China Funds Sri Lanka Supreme Court Renovation

China Funds Sri Lanka Supreme Court Renovation Project

by Zulfick Farzan 01-08-2023 | 12:57 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st); The comprehensive refurbishment project of the Sri Lankan Supreme Court complex was launched on Monday (31).

The project will see the refurbishment of the Supreme Court and Justice Complex, Power Center, Guard Room, and External Work covering a total construction area of 23,602 square meters.

The Supreme Court Complex, built in 1989 with China Aid, has been playing a central role in the island's judiciary.

The program to commence the refurbishment of the Supreme Court Complex, at a cost of 240 Million Yuan, funded by the Chinese Government got underway on Monday (31) at an event grated by the Chief Justice, Justice Minister, and the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka.

The refurbishment of the Supreme Court will take place across 32 months, in two phases, and all work is expected to be completed in October 2025.