(Galle Fish Market / Restaurant complex) - BASF Funded

Funded by: BASF Aktiengesellschaft – Germany ; US $ 500,000

Location:

• Galle

Objectives

The project under the theme of rebuilding essential physical facilities, aims to construct a new Fish market and restaurant complex in Galle Town to replace the Tsunami-destroyed Fish Market. The aim of the project is to empower Tsunami stricken Fisher folk and vendors by rebuilding the fish market and introducing new facets to their business, as well as new technology to enhance their livelihoods; This investment is expected to serve as a catalyst to create employment, support the local fishing fleet, promote tourism and eventually enhance the well being of the fishing community. The project strives to;

1. Supporting the local fishing fleet, and recreating livelihoods for local fishermen and seafood traders;
2. Creating livelihoods in restaurant management and hospitality industry;
3. Building local capacities in new building technologies.
   

Progress

Appraisal Study for the construction of a Fish Market and Restaurant in Galle was carried out by Prof. Ashley L.S. Perera and Mr Piyasena Hewawasam. Architects for the reconstructions are selected and negotiations are under way with the Urban Development Authority with regards to the construction.