Development of East Beira Lake under the phase II of Beira Lake Restoration Project and the Development of Galle Face Green commenced under the advice and supervision of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ports and aviation Mangala Samaraweera on Thursday, May 25, at Beira Lake premises and Galle Face Green.

Deputy Minister Duminda Dissanayake participating at the opening of hoardings at Beira Lake and the Galle Face Green development projects said that, the development project to make Colombo a Port City, a concept of Minister Samaraweera, was expected to be completed within six months.

"These types of development projects are positive factors, which direct the country towards development, along the paths of "Mahinda Chinthana," he said.

Meanwhile, immediately after an official foreign visit, Minister Samaraweera made an inspection tour of Beira Lake and Galle Face Green sites where the development activities have been commenced. He also advised to use creative and modern, urban development strategies and study such methodology in other developed countries and implement them to make Colombo a beautiful Port City.

Under proposed development activities at the Galle Face Green, rehabilitation and replanting of Palm trees, construction of a water fountain, improving the existing irrigation system, introduction of the reinforced grass to green the area, construction of a pier, food outlets, public toilets and parking areas, improving of lighting and establishment of a zoning system will also be done.