The controversial Port City project will commence construction soon, Ports and Shipping Minister Arjuna Ranatunga said on Friday.
The Chinese-funded development was initially put on hold over the legality of the project initiated by the previous government. President Sirisena on taking the presidency said the project needed to be reviewed.
Mr Ranatunga said issues delaying the construction would be resolved soon.
The project was reviewed by the new government along with several others initiated by former president Mahinda Rajapaksa. Right after the election, the government announced it would cancel the project.
State-owned China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC) had defended the project, saying all procedures of the procurement regulations were followed before the deal was signed with the previous government.
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