Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says a Chinese firm was not behind the Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project, clarifying that the company involved had consisted of only one Chinese national.
Addressing the post-Cabinet weekly media briefing on Tuesday, Minister Jayatissa said that the board in charge of the Ambuluwawa Tower consists of Sri Lankan nationals.
He further revealed that this board had entered into an agreement with Amber Adventures in June 2023 for the Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project.
“There is one Chinese national, identified as Huan Yuping, functioning as a member of the initial Board of Directors. Apart from this individual, the remaining members are Sri Lankan nationals. The Chinese national owns 36% of the company, while the remaining shares are owned by Sri Lankan nationals and Sri Lankan entities. As such, it is a single Chinese individual and not a Chinese Company as claimed,” Minister Jayatissa clarified.
The Cabinet Spokesman went on to note that severe landslides were reported in the Ambuluwawa area following Cyclone Ditwah, and it has been identified as a high-risk zone.
Minister Jayatissa revealed that the National Building Research Organization was continuing to monitor the area and was preparing its report.
Meanwhile, a technical team of the Ministry of Environment is set to engage in an inspection tour of the site proposed for the Cable Car Project on February 10 and submit a report.
Minister Jayatissa said that, as the proposed site has been identified as landslide -prone, a technical assessment is required before commencing the proposed Cable Car Project.
He added that a probe will be conducted and legal action will be taken against irregularities and those responsible for them. (Newswire)