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Koggala Export Processing Zone (EPZ)
Koggala Export Processing Zone - Overview
| Location | Southern Province, Galle District, Habaraduwa Divisional Secretariat |
|---|---|
| Year of Commencement | 1991 |
| Distance from Colombo | 133 Km |
| Total Extent | 227 Acres |
| Industrial Area | 113 Acres |
| Worker Population | 13,160 (Female: 9,579, Male: 3,581) |
| Specialization of Zone | Declared as a bonded area for Hub operations. 2 access points to Southern Expressway. 1½ hour to Hambantota international sea port |
| Zone Location | Galle District situated on the South Western fringe of the Koggala Lake |
| Transport | Rail facilities, Bus terminal, Dry Port facility for import & export cargo |
| Area | 227 Acres (91 ha) |
| Environmental |
Sewage and effluent collection system. Treatment capacity of 675 m³ per day. 1000 m³ Waste Water Treatment Plant pending operations. |
| Access | Asphalt concrete surfaced road access available to all plots |
| Security & Fire Services | Security lighting & Chain link fencing |
| Communication Facilities | Programme Control Exchange for local calls, IDD, telex and facsimile facility |
| Water | Adequate supply treated to WHO standards. Storage facility within Zone: 1375 m³ (Drinking water & groundwater) |
| Power Availability | 20 MVA through grid sub-station |
| Centralized Facilities | An Administrative Complex housing BOI servicing units, Customs, Bank, Postal, Medical, Port Cargo Handling services, etc. |
Zone Pricing Details
| Land Premium | US $35,000.00 (Minimum Rate / Period of lease – 30 years) |
|---|---|
| Ground Rent | US $5,130.00 per acre per annum |
| Water Charges | Rs. 75.00 per m³ + Monthly Service Charge |
| Waste Water Charges |
From 01 April 2022: Rs. 30.00 (Per cm³)
From 01 January 2023: Rs. 40.00 (Per cm³)
From 01 January 2024: Rs. 50.00 (Per cm³)
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| Solid Waste Disposal Charges | Rs. 15,000.00 per Metric Ton |
Infrastructure Facilities
- Asphalt concreted internal road network
- Central Effluent Treatment Plant facility
- Potable water up to WHO standards
- Solid Waste disposal facility
- Dedicated Grid Sub-Station (63 MVA)
- Telecommunication (Telephone, e-mail, Internet, Wi-Fi)
- Security Lighting
Services Provided by BOI
- Engineering approvals & guidance
- Export / Import Documentation
- Cargo Verification
- Advisory service & guidance on industrial relations
- 24x7 fire service with firefighting, monitoring & advisory services
- 24x7 overall security coverage
- Environment monitoring, advisory & laboratory services
- Internal Bus Services for Workers
- Playground and Sports Complex for workers
- Leisure Park for Zone Employees (under construction)
Services Provided by Other State Agencies
- Free healthcare facilities for workers
- Meditation & Counseling Centre
- Sri Lanka Customs
Available Commercial Facilities
- Commercial Banks
- Industrial Waste Handling & Disposal Facility
- Freight Forwarding & Container Yard
- Postal Services
- Insurance
- Healthcare facilities for workers
Average Market Salary Scales – Manufacturing Sector (As at Nov 2020)
| Position | Western Province | Other Provinces | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLR | US$ | 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 |