The first phase of Sri Lanka’s first cable car project is expected to be completed by October this year, it was reported.
This was revealed during the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong’s visit to Ambuluwawa, Gampola on Sunday (23 Mar) for an inspection of the project.
During the visit, the Chinese Ambassador met the Chairman of the Ambuluwawa Trust and Parliamentarian Anuradha Jayaratne.
Engaging with the Chinese Ambassador, MP Jayaratne said the project, of which a feasibility study was completed 18 years ago, is now becoming a reality due to the involvement of Chinese and American investors.
“The cable car service would be expanded to the Gampola Railway Station. This is to provide a break at Gampola for foreign tourists travelling to Nuwara Eliya. These tourists will be able to enjoy a cable car ride to Ambuluwawa,” he added.
Sri Lanka’s first cable car project covers a distance of 1.8 km between the Ambuluwawa Religious and Biodiversity Complex to the summit of the Ambuluwawa Hill and then connects to the Ambuluwawa Agrarian Tower. (Newswire)