A proposal to lease the land of the Welikada Prison complex on a long term lease for an Urban Development Project has received Cabinet approval.
Thereby, the Welikada Prison complex will be shifted to Millewa in Horana, where a new prison complex is to be constructed.
The Welikada Prison in 42 acres is to be re-established in a part of the Millewa Watte land in 200 acres in Horana.
The proposal for the Urban Development Project has been submitted by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa together with Justice Minister Ali Sabry.
As per the proposal, the Welikada Prison complex land will be leased out to selected local and foreign investors. (NewsWire)