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Cabinet approves investment call for development of historic Bogambara prison site

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June 04, 2025

THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved inviting investment proposals for the long-term lease and development of the historic Bogambara prison site in Kandy.

Speaking at the weekly post Cabinet meeting media briefing yesterday, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the project aims to lease the property on a 50-year basis, opening the site for Expansions of Interest (Eols) from potential investors interested in transforming the space under a development initia

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