Sri Lanka’s first-ever dedicated Teachers Training College for the Technology Stream, equipped with state-of-the-art learning facilities and modern infrastructure, was officially declared open on 3rd November 2025, under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, together with KOICA Sri Lanka Country Director, Ms. Yooli Lee.

This landmark project signifies a major step forward in transforming teacher education and advancing technology-based learning in Sri Lanka. Central Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd (CESL) is honored to have been the construction partner for this national milestone.

The inauguration ceremony, was attended by Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Mr. Nalaka Kaluwewa; Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Ms. Myeon Lee; Project Director of Ministry of Education, Mr. S. Maheshwaran; Commissioner of Colleges, Ms. P.D. Iroshini K. Paranagama; Chairman of CESL and CECB, Eng. A.P. Jayatissa; Chief Executive Officer of CESL, Eng. Anura Semasinghe; Chief Operations Engineer (Central Province) of CESL, Eng. M.N. Gunasena; Project Manager/Senior Operations Engineer (Central Province I) of CESL, Eng. B.A.D.R. Chamara Balasooriya; Operation Engineer (Western Province - I) of CESL, Eng. Suranga Narangoda; along with other engineers and heads of CESL Western Province - I and Central Province.

Project Overview
The project was implemented with funding support from the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and the Ministry of Education.

The main scope, valued at Rs. 2,793 Million, was undertaken by Western Province - I (WP-I) Base of CESL under KOICA financing.

- Key construction works included:
• Academic & Library Building (Rs. 1,954 Million) - WPI Battaramulla Base
• Workshop Building & Main Sump / Pump Room (Rs. 495.1 Million) - WPI Gampaha Base
• Service Facility Building & Ancillary Structures (Rs. 236.15 Million) - Jaffna Base supervised by WPI

- The facilities feature:
• Fire protection & detection systems
• Public addressing & advanced data management systems
• IP-based telephone network and CCTV surveillance
• Smart laboratories, auditorium-type lecture spaces & library facilities
• Specialized workshop environments with mezzanine workspaces
The project was successfully completed within the 720-day contract duration and handed over on schedule.

The CESL Central Province (CP) Base, funded by the Ministry of Education, executed the complete infrastructure & external development works scope, including:
• Construction of the Cafeteria Building
• Full utility supply systems - electricity, water supply & treated water storage
• Installation of standby generator
• Sewer treatment plant & sewer pumping system
• Internal sewer line network
• Irrigation and treated water distribution systems
• Asphalt and concrete road networks, interlock walkways & turf landscaping
• Boundary wall & security fencing
• Storm water drainage system
• Playground area development
• Installation of RO (Reverse Osmosis) plant
• Planting and greening the entire premises
Both major scopes were executed simultaneously, ensuring smooth coordination and seamless project delivery.

The Hon. Prime Minister praised the quality of construction, the modern learning environment, and the timely completion of the project by the CESL team. She noted that this institution is a model centre of excellence that reflects the future of technology integrated teacher development.

She further stated that the Government will take steps to upgrade the institutional status of the college and replicate this standard when establishing future Teachers Training Colleges nationwide.

This acknowledgement stands as a significant national recognition of CESL’s engineering excellence, commitment, and leadership.

Central Engineering Services (Pvt) Ltd (CESL) is proud to have contributed to this transformative investment in Sri Lanka’s education sector shaping the future of learning, teaching, and national development.

STAGE - 1
1. Academic and Library Building
Project Value (Excluding VAT) - Rs: 1,510,209,497.00
Date of Commenced - 06.12.2022
Project Duration - 720 days
• Ground Floor - 100 student capacity lecture hall (2 nos), Food Microbiology lab, Food analysis lab, Food processing lab, Livestock production lab, Medical center, Plant protection and pathology lab, Plant physiology lab, Water analysis lab, Soil analysis lab, Tissue Culture lab
• First Floor - 200 student Capacity lecture hall, IT labs (3 nos), 50 student capacity lecture halls (5 nos), Computer labs (2 nos), Conference room, President’s room, Dining area
• Second Floor - Smart Lab, Studio, Control room, 50 student capacity lecture halls (7 nos), TLC room, Lecturer’s compartments, Vice President’s room, Dining area
• Third Floor - Library, Audio visual room, E – Library, 50 student capacity lecture halls (4 nos), Dining area

2. Workshop Building
Project Value (Excluding VAT) - Rs: 495,156,133.77
Date of Commenced - 06.12.2022
Project Duration - 06 months
• Ground Floor
Civil Work shop – Wood works, Civil work shop – Construction materials and material lab, Civil Work shop – Plumbing and Survey, Mechanical Workshop – Thermal fluid and pneumatic, Mechanical Workshop – Welding and Metrology, Mechanical Workshop – Automobile, Mechanical Workshop – Machine and fittings
• Mezzanine Floor 01 - Technician’s rooms (14 nos)
• First Floor - Electrical Workshop, Electronic Workshop
• Mezzanine Floor 02 - Technician’s rooms (4 nos)

3. Service Facility Building
Project Value (Excluding VAT) - Rs: 91,734,467.85
Date of Commenced - 06.12.2022
Project Duration - 720 months
• Ground Floor - Telecom room (PABX and Data room), Electrical main panel room, Security room (Fire panel and CCTV monitoring station)
• First Floor - Maintenance Engineer’s room, Technical officer’s room, Tool store

4. Ancillary Buildings
Project Value (Excluding VAT) - Rs: 144,412,777.45
Date of Commenced - 06.12.2022
Project Duration - 720 months
• List of Structures - Gate house 1 and 2, Solid Waste room, Generator room, Transformer room, S1 sump and pump room, S2 Sump and Pump room, S3 Sump and Pump room, S4 Bore hole sump and pump room

5.Ministry of Education scope buildings and structures
Cafeteria, Sewer treatment plant, Car park, Sewer pumping station

STAGE - 2
1. Multifunctional Building
Project Value (Excluding VAT) - Rs: 207,910,569.00
Date of Commenced - 28.01.2025
Project Duration – 190 days
• Ground Floor - Multipurpose sports floor indoor stadium with volleyball and badminton courts, Stage to use the area as an auditorium, Cafeteria
• Mezzanine Floor 01 - Control room Services – Stage curtains, Stage lightings, Data system, Telephone service, Fire protection and detection system, Public Addressing system, Mechanical ventilation system

2. Staff Accommodation Building
Project Value (Excluding VAT) - Rs: 102,763,129.40
Date of Commenced - 28.01.2025
Project Duration – 190 days
• Ground Floor - Staff Quarters (2 units)
• First Floor - Staff Quarters (2 units)
• Second Floor - Staff Quarters (2 units)

3. Staff Accommodation Building
Project Value (Excluding VAT) - Rs: 40,326,310.60
Date of Commenced - 28 / 01 / 2025
Project Duration – 190 days
• Ground Floor - Living room, Bed room (1 nos), Washroom, Kitchen, Utility room
• First Floor - Sitting area, Bed rooms (2 nos), Washroom, Terrace

STAGE - 1 (MOE SCOPE)
CAFETERIA 01 (LKR 198,721,931.75)
Excavation and earthwork, Concrete work, Structural steel work, Water proofing, Masonry works, Metal work, Roof covering and roof plumbing, Floor, wall & ceiling finishes, Painting, Plumbing, sanitary installation and drainage, Air conditioning and ventilation, Electrical installations, Data installation, Telephone installation, Protection and detection system –buildings, Construction of gas line system to kitchen areas

UTILITY SUPPLIES AND EXTERNAL WORKS (LKR 696,063,529.79)
• Hard landscaping - Heavy duty interlock laying for the car park areas and light duty interlock paving for foot paths with improving ground conditions.
• Asphalt roads - Construction of asphalt road networks with including soft ground treatment for marshy land areas.
• Soft landscaping - Planting grass Turfing (9700 m2) including Approved fertilizer, earth sublayers, levelling and compaction and planting 78 number of trees.
• Fences (1.7 Km) - Construction of boundary wall and Chain-link fence with foundation works for covering entire 11.2 acres land area.
• External plumbing and drainage system - Construction of water supply system for 11.2 acres land area to facilitate water requirement of entire collage, Construction of sewer and waste water disposal system for entire area.
• External storm water disposal - Construction of storm water disposal system with drains and culverts.
• External electrical installation - Construction of underground electrical supply system to entire collage area with generator for emergency conditions and capacitor bank to optimize the energy according to the world standards.
• Electrical connection - Connect the developed electrical supply system with CEB connection with charted engineers’ certification and confirmations.
• Sewerage treatment plant - Construction of sewer treatment plant with 100 m3 capacity and developed water supply system by using treated water for gardening (11.2 acres land area) purpose.

STAGE - 2 (MOE SCOPE)
• Construction of concrete road (600 m2) - provide access to the relevant buildings and playground
• Installation of reverse osmosis plant - This system that purifies water for drinking purposes
• Develop a playground area
• Construction of sewer pumping station