Havelock City will be developed under the expert leadership of Mireka Capital Land (Pvt) Limited, a new joint venture between Singapore’s Shing Kwan Group and Bank of Ceylon.
The Shing Kwan Group is renowned in Sri Lanka for the development of the state-of-the-art World Trade Center in Colombo, through its Sri Lankan company, Overseas Realty (Ceylon) Ltd.
SP Tao, Chairman of Shing Kwan Group, who participated in the Ground-breaking ceremony, said that he was very proud to promote this unique project which will be a benchmark for the entire property development industry in Sri Lanka.
Being the largest residential and commercial site offering residents, visitors and corporate clients a plethora of facilities, the fact that Shing Kwan Group’s portfolio of expertise includes investment, development and management of real estate in China (Nanjing, Beijing and Shanghai); Indonesia (Jakarta) and Singapore and of course the magnificent World Trade Center which transformed the skyline of Colombo, are ample proof of the expertise and attention to detail that will be infused into the project.
Showcasing a model of the project, a spokesman for Mireka Capital Land said that one for the main features of Havelock City is the provision for 1,080 condominium housing units which will provide exceptional value for money.
Ample car parking for the residents will be housed underground giving shelter from inclement weather. “The close proximity to modern day commercial amenities and facilities, schools, hospitals, banks, places of religious worship and four road access are definitely advantageous,” he explained, adding that more than 13 leading schools are within twenty minutes drive and the property is approachable from Havelock Road, Skelton Road, Peterson Lane and Mayura Place.
“Also the proximity to the commercial capital is highly beneficial. We will provide one, two, three and four bedroom apartments and penthouses housed in eight blocks. Our design focuses on accessibility, circulation and layout, maximizing natural lighting and cross ventilation. We realize that today’s lifestyle revolves around convenience which prompted us to study and evaluate the needs of our desired constituencies, incorporating condominium facilities such as swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, gyms and multi function rooms. The large green open spaces and panoramic views of both Colombo city and the sea create a soothing ambience in this city within a city.”
The commercial component of Havelock City will include a 36,000 sq. metre Shopping Mall housed in a retail podium elevated ten meters above ground around a dramatic central large atrium, a 300 room business hotel and 200 units of serviced residences.
“This hub will have everything you would want in a mini-city,” said the spokesman. ‘The Shopping Mall will have shops, a major department store, a supermarket, restaurants, a Food Court, and leisure and entertainment complexes. The roof of the Shopping Mall will be landscaped, accommodating health club facilities. 750 covered car parking spaces lead directly to the Shopping Mall through escalators and lifts. The Shopping Mall will be connected to the rest of Havelock City through a network of pedestrian routes, giving excellent access and exposure to the retail areas.
The Hotel and Serviced Residence tower commands an uninterrupted scenic view of the city with the Hotel starting from the fifth level and Serviced Residences, which will cater to long staying guests, being located on higher levels.
“Our objective is to create a living environment that gives Colombo something unique to Sri Lanka, like we did with the World Trade Center. Our plan therefore is to establish Havelock City as the prime address in town and spearhead a paradigm shift in integrated property development, which will bring with it new thinking in housing, living, lifestyle and commerce.”
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