‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Initiative to Upgrade Colombo Central Bus Stand and 50 Major Terminals Nationwide

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As part of the government’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, the Colombo Central Bus Stand is set to undergo a major upgrade within the next year, alongside the renovation of 50 major bus terminals across the country.

The large-scale refurbishment plan—aimed at enhancing cleanliness, efficiency, and commuter experience—will be carried out with support from the Sri Lanka Air Force. The Colombo Central Bus Stand, established in 1964 and spread across 1.42 hectares, currently facilitates 1,500 to 2,000 buses daily.

Renovation work at the Colombo terminal will include the modernization of several key facilities, including the canteenrest areasticket countersadministrative unitoperations room, and driver quarters.

The announcement was made during a high-level discussion on the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme held at the Presidential Secretariat on Monday (June 23).

The meeting was attended by Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal RathnayakePresident’s Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath KumanayakeDefence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Sampath Thuyacontha, senior Sri Lanka Air Force officers, and other government officials.

This move reflects the government’s broader commitment to infrastructure improvement and public service delivery under its national cleanliness and modernization agenda.

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