The Ministry of Tourism and Lands has officially greenlit a Rs. 173 million capital development allocation for the 'Arugam Bay Sunset View' coastal promenade and eco-tourism infrastructure project in Ampara today, September 30, 2026.

Recognized globally as one of Asia's premier surf destinations, Arugam Bay attracts tens of thousands of international travelers and surfing enthusiasts annually. The project encompasses timber boardwalks with minimal coastal dune impact, solar-powered coastal pathway illumination, regulated public sanitation amenities, and dedicated stalls for local handicraft artisans and food vendors. Tourism administrators emphasized that the project preserves the bay's natural maritime ecology while enhancing public safety, pedestrian comfort, and local village entrepreneurship ahead of the upcoming high tourism season.