Fantasy Island will become Colombo’s premier family entertainment center located at Waters Edge in Battaramulla.
Representing the elements air, sea, and land, the attraction park will feature a 40m Ferris wheel, an indoor snow experience, and a big water play-area including waterslides, BOI announced.
With brand new equipment exclusively from European suppliers, the park will provide plenty of fun and educational activities while ensuring highest quality and safety standards.
Fantasy Island (Private) Limited has entered into BOI agreement on July 17th 2019 t to open the park to the public within one year.
Managing Director of the Melchers Group in South-East Asia and founding investor Alexander Melchers said that they believe in the local and international tourism industry of Sri Lanka”.
He expressed confidence in the business outlook in Sri Lanka and his company represents German, Singaporean, and Swiss investors who believe in the long term potential of Sri Lanka.
The Melchers Group, active in Sri Lanka for over 35 years, combines local expertise with international entertainment experience for development and operations.
“In phase 1, the investment of more than US$4 million will bring inclusive attractions for the entire family which is truly unique to Sri Lanka, he added.
Fantasy Island will create over 60 employment and career development opportunities for the community”, explains Michael Perera, Chairman of CMC Engineering Export, the Sri Lankan office of the Melchers Group.
“Sri Lanka has made great progress to build hotels and infrastructure. Now, Fantasy Island is the beginning of the next development phase of the tourism industry.
The company will provide a purpose-built, state-of-the-art family entertainment attraction to cater for international and local tourists and residents”, Mr. Melchers added.
(LI)