Environmental assessment report asian development bank. Greater colombo urban transport development project outer. Consultancy services for the preparation of management strategy for wetlands and carrying out an assessment of water quality in the inland waterways and lakes within metro colombo area. The aim of the metro colombo urban development project is to complement ongoing urban regeneration programs of the government of sri lanka. The colombo metropolitan area is sri lankas commercial hub and accounts for almost 50 percent of the countrys gdp. Given the importance of colombo to the countrys growth prospects and the significant challenges that colombo faces in reducing urban flooding, the banks reengagement in the. The audit of the financial statements of the greater colombo urban transport development project outer circular highway project phase 01 for the year ended 31 december 2014 was carried out under my direction in pursuance of provisions in article 154 1 of the. The metro colombo urban development project aims to enhance the competitiveness of the colombo metropolitan region by reducing the. Programme undp and the sri lanka red cross society. Munichs financial sector plays a critical role in serving the metropolitan economy. Promote integrated planning and implementation for the economic, social, environment and physical development of the declared urban areas. Address 12th floor,sethsiripaya stage 11, battaramulla, battaramulla, colombo district. Metro colombo urban development project loan credit no.
Project description the colombo port expansion project provides for dredging and breakwater construction sufficient to accommodate three terminals, which will be constructed sequentially. With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over locations, the world bank group is a unique global partnership. Based on the proposed metro rail system in pune a version of this paper was published in the economic and political weekly, vol 46, no 6, february 5th feb 11th, 2011. Like many cities, colombos urban area extends well beyond the boundaries of a. To complement the adbfunded district capitals water supply project, timorlestes national directorate of basic sanitation proposed a pda on designing a scheme that will use performancebased subsidies to attract donors and investors in supporting sanitation projects for lowincome communities in the urban area of manatuto, a district in the. Development of an integrated information outline system for.
Flood risk for metro colombo metro colombo urban drainage project megapolis development plan. Metro colombo urban development project general information country. Colombo is the commercial capital and largest city of sri lanka by population. Metro colombo urban development project toggle navigation. Metro colombo urban development project home facebook. The study was undertaken as part of the metro colombo urban development project mcudp, which focuses on flood and drainage management. Metro colombo urban development project environmental screening report 1. The aim of the metro colombo urban development project is to complement ongoing urban regeneration programs of the government of sri lanka by. Colombo through integration with urban development programme for the city. Metro home metropolitan transit authority of harris county 1900 main st.
In rfp document, bidders were allowed to submit their alternative proposal, if. Metro colombo urban development project for the colombo. Development of an integrated information outline system. Report and recommendation of the president to the board of. Broad description of the project broad analysis of social risks and impacts framework to mitigate impacts brief description of the contents of the sia and action plan. Light rail transit for colombo 3 light rail transit project jica ministry of megapolisand western development 2 megapolis transport master plan current status of colombo introduction of lrt one of the key public transport improvements identified in the megapolis transport master is the introduction of a lrt system as a. Assistant quantity surveyor job vacancy at metro colombo. New projects have been approved and existing ones accelerated, to double the storm water discharge capacity of the canal and tunnel network in and around the colombo metropolitan region, envisaged as the new megapolis, to protect the islands export manufacturing hub from the worst floods. Development oriented aim the aim of the mcudp is to complement the ongoing urban regeneration programs of the government of sri lanka by reducing the physical and socioeconomic impacts of flooding in the metro colombo region and improving priority local. Project list click on a number below to read the project. According to the brookings institution, colombo metropolitan area has a.
Metro colombo urban development project consultancy services for the. The project includes the establishment of a new marine operations center, relocation of a submarine oil pipeline, provision of navigational. Defence secretary reveals greater colombo development plan. Metro colombo urban development project faq world bank group. The development objective of the metro colombo urban development project for sri lanka is to support the borrower to reduce flooding in the catchment of the colombo water basin, and ii strengthen the capacity of local authorities in the colombo metropolitan area cma to rehabilitate, improve and maintain local infrastructure and services through selected. Road network and traffic condition 1 chapter 1 road network 1. Sri lanka metro colombo urban development project english. The project will initially focus on the 64 kilometers km veyangoda colombo fort panadura section. Official page of the ministry of megapolis and western development, sri lanka. Democratic socialist republic of sri lanka metro colombo. The metro colombo urban development project mcudp addresses the urgent problem of urban flooding, which regularly paralyses the economy of colombo and the entire country. Danang sustainable city development project, vietnam ongoing 9. Ministry of megapolis and western development mmwd. Every future project we have will leave the greenest footprint possible.
The development objective of the metro colombo urban development project for sri lanka is to support the borrower to i reduce flooding in the catchment of the colombo water basin, and ii strengthen the capacity of local authorities in the colombo. Below is a selection of projects of which we are particularly proud. Sri lanka ibrd loan for the metro colombo urban development project. The role of urban communities in global sustainable development and in the improvement of local health conditions has already been recognized by the rio conference on environment and development in 1992. Sri lanka metro colombo urban development project english abstract. Sectorrelated country assistance strategy cas goal supported by the project 4 2. Project title microdrainage improvement in marine drive development from dehiwala bridge up to bambalapitiya station road in subcatchment 2, 4 and 5 project proponent colombo municipal council. The development objective of the metro colombo urban development project for sri lanka is to support the borrower to i reduce flooding in the catchment of. Use this chart just like our metro project teams do to track our progress. Metro colombo urban development project mcudp vacancies. Mar 22, 2011 this project connects major national roads and rural areas through the construction of an outer circular highway that diverts traffic away from the central area of colombo and contributes to the ensuring of smooth road transportation. Metro colombo urban development project mcudp ministry. The conference underlined the key roles of human health and of. Metro colombo urban development project p122735 4182016 page 4 of 11 public disclosure copy public disclosure copy value 5.
Observer jobs is the only recruitment product that brings together. Exploring strategies for planned urban cluster development in. City of colombo development plan amendment 2008 preliminaries 1. Metro colombo urban development project updated their cover photo. Revitalizing the built heritage for urban development. New urban mass transit thailand orange line, bangkok 35 most underground 94. Greater colombo urban transport development project phase 2. Development of an integrated information system for flood control and water management in western province a prototype for ifi demonstration project srikantha herath ministry of megapolis and western development background. Sustainable housing and urban development metropolis.
In proceedings of ictd 17, lahore, pakistan, november 1619, 2017, 12 pages. Ministry of megapolis and western development mmwd, battaramulla. This project also seeks to support local authorities in the metro colombo area to rehabilitate and manage. The city specialises in banking, insurance, asset management, and venture capital financing, and hosts major.
Building resilience to landslide and geohazard risk in the. South asia p122735 metro colombo urban development project. The summary environmental impact assessment is a document of the borrower. New projects have been approved and existing ones accelerated, to double the storm water discharge capacity of the canal and tunnel network in and around the colombo metropolitan region, envisaged as the new megapolis, to protect the islands export manufacturing hub from the worst. Environmental screening report for construction of bank protection walls of beira lake and rehabilitation of mccallum lock gates the metro colombo urban development project is to be carried out in two stages stages one and two. It assists its members and partners by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equity investments to promote social and economic development.
Creation of new urban land by reclaiming the sea in colombo. Greater colombo urban transport development project outer circular highway project phase 01 2014. The metro colombo urban development project mcudp is a key response to this need. Sustainable colombo core area project scp in sri lanka. The colombo suburban railway project will support the modernization of the railway network in the western province of sri lanka. However, colombo is highly vulnerable to flooding, and has experienced regular floods for the past 30 years, affecting over 1.
Metro colombo urban development project, sri lanka planned list of projects. The asian development bank adb is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable asia and the pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. The environmental profile of the colombo core area was prepared to assess the municipality needs for natural resources by their various development sectors, the sustained availability of those resources, the impact of resource use on the environment from pollution, and the likely impact of environmental hazards on the sustainable growth and development. Observer jobs is the only recruitment product that brings together print, web, mobile and social media to create a comprehensive, easy to access employment network with the largest database of job opportunities and the widest coverage of all districts in sri lanka. Smdcs plan for the future of manila bay development projects duration. Metro colombo urban development project, aimed at flood and drainage management in the colombo city and to bring about qualitative and visible changes in the metro colombo region considered as the international gateway to sri lanka is now under way, to be completed in the next five years to turn colombo into a truly world class city. The project is expected to have a significant impact on poverty alleviation in the city of colombo since a significant number of lowincome households live in lowlying flood prone areas. Belgrade city transport master plan ta, serbia ongoing 10.
Metro colombo urban development project mcudp ministry of. The project which was recently launched under the patronage of gotabaya rajapaksa. Proposed colombo port south harbor development project environmental assessment report prepared by the sri lanka ports authority for the asian development bank adb. Urban transport system development project for colombo metropolitan region and suburbs technical report 2. The heartbeat of sri lanka metro colombo urban development project. Jul 16, 2014 metro colombo urban development project. The aim of the metro colombo urban development project is to complement ongoing urban regeneration programs of the government of sri lanka by reducing the physical and socioeconomic impacts of flooding in the metro colombo region and improving priority local infrastructure and services. Metro colombo urban development project is designed for flood and drainage management in the colombo city and aims at bringing about qualitative and visible changes in the metro colombo region, which is considered as the international gateway to sri lanka. Metro colombo urban development project mcudp social management framework january 26, 2012 ministry of defence and urban development government of sri lanka public disclosure authorized public disclosure authorized public disclosure. Metro colombo urban development project green growth. Metro colombo urban development project consultancy services for the preparation of management strategy for wetlands and.
However, the need for a metro rail is not dependent only on the citys population but also on citys form, presence of a central business, other road network, etc. Metro colombo urban development project mcudp is seeking for candidates to fill the assistant quantity surveyor job post. Exploring strategies for planned urban cluster development in south asia shikha jha, sangeetha raghuram, and siddhant awasthi adb south asia working paper series no 4. Metro colombo urban development project mcudp social management framework january 26, 2012 ministry of defence and urban development government of sri lanka public disclosure authorized public disclosure authorized public disclosure authorized public disclosure authorized. The audit of the financial statements of the greater colombo urban transport development project outer circular highway project phase 01 for the year ended 31 december 20 was carried out under my direction in pursuance of provisions in article 154 1 of the constitution of.
About 70,000 families identified as shanty or slum dwellers in the city of colombo would be relocated within the next two years in highrise community housing units that are to be developed for them within the city, defence secretary gotabaya rajapaksa said. Past projects with years of experience in the uk and beyond, you may have already seen one of our awardwinning buildings without even realising it. Deputy project director, procurement specialist, senior engineer civil mechanical, engineer civil, engineering consultant structural electro mechanical, clerk computer operator metro colombo urban development project mcudp 2017. Rodica please add the correct name of the workshop.
Colombo has developed a comprehensive urban wetlands. Integrating culture, recovery and reconstruction for sustainable urban development white paper global joint asa with unesco ongoing 11. Regions as well as the development of nine metro cities anuradhapura, ampara, batticaloa, colombo. Metro colombo urban development project for the colombo municipal council. Forty projects in forty years makes for a long todo list and lots of activity. Asian development bank 6 adb avenue, mandaluyong city 1550 metro manila, philippines. Secretarys inspection visit to mcudp project sites. Project title embankment protection and demarcation of canal reservation of dehiwela canal from the gall road bridge to close to the sea outfall project proponent sri lanka land reclamation and development corporation.
322 1256 1110 178 1047 1253 918 608 519 384 371 359 711 358 212 1503 139 371 1281 728 271 793 448 1204 523 1222 199 1394 926 443 1052 528