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How can the school or university students obtain the information for their research purposes or project activities?

• Those information can be obtain from the department web site or
• Required information can be collected by visiting the department on weekdays from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm.

How to obtain the posters and the booklets published by the Coast conservation and Coastal Resource Management?

Posters and the booklets are available in the department library

To whom shall inform about the unauthorized developments in coastal zone?

To Area Offices of Coast conservation and Coastal Resource Management Department or Coastal Resource Management division of the department

How to obtain the information on coral reefs and bio diversity?

Information on coral reefs can be obtained from Coastal Resource Management division of the department.

How to obtain the information on turtles?

Information on TURTLES can be obtained from Coastal Resource Management division of the department.

How to obtain the information on mangroves?

Information on mangroves can be obtained from Coastal Resource Management division of the department.

How is to obtain the permission to take / Transport sea sand?

Permission to take 02 cubes (maximum limit and depend on availability) of sea sand for public purposes can be obtained from the Coast conservation and Coastal Resource Management through a written request. In order to transport sea sand permission shall be obtained from the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB).

Can sea sand be purchased?

No. Sea sand can not be purchased

What is the permit procedure for the development activity in coastal zone & documents to be produced?

Can we have information on Tsunami situations and its effects?

Information shall be obtained from Department of Meteorology

Who are the personnel to inform in erosion situations?

• Department head office - Chief Engineer (Coastal works)
• Area Offices of the department - Area Engineer

What are the setback limits of coastal zone?

This page is under construction

Length of Sri Lankan coastline?

Approximately 1680 km

What are the boundaries of the coastal zone?

This page is under construction

What is the ministry of which this department is belongs to?

State Ministry of Coast Conservation & Low-Lying Lands Development

What is the Name & position of the head of the department?

Eng R.A.S.Ranawaka
Director General of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management

Coastal Development

Mr. Eng. R. P. S. D. Pathmasiri Chief Engineer (Coastal Development) Telephone : +94 112 472 622 (Ex 220) Fax : +94 112 387 920 Mobile : +94 716 417 083 Email :pathmasiri.r[at]coastal.gov.lk

Coastal Research and Design

Coastal Resource Management

Mr. W. A. N. S. Rajarathne Director (Coastal Resource Management) Telephone : +94 112 387 922 Fax : +94 112 472 623 Mobile : +94 718 358 603 Email: nimal.r[at]coastal.gov.lk

Legal Division​

Mrs. K. P. A. Fernando Legal Officer Telephone : +94 112 330 460 (Ex 260) Fax : +94 112 438 005 Email: fernando.p[at]coastal.gov.lk

Monitoring & Evaluation

Mr. Eng. D. T. Rupasinghe Head of division (Monitoring and Evaluation) Telephone : +94 112 388 366 Mobile : +94 714 403 145 Fax : +94 112 388 366 Email:

Accounts Division​

Mr. K.Thirukumar Chief Accountant Telephone : +94 112 387 940 (Ex 240) Mobile : +94 773 144 591 Fax : +94 112 387 940 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Administration Division​

Mrs. M.H.B.Malkanthi  Director (Administration) Telephone : +94 112 424 732 (Ex 225) Mobile : - FAX : +94 112 387 930 E-mail :-

Internal Audit

Mrs. G.M.D.H.S.Gamlath  Chief Internal Auditor Telephone : +94 112 432 186 Mobile : - +94 773 867 961 FAX : - E-mail :-

District Office​