CHEC PORT CITY COLOMBO (PVT) LTD. EXTENDS RS. 10 MILLION AND CRITICAL ON-GROUND SUPPORT TO NATIONAL RECOVERY EFFORTS FOLLOWING CYCLONE DITWAH’S DEVASTATION

 As Sri Lanka confronts the heartbreaking aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, one of the most devastating natural disasters in the nation’s recent history, the country has witnessed people and organisations coming together in an extraordinary show of solidarity. With thousands of families displaced, communities destroyed, and critical infrastructure severely damaged, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd. has stepped forward to extend critical financial and on-ground assistance.

In response to this urgent national emergency and unprecedented humanitarian crisis, the company has donated Rs. 10 million to the Government’s newly established ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, a statutory mechanism under the Presidential Secretariat dedicated to long-term reconstruction, rehabilitation, and restoration of critical infrastructure.

“In this time of deep national sorrow, our hearts are with every Sri Lankan family affected by this tragedy,” said Xiong Hongfeng, Managing Director, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd. “Sri Lanka has been a trusted partner for decades. Today, we stand with its people, not merely as developers, but as friends, neighbours, and long-term partners committed to rebuilding lives and communities.”

The donation was officially handed over by Mr. Xiong Hongfeng to Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Treasury, at the Ministry of Finance. The Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) facilitated the process as the regulatory authority for Port City Colombo.

Beyond financial support, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd. has mobilized a fleet of 12 critical disaster-response machinery, including loaders, excavators, backhoes, flatbed trucks, and dump trucks, ready for rapid deployment to government-designated areas to accelerate debris clearance, restore access, and support emergency rescue operations.

Leveraging decades of global expertise in infrastructure development in Sri Lanka, the company is also offering specialized engineering support for emergency bridge repairs, road reconstruction, and technical assistance to reconnect isolated communities.

In addition to equipment and technical support, all required skilled personnel are being fully sourced and deployed by CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd. to ensure uninterrupted, on-ground assistance where it is needed most.

CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd., the primary developer of Port City Colombo and a 100% subsidiary of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Limited, represents a foreign investor that has been deeply connected to Sri Lanka’s development journey for over 25 years. CHEC’s commitment goes beyond commercial projects, it extends to the wellbeing of the people and communities that shape the nation.

CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd.’s contribution reinforces its enduring partnership with Sri Lanka, reflecting a commitment to respond to moments of profound crisis with decisive action and empathy.

To learn more about the investment opportunities at Port City Colombo, please visit www.portcitycolombo.lk. For information on Single Window Investment Facilitation and regulatory matters, please visit www.portcitycolombo.gov.lk. 

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ABOUT PORT CITY COLOMBO 

Poised to redefine Sri Lanka’s economic and societal landscape, Port City Colombo is a visionary multi-billion-dollar FDI-funded project located at the very heart of the South Asian region — the vibrant, thriving metropolis of Colombo in Sri Lanka. Positioned as the gateway to South Asia, it offers a unique combination of global investment opportunities, international business environments, world-class infrastructure, and sustainable yet cosmopolitan living. As a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Port City Colombo will offer a business-friendly environment including tax incentives and exemptions for Businesses of Strategic Importance (BSIs), and transactions in foreign currencies, with no capital or exchange controls, and up to 100 percent foreign ownership. With several development projects to break ground in 2025/26, Port City Colombo aims to emulate the successful economic models of Dubai or Singapore, whilst reinforcing the broader commitment to sustainability and liveability.