SLTDA Tourism Planning, Development, and Investor Relations Director Dr. Prasad Jayasuriya said: “We want to develop Kuchchaveli as a beach resort. Moreover, we have already done the master plan for the resort development, including the surroundings and proposed activities.”

He pointed out that they have identified 10 investors for 160 acres, out of which six have already entered into lease agreements with SLTDA.According to the SLTDA, currently, only one hotel, The Uga Jungle Beach, is in operation.

Moreover, out of the six leased-out properties, four of the projects are in the approval process through the investor relations unit of SLTDA, as the projects need approval from a plethora of agencies.