestling amongst the tranquil lagoon waters, with sand dunes of glittering shades of ranging from

Gold, Beige, and coffee brown; astonishingly greets the rumbling waters an waves of the Indian Ocean,

tamed by the scenic coral beds on the sea bed.

A dilemma of un-exaggerated breath taking views where history and culture even join hands with

nature harmonizing with its sounds of birds and fauna, with the sounds of the winds gushing the waters

to the shores. The waters of the sea and lagoon and the lively oasis makes it the treasure of the fisher

folk for their livelihood.

- Living galleries of Sun drenched treasures,

- that would take the visitor along its nature blessed corridors

- of nature trails along the safari tracks along the sand dunes,

- with lovely vitas of glimpses of the waters and the ocean

- that tempts the visitor round for a unique experience of

- Kalpitiya Natural Treasures

Therefore with the magnificent potentialities of the Kalpitiya Dutch Bay region it is amiable by the Sri

Lanka Tourism Development Authority, to focus on making tourism the no.01 income generator in the

country, where Kalpitiya is deemed to be the largest tourism development in Sri Lanka, with a land

extent of over 4000 acres declared for the resort.

All the factors mentioned above augurs well with the 3 - spheres of tourism which are

- The lithosphere

- The hydrosphere

- The human sphere.

The primary objectives of the resort development being to make this a lively oasis for tourism in the

region in order to make it a Hi end Up Market tourist destination. With very unique Creation of Built up

spaces that would complement and harmonize with the Natural Beauty present in abundance. A fine

blend of space with Architecture that has a unique ambiance with the Asian Sri Lankan flavor. In

creating a sense of place, which empowers Place making rather than mere space making.

To make it a sustainable Green resort- with a high level of energy efficiency and exploring new

concepts of Green Architecture which is made to implement which would inevitably be a benchmark

project in the region. Minimizing the harm done to the existing natural vegetation and the geology

and topography.

CONCEPT STATEMENT



Henceforth making a resort that stems from the natural setting of the region, where burning of fossil

fuels is minimized to a great extent, and achieving zero carbon emission.

The objectives of tourism products and infrastructure development within the resort.

As mentioned in the Bidding Document:

Kalpitiya Integrated Resort is geared at achieving several goals and objectives. One of the main

objectives underlined along the tourism development is the sustainability of the natural environment,

socio cultural life and the economic development for the wellbeing of the community living around

project area.

The ultimate aim of which would be eventually to produce a green resort with special and unique

quality. Hence the SLTDA would further reiterate on the following objectives

• With carbon free environment

• With enhanced environmental sustainability and quality

• With community enrichment activities

• With contribution to the rural development

• With agricultural transformation (organic cultivation)

• With cultural preservation and social empowerment

• With green and cleaner production technologies

The Pristine Quality of the Islands to be preserved a far as possible.

The design principles adopted should be to ensure the following

- The building structures would blend in to the environment with a minimum visual impact.

- The building process will serve to develop the local skills and building abilities and the empower

the local community.

- The construction methods used should reflect as far as possible the skills at hand of the people

of Kalpitiya region so that the buildings and other infrastructure facilities can repaired and

maintained by the local contactors and craftsmen.

- The construction materials that are used should be as far as possible from the region so that

they can be easily repaired and replaced.

- The building should generate little waste as far as possible and have the minimum impact on

the island and the surroundings.

- The design should allow for future developments.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Community Development Through the development of Tourism is also a key objective of the proposed

resort. Hence Kalpitiya being a poverty stricken region where the facilitation of services took place at a

slow pace it is aimed at empowering the masses through the development of the tourism industry

where by it will be a masses oriented development scenario. Hence whilst being an environmentally

sustainable resort it will also be a sociologically sustainable resort.

In spite of the poverty and the illiteracy of the local fishing community the Kalpitiya people resembles a

fine example of communal and religious harmony. Understanding the Negative implications of the

tourism industry and the un-favorable socio elements that can infiltrate in to the local community and

all steps to be taken to mitigate the harmful implications of the industry, on the environment and the

people, is also a prime objective in fore-seeing the destruction and adopting preventive measures.

Protection of the Cultural values and Livelihood of the local community is of a prime focus in the

integrated resort. As the phrase itself implies the (KITRP) it is a key factor of importance that the local

community should be integrated into the resort.

Benefits to the local community –

With the selected project form the investors the financial benefits the investor would provide for the

local community is also considered (in terms of employment, infrastructure and community

development for the region etc.) Generated

Benefits harnessed to the resorts and the hotels

The merits on the local community on enriching their living standards, through the facilitation of

infrastructure and economic up-liftmen of the community via employment generation. Protection of

the Cultural/Religious values and rich traditions which would otherwise be liquidated due to rapid

commercialization.



The Kalpitiya Divisional Secretariat’s demographic statistics reveal that the majority of the masses are

of the Roman Catholic faith, next the Muslims and then the Buddhists and Hindus. The different races

and religious denominations live in harmony for many decades; this is a catalyzed for the development

and the well being of the integrated resort.

From inception it was stated clearly that no family will be dislocated from their present locations

instead they will be facilitated with better quality housing and community facilities and infrastructure

which will be a direct result of the Tourism Development in the region.

Products listed for the Kalpitiya Integrated Tourism Resort Project

• Water-based Accommodation Facilities

• City hotel

• Water-related Facilities

• Ayurvedic Health Village and Spa

• Tennis Academy

• Activity Centre

• Eco Lodge Deluxe Hotel as Leading Product and Development Landmark

• Special Interest Beach and Sports Resort Dive Resort

• Restoration of Potential Heritage Tourism Sites

• Visitors Village

• Water sports centre

• Boat service

• Aqua centre and museum

• Performance centre

• Biodiversity conservation centre and research institute

Eco lodge

Eco Lodges of high standards complying with the international standards and providing the total

satisfaction for the main stream eco-tourists.

Dive resort

Luxury and International standards according to the latest trends in tourism development; World wide,

regional and individual special interest operators; Target segment: World wide dive enthusiast,

individual travelers, group travelers & package tourists

Proposed resort types Beach and sports resort, Dive and water sports resort, Top-class hide-away

resort, Ayurveda resort, Relax and spa resort, Eco lodge, Yachting resort, Heritage hotel, Business hotel,

Celebrities resort, Care Services resort, etc.

Landscape disturbance and visual intrusions should be avoided by development regulations regarding

height, dimensions and architectural style of buildings and other facilities. “Building codes” have to be

elaborated for the tourism development area. Buildings should integrate natural features and

elements of the indigenous architecture of Sri Lanka and the respective sub-regions of the

project area, excepting heritage type development in the Kalpitiya area. Another essential feature is

the definition and incorporation of buffer zones, both between the different designated developments

as well as within each development. Particularly the site or building setback from the coastline and the

Bay Shore.



LOCATION OF KALPITIYA AND OTHER ATTRACTIONS IN SRI LANKA AND ITS LINKS.

Kalpitiya Region highly conducive for tourism development not only for its attractions in and around

the area with its picturesque tranquil beaches and lagoons fauna, sensitive eco systems and its close

proximity to the Colombo International Air Port; but for many other places of tourist interest closely

linked and reachable within a short length of time. With a proposed ferry service linking the

Sethukuliya in the mainland located north of Puttalam, and the rapid road developments for Pahlavi

Junction due to the construction of the Norochachalai Coal Power plant, Kalpitiya can be reached

ever=n faster by road surface form the capitol city and the International Air Port.

Kalpitiya is closely linked to many other attractive destinations within a short time span. Where the

visitor will not only enjoy the sceneries in and around Kalpitiya area but could further extend their

tours with a diversity of attractions ranging from safari’s to Archeological sites and significant places of

Religious worship sacred to many denominations in Sri Lanka.

• Wilpatthu National Park – for wild life safari.

• Puttalam Lagoon

• St. Anne’s Church at Thalawila

• Anuradhapura sacred city and ancient capital accessible within about 2 hours

• Mannar islands reachable within about 2 hours

• Ancient cities of Yapahuawa and Panduwasnuwara accessible within about 2 hours.

• The Gange-wadiya Estuary of the Kala Oya. With are dramatic watersheds located across the

Dutch Bay lagoon.

Wilpatthu National Park – for wild life safari.

Puttalam Lagoon

St. Anne’s Church at Thalawila

Anuradhapura sacred city and ancient capital accessible within about 2 hours

Mannar islands reachable within about 2 hours

Ancient cities of Yapahuawa and Panduwasnuwara accessible within about 2 hours.

The Gange-wadiya Estuary of the Kala Oya. With are dramatic watersheds located across the

Dutch Bay lagoon.



Ayurvedic Health Village and Spa

Category 4-star and above

Capacity / size Capacity to be decided after the EIA process

Features

Indigenous and authentic resort-style design with low-rise buildings and local

construction elements. Ayurvedic treatment centre (serving resident guests plus 50 day visitors)

Consultation and treatment rooms for up to 8 doctors

Saunas of different types, steam rooms, herbal baths, special diets and treatments

Swimming pool, sports facilities and Meditation hall

Health food restaurant and juice bar

Target group Predominantly international and regional clientele

Activity Centre

Features Starting point for tracking and hiking, safaris and adventure tours with guides,

trackers and instructors

Target group International, regional (India, South-east Asia) visitors

Other Facilities and

Landing strip / harbour/ landing pier for sea planes

Services Supermarket Medical centre Travel agency eeeeee ee etc; etcc

Target group Predominantly - International and regional visitors

Tennis Academy

Capacity / size 12 tennis courts

Features Fully-equipped training centre with state-of-the-art facilities

Gymnasium and fitness centre

Swimming pool ; Club house with library

Audio and video facilities

Target group Local, international tennis enthusiasts

Water-based Accommodation Facilities


Capacity / size Capacity – to be decided after the EIA process.

Features

Wooden motor yachts and house boats docked at a quiet marina / landing stage

Glowing woodwork, polished brass, down quilts, luxury linens, crystal and a warm cozy ambience for the higher class house boats.

Water Bungalows designed and constructed to meet the latest challenges and trends in green architecture.

Target group Predominantly focused on the international and regional (India, South-east Asia)tourists of the f the up-market end.

City hotel



Features Depicting the modern trends in authentic Sri Lankan Architecture.

Comfortable and functional guest rooms

Restaurant and bar

Business centre

Target group International and regional business travelers, international stop-over visitors

EXAMPLES:



Deluxe Hotel as Leading Product and Development Landmark


Capacity / size 250 rooms

Features

Bungalow-style hide-away resort offering intimacy and privacy in a secluded location

Spacious rooms and suites with Sri Lankan architectural design and ambience

Lush gardening with landscaped pool area Range of bars and restaurants offering Asian, Mediterranean and

seafood specialties Sophisticated smoker’s lounge and library State-of-the-art wellness and

spa centre Sports facilities

Target group High-end international guest brackets for a hide away type of holiday and / or retreat after Sri Lankan round trips

Eco Lodge

Category High end eco-tourism to International standard

Features

Indigenous and local architecture

Adventure centre

Target group Predominantly international, and regional (India, South-east Asia) visitors

Beach and Sports Resort



Features

Hotel development to blend in with the existing environment and with the historical background.

Themed F&B outlets featuring an appealing blend of colonial and Sri Lankan styles Swimming pool with local-style bar / café Selected sports and recreational

facilities

Target group Predominantly international and regional (Indian, South East Asian ) clientele

Special Interest Dive Resort

Category Luxury, international standard Dive Resort


Features Sri Lankan architectural design and ambiance

Simple and functional but comfortable rooms

Themed restaurant and bar with sumptuous but healthy cuisine

Highly professional diving centre with state-of-the art equipment and

training facilities

Video lounge and marine life reference library

Target group International diving enthusiasts seeking exciting dive spots

EXAMPLES:



Visitors Village

Features Arts and handicraft centre

Shops and retail outlets (a department store such as ‘ODEL’ could be mirrored in this area)

Guest services

Themed F & B outlets

Leisure and entertainment facilities (discotheque,

cinema) Children’s play facilities

Target group Predominantly International and regional clientele

Special Interest Dive Resort

Category Luxury, international standard Dive Resort


Features

Sri Lankan architectural design and ambiance

Simple and functional but comfortable rooms

Themed restaurant and bar with sumptuous but healthy cuisine

Highly professional diving centre with state-of-the art equipment and training facilities

Video lounge and marine life reference library

Target group International diving enthusiasts seeking exciting dive spots

Other Facilities and Services

Water sports centre

Scuba diving

Deep sea fishing

Visits to the coral reef

Whale watching excursions

Boat service Boat service linking all islands

Aqua centre and museum

Coordination and supervision of all activities within the marine sanctuary including visits to the coral reef, special biodiversity excursions, etc.

Availability of well-trained and qualified staff to handle these activities

Performance centre Theatre-style location for staged activities and live performances with a seating capacity of around 1000

Biodiversity

conservation centre and research institute

Very low-density development; could be located on an island in Dutch Bay which is comparatively less ecologically sensitive.

A few rooms and a small dormitory

Observation tower

Picnic areas

Day visitor facilities

Target group Predominantly international and regional clientele

EXAMPLES:



KALPITIYA ZONING MAP



Tranquil beaches

Rich mangrove islands

Bar reef sanctuary

Flora and fauna with a rich bio diversity

Sand dunes

Changing vegetation

Migrant birds

Dolphins whales, dugons in the sea and lagoon waters

Kalaoya estuary near by

Wilpatthu national park located near by

Close proximity to the cultural triangle

Marine resources

Tranquil lagoon waters

Archiological sites – remains of Dutch and Portugal

period antiquities in and around the region with

ancient sites near by

ATTRACTIONS IN AND AROUND KALPITIYA REGION

PUTTLAM LAGOON AND THE KALPITIYA DUTCH BAY / PORTUGAL BAY ISLANDS

Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary



STAGE II LEASING

(TO COMMENCE IN OCTOBER)



Ten islands of Varying extent with their unique character of natural beauty located along the Dutch Bay

an Portugal Bay, (all vested by the government with a special presidential Grant) has been included for

stage II lease bidding.

Main Islands:

Bathalangunduwa (Portugal Bay)

Palliyawatte (Portugal bay )

Uchchimunai (Dutch Bay )

Mutwal (Dutch Bay )

SIX ISLANDS IN THE DUCTCH BAY.

Six picturesque islands nestling in the Dutch Bay, which has been vested by the government has been

included for stage II lease bidding.

They are; Periya Arachalai, Sinna Arachahalai, Sinna Erumutivu, Erumutivu West, Erumutivu and

Kaktivu.

These islands were chosen for it high potentiality for eco sensitive tourism products with the varying

magnitudes of its extents. Where, Erumutiuv being the largest and Sinna Erumutiuv being the smallest.

The extents of the Resorts and the anticipated room capacity (total of 635 rooms) is as follows Periya

Arachalai 42.50 ha – 120 rooms , Sinna Arachahalai 16.26 ha– 50 rooms, Erumutivu West 4.25 ha – 25

rooms, Sinna Erumutivu 2.11ha- 15 rooms, Erumutivu 100.045ha – 300 rooms, Kaktivu 27.15ha – 125

rooms.

All six islands are easily accessible by boat within a short time span of about 20 minutes. Sienna

Erumutivu, Erumutivu West, Erumutivu and Kaktivu located close to the Kalpitiya main land and

Anivasal, while Periya Arachalai & Sinna Arachahalai, is located further North wards and also accessible

from Kirimundal area.

Investors are invited to implement resorts and tourism products with auxiliary facilities of different

magnitudes appropriate for the size and features of the island. The islands contain diverse sceneries

ranging from mangroves thick scrub jungle vegetation, beach strips, open grass lands, mud flats and

mangroves. Hidden attractions are found within the islands with sensitive eco systems. The water holes

present in an ad hoc manner with the mangrove vegetations around them creates a heaven for bird life

and other fauna.

The six islands are surrounded by lagoon waters of the Dutch bay with a lush of greenery and their

scenic beauty viewed from the waters as one approaches its shores, greets the visitor with surprises

and vistas of rich bio diversity as he reaches the shores and penetrates into the main hinterland

through its footpaths and jungle tracks. Also the rich marine life present around the surrounding

waters further enhances its rich bio diversity.

ISLANDS ON LEASE BID.

• BATHALANGIUNDUWA

• PALLIYAWATTE

• UCHCHIMUNAL

• MUTWAL - DUTCH BAY

• PERIYA ARACHCHALAI

• SINNA ARACHCHALAI

• ERUMUTIVU

• KAKATIVU

• SINNA ERUMUTIVU

• ERUMUTIVU WEST

CORE AREA FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT KITRP

The Uchchimunai Rodhapadu area which contain highly scenic landscapes with the calm waters of the

sea and its sandy beaches and the tranquil lagoon will be the core zone of the resort which will house

the Golf Driving range the Race course, yacht and sea plane harbor, Marina and the Underwater

restaurant etc. being the gateway to the Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary and the point of embarkation for

Whale watching and Dolphin Watching.

This region in a macro scale contains vivid contrasts with picturesque sand dune of high and low profile

a rich mangrove and palm thatched vegetation on the lagoon side encircling the water holes scattered.

The Rodhapadu area contains highly picturesque Lagoon with a very rich bird life and Beige color sand

dunes often high as 12 feet with its lush green vegetation, and a calm setting.Grass lands are further a

lively oasis for the local and migrant often seen and fox and other creatures seldom seen in the region.

Mutwal Dutch Bay area further enhances the drama with the lively oasis of the mangrove and scrub

jungles with the Glimpses of the sea seldom seen. The divers vegetation here contains highly scenic

waterholes and odais ( water holes which contain Salty marshes ) with its dramatic setting. And

topography.

Reaching Kalpitiya ,

As one leaves the capital city heading north wards along the A3 trunk root bound to Puttalam, driving

along the coconut plantations on a smoothly carpeted road, the turn of to Kalpitiya the Palavi Junction

can be reached

STAGE II LEASING



within a time frame of not less than 3 hours. This is also the main road linking the Capital city to its only

international airport. As one takes a left turn towards the Puttalam Lagoon arm, the tranquil blue

waters of the Puttalam lagoon greets the guest with a treat of beautiful islands nestling in the waters of

the lagoon. Fishing boats seen across the lagoon. Healthy vegetable cultivations seldom seen along

with its fertile soil and salt pans send recurrently along the west of the road.

The infrastructure is fast developing as this I the only access way to the sacred Shrine of St. Anne at

Thalawila, which is flocked by devotees of not only the Catholic faith but many other faiths too.

The construction of the Norochchalai coal power plant has also cartelized the rapid developments of

the region especially in the infrastructure. The Kalpitiya town located in the northern tip of the spit of

the Putalam lagoon, still remains an under developed area.

The Kaplitiya area is fine juxtaposition of ethnic and religious harmony where all races and religious

faiths linger in harmony in a poverty stricken rgion.ith a majority o the masses living below the poverty

line.

The Kalpitiya Resort area As one takes a turn off the Kurrinnag-pitiya junction to enter the area

designated to the Kalpitiya Resort project. The first glimpse will be the beautiful Kandakuliya Lagoon.

Mutwal (Dutch Bay)

As one drives through the highly picturesque Kandakuliya Sand bar with the scenic lagoon

and the sea on the othe r side the serene waters calming the minds o f many enters one in

to the land mass of on the bottom end of the Kalipinya arm which houses the Area known

as the Mutual Dutch bay and the Mohothuwaran Vil lage which is inhabited by permanent

settlers of all faiths.

The Mutwal area contains a very rich vegetation comprising of palm fringed gardens

coconut estates open grass lands picturesque vista of the sea and the lagoon from

through the natural landscapes, Odais and mangroves.

Moreover the Mutwal Dutch Bay area can boast of a very rich bio diversity in the areas where the

mangrove forests encircle the water holes and the odais with a rich bird life and wild life seldom seen.

With monkeys rabbits and other species frequent. Towards the northern end of Mutwal area the

climax of the natural beauty is reached in the with its rich flora and fauna.

Along the coast of this stretch of land mass in the Dutch bay are the private lands which are meant for

hotel and tourism resort development with internationally famed tar class boutique hotels and tourism

products which would further make the Kalpitiya Dutch bay region a very unique destination in the

word.

Mutwal ‘s Areas heritage further extends to its Archeological sites containing the remains of a historic

Portugese Church, alongside the recently built St. Anthony’s Church. Hidden amongst the highly scenic

vegetation

overlooking the shallow lagoon waters of the threshold where the Kanadakulya Lagoon Meets the

Dutch Bay. With the vistas overlooking the Kakativu Island and the other islands in the Dutch bay at a

distance.

Towards the eastern end of this region is the Mohothuwaran village which is affine resemblance o

Religions and Communal harmony, housing the fishing communities surviving on the fisheries

resources o the lagoon. The recently constructed Mohothuwaran jetty can be seen from this village this

is connected to the Thoraiyadi Fishing camp.

The tranquil waters of the lagoon creates a high drama of serenity and tranquility ideal for mediation

crating a flamboyancy at Sunrise and sunset, and were the blue skies abuts the waters on a sunny

morning where it greets the birds and the fishing boats every morning.

The hinterland of the Mutawal land mass contains bare lands of grass and other vegetations with

waterways which takes different shapes at different seasons of the year. Donkeys and goats are often

seen here. The Mutwal island contains highly marketable safari tracks through its rich mangrove

vegetation as one drivers towards the northern part of Mutwal where a changing vegetation pattern

of lush greenery which can be seen form the coastal vegetation to the dry zone to arid zone vegetation

even with species of cactus plants seen as an undergrowth. This form another site of thick scrub jungle

vegetation to a transition of arid zone vegetation with different shades of green. Alongside this the

dried up leaves and the flowers form a different variety of colour where there is an autumn like

atmosphere with shades of Maroon and brown.

More over tree being twisted due to the heavy winds that blow across further ads to the uniqueness of

the vegetation, which is otherwise seen only in high altitudes.

More over the vistas with glimpses of the blue ocean often seen through the Mangrove vegetation

adds more flavor and vigor of the dramatic highly scenic vegetation of the Mutwal islands land mass.

The blue ocean often hugging the water bodies with a different texture of color is yet another

panorama in the vicinity.

The southern end along the coast further offers a visitor with more scenery of the sea and the sand

temporary fishing camps seen along the coat with the traditional Sri Lankan fishing technique of drag

net (sieve net - traditionally called -Ma del wadiya), often used by a team of fisher folk pulling a large

net from the shore to gather harvest.

Hence the Mutawal Dutch bay land mass is a lively oasis of palm fringed gardens, water holes and

odais scattered in abundance, marches and mangrove forests and all in all containing a very rich

vegetation and fauna with a wide array of migrant birds, and other local species such as peacocks

cranes and kingfishers.etc.

The area can further boast of the pristine nature, and the landscapes of the Kalpitiya region.

Kirimundal



With the dramatic journey through the thick mangrove forests not seconded to a very rich safari track

of scrub sea and sand with water holes in the middle further continues when one reaches Kirimundal

which is a fishing village where the fishing settlements are encircled around the symbolic Holy Cross

Church which is a significant land mark even travelling by water and air.

Kirimunadal Through the Dutch bay lagoon this church is a clear site defining Kirimundal, with its land

mass spreading towards the Dutch Bay containing a very highly ecologically sensitive scrub and

mangrove forest containing rich bird life

Kirimundal village is reached while passing the Soori Odai and the Keeri Odai (named by the Villagers)

both of which are very highly scenic and picturesque.

the or-castration of the topography of the Kalpitiya Lagoon arm land mass is such that the thin long

stretch of land starting form Kandakuliya Lagoon spreading towards the Uchhimunai village spreads

North South where the width of the land is broadened and slimed down where the lagoon and the Sea

comes closer together often where they meets each other during the high tides.

The sea and the lagoon are often separated by a thin sand bar especially at Kirimundal and the

Kandakuliya lagoon area. The thin land mass that swells from location to location houses the rich

mangroves and the marshy soils harbours the Odais and water holes that contain aquatic life and wet

land bio-spheres such as a diversity of fishes prawns crab etc. which is attractive to many bird species.

The highly eco - sensitive scrub jungle that is located in the land mass that broadens up to the Dutch

Bay lagoon contains mangroves of indigenous species and a very rich bird life with the gushing sounds

of the waters, and the water holes along the way. This land mass that abuts the Dutch bay lagoon,

towards the eastern end contains highly scenic vistas of water through the vegetation.

Hence Kirimundal potential is for eco sensitive tourism is vindicated by the broth talking views and the

bird life it possesses. Although the villagers strive to access fresh water as the quality of water in the

vicinity contains salty substances and hence not drinkable.

Uchchimunai

As one reaches Uchchimunai along a jeep track not second to a safari track of 25 kilometers of endless

scenery differing in the vegetation textures and geography and a transition of undulating landmarks

and sand dunes. The landmass of Uchchimunai is like a swelling where the width broadens creating a

long walk way the sand dunes of low height enables a view of the sea and the lagoons simultaneously.

Towards the lagoon end water holes of different shapes are found with grasslands round creating

scenery. Where the island nestling along the Dutch bay can be seen especially the Ippantivu island in

focus and the Wilpathu National Park in the main land can be seen far beyond.

When Uchchimunai is reached, a high concentration of fishing settlements can be seen long the

precincts of the lagoon waters. This is due to the high quality of sable ground water conducive for

human habitation which is present in the area. A visitor is warmly greeted by the fishing community in

their traditional way with warm hospitality. Mostly Tamil speaking community with a different dialect.

The linear settlements are mainly governed by the Waralankanni Matha Church .



Six picturesque islands nestling in the Dutch Bay, which has been vested by the government has been

included for stage II lease bidding.

They are; Periya Arachalai, Sinna Arachahalai, Sinna Erumutivu, Erumutivu West, Erumutivu and

Kaktivu.

These islands were chosen for it high potentiality for eco sensitive tourism products with the varying

magnitudes of its extents. Where Erumutiuv being the largest and Sinna Erumutiuv being the smallest.

The extents of the Resorts and the anticipated room capacity ( total of 635 rooms) is as follows Periya

Arachalai 42.50 ha – 120 rooms , Sinna Arachahalai 16.26 ha– 50 rooms, Erumutivu West 4.25 ha – 25

rooms, Sinna Erumutivu 2.11ha- 15 rooms, Erumutivu 100.045ha – 300 rooms, Kaktivu 27.15ha – 125

rooms.

All six islands are easily accessible by boat within a short time span of about 20 minutes. Sienna

Erumutivu, Erumutivu West, Erumutivu and Kaktivu located close to the Kalpitiya main land and

Anivasal, while Periya Arachalai & Sinna Arachahalai, is located further North wards and also accessible

from Kirimundal area.

Investors are invited to implement resorts and tourism products with auxiliary facilities of different

magnitudes appropriate for the size and features of the island.

The islands contain diverse sceneries ranging from mangroves thick scrub jungle vegetation, beach

strips, open grass lands, mud flats and mangroves. Hidden attractions are found within the islands with

sensitive eco systems. The water holes present in an ad hoc manner with the mangrove vegetations

around them creates a heaven for bird life and other fauna.

The six islands are surrounded by lagoon waters of the Dutch bay with a lush of greenery and their

scenic beauty viewed from the waters as one approaches its shores, greets the visitor with surprises

and vistas of rich bio diversity as he reaches the shores and penetrates into the main hinterland

through its footpaths and jungle tracks. Also the rich marine life present around the surrounding

waters further enhances its rich bio diversity.

ISLANDS ON LEASE BID.

• PERIYA ARACHCHALAI

• SINNA ARACHCHALAI

• ERUMUTIVU

• KAKATIVU

• SINNA ERUMUTIVU

• ERUMUTIVU WEST

SIX ISLANDS IN THE DUTCH BAY LAGOON



145 ha (362.5 acres)

NATURAL RESOURCES:

• Sandy beaches, sand dunes, scrub vegetation & mangrove patches on this northernmost

island at end of tapering Kalpitiya spit

• Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary a few km West in Gulf of Mannar and marine mammals including

whales, dugongs, dolphins and porpoises off-shore

• Pearl Banks a few km north

• Portugal Bay on east side of island: sea grasses, significant fish and bird life, maybe dolphins

• Wilpattu National Park 7-9 km East on mainland

Exceptionally high natural visual quality (excluding fishing camp areas)

GENERAL GUIDELINES/CONCEPT:

Diverse target group tourism development including day visitors

Benefits to fishing community including contribution to infrastructure development, facilitation of

home gardens, waste management, etc. Permitted Activities/Facilities: Eco/Nature/Adventure

Tourism, water sports, sea bathing at recommended spots, beach play, picnicking, camping or any

other compatible activity. (which will be evaluated independently for their merits and demerits

prior to granting permission ).

Infrastructure:

• No artificial coastal defense structures

• Island-based water supply scheme, may include barge-mounted desalination

• On-site power generation, sewage & waste water treatment, solid waste management • One helipad & well-distributed, limited number of jetties on seaside and bay shore

• No formal roads/footpaths, only dune buggy tracks, informal paths on natural sand

surface & a few raised timber board walks to cross dunes

• No visible service lines/structures except visually compatible water tower if essential

• Natural storm water drainage to be facilitated

Site boundary demarcation: No fencing, only visually compatible boundary markers. Vegetation

setting: Existing natural vegetation to be conserved and enhanced, dune stabilizing vegetation to be

restored/conserved/enhanced, some littoral woodland patches to be introduced

• Minimum site edge setback from high tide line: 75 m. ( final set back will be decided by

CCD)

• Minimum building setback from bay shore: 40 m ( final set Back will be decided by the CCD)

• Minimum tree & shrub cover on plot: 75%

• Maximum number of sites Development : 5


BATHTHALANGUNDUWA ISLAND



BATHTHALANGUNDUWA KALPITIYA INTIGRATED TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT



PROPOSED TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

BATHALANGUNDUWA ISLAND

TOTAL EXTENT - 145.53 ha.

SITE SPECIFIC GUIDELINES -

Item No.

PUBLIC AREAS

Block out no.

Product

Capacity Area extent ( land ) ha

Category Special Characteristics

01

Water Sports center and Diving Resort

100 rooms

10.68 ha

4 star

local meterials with a rustic finishr class resort With rustic finishes and eco friendly structures that blends with the surrounding

02

Beach front Tourist Resort

150 rooms 18.0 ha 6 star High quality spaces of a boutique hotel standard, with traditional Sri Lankan style buildings in ecologically sensitive development.

03

Eco village. 50 cabanas 8.18 ha 5 star Hideaway resort in the scrub jungle with cabans built in

04 Hide- away resort for Honeymooners.

50 Eco friendly chalets

9.78 ha 4 star Rustic finishes with eco friendy cabanas in the scrub jungle setting.

05

Visitor Village – Bathalangunduwa.

INFRSTRUCTURE DEVELOPEMNT

Product

Capacity Area extent


Jetties and decks for tourists.

Water Supply Scheme

To be decided with the proposed developments

2 ha to blend with the character of the proposed building structures.

Helipad

To be located in the bare land where the existing vegetation remains undisturbed.

Centralized Power House for the Island

Precise location to be decided with the proposed developments

All built structures should be covered with the landscaping.

Desalination Plants

To be decided

Water Treatment Plants

To be decided

Sewage Treatment Plants

- do -

Garbage and solid waste treatment plant.

- do - Should be protected from all foul smells and

Electricity Generation Plants

- Wind power plants

- Solar Power plants

-

- do -

Public park along the The water holes



Landscaped areas around the water holes

to be enhanced with natural features of landscapes and walk ways.

Beach front development and public areas – with illuminated landscapes

Timber Decks and Timer broad walkways

To be built along the sensitive environmental features where the natural movements of the eco systems remain undisturbed.

COMMUNITY DEVLOPMENT

Product



Secondary School – to be upgraded with play ground

Integrated Village

600 families To be decided with the local community

Jetty - 01 for the local fishing community

To anchor 25 boats


To anchor 40 boats



PALLIYAWATHTHA

KALPITIYA INTIGRATED TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT



Diverse target group tourism development including day visitors

Permitted Activities/Facilities: Eco/Nature/Adventure Tourism, water sports, sea bathing at

recommended spots, beach play, picnicking, camping, sports & entertainment facilities including

casino, disco, health club & spa, golf course, driving range and horse riding school

Infrastructure:



• On-site power generation, sewage & waste water treatment, solid waste management

• One helipad & well-distributed, limited number of jetties on seaside and bay shore

• All-terrain vehicle track, bike trail & bridleway, minimal footpaths with natural sand surface

& a fewraised timber board walks to cross dunes



Site boundary demarcation: No fencing, only visually compatible boundary markers (beach and part of

bay shore area to be common area for all Uchchamunai projects) Vegetation setting: Existing natural

scrub vegetation to be conserved and enhanced, dune stabilizing vegetation to be

restored/conserved/enhanced/introduced. Large scale tree, shrub and ground cover planting program

to be carried out, with advance planting starting immediately

• Minimum building setback from high tide line: 75 m ( final set back will be decided by the CCD)

(200m for Eco-Lodge)

• Minimum building setback from bay shore: 40 m ( final set back will be decided by the CCD)

• Minimum tree & shrub cover on plot: 75%(except sports projects)

• Maximum number of sites: 9 (incl. water supply scheme)

UCHCHAMUNAI



Flat terrains within the

Uchchamunai north part

and there is several sand

dunces can be identified

within this area along

the beach side.

Wide range of beach strip

(nearly 100m) can be

identified in middle part of the

Uchchamunai and that strip

affected by sea showers in off

season (warakan).

Lagoon side of the Uchchamunai Island mainly

consists with small water holes and flat land with

grass cover. Fishery settlements also locate within

this area as small clusters.

UCHCHAMUNAI




Wide flat beach terrains within

the Uchchamunai middle part

and that terrain spread along

with the coastal strip.

Several types of sand dunces can

be identified with significant

characteristics.

Coconut and Palmeira cultivation can be

identified within lagoon front.

Flat grass lands can be identified

along the main access of the

Uchchamunai middle part.

Uchchamunai island connect with main

land by narrow sandbar strip.

UCHCHAMUNAI




PROPOSED TOURISM DEVELOPMENT UCHCHIMUNAI ISLAND SECTION 1

( GOLF DRIVING RANGE )

TOTAL EXTENT - 251.5 ha


UCHCHIMUNAI NORTH Item No.

PUBLIC AREAS

Block out no.

Product

Recommended Capacity

Area extent ( land ) ha


Uchchimunai Public Area 01a

Marina and Yacht harbor

60 Yachts

2.6 ha A star class marina in par with international standards of a hi end destination. To anchor luxury cruise boats.

Decks and Jetties to project out to reach the appropriate depths. Causing the least amount of disturbances to the lagoon and the surrounding environment. and the visual quality of the bay in the proposed location. Appropriate distance to be maintained for all built structures from the reservation of the Navy camp.

01b

Sea Plane Harbor

25 sea planes to be harbored.

Amphibious sea-planes to anchor in the lagoon front. All ancillary facilities to international standards. Efficient transit to the shore and easy accessibility to be maintained at all times.

02 Diving School and special Interest Diving Resort

- With water based accommodation.

40 rooms - water based accommodation

0.68 ha 5 star quality accommodation and interior spaces.

All structures to be built on silts of timber decks and piles, in the form of water bungalows.

03

Underwater Restaurant and Visitor Center

100 persons

1.2ha Six star quality all spaces and accommodation to comply with international standard dining

Built on a solid structure with suitable ,material and glass to safety standards, to

and water based accommodation.

resist the hydro static pressure. Under water viewing to be possible at all times at a suitable depth.

04 Special Interest visitor Center and Information Center with restaurant for Uchchimunai Island

150 Persons 2.08ha Minimum four star quality Should cater to international standards

Tropical Architecture with eco friendly material to be appropriate to the arid climate

Golfing range and Resorts 05a Golf Club Fully fledged

golf club for members and guests. With members lounge. Elusive bar, sports shop etc.

7.97 ha

To contain very high quality interior spaces in par with the hi end golf clubs of international standards.

Privacy of the club to be maintained with the facility for visitors to enjoy the surroundings.

05b Gaming Resort and Discotheque Cabana’s with VIP rooms

100 no.s VIP rooms

six star International Star class casino with accommodation for VIP’s.

05c Golf Resort with Cabanas

100 rooms

six star Sleek finishes with a unique ambiance conducive to the region. Cabanas built on stilts along the valley’s of the sand dunes.

06 Luxury resort with - Cabanas - Water

Bungalows

200 rooms Cabanas built on the sand dunes 75 water bungalows

10.82 ha four star All structures to be built on piles to protect the sand dunes. Rustic finishes with climate sensitive material, with earth architecture to protect the visual quality of the surrounding.



07 Golfing Resort with bungalows

100 rooms Each bungalow to contain 2-3 rooms.

9.34 ha five star quality bungalows clustered within the valleys of the sand dunes.

Built on Stilts along the valley’s of the sand dunes overlooking the sea, along the sand dunes. Bungalow type finishes of a different cosy ambiance of residential nature with privacy.

08 Resort hotel with villas an cabanas

- Cabanas along the sand dunes

- Water bungalows along the beach

200 rooms 120 rooms in villas and cabanas 40 water bungalows ( 80 rooms )

12.08 ha five star All structures to be built on piles to protect the sand dunes. Rustic finishes with climate sensitive material, with earth architecture to protect the visual quality of the area.

09 Beach Front Boutique Hotel with water Bungalows

150 rooms 3.42ha Six star Luxury low density development along the beach front. With traditional architecture and stone finishes conducive to the region

10 Golfing Resort with beach front Chalets

150 rooms 16.25 ha Five star Rustic finishes with the eco friendly materials.

11 Golf Course 18 Hole Golf course

76.62 ha Sand dunes to be protected and all grass grown above the sand

dunes should not cause any distortion to the profile of the dunes.

12 Special interest resort on stilts With water bungalows and house boats

150 rooms Water bungalows 40 no.s 110rooms along the sand dunes built on stilts.

7.01ha Five star Built on stilts along the beach front. Water bungalows with timber decking and rustic finishes.

13 Lagoon front Resort 200 rooms - 50

water bungalows

- 50 boat houses

2.52ha Six star. Rustic finishes

- Eco friendly material

- low density building development

Tsunami Warning Center

10 persons To be in par with the latest available technology to cater to the peak situations.

To be positioned appropriately to detect any catastrophy and adverse change in the climate, and for human safety.

Total Area to be developed for tourism Uchchimunai Section 1 - 153.44 ha


Product

Capacity Area extent Category Special Characteristics

Jetties and decks for Marina and sea Plane Harbor.

Water Supply Scheme

To be decided with the requirement of the developers and the local community

To blend with the architectural character of the surroundings

Helipad

Centralized Power

Located in

Architecture of the built



House for the Island the notheren end public area of Uchchimunai island.

structures to blend with the character of the surrounding buildings.

Desalination Plants

To be decided with the requirement of the developers.


- do -


- do -


- do -

Electricity transmitting points – transformers

To be decided by the CEB and the developers requirements.


- Wind power plants


-

- Do -

Public Linear park as interface between the Villages and the golf range

Located along the pherephery of the villages and the golf course to act as a natural buffer and a interface between the resorts and the village settlements.


Local plant species conducive to the region to be used to enhance the natural environment

Beach front development and

public areas – with illuminated landscapes

Timber Decks and Timer broad walkways

To leave provision for the natural movement of the sand dunes with rustic finishes to blend with the architecture of the buildings.


Product


Varalan Kanni Matha Church

Secondary School – Uchchimunai

- With play ground

200 students 25 teachers

Integrated Village

120 families

Display area for fisheries products

With 30 stalls


To anchor 25 boats


To anchor 40 boats



PROPOSED TOURISM DEVELOPMENT UCHCHIMUNAI ISLAND - SECTION 2

( RACE COURSE AREA )

TOTAL EXTENT - 79.45 ha


UCHCHIMUNAI NORTH

PUBLIC AREAS

Block out no.

Product


14 Sports complex

For Badminton, Basket ball, Gymnastics, fitness center, Swimming Pool Tennis.

10.64 ha In par with international standards.

Max. Height 15m, All indoor spaces for sports to be wind proof . all built structures to leave provision for the heavy blowing prevalent in the region. Traditional Materials with a texture of Sri Lankan Architecture to be in cooporated in the envilope of the building.

15 a Race course – along the valleys of the high profile sand dunes

3.1 meter perimeter length

47.85 ha

In par with international standards for a high end tourist resort.

The distortion of the profile of sand dunes should be minimized with the track Sand dunes in the center of the track to remain in its natural profile.

15b Horse ridding /camel ridding School with stables .

20 no’s stables With rooms for visitors and all other ancillary facilities.

For Horse ridding and Camel ridding

Structures to bled with earth Architecture around the sand dunes

15c Mini Tourist Visitor Village 15 stalls and 4 restaurants 40 cabanas cottages on stilts.

4 star Eco friendly huts to harmonise with the context.

15d Bicycle track and jogging track along the race course.

Along the tack of the race course

15e Bridle way and walkway along the landscaped area

Along the race course track

Around the pheriphery of the race course

16 Resort hotel – along the

lagoon front 100 rooms

- VIPs lounge

- 50 VIP rooms

4.78 ha Five star category

To international standard super luxury level with traditional Architecture.

17 Luxuray Lagoon front resort 125 rooms - 50 rooms - 75 rooms

in house boats

3.02ha Five star category

Meterials to blend with the context. Water based accommodation with designed luxury house boats which will blend with the character of the place and not overshadow the scenery of the lagoon.

Infrastructure Development Area extent Category Special Characteristics

Water storage plant To be decided To match with the Architecture of the other built structures

Electricity substation - transmissions point

To be decided by the CEB

Adequate safety measures to be incooporated for electrical leakage. To be hidden with landscaping.

Power plants or alternative energy supply.

- do - - do -

Mini Desalination plant To be decided

with the pricise location with the porposed developments

Sewage treatment plant - do -



Mini Garbage treatment plant

- do -

Public Linear park as interface between the Villages and the race course.

To be landscaped with local plan species with other trees that are conducive to the region to providing shading and enhance the existing environment. Sit out spaces and street furniture to be incorporated.


With native plant species in the region.

Use indigenious plant speies as far as possible to enhance the environment.


Streetscape illumination s Along the road side blending with the street landscape

Beach front illuminations Energy efficient environmentally friendly products to be used.

Lagoon front illuminations - do -


Product


2nd integrated village for Uchchimunai

60 families To be decided.

Area for cultivation

Boutiques for the village 2 nos

Display area for fisheries products

With 10 stalls

Fishing stalls to cater to the resorts and hotels with a visitors arcade.


To anchor 20 boats

With decks resting on stilts, causing the least disturbance to the lagoon.



RODHAPADU



Facilities for international and regional and local tourists who prefer entertainment, sports and

adventure. Permitted Activities/Facilities: Eco/Nature/Adventure Tourism, sea bathing at

recommended spots, beach play, picnicking, camping, sports & entertainment facilities including

casino, disco, health club & spa

Infrastructure:



• On-site power generation, sewage & waste water treatment, solid waste management

• Well-distributed, limited number of jetties on seaside and bay shore

• All-terrain vehicle track, minimal footpaths with natural sand surface & a few raised timber

board walks to cross dunes



Site boundary demarcation: No fencing, only visually compatible boundary markers (beach and part of

bay shore area to be common area for all Rodhapadu projects) Vegetation setting: Existing natural

scrub vegetation to be conserved and enhanced, dune stabilizing vegetation to be

restored/conserved/enhanced/introduced. Large scale tree, shrub and ground cover planting program

to be carried out, with advance planting starting immediately

• Minimum building setback from high tide line: 75 m ( final set back to be decided by the CCD )

• Minimum building setback from bay shore: 40 m ( final set back to be decided by the CCD )

• Minimum tree & shrub cover on plot: 75%

• Maximum number of sites: 6 (incl. water supply scheme)





UCHCHIMUNAI ISLAND - SECTION 3 & 4

( FROM BOTTU WADIYA, RODHAPADU LAGOON SINNA MUNNAKAKRAI TO KIRIMUNDAL SAND

BAR. )

AREA EXTENT : Section 3 - 85.13 ha

Section 4 - 40.89 ha


( UCHCIMUNAI Section 3 - From Boattu Wadiya – Rodhapadu Lagoon )

Item No. PUBLIC AREAS

Block out no.

Product



Section 3 18 Luxury beach front

hotel with water bungalows

200 rooms - 50 water

bungalows

33.03ha 4 star

19 Luxury resort with beach front and lagoon front cabanas

250 rooms - 50 beach

front cabanas

- 25 lagoon front cabanas

103.73ha 6 star

20 Eco village with luxury water bungalows along the mini lagoon


bungalows

7.86 ha 5 star

21 Meditation and Yoga Retreat along the mini island in the Rodhapadu lagoon

1.7 ha

Section 4

22 Beach front resort hotel

250 rooms 4.90 ha 5 star

23 Beach front and Lagoon front resort

200 rooms 5.90 ha 5 star

Tourist camping site

25 tents - Service

building on

4.25 ha

stilts 24 Tennis academy 12 tennis courts

With anxilliary facilities

8.3 ha

Observation gallery at a higher elevation

-


Product



Water Supply Scheme

Helipad


Desalination Plants






- Wind power plants


-





Lagoon front illuminations and walkways


Product



St. Anthony’s Church – Bottu wadiya

St. Sebastian’s Chapel- Sinna Munnakkarai

Cemetery with Burial Ground and crematorium. Attached to the church.

Restructured bottu wadiya Village

Restructured Rodhapadu Village

25 families

Boutiques for the Village

02 nos.

Community Center Medical center at

Rodhapadu – for the community.

Storage area for fisheries products.

Jetty - 01 for the local fishing community Botuwadiya village

To anchor 15 boats

Jetty - 02 for the local fishing community – Rodhapadu Village

To anchor 15 boats

Navy Camp – existing

Police Post – existing

NATURAL RESOURCES:

Highly ecologically sensitive small islands in Dutch Bay

Dutch Bay: sea grasses, other very small islands of high ecological sensitivity in close proximity,

significant fish and bird life, maybe dolphins Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary a few km north west in

Gulf of Mannar and marine mammals including, whales, dugongs, porpoises & dolphins off-shore

Wilpattu National Park a few km north east on mainland exceptionally high natural visual quality


Only Ecotourism Excursions & Picnicking for Day Visitors’

Permitted Activities/Facilities: Nature Trails on raised timber board walks, timber picnic cum

observation decks on stilts

Infrastructure:

- Composting toilets and prevention of waste being left on site,

- One jetty per island, no visible service lines/structures, natural storm water drainage to be

facilitated

-



Site boundary demarcation: No fencing or markers

Vegetation setting: Existing natural vegetation to be conserved and enhanced

140 ha (350 acres) & NORTHERN PART OF KALPITIYA: 20 ha (50 acres)

NATURAL RESOURCES:

• Characteristic thorn scrub vegetation, mangrove vegetation, (also coconut plantations,

plantations of other crops and homestead areas).

• Southern end of Bar Reef Marine Sanctuary a few km north west in Gulf of Mannar and marine

mammals incl. whales, dugongs, porpoises & dolphins off-shore.

• Dutch Bay to the north & Kalpitiya Lagoon on west: sea grasses, mangrove islands of high

ecological sensitivity in close proximity, significant fish and bird life, maybe dolphins.

• Wilpattu National Park 10 km north east on mainland. Low/No to Moderate to High natural

visual quality according to location


Diverse target group of tourism development including day visitors. Benefits to fishing & urban

community incl. contribution to infrastructure development Permitted Activities/Facilities: Resort &

City Hotels, Camping, Picnicking, Water Sports, Marine Drive, Cricket Stadium, Theme Park, Public Park

Infrastructure

- On-site sewage & waste water treatment, solid waste management - Power Supply and Water Supply from further south in the peninsula and from the mainland - Helipad, Sea Planes & Boat Services Pier & well-distributed, limited number of jetties - Improvement to road network - Carefully integrated service and drainage lines/structures - Cleaning and enhancement of existing water body and creation of public linear park around it

Site boundary demarcation: Visually compatible fencing; no walls

• Vegetation setting: Combination of urban, rural & natural character. Existing mangroves & most of

natural scrub vegetation to be conserved.

• Minimum building setback from bay shore: 75m ( final setback will be decided by the CCD )

• Minimum tree & shrub cover on plot: 75% (except sports projects)



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MUTWAL ( DUTCH BAY ) - SECTION 1

( KIRIMUNDAL )

TOTAL EXTENT 79.07 ha


MUTWAL DUTCH BAY NORTH

PUBLIC AREAS

Block out no

Product



01 Bio diversity Observation and research center.

With observation galleries or bird watching.

0.66 ha

02 Eco village with water bungalows


bungalows on stilts by the lagoon

0.60 ha 4 star Rustic finishes With eco friendly Structures Traditional Sri Lankan Architecture.

03 Eco Resort for Boat Houses along the Lagoon and scrub jungle.

25 house boats. 0.84 ha 5star category

04 Nature center with hideaway resort

- Awareness center

- Bio diversity research center

- 50 cabanas

7.55ha 4 star category eco friendly cabanas

Colours and meterials should blend with the existing scrub mangrove forest. Noise generating activities not permitted.

05 Beach front eco resort around the Odai.


bungalows

6.33 ha 6 star category.

Eco Sensitive design around the water body.

Meditation and Yoga Retreat

40 landscaped spaces in a tranquil setting

4 star category

Tranquil atmosphere with indigenous Tropical Architecture

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Boutique Hotel for MSM Samsodeen Development reality Pvt Ltd.

60 Chalets 5 star category

Private Development within the KITRP zone

Eco friendly resort for West Agro Property developers

- 100 rooms - 08 chalets

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPEMNT

Product



Jetty – 1 for tourists and visitors

To anchor 10 boats along the lagoon

To be built in meterials that will harmonise with the surroundings

Water Supply Scheme

To cater for the village and the resorts

To belentd with the architectural Charater of the surrounding buildings.

Helipad

Power supply transmission house for the Kirimiundal area

Precise locations to be decided with the proposed developments.

Desalination Plants

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-do-


-do-


-do-




-do-


- Wind power plants


-do-

Nature reserve with foot paths along the odais and mangrove forest towards the lagoon.

Existing vegetation to be enhanced with wood patches

Landscaped areas around the water Odais

Existing plant species in the area to be replanted. Shady trees condusive to the region to be introduced.

Beach front development and walk ways – with illuminated landscapes


Product



Holy Cross Church – Kirimundal

St. Anthony’s Church

Conservation of Archeological Site The Church and

the Ancient Portugese Church.

the surrounding to be preserved as an Archeological Monument.

Kirimundal Village to be restructured.

20 families To be approved.

Jetty – 02 for fishing community

To anchor 10 boats along the lagoon



PROPOSED TOURISM DEVELOPMENT MUTWAL ( DUTCH BAY ) -

Section 2 & 3

Southern side - MUTWAL – MOHOTHTHUWARAN – KANDAKULIYA SAND BAR

TOTAL EXTENT


MUTWAL DUTCH BAY NORTH

PUBLIC AREAS

Product


Dutch Bay Resorts – Neil De Silva Eco Tourism and Accommodation units

- 80 chalets - 130 Villas

Model 16th Century Dutch Fort - -

Eco Tourism resort for Living Heritage pvt Ltd.

10 units

Hotel for Palm Lanka Holdings Pvt Ltd.

50 rooms 6 star

Boutique Hotel for Simon Lawrence

- 100 rooms - 15 challettes

5 star

Resort for Alpha Tours Pvt Ltd. 52 rooms

Service Blogs and House Boats 60 no.s Lagoon front Boat houses 50 no.s

Tourist visistor Village with cottages

100 cottages

Meditation Center

Aryurvedic Health Resort and sanatorium

250 rooms

Aryurvedic Herbal Garden and Arboretum

Care services resort and hospital

50 beds with staff accommodation

Handicraft Center with cottage Industries

Dutch Bay theme Tourist Visitor Village

Shopping Complex for locally Manufactured Products

International standard Casino and Theme Restaurant Arcade

Information and Awareness center


Product


Jetty at the Point of Disembarkation – Entry Point to the Resort

With Dockyard to anchor 50 boats

Vehicle Park for transportation within the resort

For Battery Operated vehicles

- 100 light vehicles to be parked.

- 25 heavy vehicles for transportation of goods.

Open Market Place car park

Public Promenade Amphitheater

For 500 persons

Linear Park with Boulevard

Vegetation and nature walkway to be introduced

Changing rooms for Visitors for sea sports .

Water Supply Scheme

Helipad


Desalination Plants




Electricity Grid Sub Station for Marine Cable

- Transmitting points – transformers

Electricity Generation Plants - Wind power plants - Solar Power plants



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Landscaped areas around Odais



Product


Secondary School – Mohothuwaran

500 students

Mohothuwaran Village

100families

Village -2

75 families

Village -3 55 families

Jetty - 01 Mohothuwaran for the local fishing community

To anchor 25 boats

Religious Buildings in Mutwal – Mohoththuwarn area

Mosque , Temple and Kovil




KALPITIYA TOWN, ANIWASAL, LAGOON DRIVE.

TOTAL EXTENT


ANIWASAL ( KALPITIYA NORTH ) PUBLIC AREAS

Product



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Water sports center Tourist holiday cottages 300 rooms 6 star

Water Sports Center 5 star

Tourist Village and shopping Arcade. With handicraft center.

50 shops and boutiques

Fisherman’s Arcade with Lagoon Front model Tourist Fishing Village.

International Standard Hospital with Health Resort and Sanatorium.

200 beds

50 no.s Tourist visistor Village with cottages

100 cottages

Domestic Resort - 200 rooms 3 star

Camping and Picnic site - 50 tents

Tourist Information and Visitor Center.

Mini Jetty for 15 boats

Site office for the SLTDA with Circuit Bungalow

4 rooms

Lagoon Drive Development


Product



Jetty at Thillaiyadi With Dockyard to

Entry to the Dutch Bay Point of Embarkation – Entry Point to the Dutch Bay from the Kandakuliya Lagoon

anchor 50 boats

Vehicle Park for the Resort For 250 Vehicles 50 heavy Vehicles.

International Standard restaurant with Food Court

25 mini Resturants with all ancilliary facilities.

For 500 persons

Linear Park with landscaped area

Bio Diversity Conservation Center

Water Supply Scheme

Helipad

Proposed Primary Sub Sub-station for CEB.

Desalination Plants




Electricity Grid Sub Station for Marine Cable

- Transmitting points – transformers

Electricity Generation Plants - Wind power plants - Solar Power plants -


Landscaped areas around Odais

Beach front development and public areas – with



illuminated landscapes Rest House 30 rooms

City hotel with convention facilities

Shopping Complex – international standards.

Water world theme Park.

City Hotel with convention facilities

200 rooms 4 star

Public and Linear park around the water body.

COMMUNITY DEVLOPMENT Product



Secondary School – Mohothuwaran

500 students

Mohothuwaran Village

100families

Village -2

75 families

Village -3 55 families Jetty - 01 Mohothuwaran for the local fishing community

To anchor 25 boats

Religious Buildings in Mutwal – Mohoththuwarn area

Mosque , Temple and Kovil



Kalpitiya Township and its Resources.

As one approaches the Kalpitiya Township along the beautiful driveway, with the Puttalam Lagoon on

the right side. One could enjoy the cool breeze, flowing across the waters and the vegetation.

On the left side a wide array of salt pans and mangrove islands, an open grass lands on the left,

The town alone I encircled by the water bodies often hanging is geographic shape and form use to the

levels of rains and weather condition.

- Wild life of domesticated animals such as goats, donkey’s cattle, hens etc can be seen in herds.

- Rich vegetating of a diversity which tends to be low profile, from arid zone mangroves near the

waters nurtured but h nutrients along the water bodies. Tall trees towards the main lands.

Twisted by the strong winds that blow across.

- Open waste lands with grasses.

- Lagoon waters

- The strong winds that blow across smoothens which drives the humidity and the high heat that

is prevalent, in the region.

- The fisheries industry seen in scatted locations along the waters is the limelight to the region.

Hence with the resemblance of the Following Para meters in the Kalpitiya region

- Ethnic Harmony

- Religious Harmony

The aims and goals are:

- Empowering the Local Community.

- Strategic Management Plan

- Waste Management an Garbage treatment

- Drainage and Infrastructure Development

- Development of the Cottage Industries

- Development of the Fisheries Industry

- Development of the Salt Manufacturing Industry

- Improving the Health Care facilities

Approach to the Resort

The KITR will be approached through the Jetty which will be accessed though the Kalpitiya Town which

is deemed to boom in to a rapid development an inevitably will be a Economic center, where many

new industries will come in to place Due to the rapid growth in the Tourism industry. Kalpitiya town

would in the near future b an economic hub in the region.

Kalpitiya Township Development

Klapitiya townies anticipated to grow in to a Tourist Ton in the very near future and rap d development

are expected with the success of the growing tourism industry which will expand.

Hence the SLTDA intends to Join hands with the other Governmental Statutory Bodies such as the

UDA, National Physical Structure Planning Department, the Minisr=try of Fishsries the Coast

Conservation department etc.

With the Developments in the Tourism sector the other aspects are to be looked after.

- Provision of Facilities for Both for the local community and the Tourists both Domestic and

Foreign.

- Make a city which is green and environmentally friendly.

- Protect the nature reserves in the vicinity

- Create more Landscaped area and enhance the amenity of the townscape

- With landscaped streets with bolourvards on either side, and linear parks and walkways along

the Bouleravards

- A city that is close to nature

- Garbage and Waste management a mitigate environmental Pollution and degradation.

- Built Information and Awareness centers.

- Essental facilities – Healthcare built Hospitals and Medical centers

- Improve public transportation with transportation nodes – Bus stands, taxi parks and vehicle

parks.

- Built Shopping malls and Shopping arcades

- Improve the fisheries industry – with Harbors jetty’s and fishing product sales centers

- Preserve the natural vegetation and the enhance the landscapes

- Crate a healthy Urban Growth and an planned sustainable city

- Water front developments within the city.

- Healthy Urban Growth and a sustainable city

- Conservation of the ancient Heritage sites. (i.e. the ancient Dutch Churches and Dutch Fortress)

- Recreational and leisure spaces, with sporting (stadia and indoor stadia and convention

facilities,) Public performance spaces with amphitheaters.

Kalpitiya was famous mainly for the fishing industry and for the Tahlawila church locate nearby

which was blocked by many pilgrims during the season of the feast.

Today Kalpitiya has come to the limelight Due to the Dolphin a Whale watching and the rapid

developments in the Tourism industry in the region.

The Kalpitiya Integrated Tourist Resort to function a hi end Up market destination the ton itself is

should essentially contain the necessary facilities. It will be a globally famous town, one the tourism

industry starts flourishing Like Bali or Puket etc.

KALPITIYA TOWNSHIP DEVELOMENT



AN ECO-FRIENDLY CITY

A VIBRANT CITY A CITY FOR EVERYONE

A CITY AT THE WATER A DYNAMIC CITY

A CITY OF SUSTAINABLE & MOBILITYTHE SUSTAINABLE CITY OF THE FUTURE AN ECO-FRIENDLY CITY

A VIBRANT CITY A CITY FOR EVERYONE

A CITY AT THE WATER A DYNAMIC CITY

A CITY OF SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY

THE SUSTAINABLE CITYOF THE FUTURE

Creating a sustainable city is not only a matter of environmental Responsibility, but also of social diversity and the addition of value. Kalpitiya is to be developed into a lively, attractive city district Based on environmental, social and economic sustainability. It should be a city district in which the focus is on the environment, people and city life. The vision of the sustainable city is based on six key themes of urban development intended as the main pivotal points of this competition: - An eco-friendly city - A vibrant city - A city for everyone - A city at the water - A dynamic city - A city with sustainable mobility

Creating an Eco Friendly City in Kalpitiya.

The Launch of the Kalpitiya Integrated Resort Project will boom the city in all aspects, in economy,

environment and many other aspects.

Creating an ECO-FRIENDLY CITY

The vision is for Kalpitiya Township and the suburbs to set new standards for environmentally sustainable urban development. The local goal is to create sustainable city district in harmony with its surroundings in all respects. The global goal is for the KITRP and SLTDA together with the UDA and other statutory bodies to project to put Kalpitiya Town and the area surrounding it to grow in to an international role model for environmentally sustainable tourism development. Five guiding objectives have been defined: - Focus on renewable energy and new energy sources

- Optimum use and reuse of resources

- Environmentally friendly modes of transport

- Vivid, diverse urban nature on both land and water - A sustainable city and building structure

Once KITRP is fully developed, it may – for example – feature entire mixed urban-village areas whose energy supply is based on sustainable technology. The township may feature groundbreaking new approaches to park and public square design, activity areas, natural sceneries in an urban setting and access to water, with only a short bicycle ride or jog from the vibrant city life to green and blue oases. Kalpitiya should be a place where it is easy to stay in an environmentally sound fashion.

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