As COVID-19 swept the globe, Sri Lanka's ambitious Port City Colombo project—a $1.4 billion 'future city' designed to house 200,000 residents—kept its cranes swinging. With 1,600 workers on-site, safety engineer Kosala reveals how the team balanced progress with protection. 🏗️💡
Safety First, Always
'We treated every day like a chess match against the virus,' says Kosala. Workers underwent daily temperature checks, staggered shifts to reduce crowding, and mobile apps replaced paper-based reports. The site even created isolation zones for potential cases, ensuring minimal disruption.
Why This Mega-Project Matters
As Sri Lanka's largest foreign investment, Port City Colombo aims to become a Dubai-like financial hub in South Asia. Its success could reshape regional trade routes 🌐—and prove how major infrastructure can adapt during crises.
