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Bingiriya Export Processing Zone (EPZ)
Bingiriya Export Processing Zone
| Location | North Western Province, Kurunegala District, Wathuwatta Divisional Secretariat |
|---|---|
| Year of Commencement | 2019 |
| Distance from Colombo | 81 Km |
| Total Extent | 157.83 Acres |
| Industrial Area | 90.74 Acres |
| Worker Population | 5,716 (Female: 4,245, Male: 1,471) |
| Specialization of Zone | Low-polluting and less water-consuming industries would be located |
| Transport | Common bus terminal, Public transport service |
| Area | 157.83 Acres |
| Environmental | Sewerage and effluent collection system to be built |
| Access | Asphalt concrete road access is available to almost all plots; some roads are under construction |
| Security & Fire Services | Chain link fencing, 24-hour security service will be deployed immediately |
| Communication Facilities | Telephone, e-mail, internet |
| Water | Potable water up to WHO standards – 1,500 m³/day |
| Power Availability | 2 MVA (to be augmented to 10 MVA) |
| Centralized | – |
Zone Pricing Details
| Land Premium | US $10,000 (Period of lease – 30 years) |
|---|---|
| Ground Rent | US $4,235.00 per acre per annum |
| Water Charges | Rs. …………….. per Cubic Meter + Monthly Service Charge |
| Waste Water Charges | – |
| Solid Waste Disposal Charges | – |
Infrastructure Facilities
- Asphalt concreted internal road network
- Central Effluent Treatment Plant facility
- Potable water up to WHO standards
- Dedicated Grid Sub-Station (63 MVA)
- Telecommunication (Telephone, e-mail, Internet, Wi-Fi)
Services Provided by BOI
- Cargo Verification
- Advisory service & guidance on industrial relations
- 24 x 24 overall security coverage
- Environment monitoring, advisory & laboratory services
Services Provided by Other State Agencies
- –
Available Commercial Facilities
- ATM Facilities
- Postal Services
Average Market Salary Scales – Manufacturing Sector (As at Nov 2020)
| Position | Western Province | Other Provinces | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLR | US$ | 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 |