The Sri Lankan government has approved plans to develop the southern administrative capital, Battaramulla.
Plans include the establishment of a new Zoo to entertain the visitors of CHOGM and the construction of a ‘model’ ancient village to act as a further tourist attraction for CHOGM representatives.
A previously derelict statue of Queen Victoria will also be renovated and moved to a prime location in Colombo.
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