MIDDLE INCOME HOUSING PROJECT AT THUDUWEGODA, HIKKADUWA

Galle

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STAGE I - LKR Mn. 6,636.00

STAGE II - LKR Mn. 565.24

Estimated Total Project Cost

Project Duration – 2.5 Years

Hikkaduwa is a seaside resort town in southwestern Sri Lanka. It’s known for its strong surf and beaches, including palm-dotted Hikkaduwa Beach, lined with restaurants and bars. The shallow waters opposite Hikkaduwa Beach shelter the Hikkaduwa National Park, which is a coral sanctuary and home to marine turtles and exotic fish.

LOCATION ADVANTAGES OF THE SITE

SITE DESCRIPTION

TECHNICAL DETAILS / DESIGN BRIEF

The development consists with 2 Phases.

Phase I / Block A – Construction of 32 affordable housing units

Phase II / Block B & C – Construction of 200 affordable housing units

Total 232 (Depend on the site )

3 building blocks with adequate parking

Apart from that, the scope of work includes the following requirements and associated amenities.

Common Facilities

Community buildings (Block A: 1340sqft, Block C: 9325sqft)
Car parking (as per UDA guidelines)
Play ground
Recreational spaces and water fountain
Public gathering area
Super market & Shops
Day-care centre
Gymnasium
Rooftop Restaurants

Min floor Area (sq.ft.)

Description

Phase I

Middle income housing development

745 & 865

3 Bedrooms, living area, kitchen, bathroom, balcony

2 Bedrooms, living area, kitchen, bathroom, balcony

Phase II

Low income housing development

550

2 Bedrooms, living area, kitchen, bathroom, balcony

TYPICAL UNIT LAYOUT

SITE WEATHER

PHASE I (BLOCK A)

550sqft eight house units per floor and four storied building
Unit type 1 (550sqft)- 2 Bedrooms unit with Living, Dining, and Pantry (2 units per floor x 4 No of floors = 8)
Unit type 2 (550sqft)- 2 Bedrooms (1 Bedroom with balcony) unit with Living, Dining, and Pantry (6 units per floor x 4 No of floors =24
Phase I total housing units 32

Unit type 1 (865 sqft)

2 bedrooms with balcony & 1 bedroom with attached Bathroom
Living area
Kitchen
Dining area

Unit type 2 (745 sqft)

1 bedroom with balcony & 1 bedroom with attached Bathroom
Living area
Kitchen
Dining area

PHASE II (BLOCK B & C)

(Phase II total housing units 200)

Block B

865 sqft & 745 sqft, eight house units per floor and 10 storied building

Per floor:

1 Bedroom-12(GF)

2 Bedroom-4 X 9flrs

3 Bedroom-4 X 9flrs

Total-84

Block C

865 sqft & 745 sqft, twelve house units per floor and 10 storied building

Per floor:

1 Bedroom-8(GF)

2 Bedroom-8 X 9flrs

3 Bedroom-4 X 9flrs

Total-116

Ground floor layout

Project Cost – Middle Income Project

Project Cost – Low Income Project

usda

The Urban Settlement Development Authority (USDA),which was established in 2008 by Parliament Act No. 36 of 2008, is an institution functioning under the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing. The formulation of national policy in relation to urban settlement development and ensuring implementation of such policy, along with the provision of improvements to the living conditions of people in underserved settlements, are the interconnected twin objectives of the establishment of USDA.