Cabinet approves 10% of contract for Aruwakkalu Chinese consortium

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Advance payment made for contingencies arising during construction, operation and maintenance period
Contractors’ consortium between China Harbour Engineering Company and Southwest Municipal Engineering and Research Institute of China

Cabinet last week approved the allocation of 10% of the agreed contract value amounting to $ 9,048,225.92 (Rs. 162,293,621.11) to the Chinese consortium which has been awarded the contract for the design, supply and installation/construction of the Municipal Solid Waste Sanitary Landfill Disposal Facility at Aruwakkalu.

The 10% contract value is paid to meet the contingencies arising during the construction, operation and maintenance period.

The contract has been awarded to a consortium between China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC) and the Southwest Municipal Engineering and Research Institute of China (SEMEDRIC).

Cabinet approval to this was given on a proposal made by the Minister of Megapolis and Western Development Champika Ranawaka.