Urban regeneration project Henamulla Phase II by Access Engineering in full swing

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The design and construction work of the urban regeneration project at Henamulla – Phase II undertaken by Access Engineering PLC is making a significant progress. This project is developed as a permanent solution for the relocation of underserved and derelict community settlements scattered across Colombo.

Access Engineering PLC, the leading engineering enterprise in Sri Lanka was entrusted with the design and construction work of the said project which is a part of a drive that is spearheaded by the Ministry of Megapolis and Western Region Development with the forward vision to upgrade the living standards of the underserved communities by providing them proper housing in nearby apartment complexes and thereby utilising the vacant lands where the dilapidated settlements are utilised for city’s future development. The project is implemented under the guidance of Urban Development Authority and construction and supervision of Central Engineering Consultancy bureau

The scope of the project entrusted to Access Engineering PLC includes design and construction of four 15 storey apartment blocks which comprise 941 housing units of two bed rooms and spaces for living, kitchen, toilet and balcony along with the basic utilities.

“The structural works of all four apartment- blocksare now completed and the operation team of Access Engineering is mainly involved in the interior and exterior finishes and MEP works of the buildings,” said Urban Regeneration Project Henamulla (Phase II) Construction Manager Upul Henepola.

This development which intends to enhance the living standards of the community with pleasing visual environment and maximum privacy for individual housing units is executed in accordance to the regulations of Central Environmental Authority (CEA), Fire service department and Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

While Access Engineering PLC successfully completed and handed over 1137 housing units in the phase I of the relocation project in Henamulla in October 2014, the phase II is scheduled for completion in March 2017.