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The Sugathadasa National Sports Complex Authority has decided to assign the consultancy services of
this project to CECB based on a Cabinet Decision made in 2017. A site inspection was carried out on
19.07.2025 by the Chairman, the General Manager, and the project staff to review the current
condition of the tracks.

Construction of Proposed Building for Amaradewa Asapuwa

Scope of Work: Rectification and Construction of Balance work in Amaradewa Asapuwa, Battaramulla

Client: Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs

Consultant: CECB

Main Contractor: Sri Lanka Navy (Labour Contribution)

Contract Sum: Rs. 200 Million

Site Visit to KDU Project By CECB Chairman to Inspect the present status of construction activities.
Consultant: CECB Main Contractor: SL Army

Project Brief

A five-story building with a concrete (G30) substructure and superstructure, steel roof, and
seating capacity of approximately 1,350. The project commenced in 2015. In June 2020,
CECB was appointed to provide consultancy services for the remaining construction works.
The Sri Lanka Army construction team serves as the main contractor, handling civil and
electrical works. Around 15 specialized contracts cover other disciplines, including air
conditioning, fire detection, and protection systems.
Project Details
Project Cost: Estimated Cost at the initial stage (June 2020) – 789 Mn.
Revised estimate – 3.3 Bn. (Cabinet Approval has been granted)

It is imperative that the staff of CECB familiarize themselves with the new  Procurement Guidelines and Manual – 2024 (Goods, Works, and Non-Consulting Services), published by the National Procurement Commission (NPC)., key revisions and structural changes introduced. Understanding these changes is essential to ensure compliance, enhance procurement outcomes, and uphold the principles of good governance and public accountability in the use of public resources. Fulfilling the timely need, Eng. W.T.D.P. Pathmendra, DGM (C & QS),Ch. QS (Ms.) Nayomi Dissanayake and Ch. QS (Ms.) Sasanka Weerathunge conducted a training session on 30.07.2025 at CECB auditorium for the CECB staff.

The Chairman, Eng. A.P. Jayatissa visited the Defence Headquarters Complex
(DHQC) Project in Akuregoda, Pelawatha on 24th February 2025. The Chairman
was accompanied by Eng. S.S.A. Kalugaldeniya, Corporate AGM (Designs)/ AGM
(DHQC), Eng. (Ms.) T.N. Thewarapperuma, Team Leader – DHQC project, and
other senior staff of the DHQC Project.
Stage 1 of the DHQC project includes the construction of the Main Building Complex
(08 numbers of ten-storey individual buildings) and several supportive structures,
Communication Building and Tower, Security Building, Water Sump and Pump
House, Sewerage Treatment Plant, Generator Building and External Ancillary Works
(Roads, Landscape, Perimeter Wall).
Presently,  building blocks 1, 2, 3 and external works are under construction.
Chairman inspected the building Block 3 allocated to house the Navy Headquarters,
a ten-storey building with a total floor area of approximately 43,000 square meters. It
is a state-of-the-art building incorporated with all modern service facilities

The meeting of the CECB Board of Directors for the month of February 2025 was
held on 24 th February 2025 at the CECB Board Room under the Chairmanship of
Eng. A.P. Jayathissa. The full Board of Six Directors and Chairman participated at
the meeting. The Directors attending the meeting were – Mrs. J.K.N. Samanmalee,
Director (Treasury Representative); Eng. A.M.D.B. Atapattu, Director; Mr. R.M.T.S.
Rathnayake, Director; Mr. M.B.L. Rahuman, Director (Ministry Representative); Prof.
(Eng.). K.K. Wijesundara, Director; and Eng. L.G.A. Edirisinghe, Director. Ms. R.
Rizwan served as the Board Secretary to the meeting.
Eng. S.A.U.D.C. Siriwardhana, General Manager, (CECB) presented the Board
papers and provided required explanations and clarifications to facilitate Board
decisions.

General Manager

The Chairman, the higher management and staff of CECB and CESL ceremoniously commenced the new year on 1^st January 2025 with religious observances at Head Office and joined the live programme telecast on the Clean Sri Lanka implemented by the Government and took the oaths.

Eng. A.P. Jayatissa, Chairman, in his speech pointed out the transformative changes and new value systems devoid of corruption proposedby the government under the clean Sri Lanka programme and called for our collective efforts to rise and rebuild the country. He recognized CECB and CESL capabilities as knowledge intensive multidisciplinary engineering assets employing the largest number of trained and experienced engineering professionals in the country. Chairman signified his commitment to fully support our continuous growth and innovation in advancing our market reputation in Sri Lanka and abroad as quality assured engineering service provider and client satisfaction as self-sustaining and commercially successful engineering SOE.

We are pleased to welcome Eng. A.P. Jayatissa as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau (CECB) and subsidiary, Central Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd (CESL), effective from 18 December 2024.

Eng. Jayatissa in his inaugural address to the higher management and senior staff of CECB and CESL as Chairman, expressed his privilege and commitment in taking on this vital role during these critical times. He emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration, calling on all employees to embrace innovative thinking and bold strategies to restore and elevate CECB and CESL to their proud legacy of “Inspiring Engineering Excellence,” a standard built over 50 years of success. The Chairmans inaugural was graced by Dr. Susil Ranasinghe, MP, Hon. Deputy Minister, Lands and Irrigation, and high-ranking well-wishers from Ministry of Irrigation, Road Development Authority, as well as from IT Sector firms.

Eng. Jayatissa with his extensive expertise and proven leadership in the engineering field, both in Sri Lanka and internationally, brings wealth of knowledge and fresh vision to guide our organization to new heights. His leadership will undoubtedly reinforce our dedication to delivering world-class engineering solutions and products upholding the highest standards of excellence.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we look forward to working under his guidance and achieving remarkable milestones together.

Welcome to the CECB family, Chairman Eng. A.P. Jayatissa!