Agriculture Mega Zone Development – Ampara
Location- Uhana, Sri Lanka
Built Area- 264 Acres
Category- Industrial
Client- Ministry of Primary Industries-Agriculture development Mega Zones
The Ministry of Primary Industries was establishing an Agriculture Development Mega Zone Uhana in Ampara District to drive foreign exchange through exports and create jobs, aligned with the Ministry’s mission and Mikaso was commissioned to develop agriculture development Mega Zone plan for Ampara. Ampara, a key agricultural district, produces over 40% of Sri Lanka’s rice, alongside other crops such as mango, plantain, and papaya.
This rich agro-resource base makes it ideal for a processing zone, supporting industries such as rice value-addition, fruit and vegetable processing, apiculture, livestock products, pet food, and canned food production. This zone aims to uplift living standards, enhance socio-economic conditions, and increase export earnings through efficient resource use.
Mikaso designed the Mega Zone integrating with sustainable principles, emphasizing functional design, accessibility, spatial diversity, and greening. It includes interconnected green spaces, infrastructure that promotes walking and cycling, and design flexibility to support future growth. Sustainable elements, compact layout, and a healthy environment with minimized emissions and noise align with resource efficiency goals. This planned Agriculture Mega-Center promises a balanced environment for both productivity and community well-being
The sustainable design respects the site’s broader environmental context, with landscape ecology studies guiding minimal-impact development. The grid layout provides an efficient, secure, and navigable structure for industrial lots, while minimizing monotony with green/blue infrastructure, integrated open spaces, and visual pathways. Recreational green spaces, incorporated through paths and patches, will provide shade, improve air quality, and enhance livability.
The concentric site layout optimizes infrastructure, radiating toward agricultural areas to blend with the natural landscape. Industrial lots are sited on flatter areas to reduce grading costs, with provisions for future expansion. Storage facilities are strategically placed for incoming raw materials and distribution, aligning with natural contours to maintain site integrity and minimize development costs.
