Construction of a new regional postal exchange centre equipped with modern facilities is set to begin in Dambulla, with the project estimated to cost Rs. 129 million, officials said.
The foundation stone for the proposed Dambulla Regional Postal Exchange Centre will be laid on Sunday (23) under the patronage of Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. Construction is scheduled to commence on the same day and is expected to be completed within nine months, with the target set for completion before the end of August 2026.
The project will be implemented based on a modern architectural design and will include infrastructure to accommodate at least three lorries and two postal vans simultaneously, along with additional parking facilities for three more lorries and three vans. The centre will also house office spaces for administrative and documentation duties, as well as rest rooms for staff, as operations will continue around the clock.
The Buildings Department will provide technical supervision for the construction work, while the facility will function as a key mail handling hub in the Central Province and surrounding regions.
Once completed, the Dambulla centre will serve as a main transit and temporary storage point for mail transported from Colombo to regional destinations including Jaffna, Polonnaruwa, Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Kandy. It will also handle incoming mail from these areas for redistribution to the Colombo Central Mail Exchange.
The construction of the Dambulla facility forms part of a broader modernisation programme initiated under the guidance of Minister Jayatissa, aimed at upgrading the Sri Lanka Postal Department’s infrastructure, improving operational efficiency and enhancing customer service standards through the use of modern technology and streamlined processes. (Newswire)