The Lotus Tower

The Lotus Tower

Is tower under construction but architecturally topped out at 350m. located in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
When completed, the tower will be the second tallest structure in South Asia.
It was first proposed to be built in the suburb of Peliyagoda but later the Government of Sri Lanka decided to shift the location.
The lotus-shaped tower will be used for communication, observation and other leisure facilities, with construction costing $104.3 million, funded by EXIM Bank of People's Republic of China.
It is visible throughout Colombo, its suburbs and most major highways radiating from and around the city.                                  
The first and second floors of the tower, located at 215 meters and 219.8 meters, are to be used for TV and radio broadcasting.
The tower will be able to accommodate, 50 radio broadcasters, 20 telecommunication service providers and 50 television broadcasters.
At a guided tower of the Lotus Tower, Chanaka Abeykoon, Administration Manager, Lotus Tower project said it will also offer two banquet/conference halls in two floors to accommodate nearly 450 guests on each floor.
In addition there would be several VIP rooms as well and a special area to view Colombo city and the pending Colombo Port City project.

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