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Katunayake Export Processing Zone (EPZ)
Established in 1978, Katunayake EPZ is Sri Lanka’s first and largest Export Processing Zone, strategically located just 24 km from Colombo and adjacent to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). Spanning over 512 acres, this flagship zone is home to a diverse range of industries, including apparel, electronics, rubber-based products, and precision manufacturing.
Katunayake EPZ offers state-of-the-art infrastructure, including a central effluent treatment plant, 24/7 security, WHO-standard water supply, and reliable power and telecom services. It accommodates both foreign and local investors, promoting sustainable and export-oriented industrial growth.
This zone serves as a model of successful foreign direct investment (FDI) facilitation in Sri Lanka and continues to be a preferred destination for global investors due to its proximity to key transport hubs, robust infrastructure, and efficient administrative support provided by the Board of Investment (BOI).
Katunayake Export Processing Zone (KEPZ)
| Location | Western Province, Gampaha District, Katana Divisional Secretariat |
|---|---|
| Year of Commencement | 1978 |
| Distance from Colombo | 29 km |
| Total Extent | 332.27 Acres |
| Industrial Area | 330 Acres |
| Worker Population | 31,347 (Female: 17,844, Male: 13,503) |
| Specialization of Zone | Largest Zone in the country with close proximity to the Bandaranaike International Airport, accommodating enterprises from different sectors and declared as a bonded area for Hub operations. |
| Zone Location | 29 Km North-East of Colombo and opposite the Colombo (Katunayake) International Airport |
| Transport | Rail facilities, Bus terminal, and Dry Port facility for import & export cargo |
| Area | 215 ha (Flatland) |
| Environmental | Sewage and effluent collection system. Sewage/effluent treatment capacity of 12,000 m³/day. Landscaping |
| Access | Asphalt paved road access available to all plots |
| Security & Fire Services | Security lighting, chain link fencing, and 24/7 security by BOI. Fire engines and hydrants |
| Communication Facilities | 2,000 Lines stored Programme Control Exchange. IDD, telex, and facsimile facilities |
| Water | Adequate supply treated to WHO standards. Storage capacity: 2.25 million gallons |
| Power Availability | 63 MVA via grid sub-station |
| Centralized Services | Administrative complex with BOI services, Customs, Bank, Post, Medical, Port Cargo Handling, etc. |
Zone Rates and Charges
| Land Premium | US $150,000.00 per acre (Minimum Rate / Period of Lease – 30 years) |
|---|---|
| Ground Rent | US $12,500.00 per acre per annum |
| Water Charges | Rs. 75.00 per m³ + Monthly Service Charge |
| Waste Water Charges |
From 01 April 2022: Rs. 30.00 per m³ From 01 January 2023: Rs. 40.00 per m³ From 01 January 2024: Rs. 50.00 per m³ |
| Solid Waste Disposal Charges | Rs. 2,560 per Metric Ton |
Infrastructure Facilities
- Asphalt concreted internal road network
- Central Effluent Treatment Plant facility
- Potable water up to WHO standards
- Solid Waste disposal facility
- Dedicated Grid Sub-Station (63 MVA)
- Telecommunication (Telephone, e-mail, Internet, Wi-Fi)
- Security Lighting
Services Provided by BOI
- Engineering approvals & guidance
- Export / Import Documentation
- Cargo Verification
- Advisory service & guidance on industrial relations
- 24x7 fire service with firefighting, monitoring & advisory services
- 24x7 overall security coverage
- Environment monitoring, advisory & laboratory services
- Internal Bus Services for Workers
- Playground and Sports Complex for workers
- Leisure Park for Zone Employees (under construction)
Services Provided by Other State Agencies
- Free healthcare facilities for workers
- Meditation & Counseling Centre
- Sri Lanka Customs
Available Commercial Facilities
- Commercial Banks
- Industrial Waste Handling & Disposal Facility
- Freight Forwarding & Container Yard
- Postal Services
- Insurance
- Healthcare facilities for workers
Average Market Salary Scales – Manufacturing Sector (As at Nov 2020)
| Position | Western Province | Other Provinces | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLR | US$ | SLR | US$ | |
| Factory Plant Level | ||||
| Trainee | 15,000.00 | 81.38 | 13,500.00 | 73.25 |
| Unskilled | 18,000.00 | 97.60 | 13,500.00 | 73.25 |
| Semiskilled | 20,000.00 | 108.50 | 15,000.00 | 81.38 |
| Skilled | 35,000.00 | 189.89 | 30,000.00 | 162.76 |
| Supervisory | 40,000.00 | 217.00 | 35,000.00 | 189.89 |
| Technical (Non Executive) | 40,000.00 | 217.00 | 35,000.00 | 189.89 |
| Technical (Executive) | 45,000.00 | 244.15 | 40,000.00 | 217.02 |
| Manager | 150,000.00 | 813.84 | 130,000.00 | 705.30 |
| Senior Manager | 250,000.00 | 1356.40 | 200,000.00 | 1085.12 |
| Office / Administrative Level | ||||
| Office Aide | 18,000.00 | 97.60 | 16,000.00 | 86.80 |
| Clerical & Allied | 30,000.00 | 162.76 | 25,000.00 | 135.64 |
| Executives | 40,000.00 | 217.00 | 35,000.00 | 189.89 |
| Manager | 125,000.00 | 678.20 | 100,000.00 | 542.56 |
| Senior Manager | 175,000.00 | 949.48 | 150,000.00 | 813.84 |
Mr. A S K T Ranjan Sibera
Position: Director
Telephone: 011-2208100
Mobile: +94 773703044
Email: ranjans@boi.lk