Kalametiya Fishery Harbour is located in the Kalametiya fishery village, a famous tourist destination in the Hambantota district on the southern coast of Sri Lanka. The harbour consists of a 3-hectare basin with a depth of 3 meters, an 80-meter quay wall, and a beach for landing OBM boats. This harbour serves as a crucial center for the local fishing community, playing a significant role in the regions economy and daily life.
Kalametiya is known for its ecological significance, being close to the Kalametiya Bird Sanctuary, which attracts numerous bird species and nature enthusiasts. This proximity to natural beauty enhances the harbours appeal, making it not just a center of trade but also a point of interest for tourists keen to experience the authentic coastal life of Sri Lanka.
General Description
Location
- Address : - Kalamatiya
- Economic Zone : - Hambanthota
- Province : - South Province
- District : - Hambanthota
- Divisional Secretariat : - Hambanthota
- Distance from Colombo : -233 km.
General Information
- Location : -60 04’ 33.7” N – 800 56’ 10.5” E
- Year of Commission : - 2021
- Land Area : - 4.81 Ha.
- Basin Area : - 3.33 Ha
- Quay Wall Length : - 80.5 m
- Main break water length :- 335m
- Sub break water length :- 62.8 m
- Dredging Depth :-3.0 m
Facilities
- Shore Facilities
- Ice plant and cool room.
- Workshop.
- Fish auction room.
- Net mending building.
- Supply of fuel.
- General Facilities
- Stores.
- Office building.
- Water storage tank - 36000 Ltr.
- Dispensing unit - 70 Ltr. per min.
- Canteen block.
- Toilet block.
- Security building.
- Main gate and security huts.
- Workers quarters.
- Underground and overhead water tank.
- Harbour managers quarters.
- Fence and access road.
- Radio room.
