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Home Lands’ Pentara Residencies Breaks Ground: Colombo’s Landmark Twin Towers Rise at Thummulla
Daily FT
|August 29, 2025
The ground breaking ceremony of Pentara Residencies, Colombo’s most iconic twin-tower development by Home Lands Group, was successfully held on Thursday, 28th August 2025 at Thummulla Handiya, Colombo.
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The event was graced by the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing, Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, Chairman of the Urban Development Authority, Eng. (Mr) Kumudu Lal, Chairman of the Condominium Management Authority, Eng. (Mr) Bandula Karunarathne, Director General of the Board of Investment, Mrs. Renuka M Weerakoon, along with senior government officials, distinguished invitees, customers, and well-wishers.
Addressing the audience, Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing, Hon. Anura Karunathilaka noted: “Private sector companies like Home Lands bring in large-scale investment, generate employment, and contribute significantly through billions in tax revenue.
This story is from the August 29, 2025 edition of Daily FT.
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