L to R:  G. Hewagama, Secretary, Ministry of Economic Development, Sri Lanka, P. Patrick, D. Wijesundera, and C. Boyle of Kinectrics Inc., M. Moragoda, Minister of Economic Development, Sri Lanka, P. Ekanayake and C. Ekanayake of Infoconsult Inc.  

Canadian firm to lead major environmental assessment project in Sri Lanka.

TORONTO, Ontario, November 3, 2003 – Kinectrics Inc. today announced the firm’s selection as Project Managers for the Canal Commuter Transit Project feasibility study in Sri Lanka. Kinectrics will lead an international team comprising experts from both Canada and Sri Lanka to carry out a comprehensive feasibility study. Project partners include Infoconsult Inc., the government of Sri Lanka and its agencies. Funding will be provided by CIDA Inc., and the project is expected to run 6 months to completion.

Kinectrics’ staff will manage the project and prepare the preliminary environmental assessment report. Results of the project are expected to demonstrate the viability of developing a proposed multi-million dollar water transportation system/network for Colombo, Sri Lanka, as well as thoroughly assess its potential environmental impact.

The new project will reduce congestion on the country’s road network while providing an economical and efficient means of transport for an ever-increasing number of commuters.

David Harris, President and CEO of Kinectrics underlined Kinectrics’ commitment to the project and the ongoing success of the CIDA program. He stated, "We thank the Sri Lankan government for commissioning a study that will help protect the environment while advancing future economic prosperity for the region".

Kinectrics Inc., a member of the AEA Technology Group, is an internationally recognized leader in providing advanced technology-based solutions for the energy and environment sectors. Formerly Ontario Hydro Technologies, the firm has remained an elemental and important part of the North American energy and engineering market for over 90 years. Based in Toronto, Kinectrics maintains a staff of over 250 scientists and engineers working in state-of-the-art facilities.