The assistance of the Board of Investment is to be sought for the purpose.

Available empty land could be used to further develop the public market in Colombo Pettah, said the minister.

Also, there is space to improve facilities at the vehicle park at the supermarket at Kollupitiya.

Empty lands at Maradana, Dematagoda and other areas too, could be used to develop the Colombo city, he has instructed the municipal commissioner.