About Us
About Port City Colombo
Port City Colombo (PCC) is a multi-service Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and the engine of Sri Lanka’s economic development as a regional financial centre and business hub. Located strategically at the heart of the South Asian region, it is one of the largest Private-Public Partnerships (PPP) in Sri Lanka, aiming to set a world-class standard for investments, services, and lifestyle.
As one of the island’s most exciting destinations, PCC is home to Sri Lanka’s first-ever yacht marina, duty-free mall, and luxury waterfront resorts. It focuses on driving high-value investments through state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced technology, and favourable regulations for development.
Vision
To become a world-class global hub, attracting premier local
and international businesses as well as
leading talents.
and international businesses as well as
leading talents.
Mission
To develop the most thriving business ecosystem and livable city in South Asia. With sustainable values and future-ready infrastructure, we will provide an enhanced living experience.
Primary Developer
The China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Limited is the primary developer of Port City Colombo (PCC). Since 2014, CHEC has invested $1.4 billion in the Port City Colombo development project, making it one of the largest Public Private Partnerships in Sri Lanka.
CHEC hails from a background of renown for the design and construction of ports and bridges, dredging, container cranes and heavy machinery manufacturing. Since its inception in 2005, CHEC has built a global reputation for its involvement in several international development projects in Costa Rica, UAE, Colombia, Cameroon, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
CHEC is a subsidiary of the China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), a world-leading integrated services provider in large infrastructure listed on the Hong Kong and Shanghai Stock Exchange. The company is globally recognised and employs over 120,000 employees across 145 countries and regions.
Port City Colombo is a master-planned city spanning a wide expanse of reclaimed land positioned as an extension of Colombo’s Central Business District. Designed with sustainability and modernity in mind, Port City Colombo is set to become the gateway to South Asia.
269 ha
Extension of Sri Lanka's Central Business District
6.4 Million sqm
Gross Floor Area (GFA)
178 ha
Of city development
91 ha
Of public space
40 ha
Of green space and beach
101 ha
Swimming lagoon
$15 Billion
Investment on completion
273,000
Expected city population
5
Distinct precincts
143,000
New jobs created
Regulatory Authority
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021 was approved by the Government of Sri Lanka, placing focus on the ease of doing business in the SEZ. As the regulatory authority, the Colombo Port City Economic Commission oversees the administration and control of all corporate governance, dispute resolution, and operational matters within the zone.
Consultants
Consultants in real estate, engineering, urban architecture, legislation, and finance have contributed their professional expertise to the development of Port City Colombo.
