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6th April 2011 Dear Mr Fennell, I am very pleased to confirm my personal support and that of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka for our bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Hambantota.

This File represents all of our ambitions and our aspirations with respect to the 2018 Games. It sets out in fine detail, how Hambantota proposes to plan and host a truly memorable event. An event that will act as an important catalyst and inspiration to help accelerate Sri Lanka as a country of ambition and opportunity. Our motivation to host the Games is intrinsically linked to the plans for the long term economic and social development of the District of Hambantota and the Southern Province. It is also linked to the power of sport and major sporting events, such as the Commonwealth Games, to deliver a wide range of long term and sustainable legacy benefits throughout the country, across a canvas that includes sport, education, culture, the economy and the environment. I would like to assure you that we take the responsibility of bidding and potentially hosting the 2018 Games very seriously. Our mission is to deliver a Games that acts as an inspiration to all emerging and developing countries throughout both the Commonwealth and the world. We aim to be an inspiration to others; to ‘raise the bar’ in terms of the standards of organisation; the quality of the venues and the accommodation and the all important atmosphere at Games time. Our vision is to create a Games that provides a superb experience that lives long in the memory of all members of the ‘Games family’, especially the athletes. This vision is to enhance the Commonwealth brand; to have all venues ready by 2016 and to create a new venue for world sport through our new ‘sports city’. We are Sri Lanka. We will deliver what we promise. The Government, together with the Bid Committee and all of our stakeholders fully endorse all the guarantees and commitments made in this document. This is my pledge to you. A pledge underpinned by our Games emblem and brand strap line Together. From the heart. Yours sincerely,

Mahinda Rajapaksa President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Hambantota 2018 Commonwealth Games Candidate City File VOLUME 1 Welcome

Welcome

It is an honour for me and my country to present this Candidature File to the Executive Board of the Commonwealth Games Federation and of course, to all the 71 Commonwealth Games Associations.

Bid Headlines

A motivation to host a Commonwealth Games that is intrinsically linked with plans for the long term development of the District of Hambantota and the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. The unique legacy opportunity of creating a new ‘Sports City’ as the District, the Southern Province and the country recovers from the devastation of the tsunami and years of internal conflict – a new venue for world sport.

Special ‘visa on arrival’ arrangements will be in place during the 2018 Commonwealth Games. New sustainable transport infrastructure schemes will deliver a Games-time transport concept based on 100% public transport. A fair and equitable ticketing strategy focused on delivering full venues, with great atmospheres.

A number of major transport infrastructure A highly compact Games concept – over 90% of venues, the Commonwealth Games schemes are already underway in the region including: Village and Main Media Centre are all · 55km of brand new highway and located on the Commonwealth Games upgrades to 297km of existing highways Park, which will become a new Sports City after the Games. · The new Hambantota International Airport, just 13km from the Games Park A Government-led project, with a strong financial commitment, fully supported by Guarantees.

· The Southern Highway connecting the Southern Province to Colombo · A new rail line through the heart of the Southern Province · The new USD 1.2 billion (GBP 0.75 billion) Hambantota Seaport

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A Main Media Centre, housing both the International Broadcast Centre and Main Press Centre, in a brand new, purpose-built facility with a prime location in the Commonwealth Games Park.

The Games Village is an integral part of the Commonwealth Games Park – athletes and officials will have both training and competition venues ‘at their doorstep’. A Games Family Hotel next door to the Commonwealth Games Park and 1,400 hotel rooms within 1km minimises the travel needs of both the Games Family and the media.

Delivering many long term and sustainable legacy benefits, through enhanced city and sporting infrastructure, new programmes and initiatives set out in Sri Lanka’s 7 year Strategic Plan for sport. A great opportunity to market the Games to new hosts – building the Commonwealth Games brand.

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All planned competition venues will be developed by 2016 allowing a comprehensive test event programme, including the 2016 South Asian Games.

Contents

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Games Vision and Concept

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Political and Economic Climate and Structure

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Legal Aspects

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Customs and Immigration Formalities

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Environment, Legacy/Sustainability and Meteorology

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Finance

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Marketing and Communications

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Bid Headlines

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Sport and Venues

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Commonwealth Games Village

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Medical Services

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Security

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Accommodation

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Transport

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Technology

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Our motivation

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Our vision

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Long term plans

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Proposed dates

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Games overview

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Venue locations

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Ceremonies

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Cultural programme

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Theme 1: Games Vision and Concept

Long term and sustainable benefits at the heart of our bid • A motivation to host a Commonwealth Games that is intrinsically linked with plans for the long term development of the District of Hambantota and the Southern Province • The unique legacy opportunity of creating a ‘new city’, as the District and the Southern Province recovers from the devastation of the tsunami and 26 years of internal conflict • A highly compact Games concept – over 90% of venues, the Commonwealth Games Village and Main Media Centre are all located in the Commonwealth Games Park, with the Games Family Hotel nearby • Games celebrations that will showcase the diverse culture and festival spirit of Sri Lanka across the Commonwealth • Programmes before, during and after the Commonwealth Games that will inspire, educate and provide opportunities for young people to enhance their lives through sport, with a clear link to increasing both participation and elite performance.

Q1.01 What is your principle motivation for hosting the Commonwealth Games?

Our motivation Our motivation in bidding to host the Hambantota 2018 Commonwealth Games (the Games), is that we are confident they will deliver many long term and sustainable benefits for the emerging city of Hambantota and its District; for the Southern Province; for Sri Lanka; for Asia and especially, for emerging nations within the Commonwealth. Hambantota 2018 takes its responsibility as a Candidate City very seriously. We are committed to the Commonwealth Movement and to enhancing the Commonwealth brand, by delivering an exemplary event in 2018.

A catalyst for development Sri Lanka is on an exciting and progressive journey, driven by its 10-year plan “Taking Sri Lanka to 2020”. This addresses recent adversities such as the devastation caused by the tsunami and the recovery from 26 years of internal conflict. Only now, as a unified and ambitious country, can these plans for an exciting future become a reality. Bidding for and hosting the Games is an integral part of this journey and will act as an important catalyst in helping to achieve these plans. The President’s vision is to transform Sri Lanka to once again be the Pearl of the Asian Silk Route, developing the country as a strategic link between the East and West – a gateway to Asia. Sri Lanka is seeking to double the country’s per capita income to in excess of USD 4,000 (GBP 2,500) by 2015 while, at the same time, sustaining its economic growth rate of circa 8% per annum.

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Highlights

The District of Hambantota (the District) holds an important strategic location in the south east of the country. The new Hambantota Seaport, which opened in 2010, is the first step towards post-tsunami regeneration. It will be closely followed by a new international airport, opening in 2012, together with new city infrastructure and an enhanced transport network. A new Sports City will be the location of the Commonwealth Games Park (Games Park) at Games-time. In legacy mode, it will be a vibrant mixed zone including sporting venues, a new university, a business and IT park, residential and other commercial and leisure activities such as retail, hotels and entertainment.

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These developments will help to enhance the country’s international profile and transform this part of Sri Lanka into a vibrant location for further investment. The District will become an attractive and accessible tourist destination for both Sri Lankans and international visitors. These plans also link well with the Ministry of Sports’ seven year Strategic Plan to drive Sri Lanka’s sporting ambitions, by developing new facilities for sport and initiating sports development and talent identification programmes across all nine provinces.

An inspiration to others The Games will not only act as a catalyst for economic development but will inspire others, as a new city is born with sport and education at its core. This new city development, combined with the excitement of hosting the Games, will help inspire and draw the local community together by developing a sense of pride and place previously shattered by the devastation of the tsunami and internal conflict. It will also inspire other island nations in the Commonwealth to bid for sporting events by demonstrating the benefits that hosting such events can bring. Complementary programmes will be implemented that will unite Sri Lanka through sport, with the new sporting infrastructure and a new university providing a hub for education and sports development. The range of sporting infrastructure forming part of the Sports City will help to inspire a diversity of participation and elite performance in sport and physical activity not seen before in Sri Lanka, particularly by young people. The Sports City will be ‘a new venue for world sport’, promoted as an attractive location for sports education, sports tourism, warm weather training camps and the hosting of local, regional, national and international events. It will be a true ‘sports hub’ linking university education with national and regional squad training; featuring participation programmes for local youngsters, development and progression pathways for talented athletes; and attracting some of the best coaches in the world. Sports City will play a key role in the identification and development of Sri Lanka’s future international medallists and fulfilment of the Government’s aim to elevate the country’s profile and competitiveness in world sport to a level that equates with its profile in cricket. These new opportunities will also help to retain skills and expertise within Sri Lanka, encouraging young Sri Lankans to continue their studies or careers at home rather than moving abroad. This is of pivotal importance to the future success of Sri Lanka as a sporting nation, creating ‘home grown’ role models for future generations. Hambantota’s progress will be showcased before, during and after the Games, to act as an inspirational force amongst the emerging economies of the Commonwealth. The inspiration behind this motivation is first and foremost the 2018 Games. What better way to enhance the CGF brand and profile the important role that sport can and should have in our society today. Map 1.1 shows the location of Hambantota within Sri Lanka.

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1. As a developing nation, we want to promote the 2018 Games as an inspiration for everyone in Sri Lanka and within the Commonwealth, especially all other emerging countries. Our vision is to demonstrate to the CGF and to all the CGAs that we have the ability and the commitment to bid, plan for and host a truly memorable Games. 2. As an island community of 20 million people, we have a large population within a compact land mass. The Games Park will be accessible to eight million people within 2.5 hours travel time. With full and vibrant venues, we will deliver a true celebration of sport that reflects our exciting future.

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3. We have put sustainable and long term legacy benefits at the heart of our bid. The Games will help create a lasting legacy for Hambantota, the District and the country, acting as a catalyst for social, economic, sporting and physical regeneration. For example: – Our transport infrastructure will be amongst the best in the world, with a new international airport, new seaport, high capacity public transport system and brand new road network – This infrastructure, combined with new hotels and tourist attractions, will open up the country to new visitors, providing tourism and the economy with a significant boost – Our Games Park venues will provide high quality facilities for athletes to achieve optimum performances during the Games, and in Sports City legacy mode, will provide fully accessible, world class sporting facilities – We will develop and nurture our talented sportsmen and women through our seven-year Strategic Plan, working closely with all nine provinces and 25 districts

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Theme 1: Games Vision and Concept

Q1.02 Describe your vision of the Commonwealth Games in your city/region and how you will ensure this vision will be integrated in all elements of the Games, including sport, the Queen’s Baton Relay, ceremonies, cultural programme, education and city activities.

Theme 1: Games Vision and Concept

8. Hambantota’s vision is to host a safe, secure and – Our new venue for world sport will embrace the inclusive Games, within what is often regarded by power of sport and is a key part of the pyramid of international commentators as one of the friendliest sporting opportunity featuring elite performance countries in the world. We will ensure an unobtrusive and national squads, developmental regional squads discreet service for all members of the Games Family. and ensuring that every school in the country is engaged through new curriculum and extra-curricular Security will be a top priority led by a single integrated activities designed to promote participation and a command. The Games Park is secure by design and healthy and active lifestyle we will use integrated technology, informed by global best practice, for intelligence-led, risk-based planning. – A discrete Hambantota 2018 Legacy Plan is being developed by the Bid Committee to be launched in 9. Our Games is underpinned by a policy that is June 2011. This plan highlights the many sustainable sustainable, eco-friendly and green. The buildings benefits to be developed well before, during and will adhere to local sustainability Codes of Practice and long after the 2018 event and will be used to monitor we will achieve the very best practice in environmental progress and measure performance over the enhancement and eco-friendly policies to address next decade. climate change; waste; bio-diversity; inclusion; healthy 4. Our vision is to enhance the Commonwealth brand. We will plan and deliver an exemplary event in 2018 that makes Sri Lanka, Hambantota and all the CGA and CGF stakeholders proud to have been associated with the event.

living and green consciousness, for the benefit of the District, the country and southern Asia.

10. All the guests visiting our beautiful country in 2018 will have the experience of a lifetime through the best of both worlds – the old world charm and serenity of a nation that has a heritage of 2,500 years and the 5. 2016 is the byword for our bid. Our commitment to vibrancy of a modern city with iconic architecture all the CGAs is that the planned competition venues will and world class resorts, hotels, bars and restaurants. all be completed in time for the 2016 South Asian Games in Hambantota. We will then continue with further 11. Our vision is also to use the Games as a key driver for test events and pre-Games training camps for CGAs our tourist industry – the diversity, beauty and charm throughout 2017, through the Athlete Training and of our country. Ours is a landscape that will inspire Development Support Programme, at all the and enthral. competition and non-competition venues. 12. Likewise, our Festivals and Fun theme will excite Sri Lanka has an excellent record of completing major and help to ensure that the Games will live long infrastructure projects on time, on budget and to the in the memory of everyone involved. highest quality. This disciplined approach is evidenced These themes, which underpin our vision, will inform through the Hambantota Seaport development and the planning and delivery of all aspects of the Games, the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, developed from a greenfield site to an ICC Cricket Queen’s Baton Relay, City Activities and Youth World Cup venue within 14 months. Outreach described in Q1.07-1.12. 6. Hambantota will be providing new, ‘state of the art’ competition and training venues. These venues are clustered close together to create a compact Games Park and Games Village. 7. In legacy mode, Sports City will become a new venue for world sport, designed and constructed to the highest specifications after consultation with all relevant International Federations (IFs). Athletes will relish the opportunity to compete in venues packed to capacity with enthusiastic spectators.

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Our Games vision and the long term development plans for the District are intrinsically linked to our aspiration to develop Hambantota as a new city using the Games as a catalyst for this development, to inspire and regenerate the local area and position Sri Lanka on the international stage. The Games’ plans have developed in parallel with the Greater Hambantota Development Plan (GHDP) and Sports City proposals. The result is an overall Games masterplan, founded on best practice sustainable development, with excellent competition and noncompetition venues, a well planned transportation system and new infrastructure based on inclusivity and legacy principles.

Q1.04 Confirm your proposed dates to host the Commonwealth Games and specify your reasons. If you propose a programme which exceeds ten (10) days, provide rationale. Note: The detailed programme should be provided in Theme 8. Concept The Games will start on Wednesday 16 May and end on Sunday 27 May 2018. These dates: • Provide the optimal climatic conditions in Hambantota for hosting the Games. May is just one month into the dry season providing the best conditions for athletes and spectators and showcasing Hambantota’s lush natural habitat.

• The vision for the GHDP is to develop Hambantota as the “Gateway to Asia” creating an “economically prosperous, ecologically sustainable and culturally vibrant area which offers attractive and challenging opportunities for the youth and opens up the District as a ‘gateway’ to fast • growing Asia”. Hambantota will be one of five future ‘metro cities’ in Sri Lanka located in areas strategically selected for their high population concentration. The forecast population for each metro city is one million and Hambantota has a forecast population of 1.2 million by 2018. The key objectives within the GHDP are: • To develop the Greater Hambantota area as an international business and investment centre

Fit well with the international sporting calendar to attract the Commonwealth’s best athletes across the sports programme. There are no clashes with any IF major events, helping to ensure the presence of both top stars and emerging athletes. Are within the optimal broadcast media rights window to maximise broadcast revenue and media coverage within Commonwealth markets

• Will cover two weekends, with events strategically programmed to maximise both broadcast coverage and attendance by Sri Lankans and in turn, generate a truly unique celebratory atmosphere. It is proposed that the Games programme will be 11 days, excluding the Opening Ceremony, to take account of the needs of the competition schedule for the selected sports.

• To develop the city of Ruhuna (city centre of the Greater Hambantota area) as a major transportation hub for South Asia, based upon the international Seaport, international Airport, new southern railway and southern highway – with possible connection to the proposed Asian highway • To improve the quality of life by generating new job opportunities that will gradually establish full employment status in the country • To conserve the natural and historically valuable built environment and enhance the social and cultural resources of the area • To create an environmentally friendly city. All of these objectives are reflected in our Games masterplan that sets out the Games-time and post-Games infrastructure.

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Q1.03 Explain how your vision fits into your city/region’s long term planning strategy.

Q1.05 Provide Map A (no larger than A3 – folded or double page – and giving the graphic scale used): a map of your city/region on which your project is superimposed, thus giving a complete visual overview of your project. Map A should include the following major infrastructure: • Competition venues • Commonwealth Games Village • Media accommodation (hotels, villages) • Main Press Centre (MPC) • International Broadcast Centre (IBC) • Main hotel area

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• Live sites • Main transport infrastructure (airport, motorways, train lines etc.) Please refer to Map A.

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Q1.06 Describe your motivation behind the choice of location of key infrastructure (competition and non-competition venues).

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Our motivation is based on our overarching aspiration for the Games to act as a catalyst for the development of Hambantota as a new city, and for the development of sport throughout Sri Lanka.

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The development of a new city provides a unique opportunity to consider and plan for the location, size, sustainability and legacy use of all the essential competition and non-competition infrastructure required for the Games. Over 90% of our venues will be new build as the District establishes itself as a new venue for world sport. At Games-time At Games-time, the Games Park provides a highly compact clustered Games-time venue offer – one of the most compact in Commonwealth history. The Games Park masterplan has been designed around the only pre-existing venue, the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, developed to host the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. The Games Park will house competition venues for all events (except the Shooting and road-based events) and non-competition venues such as the Games Village, including a Training Village and the Main Media Centre (MMC). It will provide a Games-time offer that fully meets the needs of athletes, coaches, officials, spectators, media and sponsors. The design provides a pleasant environment to enjoy the Games, with tree-lined boulevards, plazas, water features, big screens, sponsors village and al-fresco dining

The acceleration of these plans will help enhance the new investment in the District that is growing significantly following the opening of Hambantota’s new Seaport in 2011. The location of the Games Village within the Games Park ensures that the majority of athletes and officials will have both competition and training venues ‘on their doorstep’ and most will be at their venues within 10 minutes.

The planning of local transport infrastructure has been informed by the Games-time demands, with strategic hub sites and Games-time transport services providing easy, delay-free access to the Games Park.

The Games Village has incorporated the lessons learnt from many previous multi-sport Games Villages. Athletes have input to ensure that the needs of residents are at the forefront of the planning process. The Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium is just 0.9km from the Games Village, making it highly convenient for those attending the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Significant investment will provide excellent transport links to the coast, across the District and to other parts of Sri Lanka by the new air, road and rail network.

The main zones within the Games Park are shown in Map 1.6 and a visual impression of the Games Park is shown is Figure 1.6.

Figure 1.6 – Visual impression of the Games Park

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All of the sporting infrastructure will be retained to serve the local population and the new sports university to be located on-site, taking advantage of both the sporting facilities and the Games Village residential accommodation.

Q1.08 Briefly describe your strategy and plans for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games. How will you optimise Broadcast appeal? Ceremonies

Sports City will also provide a new exciting hub for developing elite sportsmen and women in Sri Lanka’s priority sports of athletics, aquatics, badminton, boxing, netball, rugby and weightlifting.

Sri Lanka is world renowned for its hospitality with a rich tradition of festivals and entertainment. Spectacular Opening and Closing Ceremonies will reflect the CGF’s ideals and promote the Games as the premier event in the Commonwealth.

The competition venues for several sports have been purposefully designed to deliver wider, non-sporting legacy benefits to the District, such as a new Exhibition Centre and new Main Arena for entertainment and events.

The Opening Ceremony will be an opportunity to showcase Sri Lanka’s diverse, colourful cultural heritage, and introduce the Games to the world, creating excitement amongst athletes and spectators.

Further details on all of these proposals are set out in Theme 8 – Sport and Venues.

It will set the tone of the Games and generate a positive media response. A Games Ceremonies Committee (GCC) will be established to oversee the creative and planning process for both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

Q1.07 Briefly describe your plans for the Queen’s Baton Relay. Queen’s Baton Relay As the traditional curtain raiser to the Games, we fully recognise the Queen’s Baton Relay is of strategic importance in raising awareness of the Games across the Commonwealth and symbolises a call for the Commonwealth’s best sportsmen and sportswomen to come together in peaceful competition for a festival of sport. We will respect the tradition of the Queen’s Baton Relay and build upon the developments which have been introduced for previous Games. As is tradition, the Baton will commence its journey from Buckingham Palace on Commonwealth Day in 2017 in a relay that spans all Commonwealth nations. The Baton’s journey will promote the Games across the Commonwealth and by covering all Commonwealth nations and territories, we will bring the Games to the people in an inclusive and innovative way. It will showcase the rich diversity of the Commonwealth around the world and across Sri Lanka, linked to educational, international exchange and youth outreach programmes. These promotional and educational benefits will encourage a sense of unity amongst the people of the Commonwealth.

The Hambantota 2018 Organising Committee (the OC) will appoint an internationally-renowned ceremonies company to work with the very best local Sri Lankan festival organisers and creators, providing creative input to the GCC throughout the event planning. This approach will ensure that the Opening Ceremony is spectacular, provides a warm traditional Sri Lankan welcome to all, and establishes the platform for a truly memorable Games. It will respect the formalities and protocol required by the CGF Constitution and combine these with traditional Sri Lankan culture and values. Celebratory elements of the main annual festivals in Sri Lanka will be blended with distinct traditional music and dance from each of Sri Lanka’s nine provinces. There will be a ‘festival feel’ including fireworks; grand, elegant costumes; richly-decorated elephants on parade; traditional drummers and cultural dances, including firedances, whip-dances and Sri Lanka’s unique Wes dance. A key theme of the Hambantota 2018 bid is unity and togetherness. Following years of internal conflict, the Games will showcase the recently united Sri Lanka. It will be an expression of reconciliation and recovery across all provinces and religions, with community and school representation from across the country.

We will work closely with the respective nations and Sri Lankan High Commissions to provide a communityfocused celebration that captures interest and engages participants at a local level, through themed cultural events, accessible to all. Working in partnership, we will enhance relationships with all participating Commonwealth nations and deliver a Queen’s Baton Relay that promotes, unites and celebrates the Commonwealth.

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Theme 1: Games Vision and Concept

Games legacy As a Games legacy, the Sports City concept will provide a vibrant, mixed-use area that benefits the local population, Sri Lanka and international visitors.

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To promote and share the Games as widely as possible, an off-site Opening Ceremony programme will be delivered to engage wider audiences, through satellite technology, around Sri Lanka and across the Commonwealth. The stunning backdrop to the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium will be the modern, iconic venues of the Games Park and the surrounding lush tropical vegetation of the District that reaches out towards the coastline.

Q1.10 Briefly describe your concept for cultural events to take place prior to and during the Commonwealth Games. Cultural programme

Sri Lanka has a rich and diverse cultural heritage, traced back over 2,500 years of documented history. The ancient To fit with broadcast schedules and final preparations for Buddhist roots are still predominant in Sri Lankan culture, athletes, the Opening Ceremony will commence in the early with additional influences by religion and colonisation evening, local time. The timing and close proximity of the that have resulted in a distinct cultural identity, Games Village will ensure that the majority of athletes from renowned worldwide. all participating Commonwealth nations are able to attend, Festivals are held throughout the year and across the contributing to the ‘festival feel’ and showcasing the country. Significant events include the Sinhala and Tamil diversity of the Games to the international audience. New Year and Esala Perahera held annually in Kandy. The Closing Ceremony will be on the evening of the final Internationally, Sri Lanka is well known for the Galle day of competition. CGF protocol will again be respected International Literary Festival and Colombo Fashion and combined with a blend of Sri Lanka’s traditional and Week. The diversity and depth of culture in the country, western cultural influences. The event will include the Flag combined with the experience of delivering events and Handover Ceremony and programming input from the 2022 festivals, will create a Cultural Programme, delivered prior Host City. to and during the Games, that will engage and capture interest locally, nationally and internationally. This will, The GCC will oversee the planning of the Closing in turn, attract many overseas visitors. Ceremony, with a focus on ensuring that the athletes are at the centre of the festivities, celebrating their The Cultural Programme will involve communities from participation and achievements. In keeping with our across the District and the country, using the Games as a vision, the overarching focus will be on fun, friendship catalyst to promote and help sustain Sri Lanka’s arts and and togetherness, showcasing Sri Lanka’s warmth and culture – an aim outlined within the President’s ‘Vision for hospitality to the world and reiterating our bid emblem the Future’. The focus will be on festivities and fun that and strap line “Together. From the heart.” combine sport and culture and showcase the country’s dance, music, art and culture. Q1.09 Describe the intended venue(s) for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games (location, seating capacity etc.) and indicate whether the venue(s) already exists or has yet to be built. If the ceremonies are not taking place in your main athletics stadium, please include the location of the venue(s) on Maps A and B. The Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Games will be staged in the existing Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium. The stadium has an existing capacity of 34,300 (20,000 seated), which will be permanently increased to 60,000 prior to hosting the 2012 ICC T20 World Cup in Hambantota. There will be temporary overlay to provide a world class venue to showcase the celebrations at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. As illustrated in Maps A and B, the stadium is located centrally at the northern end of the Games Park, easily accessible from the outer ring road and in close proximity to the main Village and MMC. Media and spectators will benefit from efficient transport services to access and egress the stadium from the main accommodation hubs.

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All nine provinces have a distinct cultural heritage and the full breadth of Sri Lanka’s cultural offer will be delivered though the Cultural Programme to raise awareness and promote cultural understanding. The GCC, in conjunction with the National Cultural Regulatory Board, will drive the development, planning and delivery of the Cultural Programme. This will commence in 2014, immediately after the Games in Glasgow. The range and scale of cultural activities and events will increase year on year up to 2018, with the main programme of events taking place during the 11 days of the Games, when Sri Lanka’s rich culture will be integrated and showcased. The Cultural Programme will feature events such as a large scale Cultural Festival; Cultural Partnerships and Exchanges (as successfully took place in Delhi); cultural scholarships from the on-site university; plus smaller scale events during the Games, held in different venues, both within the Games Park and across the District and country.

Youth outreach Youth programmes are central to Hambantota’s plans to host the Games. These programmes reflect Sport City’s important future role as both an education hub with a new university, and as a sporting centre of excellence, encouraging athletes of the future across a range of different sports. Hambantota’s bid also places emphasis on the long-term benefits that the Games and youth programmes can deliver to provide opportunities for all young people from across Sri Lanka to reach their potential. The Ministry of Sports has set out their plans for long term development in a seven-year Strategic Plan, which includes new sporting infrastructure across the country as part of a national policy to promote sport nationwide. The Strategic Plan also details partnership working with the Ministries of Youth Development and Education to achieve key sports development objectives. Hosting the Games provides the platform for this plan, reflected in the proposed Games-related initiatives to run before, during and after the Games. The initiatives include: • A comprehensive volunteer programme focusing on the District and building upon the volunteer programmes to be developed for both the South Asian Beach Games in 2011 and the 2016 South Asian Games in Hambantota • Sporting programmes including revisions to the school curriculum to include new Commonwealth sports and provide more opportunities for pupils to progress in their selected sports and sports development programmes. These programmes include coach/teacher development and sports facility developments across Sri Lanka’s nine provinces • Educational programmes to promote learning about the Games, the Commonwealth nations and geopolitical issues. Activities such as inter-school debating, art and essay competitions will be used to promote educational awareness and raise the profile of the Commonwealth and what it means. The target age groups for these activities are 11 to 14 years, supported by practical Games-time experiences such as young reporters and photographers programmes.

Q 1.12 Briefly describe your concept for city activities, including live sites, during the Commonwealth Games.

Also explain how the various stakeholders involved in organising these activities will interface. City activities Hambantota’s city activities will reflect the vision for the Games as an inspirational celebration of the Commonwealth and in particular, will showcase to a broad Commonwealth audience, how hosting a major event can be used as a catalyst for development. The city activities will showcase the city’s new infrastructure to demonstrate Hambantota’s transformation from posttsunami devastation to a new vibrant community, with a strong focus on sport and education. They will be promoted across Sri Lanka, reinforcing the message that the Games are for the whole country, not just the District or Southern Province. The improved transport infrastructure means that there is a population of three million within one hour and a further six million within 2.5 hours of the Games Park as shown in Map 1.12 City activities will include: • Live Sites in the Games Park, providing a focused hub of excitement on-site, across the District and throughout the country • Exhibitions showcasing Hambantota and Sri Lanka’s rich heritage and its journey of development into an exciting sport and events destination • Tours and excursions to the main tourist attractions located within the District including Yala and Bundala National Parks, Buduruvagala, Kataragama and Tissamaharama. To ensure effective coordination across key stakeholders, a City Activity Sub-Committee will be established with representation from transport, tourist development, youth, education and sport. This will inform the opportunities promoted through the Tourist Board and Games communication channels, enhancing the Games-time experience for all visitors.

Map 1.12 – Spectator catchment

• An international exchange programme involving young people from other Commonwealth countries. This will be designed to foster goodwill, promote understanding of different cultures and lifestyles and help endorse the CGF’s values of humanity, equality and destiny.

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Q 1.11 Briefly describe the initiatives you will undertake (including educational programmes) during the years prior to and during the Commonwealth Games to promote the Commonwealth Games and sport amongst the youth.

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2 Political and Economic Climate and Structure Theme Contents 2.01

Political structure

2.02

Government support

2.03

Political scenario

2.04

Scheduled elections

2.05

Candidature committee

2.06

Economic climate

2.07

Per capita income

2.08

Inflation

2.09

National/ international obligations

Public support

2.10

Stable, progressive, visionary

Highlights • A stable democratic political structure and an expanding economy provide a sound basis for bidding for the Hambantota 2018 Commonwealth Games • A Government-led project, with a strong financial commitment, fully supported by Guarantees • Support from the highest level – His Excellency, the President of Sri Lanka, is fully supportive of the bid • Bid Committee includes representation from, and has support from, all levels of government, the CGA and the private sector • Significant economic growth and investment is already underway to establish Hambantota as a new venue for world sport and the Southern Province as a popular tourist destination • 73% of the population support the Sri Lankan bid.

Q2.01 Describe the political structure in your country: list the cities, communities, regions, provinces, institutions and/or public authorities at national, regional and local level, their respective competence and their exact role in relation to the preparation and staging of the Commonwealth Games. Explain the possible interaction between the various entities concerned, as well as their respective degree of autonomy, if any.

Executive power is exercised by the elected President and the legislative power is exercised through their franchise and the Parliament. The Judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. The Parliament consists of 225 members elected for a term of six years. 196 members are elected in multi-seat constituencies and 29 by proportional representation.

The Parliament has full powers to pass laws that may be required to facilitate the hosting of an event such as the Hambantota 2018 Commonwealth Games Describe the exact role that the public authorities will (the Games). The Cabinet of Ministers, headed by be expected to play in the preparation and hosting of the President, is charged with the direction and control the Commonwealth Games, and provide a description of procedures that will be in place to ensure coordination of the Government of Sri Lanka (the Government) and is collectively responsible and answerable to Parliament. between various government levels and bodies, during and after the candidature. The Cabinet of Ministers is appointed from the Members Political structure National level Sri Lanka is a democratic socialist republic that gained independence in 1948. Sovereignty is vested in the people.

of Parliament (MPs), who are also Ministers of Ministries. The Cabinet of Ministers can authorise the discharging of special functions such as those incidental to the organising of events such as the Games by line ministries and public authorities falling under respective ministries. The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) is currently in power with a majority of 144 seats out of 225 seats in Parliament. Hambantota 2018 Commonwealth Games Candidate City File VOLUME 1 Theme 2

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The Government’s powers have been both decentralised and devolved. The Central Government is represented by the District Secretariat, headed by the Government Agent (GA) in a district. A Divisional Secretary reports to the GA on matters relating to the Divisions within a district.

Working effectively together The Hambantota 2018 Games Bid Committee (BC), appointed by His Excellency (HE) the President of Sri Lanka, has strong leadership under the co-Chairmanship of the Minister of Sports and the Governor of the Central Below the National level, Sri Lanka has a further three tiers Bank of Sri Lanka. The BC comprises representation from the Sri Lankan Commonwealth Games Association (CGA)/ of government: Provincial, the local governments i.e. the Municipal and Urban Councils (MC and UC) and Pradeshiya the National Olympic Committee (NOC), the Hambantota Sabhas, depending on the level of urbanisation of the area. District Secretariat, relevant government officials and leading figures from the private sector. Provincial level The appointment of the BC by HE the President The 13th amendment to the constitution of Sri Lanka demonstrates his absolute commitment and support established Provincial Councils (PC) in a move to devolve power to the nine provinces and empower each province to the bid and the importance placed on bringing the to achieve its full potential. The powers of the PC are clearly Games to Sri Lanka. stated in the amendment to avoid conflict between the 15 Theme Leaders have been appointed by the BC National and Provincial Governments. to ensure strong local ‘ownership’ of the bid and a commitment to deliver an exceptional Games. These Whilst the Central Government reserves certain powers theme leaders head their respective services in the such as national Security, Foreign Affairs, Ports, Aviation and Transport, other powers stated in the amendment are Government or public sector and therefore have the shared by both the Central and the Provincial Governments. knowledge and experience required to plan and deliver a successful Games. Theme leaders are supported by The Southern Provincial Council, headed by a Chief Minister, sub-committee working groups and report to the BC. is currently ruled by the UPFA with a clear majority. The Chief Minister of the Southern Province is fully supportive Each theme leader will be an integral part of the Games Organising Committee (OC) set up to prepare for and of the bid. host the Games thus ensuring continuity and retention Local level of knowledge from candidature through to delivery. Hambantota Municipal Council (HMC) was recently This coordinated approach ensures that Central established due to the rapid urbanisation over the past Government is currently (in the bid stage) and will, in the few years. The Games will take place in an area spanning future (preparation stage), be working together with the the HMC, Hambantota Pradeshiya Sabha (HPS) and Provincial and Local Governments, in close co-ordination Suriyawewa Pradeshiya Sabha (SPS) with the intention with all the public authorities and private parties involved of involving the people of Hambantota in all the social, in the preparation and subsequent staging of the Games. sporting and economic benefits that the Games create. In the transition from the Games bid to Games preparation, The Local Government elections held in March 2011 the OC structure and its relationship with key stakeholders saw the UPFA, the party in power at the National Level, will ensure clear lines of responsibility for specific tasks. win by a significant majority with 204 out of 220 seats. Detailed planning of each functional area of the Games will be through OC sub-committees. The Provincial and Local Governments function is facilitated by the Ministry of Local Government and PC. The District of Hambantota (the District) is developing very quickly due to the Government’s post-conflict, inclusive Both the PC and Local Authorities receive grants from growth programmes. Along with new infrastructure, such the Central Government and have specific revenue as the Hambantota Seaport, Hambantota International collection powers. Airport and the Southern Express Highways, Hambantota A summary of the key national, regional and local authorities also houses the new state of the art Mahinda Rajapaksa involved in the preparation for the Games is provided below: International Cricket Stadium, which hosted the opening match in Sri Lanka of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. National Government Central Government represented through relevant line ministries and the Hambantota District and Divisional Secretariats Provincial Government Local Government

Southern Provincial Council Hambantota Municipal Council Hambantota Pradeshiya Sabha (HPS) Suriyawewa Pradeshiya Sabha (SPS)

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The success of this recent event, combined with the extensive investment and development that has taken place in Hambantota, have demonstrated that the authorities within the District have a successful track record of partnership working with Central Government, Local and Provincial Government agencies and the private sector to deliver world class results.

Indicate to what extent such support constitutes binding obligations for the authorities involved. Provide any guarantees obtained from your national, regional and local authorities as well as the bodies listed in Q2.01 above regarding their support and commitments (financial or other) towards your project of hosting the Commonwealth Games. The support provided by the public bodies outlined in Q2.01 constitutes binding obligations as they are provided under the authority of the legislation which governs them and as such will ensure the effective planning and preparation for the Games. The masterplan and extensive infrastructure development of the District is being funded by the Government as part of the post-tsunami regeneration and economic development programme. The masterplanning for the District is ‘at one’ with the masterplanning for the Games. Budgets have been ring-fenced to ensure delivery of developments that will facilitate delivery of the Games. This demonstrates the level of financial commitment and Government support behind the bid. The OC budget and funding for the Games is to be provided by the CWG Hambantota 2018 Pvt Ltd. The CWG Hambantota 2018 Pvt Ltd will ensure timely completion and delivery of all ongoing and future infrastructure projects so that the Games are delivered in the most professional manner. If any legislation needs to be introduced to ensure that all requirements of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) in the Candidate City Manual and Host City Contract are complied with, the Ministry of Sports will propose such laws to be passed by Parliament. The Government has reinforced its commitment to contribute to all aspects of the successful hosting of the Games should anything unforeseen arise resulting in other obligated institutions or bodies not fulfilling the requirements. Binding guarantees have been obtained from relevant public officials from all tiers of government, demonstrating a united commitment towards hosting a successful Games. These include guarantees from the Government Agent for Hambantota (District Secretary), the Divisional Secretary of Suriyawewa, the Chief Minister of the Southern Province, the Secretary to HE President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Ministers of all relevant stakeholder departments and the Local Government bodies involved as referenced in Q2.01. The Guarantees include the financing and construction of the Games Park, as well as the post-Games operation of the venues within the Games Park (and what will become Sports City in legacy mode) and the development of supporting infrastructure across the Southern Province and rest of Sri Lanka.

As detailed above, there is comprehensive support across all tiers of the Government, including support from the main Opposition Party in Sri Lanka, with all working together to bring about the joint vision of staging the Games.

Importantly, Hambantota’s bid is also well supported by all sectors of society. Public surveys have been conducted to evaluate awareness and support for the Games bid. Results indicate that the Games will receive strong support from an enthusiastic nation. Please see Guarantee 2.02 in the Guarantees File.

Q2.03 Provide a list of the political parties in your country indicating their position regarding the possible staging of the Commonwealth Games in your country. Also note any political or other public figure likely to play an important role either in favour or against your project. List other possible political or social movements, the activities of which might be in support of or opposition to your project. There are two main political parties in Sri Lanka: the People’s Alliance (PA) and the United National Party (UNP). The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA), a PA-led coalition with representation from many political parties, obtained the majority of seats at the Parliamentary Election 2010. Other parties with seats include the United National Front (UNF), Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) and the Democratic National Alliance (DNA). As a major event that will bring international repute and many social, sporting and economic benefits to Sri Lanka, the Games are supported by all politicians, demonstrating how sport in Sri Lanka can surpass political divisions. The number of seats for each party is shown below: Name of political party

United People’s Freedom Alliance United National Front Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi Democratic National Alliance

District seats

National seats

Total

127 51 13 5

17 9 1 2

144 60 14 7

There are a number of prominent public figures providing leadership and support to the bid, the most prominent being His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is the inspiration behind the bid. Other key public figures supporting the bid include: • Hon Dissanayake Jayaratne, Prime Minister • Hon Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Minister of Sports • Hemasiri Fernando, President of the Sri Lankan CGA and NOC. Numerous other prominent figures across both the public and private sector are closely involved in supporting the bid via their membership of the BC as set out in Q2.05.

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Q2.02 Describe the specific support provided to your project of hosting the Commonwealth Games by all entities concerned (all bodies listed in Q2.01 above).

Q2.04 List all elections planned in your country at all levels until the year following the Commonwealth Games and indicate whether the outcome of such elections could have any impact (and if so what kind) on the preparation or staging of the Commonwealth Games.

Name

Designation and Organisation

Hon Dilan Perera

Minister of Foreign Employment & Welfare

Hon Namal Rajapaksa Mr Hemasiri Fernando

Member of Parliament President, National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka

Mr K Amunugama

Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs

Mr U R Senevirathne

Secretary, Ministry of Sports and Chairman CWG Hambantota 2018 Pvt Ltd Secretary, Ministry of Ports & Aviation Secretary, Ministry of Transport Deputy Secretary, General Treasury

Planned elections until 2019 are listed below:

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2012 2013

Nine Local Authorities in Eastern Province Three Provincial Council Elections: North Central Province, Sabaragamuwa Province and Eastern Province Two Local Authority Elections: Jaffna MC and Vavuniya MC

2014

Five Provincial Council Elections: Western, Uva, Central, North Western and Southern Provinces

2015 2016

335 Local Authority Elections Parliamentary General Elections, Local Authority Elections for nine Councils in Batticaloa District

2017

Presidential Election Jaffna Municipal and Vavuniya Urban Council Election

2018

Eastern Province Provincial Council Election Northern Central Province and Sabaragamuwa Province Provincial Elections

2019

Five Provincial Council Elections 335 Local Authority Elections

Note: Northern Province Provincial Council Election will be held subject to Government decision.

We are confident that the outcome of the above elections will not have any impact on the preparation or staging of the Games. There is overwhelming support for the 2018 bid across all political parties, with the incumbent UPFA enjoying a significant majority.

Mr Ranjith de Silva Mr Dhammika Perera Mr P A Abeysekera Dr Palitha Mahipala

Additional Secretary, Ministry of Health

Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetileke

Chief of Defence Staff

Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya

Army Commander

Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake

Navy Commander

Air Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama

Air Force Commander

Dr Mahinda Balasuriya Dr Ranee Jayamaha Mr Nishantha Wickramasinghe

Inspector General of Police Advisor to HE the President on Banking Chairman, Sri Lankan Airlines

Mr R M D B Meegasmulla Major General Palitha Fernando

Government Agent, Hambantota President, Athletic Association of Sri Lanka

Mr Maxwell de Silva

Secretary General, National Olympic Committee

Mr Prema Pinnewale

Secretary, Athletic Association of Sri Lanka

Dr Maiya Gunasekera Mr Manilal Fernando Dr Nalaka Godahewa

Chairman, National Sports Council Executive Committee Member, FIFA Chaiman, Sri Lanka Tourism, Ministry of Tourism Development Chairman, Sri Lanka Tea Board & Chairman, John Keells Holdings Ltd

Mr Susantha Ratnayake

Q2.05 Give the full list of all public authorities and other official public or private bodies represented in your candidature committee. The BC includes the following representation and structure: Hon. Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Minister of Sports & Co-Chairman of the BC

Mr Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka & Co-Chairman of the BC

Mr Nalin Attygalle Chief Executive Officer

Members (listed opposite)

Mr Janaka Ratnayake Mr Charitha Herath Mr Janaka Kurukulasuriya

Chairman, Urban Development Authority

Mr Sepala Ratnayake

Co-ordinating Secretary, Presidential Secretariat

Mr Vipula Wanigasekera

General Manager, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau

Ms Chandra Ekanayake Mr Nishantha Ranatunga Mr Athula Amarasekera Mr Harshan de Silva

Director General, National Budget Secretary, Sri Lanka Cricket Director, Design Team 3 (Pvt) Limited Chairman, Sri Lanka Land Reclamation & Development Corporation Director General, Presidents Media Director General, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Sri Lanka Chairman, Shermans Logistics (Pvt) Limited Director, Public Communications, Ministry of External Affairs Chairman, Ceylon Electricity Board CEO, Mihin Lanka

Mr Bandula Jayasekara Mr Anusha Palpita

Mr Eshana de Silva Mr Kapila Fonseka Mr Vidya Amarapala Mr Kapila Chandrasena

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Table 2.6.1 – Percentage contribution to GDP by economic resource (national and regional) Year

% GDP by economic resource Agriculture

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Economic climate Sri Lanka is poised to achieve high and sustainable economic growth, under a long term development framework which is already delivering results. Sri Lanka’s per capita income has increased from USD 1,061 (GBP 580) in 2004 to USD 2,399 (GBP 1,552) in 2010 and is targeted to reach USD 4,000 (GBP 2,500) by 2016. The focus is on sustainable and inclusive growth, whilst preserving Sri Lanka’s cultural values and traditions. Sri Lanka’s economic growth over the past 10 years is shown by the key economic indicators set out below. As the District has only recently emerged as a location for economic growth, figures for the District and city are not yet available.

Industry

Southern Province

Sri Lanka

Southern Province

Sri Lanka

Southern Province

20 20 21 13 13 12 11 12 13 13 13

38 34 39 35 34 31 15 16 17 18 Not available

27 27 26 28 29 30 31 30 29 30 29

15 18 17 23 20 22 35 30 30 31 Not available

53 53 53 58 59 58 58 58 57 57 58

47 48 44 41 46 46 49 53 53 51 Not available

Structure of the economy – 2010 (as a percentage of GDP) Construction 7% Electricity 2% Transport & comm. 14%

Figure 2.6.1 – GDP growth Manufacturing 17%

0 11.0

10.9

11.0

11.6

11.3

13.4

15.3

16.2

22.0

26.9

32.0

Mining 2%

Services 59%

Wholesale & retail trade 23%

(%)

(GBP million)

Banking 9%

Services

Sri Lanka

The breakdown of GDP by major economic sector over the last 10 years for the Southern Province is broadly comparable to the national position in terms of percentage contribution although with a bias towards agriculture.

Sri Lanka’s economic growth and development Figure 2.6.1 below illustrates the growth in Sri Lanka’s GDP over the last 10 years.

Agriculture 13%

Government 8% Other 5%

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2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Diversified growth strategy The post conflict environment and the gradual recovery of the global economy have enhanced the prospects of Sri Lanka’s economy grew by 8% in real terms in 2010. Growth the entire country, with the Northern and Eastern provinces in 2011 is expected to be 8.5% and will be sustained through having opportunities for faster growth as they develop an improved macro-economic environment; increased post-conflict. investor confidence; reconstruction and development Sri Lanka intends to diversify its economic activities by activities in conflict-affected areas; and a partial shift repositioning itself globally, based on a five hub strategy to of defence expenditure to other public sectors. develop naval, commercial, knowledge, aviation and energy A breakdown of the percentage contribution to GDP hubs simultaneously and placing more emphasis on the by economic resource in Sri Lanka over the last 10 years high growth sectors of Agriculture, Industry and Services. is shown in Table 2.6.1, followed by a more detailed Improving investor confidence breakdown for 2010. The Colombo Stock Exchange continues to perform well and was recognised as one of the best performing markets in the world in 2010. There were ten initial public offerings on the Colombo Stock Exchange in 2010. GDP (in current prices)

YoY Real GDP Growth (%)

Private sector investments are expanding in Sri Lanka and foreign direct investment registered USD 517 million (GBP 330 million) in 2010. The third international sovereign bond of USD 1,000 million (GBP 630 million), which was launched in October 2010, was six times oversubscribed. By distribution, over 78% of Sri Lanka’s international sovereign bonds went to US and European investors at issuance.

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Q2.06 Provide economic data for the last ten years regarding your country, region and city, including a list of the major economic resources, indicating, by means of a chart, the percentages that such resources represent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

External reserves The current external reserves are at a comfortable level, boosting external liquidity, as shown in Table 2.6.2. The net absorption of export proceeds and workers’ remittances, proceeds of international sovereign bond, receipts under the IMF Stand-By Arrangement facility and receipts of the cash component of project loans and grants have contributed to the improvement in the level of official reserves.

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Table 2.6.2 – Sri Lanka’s external reserves (end period) Gross Official Assets GBP million

Total External Assets GBP million

1,015.92 718.79 928.65 1,072.60 1,329.02 1,138.61 1,567.17 1,445.16 1,735.10 1,610.28 3,299.34 4,611.48

1,600.42 1,460.32 1,553.31 1,574.20 1,836.31 1,783.26 2,406.92 2,040.56 2,451.36 2,440.19 4,329.65 5,524.16

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Overall therefore, the economic outlook is extremely promising and both the country and in particular, the Southern Province and District, can look forward to increased prosperity and economic advances in the next decade and beyond.

Q2.08 Indicate the average inflation rate and average rate of local currency to the GBP for the last ten years. What are the current forecasts with regard to these parameters between now and the year of the Games? Indicate your sources for such information and details of the estimation approach. Inflation and local currency rates Table 2.8.1 shows annual average inflation data for the last 10 years based on the Colombo Consumers’ Price Index (CCPI) and annual average exchange rates of the Sri Lanka Rupee to GBP.

Table 2.8.1 – Annual average inflation and exchange rate data for Sri Lanka 2001-2010 Year

Inflation (%)

Exchange Rate LKR/GBP

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

14.2 9.6 6.3 9.0* 11.0 10.0 15.8 22.6 3.4 5.9

128.66 143.74 157.71 185.35 182.89 191.53 221.46 200.73 179.87 174.81

Source: Department of Census and Statistics, Sri Lanka Source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka * CCPI was rebased in 2002 and annual average inflation presented from 2004 is computed on the rebased index.

Q2.07 List the Per Capita Income (in GBP) for the last ten years.

Inflation forecasts The anticipated annual average inflation for the next eight years, taking GDP deflator as a proxy indicator, is shown below in Table 2.8.2.

Table 2.8.2 – Annual Average Inflation in Sri Lanka 2011-2018 Per capita income Rs.

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

GBP Exchange rate

75,133 83,226 94,664 107,432 124,709 147,776 178,845 218,167 236,445 271,259

128.66 143.74 157.71 185.35 182.87 191.53 221.46 200.73 179.87 174.81

GBP

584 579 600 580 682 772 808 1,087 1,315 1,552

Source: Department of Census and Statistics Central Bank of Sri Lanka

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GDP Deflator (%)

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

6.0 5.5 5.0 4.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0

Source: Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Local currency rates Since 2001, under the floating exchange rate regime, the Sri Lankan rupee no longer depreciates at a steady pace against major currencies. It responds to market forces of supply and demand in determining the exchange rate with limited intervention by the Central Bank to mitigate excessive volatility in the market. Further, projections of exchange rates are therefore unavailable.

An opinion poll survey was conducted from March 25 to April 4 2011 across all nine provinces of Sri Lanka by The Nielsen Company to measure public support for Hambantota’s bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games. This covered a total of 2,421 interviews with randomly selected individuals aged from 14 to 70 years with an error margin of +2% at a 95% confidence level. On the opinion of the Games being hosted in Sri Lanka 73% were fully supportive whilst 23% were somewhat supportive and 4% were either non supportive or undecided.

Sri Lanka does not anticipate any obstacles arising from national or international obligations that would conflict with the Games obligations.

With respect to the fact of Hambantota being the host city for the Games, 63% were fully supportive whilst 24% were somewhat supportive and 13% were either non supportive or undecided.

In the event that any new legislation is needed, Sri Lanka has effective and efficient legislative and administrative mechanisms to introduce and implement changes that are deemed necessary.

Of the 87% who were fully or somewhat supportive of Hambantota hosting the Games, most gave the following reasons: • Sri Lanka gaining a positive image globally (52%) • Increase in tourism (29%)

Q2.10 Provide any evidence of the support of the national, regional and local population towards your project of hosting the Commonwealth Games, including possible other localities involved in your project. • Opinion polls – Provide details of any polls carried out including: dates, questions asked, sample size, area covered. Note that any opinion polls provided should be conducted by internationally-recognised research organisations.

• Increasing internal foreign exchange deposit (18%) • Development of sports in Sri Lanka (17%). The 6% out of 13% that were non supportive towards the bid are of the view that development would be concentrated only in one city or area of the country and that transport may be a potential challenge. The planned new transport infrastructure and promotional programmes will ensure that this is not the case.

• Referendum (if applicable) • Awareness campaigns • Other Project support The bid has received formal support throughout Sri Lanka from Presidential to local level. Sri Lanka just completed one full year without a war after 26 years of internal conflict. The return of peace has allowed the Sri Lankan people to indulge the world with its generous hospitality. All matches scheduled in Sri Lanka during the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup were successfully played to packed stadiums throughout the country. Support for hosting the Games is likewise high, as evidenced by an extremely high number of visits to the official bid website and an overwhelming response to the awareness programmes.

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Theme 2: Political and Economic Climate and Structure

Q2.09 Identify all potential obstacles arising from national or international obligations binding your country (e.g. national law, international treaties or European Union rules and requirements) that may conflict with the obligations of the city, the CGA and the OC pursuant to the Host City Contract and the CGF Constitution and Regulations, including obligations of a commercial, financial, fiscal or legal nature.

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Legislation

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Commonwealth Games mark protection

3.06

Prior agreements

3.07

Bid Committee

3.08

Organising Committee

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Constitutional, compliant, consistent

Highlights • Well established legal framework suitable for hosting major international events • All Guarantees signed and full commitment to the Host City obligations, including protection of Commonwealth Games marks and domain names Theme 3: Legal Aspects

• Defined transition from Bid Committee to Organising Committee.

Q3.01 Provide a covenant from all authorities (including the government of your country and all local and regional authorities) concerned by your project of hosting the Commonwealth Games guaranteeing the following: • Respect of the provisions of the CGF Constitution and Regulations and Host City Contract

Q3.02 Provide a declaration from the relevant authorities confirming that no other important national or international meeting or event will be taking place in the Host City itself, in the vicinity or in the other competition sites during the Commonwealth Games, or for one week immediately before or after the Games.

• Understanding that all commitments made are binding • Fulfilment of obligations Fulfilment of obligations Covenants from the Government of Sri Lanka (the Government) and relevant authorities as listed below are provided in Guarantee 3.01 in the Guarantees File.

All relevant authorities (listed below) confirm that no other important national or international meeting or event will be taking place in the Host City itself, in the vicinity or in the other competition sites during the Hambantota 2018 Commonwealth Games (the Games), or for one week immediately before or after the Games. • Secretary of the Ministry of Sports

• Secretary of the Ministry of Sports

• Chief Minister, Southern Province Council

• Chief Secretary, Southern Province Council

• District Secretary, Hambantota

• Divisional Secretary, Suriyawewa.

Please refer to Guarantee 3.02 within the Guarantees File.

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Q3.03 Do you envisage the implementation of any new laws to facilitate the organisation of the Commonwealth Games? Explain. The existing legal framework of Sri Lanka provides a highly satisfactory foundation for hosting global events such as the Games. No new laws are anticipated. However, if Hambantota’s 2018 bid is successful, the Ministry of Sports will take the necessary measures to bring any required amendments to existing legislation and/or formulate new laws in order to facilitate the effective and successful organisation of the Games.

Theme 3: Legal Aspects

Q3.04 Provide documentation indicating that appropriate measures have been taken to: • protect “[City] 2018” in the local territory • register domain names that are of value to your candidature Word mark and domain name protection The CWG Hambantota Pvt Ltd (authorised legal entity to bid for the Games) has submitted the bid emblem (Hambantota 2018) along with its strap line ‘Together. From the heart’ as a trade mark in class no. 35 (Marketing) for registration under the Intellectual Property Act No 36 of 2003. The domain name of www.hambantota2018.com has also been registered in the LK Domain Registry, the professional domain registration service of Sri Lanka. The certificate of registration is included at Guarantee 3.04 within the Guarantees File.

Q3.05 Describe the legal measures in force in your country to protect the Commonwealth Games symbol (The Bar), emblems, logos, marks and other Commonwealth-related marks and designations. What commitments do you already have in place from the government of your country to such effect? Provide a declaration from the government of your country stipulating that all necessary legal and legislative measures have been taken, or will be taken, to protect the above-mentioned Commonwealth-related marks and designations in the name of the CGF. Commonwealth Games mark protection There is a legal framework established, in line with international best practice and standards, to safeguard the intellectual property rights in Sri Lanka. The current law is embodied in the ‘Intellectual Property Act No 36 of 2003’. Accordingly, all the Games marks will be protected under the prevailing Intellectual Property laws. Measures will be taken to register the appropriate Games marks in the Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka if Hambantota is elected, in order to ensure the utmost legal protection for such marks. Please refer to Guarantee 3.05 within the Guarantees File.

Q3.06 Has the Candidate City, Bid Committee or the CGA entered into any agreement(s) which would be in effect after the date of election of the Host City for the Commonwealth Games and which have not been previously approved or agreed to by the CGF? For example, has your CGA granted any options or rights of renewal to its sponsors that would result in agreements being in effect after the date of election of the Host City? If so, please describe them. Please confirm that these agreements (if any) would not jeopardise, prevent or make impossible the fulfilment of any provision of the Host City Contract. Prior agreements There are no agreements in place between Hambantota city, the Hambantota 2018 Bid Committee (BC), the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka or any other parties that would jeopardise, prevent or make impossible the fulfilment of any provision within the Host City Contract. Any commercial agreements that are pursued, developed and agreed will be done in accordance with the Joint Marketing Programme Agreement.

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Provide a declaration from your city authorities confirming that the Bid Committee is empowered to represent the Candidate City and indicate the names of the persons and/or their titles who have the authority to sign contracts and other documents (such as the Undertaking and the Host City Contract), on behalf of the city. Bid Committee With the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Government of Sri Lanka, a company named CWG Hambantota 2018 Private Ltd (CHPL) has been incorporated to prepare the bid document and lead the bid process for hosting the Games. The Government owns 51% of the shares of CHPL and 49% of shares are owned by state-owned institutions. Accordingly, CHPL is the empowered to bid for the Commonwealth Games in 2018. The Government Agent/District Secretary, Hambantota has also authorised the CHPL to represent the city of Hambantota in the bidding process. Please refer to Guarantee 3.07 within the Guarantees File.

Q3.08 Name and describe the legal entity (OC) that would be responsible for the organisation of the Commonwealth Games, should your city be elected as the Host City.

Organising Committee As stated in Q3.07, CHPL is the legal entity set up to bid for the Games. With the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Government, a Bid Committee (BC) has been appointed to facilitate the bid on behalf of this legal entity. The BC is co-chaired by the Hon. Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Minister of Sports and Mr. Ajith Nivard Cabral, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Full membership of the BC is detailed in Q2.05. Upon election as the Host City, the importance of a smooth transition into a properly constituted Organising Committee (OC), the legal entity responsible for planning and hosting the Games, is fully recognised and this legal entity will be incorporated as a private company with limited liability. The value of knowledge transfer and continuity of the leading personnel from bid to Games delivery is also appreciated. To this end, and within three months after 11 November 2011, an OC responsible for organising the Games will be created and will comprise the following: • Chairman • Chief Executive Officer • An Executive Board • Key Functional Area heads for Communications, Finance, Legal, Operations, Project Planning and Management. Primary objectives within this three month period will be to initiate the OC and its governance framework; define its vision and objectives, including initial levels of service and priorities; and formalise regular meetings of the appointed Executive Board. Aspects such as a review of key timelines in relation to operational expenditure and development of a business plan in relation to OC operations will then be progressed in a diligent and professional manner.

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Theme 3: Legal Aspects

Q3.07 Name and describe the legal entity of the Bid Committee.

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Vaccination regulations and recommendations

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Accredited entry

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4.05

Issuance of work permits

4.06

Import procedure and regulations

4.07

Customs duties

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Media material

4.09

Import of publications

Fair, equitable, accessible

Highlights • Special gratis ‘visa on arrival’ arrangements will be in place for all visitors attending the 2018 Commonwealth Games • A tourist-friendly and efficient immigration service, with a fast-track service for accredited personnel • Guarantees provided for all Games-related customs and importation requirements.

Q4.01 Describe the regulations in force in your country regarding immigration and entry visas. Entry of personnel Sri Lanka’s Immigrants and Emigrants regulations require travellers entering the country for purposes other than tourism to obtain prior visas. Currently nationals of the Commonwealth countries listed below can enter Sri Lanka as holiday makers for a period of 30 days and be granted a Gratis visa upon arrival. Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, India, Maldives, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa and United Kingdom.

However, the entry visa requirements are being revised in line with a proposed online visa system where applicants of any nationality will have to apply for an online visa irrespective of the purpose of their short term visit to Sri Lanka. The processing period for an online application will be 24-72 hours. The new visa system will be implemented in the second half of 2011, although the final details, including the cost of the visa, are yet to be finalised. The regulations likely to be in force at the time of hosting the 2018 Hambantota Commonwealth Games (the Games) will therefore require all travellers to obtain a visa via the online visa system. However, in recognition of the importance of the event, the Government of Sri Lanka has proposed that all spectators travelling to Sri Lanka with a valid Games ticket will be provided with a Gratis visa upon arrival for the duration of the Games.

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Theme 4: Customs and Immigration Formalities

Q4.02 Give precise details of the health and vaccination recommendations or regulations for persons entering your country. Travellers arriving from or travelling via Yellow Fever endemic countries must have received a Yellow Fever vaccination at least ten days prior to their arrival into Sri Lanka, or have been vaccinated against Yellow Fever within ten years from their date of arrival. In such cases, valid documentary evidence of Yellow Fever vaccination is required upon arrival. The list of Yellow Fever endemic countries is available within the WHO BOOK for International Travel and Health. Other recommended vaccinations for visitors include those against Hepatitis A and B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), if not previously given.

Q4.04 Provide a guarantee stating that the temporary entry of certain personnel into your country for the organisation of the Commonwealth Games will be authorised and that such persons will obtain appropriate work permits, without any duties or taxes being payable in an expedited and simplified manner. Please refer to Guarantee 4.04 within the Guarantees File.

Q4.05 Describe the process and average length of time required to apply for and issue work permits for temporary entry of personnel to work and domicile in the country. Applicants seeking work permits are first required to obtain an entry visa from the Sri Lankan High Commission.

Q4.03 Provide a guarantee from the relevant authorities that, notwithstanding any regulations in your country to the contrary that would otherwise be applicable, accredited persons in possession of a valid passport and a Commonwealth Games identity and accreditation card will be able to enter the country and carry out their Commonwealth Games function for the duration of the Commonwealth Games and for a period not exceeding one month before and one month after the Commonwealth Games. Please refer to Guarantee 4.03 within the Guarantees File.

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The ‘Sponsor Company/Organisation’ in Sri Lanka must submit all relevant documents to the Department of Immigration and Emigration who will ensure the issuance of an entry visa to the applicant within three working days. After the applicant’s arrival in Sri Lanka the ‘Sponsor Company/Organisation’ must make a request and submit necessary documents to the Department of Immigration and Emigration who will issue a work permit to the applicant. The work permit would be issued in three working days.

Q4.06 Specify, if applicable, any regulations concerning the import of special products and equipment required by members of the Commonwealth Family to carry out their duties at the Commonwealth Games: for example, firearms and ammunition (for sports competitions or security services), photographic and audio-visual equipment, medical equipment and products, computer equipment, foodstuffs, etc.

Q4.07 Provide a guarantee from the relevant authorities concerning the import, use and export of goods required by the CGF, the IFs, the CGAs and their delegations, the media, the sponsors and suppliers, free of all customs duties, in order for them to carry out their obligations regarding the celebration of the Commonwealth Games.

Please refer to Guarantee 4.07 within the Guarantees File.

Firearms and ammunition for sporting competitions Firearms and ammunition belonging to sports competitors arriving in Sri Lanka for the purpose of shooting competitions during the Games will need to be licensed and authenticated by the respective countries. The list of firearms and the holder will need to be clearly indicated and submitted to the OC via the respective participating CGAs. The OC will then submit the list for the approval of the Secretary of the Ministry of Defence via the Secretary of the Ministry of Sports.

Q4.08 Specify, if applicable, any restrictions or regulations concerning the use of media material produced on the national territory intended principally for broadcast outside the territory. Restrictions There are no specific restrictions or regulations concerning the use of media material produced on the national territory intended principally for broadcast outside the territory.

The Secretary of the Ministry of Defence will grant the necessary approvals to the Director General of Customs for allowing the firearms and ammunition into Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan Police will arrange the secure transfer of the arms to the shooting venue, secure storage on the site and transfer back to the airport upon departure. Firearms and ammunition for security services Approval for overseas security personnel bringing firearms and ammunition into Sri Lanka will be granted by the Secretary of the Ministry of Defence after receiving a recommendation by the Ministry of External Affairs. This is done on a case by case basis and is based on the degree of risk advised by the Sri Lankan intelligence services.

Q4.09 Is there any law prohibiting or limiting by name or number the importation of foreign newspapers, periodicals or other publications? Sri Lanka has no laws prohibiting or limiting by name or number the importation of various newspapers, periodicals or other publications other than mandatory customs checking while entering Sri Lanka.

All unused ammunition must be taken back by the security personnel to the country of origin. Photographic and audio-visual equipment There are no restrictions on the import of photographic or audio-visual equipment into Sri Lanka, provided such items are not sold in Sri Lanka and are taken back to their country of origin upon departure. Medical equipment and products There are no restrictions on bringing prescribed medicines or medical equipment into Sri Lanka provided such items are not sold in Sri Lanka and are taken back to their country of origin upon departure. Computer equipment There are no restrictions on the import of computer equipment into Sri Lanka provided such items are not sold in Sri Lanka and are taken back upon departure. Foodstuffs There are no restrictions on importing foodstuffs for personal consumption, apart from those foodstuffs from a specific area which has an outbreak of disease.

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Theme 4: Customs and Immigration Formalities

Entry of special products and equipment

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Environment, Legacy/ Sustainability and Meteorology Theme Contents 5.01

Local environment

5.02

Air quality

5.03

Drinking water quality

5.04

Stakeholder engagement

5.05

Environmental protection plan

Environmental impact assessment

5.07

Environment guarantee

5.08

Management tools and compliance standards

Sustainable venue construction and operation

5.10

Sustainable procurement

5.11

Hambantota and the Games

5.12

Benefits of the Bid

5.13

Legacy initiatives

5.14

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Precipitation

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Wind

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5.09

Sustainable, natural, green

Highlights • The District of Hambantota is endowed with many natural features and protection, preservation and enhancement of this environmentally rich area are key policy objectives under the Sri Lankan Constitution • The long term vision for the development of the District is to create an ecologically sustainable, economically prosperous and culturally vibrant area, as the new ‘Gateway to Asia’

• New environmental initiatives will be implemented as a result of hosting the Hambantota 2018 Commonwealth Games, including: – An Environment Enforcement Unit to monitor progress through an environmental management system before, during and after the Games – A new Environment Observation Centre to showcase Hambantota’s environmental work to other new ‘metro cities’ • A compact Commonwealth Games Park that will be an Energy Efficiency and Low Emission Zone

• Hosting the Hambantota 2018 Commonwealth Games • Sustainability in design, infrastructure development will help to generate many sustainable legacy benefits and procurement through a Sustainable Games across a broad canvas of environment, economy, social, Procurement and Practices Policy educational, cultural and sporting opportunities. New • New standards for sustainable procurement through programmes and initiatives will be guided by a discrete the introduction of a Sustainable Games Procurement Legacy Plan. and Practices Policy, which will then be adopted as standard practice by the National Procurement Agency.

“This earth and its vegetation is yours. They should be protected not only for your benefit but also for the benefit of future generations. A ruler is only a temporary trustee and not the owner of your children’s heritage.” Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of Sri Lanka, quoted from the Mahinda Chintana

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Theme 5: Environment, Legacy/Sustainability and Meteorology

Q5.01 Q5.02 Portray the following on a map no larger than A3 (folded Provide detailed information on the ambient air quality or double page) and indicating the graphic scale used: in the Candidate City (according to WHO standards/ guidelines), including an assessment of the analyses • General geographical features of the city and its performed over the last five years for the period during surroundings which you intend to hold the Commonwealth Games, • Protected/environmentally sensitive areas and the testing methods used. • Cultural heritage monuments • Potential natural risks The District of Hambantota (the District), in Sri Lanka’s Southern Province, is particularly rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage. It stretches across 150km of prime Sri Lankan coastline and comprises an area of 2,600km2. The area is made up, almost entirely, of undulating plains plus heritage site, ancient cities and an abundance of wildlife. Map 5.1 shows the main geographical features, environmental areas, cultural heritage and environmental conditions within the area surrounding the proposed location of the Commonwealth Games Park (the Games Park). The local area includes: • 568km2 of protected wildlife conservation habitat • 223km2 of designated agricultural land • 43 cultural heritage sites • 7 forest conservation areas

Air quality With the long term development plans for the District, monitoring of ambient air quality in this area is of the utmost importance. However, in the past no comprehensive assessments have been undertaken. Table 5.1 provides the results of a recent air quality assessment, compared to the maximum permissible ambient air quality standards of the World Health Organisation (WHO). These tests were taken during the period 18-25 March 2011 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium and show excellent ambient air quality. An assessment of ambient air quality will also be completed in May 2011 during the proposed Hambantota 2018 Commonwealth Games (the Games) period of 16-27 May and the results will be provided for the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Evaluation Commission visit in June 2011.

Table 5.1 – Hambantota ambient air quality Parameter

• 215km2 of inland water.

Method of Measurement WHO recommended maximum permissible level (μgm3 )

Particulate Matter (PM10) 24 hour average

21.8

Hi-volume sampling

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) 24 hour average

11.2

Hi-volume sampling

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) 1 hour average

8.5

200

Colorimetric using gas phase chemiluminescence

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) 1 hour average

7.1

n/a

Pulse fluorescence

24 hour Average Ozone (O3) 1 hour average

6.7 13.3

20 n/a

8 hour average

14.1

100

302.1

Levels are not mentioned

Carbon Monoxide (CO) 1 hour average

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Test site scores (μgm3 )

Chemiluminescence method

Non-dispersive infrared spectroscopy

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Q5.03 Provide detailed information on the quality of drinking water in the Candidate City (according to the World Health Organisation’s standards/guidelines), including an assessment of the analyses performed over the last five years, the testing methods used and the system of supply.

Q5.04 Describe your stakeholder engagement plan and how you envisage establishing appropriate relations with:

Drinking water quality Sri Lankan drinking water standards and testing methods are aligned to those of the WHO and the responsibility for monitoring drinking water quality lies with the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB).

• non-government environment organisations

All water is tested at source and drinking water is then treated accordingly in water schemes around the country. Each water scheme is tested monthly across key parameters. A NWSDB review of five years worth of water quality assessments from the four water schemes closest to the Games Park highlighted only one parameter (colour), in only one scheme, to have been in excess of the WHO standards in the last five years.

• environmental public authorities; describe their environment and natural resource management plans and their proposed cooperation, responsibilities and working methods vis-à-vis the OC • the private sector The Ministry of Environment is responsible for providing “leadership to manage the environment and natural resources in order to ensure national commitment for sustainable development for the benefit of the present and future generations”. The agencies within the Ministry of the Environment include: • Central Environmental Authority (CEA) • Department of Forest Conservation

The testing methods used are in line with WHO standards and include colorimetry, titrimetery, sensory evaluation, ultraviolet spectrophotometric, atomic absorption spectrophotometric, gaschromatography and gravimetric methods.

• Department of Wildlife Conservation

To alleviate any concerns with respect to the quality of the drinking water, bottled drinking water will be provided free of charge to all athletes, officials, the Games Family and workforce and will be distributed throughout the Commonwealth Games Village (Games Village), competition and non-competition venues and other Games Family facilities.

• Department of Agriculture (Natural Resources Management Centre).

Water supply The water supply sources in the Hambantota area are rivers and irrigation tanks. At present, the proposed Games Park site is not supplied by a water scheme. As part of the District’s long term planning strategy, a comprehensive plan, the Ruhunupura water scheme, has been developed to meet the water requirements of the site before, during and after the Games. Guarantee 5.03 confirms the water supply and systems for the Games. The Ruhunupura water scheme project will cater for the demands of numerous developments across the District. The first phase will provide a water capacity of 17,000m3 per day, with phase two increasing capacity to 35,000m3 per day. The treatment plant linked to this water scheme will treat water to meet both Sri Lankan and WHO standards.

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• Geological Survey and Mines Bureau • State Timber Corporation • Marine Environment Protection Authority

Sri Lanka’s environmental protection policy is administered and regulated by the CEA which aims to protect and enhance all areas of the environment, from land use to natural resource management and air and water pollution control to soil enhancement. On all major inland development projects, including those requiring land allocation, all of the above agencies, as well as relevant non governmental agencies and private sector organisations are involved in detailed stakeholder engagement processes. Greater Hambantota Development Plan (GHDP) All operations, construction and planning associated with the long term development of Hambantota are subject to the GHDP and the supporting Greater Hambantota Strategic Environmental Assessment (GHSEA). The GHDP was developed by the Sri Lankan National Physical Planning Department (NPPD). The GHDP provides the context for planning and development of the District and is supported by the detailed GHSEA. The GHSEA included a detailed stakeholder engagement and consultation process.

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To support Hambantota’s bid for the Games, and the masterplan development, a Games Environment Technical Committee (GETC) has been established. Chaired by the Chairman of the CEA, it comprises representatives from all the main agencies within the Ministry of Environment and the various bodies responsible for the planning and development of the site including the Urban Development Authority (UDA), Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA), Water Board and Ceylon Electricity Board. The main purpose of the GETC is to provide best practice guidance on sustainable development and environmental protection, ensuring all the key stakeholders are engaged in the plans. As the planning develops, the GETC will also incorporate stakeholders from the various public-private partnerships and private sector organisations involved in the masterplan, representing organisations such as: • Private sector members of Tourist Board • The local chambers of commerce • The Hoteliers Association • A number of leading international hotel and resort operators. At Games-time, the GETC will form part of the Hambantota 2018 Organising Committee (OC) structure. Its main responsibility will be the promotion of desired sustainable urban design, environmental protection initiatives and engagement with the various environment and sustainability stakeholders.

Q5.05 Describe the OC’s planned environmental protection objectives, targets and priorities. Describe the measures envisaged to prevent and reduce adverse environmental effects, before, during and after the Commonwealth Games. The information provided should cover: • Sustainable venue design and construction • Transport • Air and noise pollution • Solid waste management • Water management and sewage treatment • Soil • Energy supply and conservation, renewable energy use and management • Protection and enhancement of significant features of the natural environment and cultural heritage • Environmental awareness raising

The Games project is committed to providing maximum protection of the environment by minimising the possible environmental impact of hosting the Games. Indeed, it will use its preparations for the Games as a catalyst to implement and enhance good practice environmental and sustainability principles and will provide a best practice approach to inform and guide future development projects across Sri Lanka. The GETC has identified four overarching themes to guide the OC’s Environmental Management Plan (EMP). 1. Delivering sustainable urban development The National Physical Planning Policy and Plan for 2006 – 2030 sets out the long term vision for Sri Lanka, including the sustainable development of the District through a network of cities, towns and villages connected by efficient infrastructure that facilitates economic growth and contributes to reducing social and economic disparities. The Games Park concept has been designed with the above vision in mind and represents an integration of design and construction strategies for land use, transport, energy provision, ecology and socioeconomic conditions to maximise sustainability. 2. Promoting environmental health and protection The District is blessed with many environmentally significant areas that are sensitive to adverse environmental impacts. All such areas have been identified and are protected as part of the GHSEA. The CEA and its environmental partners will ensure that the plans and strategies identified in the GHSEA and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) are enforced, in order to mitigate against identified impacts. The development of Hambantota including the Games Park, provides a long term balance between environmental conservation, development and economic production and includes soft landscaping to provide a network of biodiversity and green spaces. 3. Pioneering environmental technology and sustainable energy practices in South Asia Sri Lanka has traditionally been a pioneer for the use of renewable energy, with renewable hydro-electricity being the main energy source within Sri Lanka’s national grid until recently. As most of Sri Lanka’s major hydro-electricity potential has already been developed, the Ministry of Power and Electricity together with the SLSEA have turned their focus to the island’s solar, wind and biomass resources. In line with Government policy and plans, 10% of the national electricity grid is to be provided by ‘new’ renewable energy sources by 2016. To support these sustainable energy priorities, numerous wind, solar, oceanic, mini hydro, geothermal and biogas energy projects have been identified and are soon to be commissioned.

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These projects will be used to power the Greater Hambantota region with on-site Games Park wind, solar and biogas generated electricity, enhancing the level of green electricity supply.

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All venues within the Games Park will also be designed in line with enhanced Games-specific Energy Efficiency Building Codes (EEBC) to complete design, construction and operations with minimal energy consumption and without compromising the venue’s function.

In addition, the completion of a Strategic Environment Assessment (SEA) ensures that the cumulative impacts of numerous projects across a wider area are taken into account. Given the scale of the GHDP, the planned work has been assessed as a whole rather than independently. The GHSEA has guided the proposed development across the region, whilst conserving its unique environmental features and ensuring that the environmental impacts of the plan are addressed at a strategic level.

The GHSEA ensures that there will be no conflicts regarding resource utilisation, either directly or indirectly, or as a result of synergistic or cumulative effects, which would aggravate negative impacts. It has identified the socio-environmental 4. Promoting environmental awareness and understanding impacts of the proposed development plans early on in the The CEA and SLSEA are currently leading on a number planning stages. Proposed corrective actions to avoid or of environmental awareness programmes. As key mitigate negative impacts of the development have been stakeholders in the GETC and the proposed identified and measures to enhance the social and Environment Enforcement Unit, they will drive environmental benefits have been implemented. programmes to promote environmental awareness The CEA-approved GHSEA Zoning Plan considered the across the regional and national school and business geographical, demographical, political and social factors sectors through the introduction of Games-specific relevant to the area and was used to inform the GHDP. sustainable procurement practices. The proposed Games Park site, which is the location for A more detailed EMP, guided by these four overarching the Commonwealth Games Village, Main Media Centre and principles, will be developed as preparations for the all expect one permanent build competition venue, is in an Games progress. This plan will include more detailed area earmarked for future capital investment, surrounded targets and means of monitoring through the by an area allocated for residential use. As confirmation Hambantota 2018 Environmental Enforcement Unit that the designated Games Park site is a suitable location (EEU) (see Q5.08). for development, a letter of support has been provided by the Chairman of the CEA and included in the Further details on the proposed measures to prevent Guarantees File at 5.06. and reduce adverse environmental effects, before, during and after the Games are provided in Table 5.5. An initial impact considerations paper highlighted that These measures will be developed into a detailed there are no major environmental concerns. Further details strategy for the Games after the host city of the EIA for the proposed Games Park will be made announcement. All measures displayed in bold available during the CGF Evaluation Commission visit represent new measures to be introduced as a and will be presented in parallel with the strategic issues direct result of the Games. addressed through the GHSEA. It is Hambantota’s aim that 20% of Games-time energy demands are met through renewable energy sources and best practice energy conservation techniques.

Q5.06 Carry out initial environmental impact assessments for all competition venues, Commonwealth Games Village, IBC and MPC. Summarise the studies, indicating the feasibility of the project in terms of environmental sustainability, and the measures planned to alleviate any negative impact.

Q5.07 Provide (a) guarantee(s) from the competent authorities stating that all construction work necessary for the organisation of the Commonwealth Games will comply with: • Local, regional and national environmental regulations and acts • International agreements and protocols regarding planning, construction and protection of the environment

The initial environmental impact assessments and other relevant studies must be presented to the CGF Evaluation Please see Guarantee 5.07 in the Guarantees File Commission during its visit. The Government’s proactive approach to environmental protection and sustainable development has led to numerous environmental assessments and plans to ensure sustainable growth. The completion of EIA’s is now a legal requirement for most development projects (as stated under provisions of Part IV C of the National Environment Act No. 47 of 1980 as stipulated in Gazette (Extra Ordinary) No 772/22 dated June 24, 1993).

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Table 5.5 – Measures to prevent and reduce adverse environmental effects Priority Area

Measures Development Stage

Games time

Legacy

EEU to monitor sustainable objectives

Innovative, sustainable design and construction strategies adopted and delivered as standard

Sustainable venue design and construction

Integration of design and construction strategies for land use, transport, energy provision, water distribution, ecology and socioeconomic conditions Introduction of Games-specific sustainable procurement policy

Games Park becomes an integral part of a thriving Hambantota community, connecting surrounding residential, educational, sporting, commercial and recreational facilities

Indigenous and international best practice sustainable venue design Environment Management System implementation

Transport

Transport infrastructure to be designed in partnership with GHSEA and EIA stakeholders and developed according to strict national sustainable development guidelines

Commonwealth Games Park Low Emission Zone – Games-time transport plans to be implemented ensuring the sole use of low emission, high capacity vehicles

Minimal transport footprint for development and construction stages

EEU to monitor sustainable objectives

Promotion of railway and Games Bus Fleet of low emission vehicles

Low emission Games vehicles to be integrated with the District’s wider National transport system

Walking and cycling routes connecting the universities and the Games Park ‘Park and Ride’ strategy implementation to reduce emissions and maximise the use of public transport Established network and use of public transport across the District, minimising Free public transport included in the ticket price for the need for car ownership and use all spectators Well signed Games Park walking and cycling routes

Solid waste management

Implementation of venue construction waste management plans through the Sustainable Games Procurement and Practices Policy Waste strategy for land preparation Waste separation systems enforced across the whole of the development site

Games-time waste collection system and recycling scheme: • Biodegradable waste to be composted or developed for biogas initiatives • Recycling of plastics, paper and glass • Waste separation bins throughout the Games Park

Full adoption of the waste management principles set out in the Sustainable Games Procurement and Practices Policy Integration of Games Park waste management system into Greater Hambantota system

EEU to monitor sustainable objectives Water management and sewage treatment

Water harvesting systems included in Games Park design and venue construction

Games Park water supply controls EEU to monitor sustainable objectives

High efficiency water devices and systems included in Games Park design and fit out plans

Comprehensive water distribution networks and management systems to support long term local and regional needs

Advanced sewage treatment plants for the long term treatment and reclamation of sewage water

Environmental health and protection Air and noise pollution

National noise and vibration impact standards enforcement

Low Emission Zone

Assessment of air quality risks and development of mitigating actions

Noise control procedures

Games Observation Centre for future air quality monitoring

Maximisation of low emission high capacity public transport and limited private vehicle use Environment Observation Centre for Games-time air quality monitoring

Soil erosion control and storm water management

Implement soil conservation measures (for both water and wind impacts) across the development site

Long term maintenance and improvements of soil conservation and storm water management networks

Games Park drainage and storm water management networks to ensure non-erosive storm water velocities Natural Resources Management Centre (Dept of Agriculture) to inform appropriate site development

Protection and enhancement of significant features of the natural environment and cultural heritage

Implementation of GHSEA and EIA recommendations Protection of water bodies in and around Games Park Local and regional cultural and heritage enhancement programme

Promote visits/tours to cultural sites using sustainable transport methods Green biodiversity networks throughout the Games Park

Games Observation Centre to monitor and assess the natural environment impact and health Games Park green network and biodiversity development and maintenance

Managed elephant range to mitigate human/elephant interaction in the District

Cultural and heritage programmes to be promoted in a sustainable way within long term strategies

Regional pioneers of environmental technology and sustainable energy practices Energy supply and conservation, renewable energy use and management

Entire site to be designated as an Energy Efficiency Zone (EEZ) Best practice low energy consumption principles (EEBC’s) to inform Games Park development Efficient and environmentally-friendly energy network design to minimise energy losses and optimise supply security

Games Park powered by a mixture of standard and renewable energy 20% of energy requirements to be met through new, local renewable energy sources and energy conservation venue design On-site wind, solar and biomass energy generating technologies

Utilities infrastructure to provide the basis for long term resource efficiency throughout the Games Park and surrounding area Best practice energy efficiency and sustainability practices to be deployed across Sri Lanka EEZ initiatives to be rolled out as standard

Increased environmental awareness and understanding Environmental awareness raising

Nationwide education awareness programmes linked to the key Games environmental themes, activated through the CEA’s ‘Environment Pioneer Brigades’ (Environment societies are currently set-up in schools across the country) Promotion of Sustainable Games Procurement and Practices Policy

‘Enviro Hub’ – spectator focused facility to communicate Games Park related environmental protection initiatives Promotion of the SLSEA’s ‘Energy Modesty’ campaign designed to encourage Sri Lankans to consider ‘lifestyle/energy consumption’ issues

Games Observation Centre to deliver long term educational and awareness programmes to schools and higher education institutions

Communication and promotion of the SLSEA’s EEZ concepts Introduction of SLSEA’s ‘Sustainable Accreditation’ schemes for potential OC contractors and suppliers

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Sustainable urban development

Theme 5: Environment, Legacy/Sustainability and Meteorology

Q5.08 Provide details of the environmental management tools and/or compliance standards that will be used to achieve the environmental objectives and targets.

Q5.09 Describe your plans to minimise impacts, optimise and source energy needs and to provide energy-efficient solutions for venue construction and operations.

As recommended by the GETC, compliance with environmental objectives will require the development of Games-specific management tools to organise and implement environment protection plans effectively and to review and monitor progress.

Impact mitigation

The following three tools are proposed, the combination of which provides Sri Lanka’s environmental authorities with a strategic capability that ensures legacy benefits for future environment enforcement and compliance management: 1. The Hambantota 2018 Environment Enforcement Unit (EEU) An EEU will provide the main vehicle for environmental enforcement and compliance, coordinating the monitoring of objectives and environmental commitments of hosting the Games. The EEU will comprise of technical representation from all environmental and Games development stakeholders and will be tasked with ensuring that all environmental variables are taken into account in the organisation of the Games and that actions are implemented in line with the four overarching themes of the EMP. 2. Introduction of an Environmental Management System (EMS) A Hambantota 2018 EMS will be developed to manage Games-related environmental programs in a comprehensive, systematic, planned and documented manner. The EMS will provide the structure, resource allocation and planning guidelines for developing, implementing and maintaining the policy for environmental protection during the development, Games-time and legacy phases. 3. Environment Observation Centre A sustainability/environment observatory is proposed for the Hambantota area, in line with the aspiration to be a regional pioneer for environmental technology and sustainable energy practices, informing Sri Lanka’s national plans to develop five future ‘metro cities’. This Observation Centre will provide a modern tool, with innovative apparatus, for the ongoing analysis and assessment of the Games Park and the District’s environmental sustainability before, during and after the Games. These three environmental management tools will provide and ensure an environmental legacy much needed and deserved for Sri Lanka’s unique ecosystems. They will also provide valuable outputs and information to guide future developments across Sri Lanka.

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Any impacts identified by the GHSEA and local EIA, including those related to the construction and operation of the Games Park, will be minimised by the implementation of respective mitigation and reduction plans. These plans will be implemented by the relevant body and enforced through the EEU. Continuous monitoring and assessments will also be carried out by the Environment Observation Centre, with measures to address any identified or additional impacts managed accordingly. Energy-efficient venue construction and operation All venues within the Games Park will be required to adhere to an enhanced, Games-specific, Energy Efficient Building Code (EEBC). The enhanced EEBC will be developed by the SLSEA and implemented through the UDA. EEBC’s will provide the criteria and minimum standards for venue designs, as well as the criteria for determining compliance. Representatives from the SLSEA will be included within the EEU to monitor the design and build progress and various elements of the code will be included in a venue-specific Environmental Management System. Energy optimisation and sourcing Plans and considerations for energy optimisation will be made at the venue design stage (EEBC) and the use of energy efficient systems and devices will be of prime consideration when procuring Games-related work. All Games venues will benefit from on-site wind, solar and biomass generated electricity. Efficient energy networks and systems will allow for secure connections to the national grid where the Government target is for renewable energy to represent at least 10% of the total capacity by 2016.

At present, sustainable procurement is not incorporated within Sri Lanka’s standard tender process or the procurement guidelines issued by the National Procurement Agency (NPA). There is, however, flexibility within the NPA procurement process to incorporate project-specific requirements within the standard bid documentation including sustainable practices such as recycling and packaging. Hosting the Games will provide a major environmental legacy opportunity to showcase new standards for procurement and formally develop and integrate sustainable procurement practices within the NPA’s standard bid documentation and evaluation criteria. Companies tendering for works, goods or supplies will need to demonstrate their compliance with sustainable procurement practices at the pre-qualification and bid documentation stages thereby heightening and reinforcing the importance of a sustainable approach. In addition, the CEA, in partnership with the SLSEA, is committed to developing a sustainable procurement policy and accreditation scheme to be implemented by 2014, which will be applicable for all Games stakeholders (contractors, suppliers and sponsors). The Sustainable Games Procurement and Practices Policy will include criteria relating to increased use of renewable materials and energy, waste prevention and reduction, recycling, use of biodegradable material and reduced CO2 emissions. Adherence to this Policy by Games stakeholders will be a requirement set out as part of the scope of works in the NPA bid documentation and subsequent contracts.

The vision expressed in the GHDP is to develop Hambantota by “creating an economically prosperous, ecologically sustainable and culturally vibrant area which offers attractive and challenging opportunities for the youth and opens up the region as a ‘gateway’ to fast growing Asia.”

The main objectives set out within the GHDP are described in Theme 1, Q1.02, with the highlights summarised below. Legacy benefits at the heart of the bid The Games will be a catalyst for physical, social, economic and sporting regeneration. Hambantota’s city infrastructure and Games-time infrastructure plans are being developed ‘hand in hand’ to provide innovative urban design incorporating best practice transport planning, energy and water provision and development practices. All the venues have been designed with a clear legacy brief to provide sustainable venues for the local and regional population to enjoy for many years to come. The venues will play a key role in the delivery of the Ministry of Sports new seven-year Strategic Plan. There is a strong focus on developing education and youth in both Hambantota’s long term plans and the Games legacy plan, to address many of the social issues faced by this part of Sri Lanka as it recovers from the devastation of the tsunami. A new, compact ‘Sports City’ The Games Park concept described in Theme 8 provides a unique Games-time venue offer with one of the most compact designs ever seen at a Commonwealth Games. This concept will ensure short, easy travel times, providing athletes with a ‘hassle free’ experience to help maximise performances.

Policies and accreditation schemes will initially focus on Games-specific contracts but the principle represents a major legacy opportunity for future sustainable procurement practices across Sri Lanka.

In legacy mode, the Games Park will become a Sports City, with fully accessible venues for post-Games use by the University, the local and regional community. This will support increased levels of sporting participation, and the all important development of an increased number of elite athletes and the retention of talent within Sri Lanka currently lost to educational establishments overseas. These are all key objectives within the seven-year Strategic Plan.

Q5.11 Explain how your vision of the Commonwealth Games fits into your city/region’s long term planning strategy.

This sporting infrastructure will also support Hambantota’s aspirations to become an ‘Events City’ with a track record of delivering highly successful sports events at a local, regional, national and international level.

The vision for the Games is intrinsically linked with the GHDP in terms of developing the city of Hambantota and surrounding infrastructure, as well as the wider socioeconomic benefits that hosting the Games will bring.

These events will help Sports City become ‘a new venue for world sport’ combining events with warm-weather training camps, sports academies and on-site expertise in coaching, sports administration, venue management, marketing and hospitality management.

The bid is an integral part of a joint planning process, identifying the best way to deliver the Games in parallel with the existing long term development plans for the region.

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Q5.10 How will the OC integrate its environmental approach into contracts with suppliers and sponsors, for example, with respect to procurement of recyclable or compostable goods, in recyclable or compostable packaging?

Theme 5: Environment, Legacy/Sustainability and Meteorology

Ready by 2016 Completing these development plans by 2016 will not only provide the CGF with assurance that the venues will be ready for the Games, the 2016 South Asian Games and the 2017 test events, but will accelerate the wider benefits of bidding, as set out in a discrete Legacy Plan. Early completion of the venues also means that these world-class facilities will be available for use by CGAs through the Athlete Training and Development Support Programme described in Theme 6.

A catalyst for infrastructure development and regeneration The bidding process provides the benefits of a valuable ‘kick start’ to the long term plans for the economic development and regeneration of the District. This new infrastructure will provide long term benefits to residents and visitors including:

An inspiration for everyone Sri Lanka’s bid seeks to demonstrate how hosting the Games will provide a catalyst for the regeneration of a whole region, including:

• Commercial investment including seven new hotels, a Business/IT Park, shopping complex and a golf course, all within 1km of the Games Park

• New city infrastructure and transport links to the rest of Sri Lanka • Tourism development and capacity building • New jobs and investment to enhance the lives of the local population and encourage reverse migration • Sporting opportunities for more people, establishing progression pathways resulting in increased sporting success on the international stage • Making sport and physical activity an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. The bid also seeks to inspire other Commonwealth countries to bid for major sporting events by demonstrating these wide ranging benefits to sport, infrastructure, social development, tourism and the economy.

• Enhanced road and rail network, providing accessibility for the District’s residents and visitors from within Sri Lanka and abroad and promoting the area for new investment opportunities

• A new university located on the Games Park site, with new residential areas, educational spaces and sporting facilities. A key sporting facility available for use by the university will be the new Multi-Sport Complex. This is an indoor and outdoor sports facility that will offer a full range of sporting activities. • A new International Aquatics Centre offering the highest quality facilities for users from elite (for training and events) through to beginners (for lessons and classes) • A new Athletics Stadium providing a training and competition venue with a 25,000 capacity suitable for athletics, rugby and football • A new Hockey Stadium providing a new centre of excellence in the region. The Sri Lanka Hockey Federation will re-locate to offices in the centre. • A new shooting range at Ranminithenna providing access to civilians as well as the military to learn and progress in the sport

Q5.12 What will be the benefits of bidding for your city/region, irrespective of the outcome of the bid? The integrated nature of Hambantota’s bid within the plans to develop the region as it recovers from the tsunami, confirms that the majority of concepts and initiatives described within this bid, particularly with regards to the development of city infrastructure, will go ahead regardless of the outcome. The CEA has already approved plans for the development and zoning of the region that focus on promoting: • Sustainable regional economic growth through the international airport, seaport and central business districts • Educational provision, with allocation of land for the new university • Enhanced transport infrastructure across the region • Wildlife and environmental conservation. What will be missing are the additional inspirational and catalytic effects that hosting the Games will undoubtedly bring if Hambantota’s bid is successful.

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• A new 5,000 capacity Main Arena for cultural, entertainment and sporting events • A new Exhibition Centre to host conferences, exhibitions and provide a multi-purpose large internal space for a range of other uses. International and national promotion of Sri Lanka and Hambantota After 26 years of unrest, Sri Lanka is now ready to make a global statement about social and economic change in the country. The bidding process alone provides many opportunities to promote Sri Lanka throughout the Commonwealth and across the world. Sri Lanka is looking to raise its international profile as a destination for tourism, foreign direct investment and as a new major sports destination for events, competitions and training. These plans will provide a range of social benefits for the local population such as new jobs and education opportunities.

• The new Ranminithenna Shooting Range to provide a legacy venue for the development of the sport in the Southern Province • A new Velodrome, to be constructed if the bid is successful, to provide a legacy venue for the development of cycling. The Ministry of Sports has recently launched a new seven year Strategic Plan, which will link closely with the Games Legacy Plan. Games-specific initiatives linked to the Strategic Plan include:

The Strategic Plan shows how sport can help to provide a positive impact across society, the economy, culture, education and the environment. We know just how strong • Talent development programmes focused on a positive impact cricket has in Sri Lankan society. The developing elite performance for the selected sports goal, via the Games, is for every school to really engage in of athletics, aquatics, badminton, boxing, netball, rugby a range of sports in the same way the country does for and weightlifting. All 17 sports within the Games sports cricket, to encourage increased levels of participation and programme will be promoted with a focus on those in talent progression. Harnessing the power of sport and which Sri Lanka has the best chance to excel. This developing the sporting pyramid will be a true legacy, approach will ensure Sri Lankan participation in possibly unsurpassed in any Commonwealth Games all events and facilitate medal winning ambitions to date. Whilst significantly more benefits will accrue from hosting • An events strategy to highlight the event hosting opportunities and plans for the next ten years the Games, as described above, there will be many benefits from the bidding process itself. • Support and development of the National Sports Federations to ensure that they play a key role in the sporting pyramid from participation through to elite level Q5.13 • Coach development and up-skilling of local people as Provide details of your key legacy initiatives and how sport and event volunteers, sports leaders, officials and these are linked with your city/region’s long term coaches to develop the capacity to support delivery planning strategy and objectives. of the Games as well as the Government’s sporting objectives and future event aspirations. Explain how these key initiatives will be financed, monitored and measured prior to, during and post-Games. The new university located on the Games Park site will have a sports-specialism, with links to universities delivering sporting excellence around the world. The university will Hambantota’s approach to delivering a Commonwealth make use of the sporting venues, whilst the Games Village Games legacy is to develop sustainable legacy initiatives (residential accommodation in legacy mode) will provide across five themes: sport, city and economic development, additional infrastructure to support development of the environmental protection, social/education, and new university. cultural celebration. City and economic development All themes fit well with the city/region’s long term planning The redevelopment of the area will deliver significant strategy and a detailed Legacy Plan sets out more details major city infrastructure including new road and rail on these initiatives. routes and services. Examples from each of these themes are highlighted below. This infrastructure will support the new investment in Sport Major sporting infrastructure including:

hotels, retail and business/commercial ventures and associated economic benefits, such as:

• A new Athletics Stadium to accommodate athletics, rugby and football in legacy mode

• The new University will attract students from across Sri Lanka and internationally

• A new International Aquatics Centre, including diving, to provide a centre of excellence in the south of the country and the only 50m indoor pool in Sri Lanka

• The new Business and IT Park will provide employment opportunities to locals and may also encourage reverse migration back to the Southern Province

• A new Multi-Sport Complex to provide opportunities for university students and the local population to play indoor sports, with additional health and fitness provision and outdoor courts all in one complex

• The new hotels will support the anticipated increase in tourism in the Southern Province and District

• A new Hockey Stadium and centre of excellence in Sri Lanka

• The new Exhibition Centre and Main Arena will provide commercially driven opportunities as a centre for conventions, conferences, exhibitions and entertainment.

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Sports development and community cohesion With a population of 20 million, Sri Lanka has a wealth of talent ripe for development. Bidding for the Games has provided a catalyst to launch a new seven-year Strategic Plan, setting out talent identification and development initiatives for enhanced performance and winning more medals at the Games, as well as sports event, development and participation objectives.

Theme 5: Environment, Legacy/Sustainability and Meteorology

Environmental protection New environmental protection initiatives will be developed such as solar power schemes, green procurement routes for all new infrastructure and the increased use/development of low emission vehicles.

In addition to the public and private funded investment programme, the Government is currently reviewing a number of initiatives to assist with the financing of future developments within the District. These include:

There will be a range of initiatives implemented to increase the awareness of environmental issues through Games-related environmental education programmes.

• The creation of a Legacy Fund.

Social/education The Games can and should play a key role in delivering a range of intangible benefits for the local population in particular. Volunteer development programmes that target the local community will provide greatly enhanced opportunities for personal and social development of the local population. Community engagement programmes involving local communities in the development plans for the District and Games-time plans. Tourism and cultural celebration The development of tourism is a key economic and social benefit of hosting the Games and there are many opportunities that will align with the Games to enhance the Southern Province and District’s tourism offer.

• Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) The monitoring and measurement procedures for all the developments will include target completion dates and clear areas of responsibility. No permanent venues will be developed within what will become Sports City after the Games, without a proven long term and sustainable programme of use, nor without clear management and operational criteria being established. All Games-time competition venues will be Government owned. With the exception of the Exhibition Centre, all venues within the Sports City will be operated by the Ministry of Sports through an organisation set up to manage the venues in legacy mode. A Legacy Commission, to be established during the pre-Games period, will be responsible for advising on and co-ordinating the delivery and monitoring of these legacy initiatives.

Examples include: • A new Games Hotel Association providing a central liaison point for hotels in the region supporting Hambantota’s new tourism strategy • Increased hotel stock and upgrading programme linked to the hotel guarantees to raise the standard of hotel accommodation

Meteorology The information requested in the following questions must be given: • for your proposed Games dates (as stated in Q 1.4)

• for the area in which the Commonwealth Games would be held • Increased visitors year on year with beneficial economic impact through spend in the local economy, increased • for the last ten years. employment, enhanced levels of service delivery and Further information must be provided for any proposed hospitality. competition venues situated more than 50km from the Finance, monitoring and measurement Candidate City or for any proposed competition venues The financing, monitoring and measuring of all of the where conditions are significantly different from the rest above initiatives prior to, during and after the Games of the Candidate City. are of key importance to the Government, the Southern Province and the District. The Government has already committed significant public All of the measurements displayed in the Tables 5.14b, 5.15 and 5.16 were taken at the meteorology station in funds to the development of Hambantota and this Hambantota city. Due to the flat topography of the investment will continue for at least another decade. region there is minimal difference between the weather Private sector investment is proposed for the planned conditions in the city and conditions experienced at hotels, business and IT park, university and golf course the Games Park and other competition venues. development and the Government is confident that a deliverable programme of funding will be secured.

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Table 5.15 – Precipitation Number of precipitation days

• Temperature in °C (maximum, average, minimum) at 9am / 12 noon / 3pm / 6pm / 9pm • Humidity in % (maximum, average, minimum) at 9am / 12 noon / 3pm / 6pm / 9pm

Table 5.14a – Temperature and humidity Temperature in °C Minimum

Maximum Average

Minimum

Candidate City

Not available – please refer to Table 5.14b

Competition venues where conditions are significantly different from the rest of the Candidate City

9am 12 noon 3pm 6pm 9pm

There are no competition venues where conditions are significantly different from the rest of the Candidate City

For your proposed Games dates

Per year

There are no competition There are no competition venues more than 50km from venues more than 50km from the Candidate City the Candidate City

Candidate City Competition venues where conditions are significantly different to the rest of the Candidate City

113 4 1,054 31.5 There are no competition venues where conditions are significantly different from the rest of the Candidate City

Competition venues situated more than 50km from the Candidate City

There are no competition venues more than 50km from the Candidate City

Q5.16 For all outdoor competition venues, complete table 5.16 indicating: • Average wind direction The information requested must be given for all outdoor competition venues.

Table 5.16 – Wind direction and strength Wind data

Only maximum and minimum values are available for the area for the last 10 years. An analysis of these values is shown in Table 5.14b.

Table 5.14b – Temperature and humidity (maximum/minimum) Temperature (°C)

Humidity (%)

10 year average maximum 10 year maximum

30.6

33.9

10 year average minimum 10 year minimum

25.8

22.4

Q5.15 Complete table 5.15 indicating: • Number of precipitation days* per year • Number of precipitation days* for your proposed Games dates

For your proposed Games dates

• Average wind strength (km/h)

Competition venues situated more than 50km from the Candidate City

9am 12 noon 3pm 6pm 9pm

Per year

Humidity in %

Maximum Average

9am 12 noon 3pm 6pm 9pm

Location

Average volume of precipitation (in l/m2)

Average wind direction

Average wind strength (km/h)

9am

18.8

12 noon

25.6

3pm

30.7

6pm

29.2

9pm

18.1

Note: Times for presented values are 8.30am, 11.30am, 2.30pm, 5.30pm and 8.30pm

Q5.17 Give the altitude of your city in metres. Specify any significant differences in altitude between the city and the competition venues. The altitude of Hambantota is 15.5 metres above sea level. There is no significant difference in altitude between the city and the competition venues.

• Average volume of precipitation (in l/m2) per year • Average volume of precipitation (in l/m2) for your proposed Commonwealth Games dates If any data obtained for a particular year during the period of the Games is significantly different from the above, give a brief explanation. (*Precipitation days = more than 0.1ml precipitation in 24 hours) Hambantota 2018 Commonwealth Games Candidate City File VOLUME 1 Theme 5

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Q5.14 Complete table 5.14 indicating:

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6.02

Financial guarantees

6.03

Price control

6.04

Taxes

6.05

Organising Committee

6.06

Organising Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax status

6.07

CGF payment

6.08

Tax guarantee

6.09

Budgeting

6.10

Commonwealth Games budget

6.11

Capital investments

6.12

Cash flow

6.13

Budgetary data

6.14

Organising Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets

Support provided by CGAs

6.15

Theme 6: Finance

On budget, on time and quality assured

Highlights • Compact Games concept enables operational efficiencies and cost economies to facilitate delivery of the Hambantota 2018 Commonwealth Games at a competitive cost

• Limited Games-specific investment with funding for over 90% of the competition and non-competition venues already committed as part of the Sports City masterplan and plans to proceed regardless of the outcome of the bid • Travel grant for athletes and officials committed • Introduce an Athlete Training and Development Support Programme to be governed by the CGF and extended to all Commonwealth Games Associations (CGAs) from 2017 onwards • President and Secretary General of each CGA will be provided with complimentary Business Class air tickets and free Games Family Hotel accommodation to attend the Games • A local tour package will be free for accredited athletes, officials and CGA delegates to explore the rich heritage, cultural diversity and local hospitality beyond Hambantota and for which Sri Lanka is renowned.

Q6.01 Provide a financial guarantee from the competent authorities covering a potential economic shortfall of the OC. Financial guarantees Please refer to Guarantee 6.01 in the Guarantees File.

Q6.02 Please note that financial guarantees are requested in many other themes of this questionnaire including security, medical services, customs and immigration, Commonwealth Games Village, transport, sport and venues, etc. and should be referenced under their corresponding theme and question number as per the instructions pertaining to the Guarantees File. Provide any other additional financial guarantee you may have obtained. The Secretary to His Excellency (HE), the President of Sri Lanka and the Minister of Finance, has provided a written guarantee underwriting the funding for the development of all other non-OC public infrastructure required to successfully host the Hambantota 2018 Commonwealth Games (the Games).

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• Leverage on the efficacy of public sector resources and facilities, largely in the areas of medical services, transport, security, information systems and telecommunications to provide budget relief for the Hambantota 2018 Organising Committee

Further guarantees have been provided by the Secretary to HE, the President of Sri Lanka, confirming that: (a) the funding required to finance investment in infrastructure, equipment or resources for security, medical services and transport operations, as well as for infrastructure, the provision of utilities and other public facilities required in preparing for and celebrating the Games, will be provided through the respective line ministries (b) no costs will be charged to the OC for the provision of these services and resources, and (c) the Hambantota 2018 Organising Committee (the OC) will be provided with the necessary approvals exempting it from charging VAT on its revenue and enabling it to exclude VAT from its payments to suppliers for goods and services procured during the normal course of its business.

Theme 6: Finance

Please refer to Guarantee 6.02 in the Guarantees File.

Q6.03 Provide a statement from the competent authorities concerning general price control before and during the Commonwealth Games, with particular reference to hotel rates and related services for anyone attending the Games, including non-accredited spectators. Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, the competent authority for the hotel accommodation and related services sector in Sri Lanka, guarantees general price control before and during the Games (as detailed in Theme 12). These price control requirements are to be enforced on all existing as well as future service providers investing in the District of Hambantota (the District). Please refer to Guarantee 6.03 in the Guarantees File.

Q6.04 Describe the various types of taxes which are currently levied in your country and which may have an impact should the Commonwealth Games be hosted in your country. Taxes Income Tax Every person (including a company) is subject to income taxation on profits and income: a)

wherever arising, in the case of a person who is resident in Sri Lanka in the given tax year; and

b) arising in, or derived from, Sri Lanka in the case of every other person. The profits and income â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;arising in, or derived fromâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sri Lanka include all profits and income derived from property, from services rendered, or from business transacted whether directly or through an agent, in Sri Lanka. The standard tax rate is set at 28% with a lower rate of 12% for companies with taxable income less than LKR 5 million (equivalent of GBP 28,229) in a given tax year. The OC will however be exempt from income tax on its Games-related profits and income as outlined in Q6.05. Economic Service Charge (ESC) ESC is charged on every person (including a company) or partnership in respect of the turnover of every trade, business, profession or vocation carried on in Sri Lanka. ESC is similar to a minimum income tax. It is due every quarter in which liable turnover exceeds LKR 25 million (equivalent of GBP 141,150). The maximum ESC chargeable is LKR 30 million (equivalent of GBP 169,380) per quarter. ESC can be set off against income tax payable for the relevant year and the immediately succeeding four tax years. No part of the ESC paid is refundable. The standard rate of ESC is 1%. Businesses are entitled to pay ESC at rates lower than 1% depending on its tax status or if it is a loss making concern. Value Added Tax (VAT) VAT is chargeable on every taxable supply of goods and services carried on, or carried out, by registered persons in Sri Lanka, and on the importation of goods into Sri Lanka by any person. Every VAT registered person is required to charge and account for VAT at 12% on the value of taxable supplies in Sri Lanka. VAT registered persons can offset VAT paid by them against the VAT charged on their taxable supplies, to the extent of 100% of the VAT charged, or the actual input tax paid, whichever is lower. The OC will be granted the necessary approvals exempting it from charging VAT on its revenue and enabling it to exclude VAT on its payments to suppliers for goods and services procured during the normal course of its business (please refer to Guarantee 6.02 in the Guarantees File).

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Nation Building Tax (NBT) NBT is chargeable from every person (including any company, body of person or partnership) who is an importer of any article or carries on the business of manufacture, or providing services, or any wholesale or retail trading activity. NBT is chargeable at 2% on the liable turnover. Rebates and exemptions are available on specified activities that have been detailed in the NBT Act.

As per provisions set out in Section 13(v) of the Inland Revenue Act of 2006 of Sri Lanka, as an organiser of a sporting and athletic event held in Sri Lanka and at which competitors from outside Sri Lanka participate, the Games-related profits and income of the OC will be exempt from Sri Lanka income tax. However, interest and royalties earned, if any, will be subject to tax at the standard rate, subject to the OC generating taxable profits.

Withholding Tax (WHT) A company resident in Sri Lanka is legally obliged to deduct WHT on all royalty payments and management fees paid to third parties, whether resident in Sri Lanka or abroad. Interest, rents on properties in Sri Lanka and income arising in Sri Lanka paid to third parties resident abroad, are also liable to WHT. However, WHT will not apply on payments made from income arising in Sri Lanka, to persons residing in countries having a double tax treaty with Sri Lanka, provided such person does not have a permanent establishment in Sri Lanka.

Income received from and payments made to third parties by the OC, regardless of tax residency status, will be exclusive of VAT as outlined under Q6.04.

Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Tax Under the PAYE Tax Scheme, every employer is mandatorily required to deduct the income tax payable by his employees, at applicable rates, at the time that the remuneration is paid. The amount so deducted should be remitted to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on a monthly basis. Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Contributions to this fund are mandated under the EPT Act. Both the employer and employee are required to contribute a fixed percentage of the employee’s total earnings to this fund on a monthly basis. The expression ‘earnings’ will include all forms of cash renumeration excluding bonus and overtime pay. Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) Contributions to this Fund are mandated under the ETF Act. The employer contributes a fixed percentage of the employee’s total earnings to the fund on a monthly basis. No contribution is necessary from the employee.

Q6.05 Which legal form do you expect your Organising Committee to take and what tax status do you expect the Committee to be subject to? The OC will be established as a company limited by guarantee and will have representatives of the Ministry of Sports and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The membership of the Board will also include representation from the CGA and the Ministries of Defence, Tourism, Transport, Security and Health.

The OC will be subject to: - ESC on the turnover from its activities - NBT on the turnover of providing services. NBT charged by its suppliers and contractors will be an expense for the OC - PAYE and Provident Fund obligations on employee remuneration.

Q6.06 What impact will the tax status of the Organising Committee (whether fully taxable or tax exempt) have on the operations of the Committee nationally and internationally in the various fields of taxation including but not restricted to: • Capital taxes • Income taxes • Value added taxes • Sales taxes • Withholding taxes (in particular with companies from foreign countries) In providing your answers, it is important that you obtain clarification on how your tax authorities qualify tangible and intangible rights and in particular television broadcasting and marketing rights. In particular, would any taxes be levied in relation to the sums of money paid to the OC or the CGF by third parties who have bought television rights or marketing rights relating to the 2018 Commonwealth Games? Please respond to this question in two parts: • Third parties resident in your country • Third parties resident abroad Corporate tax As outlined in Q6.05, the OC will be exempt from income tax on its Games related profits and income. VAT Income received from and payments made to third parties by the OC will be exclusive of VAT, regardless of the tax residency status of the third party, as outlined in Q6.04.

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Applicable rates of WHT range from 5% to 20%, depending on the nature of payment, the residency status of the payee, and whether a double tax treaty exists between Sri Lanka and the payee’s country.

Economic Service Charge Any person including the OC, regardless of tax residency status, who carries on business activities in Sri Lanka is liable to pay ESC as outlined in Q6.04. NBT NBT is chargeable on any person including the OC, on relevant turnover earned by them on their business activities in Sri Lanka (as outlined in Q6.04). NBT could be recovered on invoicing the customers. NBT charged by suppliers will be a part of the expenditure of the person procuring the supply. Capital Taxes There are no capital taxes currently in force in Sri Lanka. WHT Any payments made by parties resident abroad to parties resident in Sri Lanka or abroad, including payments made for television and marketing rights, will not be subject to the WHT regulations of Sri Lanka.

Theme 6: Finance

WHT deduction applicable to payments made by parties resident in Sri Lanka to other parties resident either in Sri Lanka or abroad, have been detailed in Q6.04.

Q6.07 Would any taxes be levied in relation to sums of money paid by the OC to the CGF (e.g. royalties)? Whilst certain payments (e.g. Royalties) will be subject to taxes in Sri Lanka, the CGF will be assured of receiving a net contribution of GBP 10.60 million.

Q6.08 Provide an undertaking from relevant authorities that any new taxes that may be legislated or levied between the awarding of the Games to the Candidate City and Games-time would not negatively impact the Games. Please refer to Guarantee 6.08 in the Guarantee File.

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Q6.09 In order to obtain verifiable and comparable data, budgets should be prepared on the basis of economic conditions existing at the time of the preparation of the candidature. The possible inflationary and currency effect will be analysed by the CGF, based on information provided in Theme 2 (Q2.08). In considering plans for the financing of the Commonwealth Games, it should be borne in mind that there are two distinct budgets: â&#x20AC;˘ OC budget: this is the operations budget for the organisation of the Commonwealth Games. Infrastructure development costs for sports venues, the Commonwealth Games Village, the IBC and MPC or other major infrastructure projects should not be included in the OC budget. â&#x20AC;˘ Non-OC budget: for financing the construction of the sports venues and other infrastructure required for the Commonwealth Games which will be a long-term legacy. The financing of such investments should be undertaken by the public authorities or the private sector. In certain instances, these parties may equally finance temporary facilities. Candidate Cities must always follow a gross budgeting approach, i.e. always include the gross revenue figure and the corresponding cost and not simply the net revenue figure. All questions must be answered in strict accordance with the budget templates provided in this theme. Brief guidance on the content of each budget line is also provided in this theme, after the budget templates. For budgeting purposes, Candidate Cities should use the amounts communicated by the CGF by circular letter for the Broadcast Rights and any other marketing arrangements controlled by the CGF. Budgeting A comprehensive budget has been prepared and is summarised in Q6.10.

Q6.10 Using template 6.10, provide a detailed budget for the Commonwealth Games in GBP 2011 (specify the date on which this was established and the GBP/local currency exchange rate used).

Revenues

International Broadcast Rights

GBP (000)

29,569

Local sponsorship & official suppliers

102,216

Ticket sales

4,898

Licensing

1,058

137,741

Disposal of assets

0 0

Subsidies National government Regional government Local government

272,774

Other

8 9

SHORTFALL Total

0 0 410,515

% B

7% B1 10

Expenditure

Capital Investments Sports facilities Commonwealth Games Village and other villages MPC & IBC Other (specify)

25% 1% B2 Operations 11 Sports venues 0% 11 Commonwealth Games Village and other villages 11 Other Non Competition Venues 11 IBC/MPCB 34% 12 Games workforce 13 Information systems 13 Telecommunications & other technologies 13 Internet 14 Ceremonies and culture Opening Ceremony 0% Closing Ceremony 0% Medal award ceremonies Cultural programme Baton relay Other programmes 15 Medical services 66% 16 Catering 17 Transport 18 Security 66% 19 Advertising & promotion 20 Administration 21 Pre-Commonwealth events & coordination 0% 22 OtherA 23 100%

SURPLUS

GBP (000)

20,369

0 0 11,866

0% 0% 3%

32,235

53,290

13%

48,345 6,282 5,955 27,086 15,937

12% 2% 1% 7% 4%

12,919 1,895

3% 0%

14,545 6,113 1,273 4,789 4,236 9,136 1,361 10,583 17,965 30,874 20,910 16,994 2,912

4% 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3% 4% 8% 5% 4% 1%

64,881 378,280 0 410,515

16% 92% 100%

Note to Table 6.10 (A) Other costs include amount for contingency (GBP 46.20 million), Sponsorship rights and Host Fee payment to the CGF (GBP 10.60 million) and committed amount for the Athlete Training and Development Support Programme (GBP 5.00 million) (B) Host broadcasting services to be provided at no cost to the OC by state owned television broadcaster, Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC). SLRC to independently formulate suitable sub-contract arrangements with local private sector broadcasters in order to recover associated host broadcaster costs.

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Table 6.10 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Detailed Commonwealth Games budget (OC budget) Currency Rate 1 GBP = 177.12 LKR as at 1 April 2011

Q6.11 Using templates 6.11 a and b, provide an overview of all capital investments and a detailed capital investment budget (in GBP 2011) for all sports venues, all villages and the IBC/MPC, by physical location.

Table 6.11a – Non-OC capital investments overview (City, regional or state authorities & private sector) Currency Rate 1 GBP = 177.12 LKR as at 1 April 2011 C – Capital Investments

GBP (000)

Theme 6: Finance

Airport Roads and railways Visitor accommodation (a) Sports venues Competition venues Non-competition venues (IBC, MPC etc.) Training venues Commonwealth Games Village Media village Other (b)

£0 £0 £225,498 £0 £282,441 £7,975 £0 £238,550 £0 £349,301 £1,103,766

Notes to Table 6.11a (a) Visitor accommodation will be developed by the private sector. (b) Other costs represent the private sector investments for the construction of a business and IT park and university. (c) In addition to the above investments, regardless of the bid outcome, investments in the following sectors will be undertaken by the Government of Sri Lanka over the next six years. * Hambantota Airport and Seaport development – GBP 625 million * Roads and railway development – GBP 842 million * Healthcare – GBP 41.5 million * Utilities development – GBP 100 million

Table 6.11b – Capital investments by physical location Currency Rate 1 GBP = 177.12 LKR as at 1 April 2011

Sports facilities Main Stadium Athletic Stadium Hockey Stadium International Aquatic Centre Exhibition Centre Multi-Sport Complex Main Arena Velodrome Shooting range Commonwealth Village(s) Games Village MPC & IBC Main Media Centre Other Games Park Access Road Bus Corridor Park and Ride Transport Depot Logistics Centre Visitor Accommodation Administrative and other developments TOTALS

OC BUDGET

NON-OC BUDGET

B1 – budget line 13

TOTAL OC AND NON- OC

New installations

Upgrading of existing installations

Sub-total

New installations

Upgrading of existing installations

Sub-total

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20,369 0 20,369

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20,369 0 20,369

0 74,451 11,285 23,951 18,615 69,673 56,349 0 5,824 260,148

22,293 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22,293

22,293 74,451 11,285 23,951 18,615 69,673 56,349 0 5,824 282,441

22,293 74,451 11,285 23,951 18,615 69,673 56,349 20,369 5,824 302,810

0 0

238,550 238,550

0 0

238,550 238,550

0 0

7,975 7,975

0 0

7,975 7,975

2,754 1,275 3,732 1,719 2,387 0

0 0 0 0 0 0

2,754 1,275 3,732 1,719 2,387 0

0 0 0 0 0 225,498

0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 225,498

2,754 1,275 3,732 1,719 2,387 225,498

349,301

11,866 32,235

0 0

11,866 32,235

574,800 1,081,473

0 22,293

574,800 1,103,766

586,666 1,136,001

Individual detail should be provided for each physical location with identification of sports events to be held at that location.

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Subtotals should be identical to those disclosed under expenditure section B1 point 13 of the OC Budget. Subtotals should be identical to those disclosed under section C “non-OC budget”.

Q6.12 Using template 6.12, prepare a simple cash flow forecast, disclosing the expected annual cash flows and financing lines from the year of nomination to the expected date of dismantling the OC.

Cash position Beginning of year Cash inflows Bank financing International Broadcast Rights

Games year -7

Game year -6

Games year -5

Games year -4

Games year -3

Games year -2

Games year -1

Games year

Games year +1

Games year +2

29,569

0 4,086 0 4,086

0 4,032 0 4,032

0 5,495 0 5,495

2,339 10,849 0 13,188

2,832 13,534 0 16,366

16,161 15,471 0 31,632

13,458 62,883 0 76,341

67,426 156,424 5,956 259,375

0 0 0 0

0 4,086 4,086

0 4,032 4,032

0 5,495 5,495

6,315 6,873 13,188

6,518 9,848 16,366

7,439 24,193 31,632

2,851 73,490 76,341

9,112 250,263 259,375

0 0 0

Cash position End of year

Bank credit line â&#x20AC;&#x201C; less cash utilised

Cash available

Sponsorship State, region, city Other income Cash outflows Capital investments Operations

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Table 6.12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OC cash flow forecast Currency Rate 1 GBP = 177.12 LKR as at 1 April 2011

Q6.13 In addition to the standard budget structure to be presented in the Candidature File, provide the CGF with comprehensive data supporting the build-up of each budgetary section at least one month before the visit of the CGF Evaluation Commission. All Games budget information presented in the Candidature File has been derived following budgets developed through consultation with the Bid Committee, theme leaders and the respective sub committee working groups. A supporting document containing the data used in the budget preparation will be provided to the CGF at least one month prior to the CGF Evaluation Commission.

Q6.14 Provide a plan for the disposal, after the Commonwealth Games, of the OCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assets and/or for financing the running and maintenance costs of specific Commonwealth Games-related infrastructure. With the exception of the Velodrome, all other venues and related infrastructure for the Games will be developed regardless of the bid outcome. These comprise all planned competition venues, along with all other capital infrastructure including hotel accommodation, the Main Media Centre and the Commonwealth Games Village. These assets are to be funded from the non-OC budgets and amount to over GBP 1.1 billion at 2011 prices. These assets are to be built, owned and operated by private sector investors, public sector organisations and the Government of Sri Lanka (the Government).

Theme 6: Finance

Capital funding by the OC will be limited to financing the construction of the Velodrome, a Transportation Depot, a Logistics Centre and investments required for the preparation of Park and Ride sites and an additional access road to the Commonwealth Games Park. Following the completion of the Games, these assets will be handed over to the Government (Ministry of Sports) and the Urban Development Authority respectively. Other incidental assets to be used during the lead up to and at Games-time for transport, security, telecommunication and office purposes will mainly be leased or obtained through VIK contributions. All surplus assets post Games will be donated to public schools and other youth development programmes in the District. Revenue from the disposal of OC assets is not envisaged and has not been included in the OC budget.

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Q6.15 Provide a guarantee that the OC will cover the travel costs (in accordance with the CGF Games Manual â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Finance) in economy class, of CGA delegations participating in the Commonwealth Games from the capital city or main airport designated by each CGA to the international gateway airport of the Host City, based on the aggregate cost of the average team size for each CGA delegations which participates in the 2006 and 2010 Commonwealth Games. The guarantee must specify that the OC agrees to abide by the procedures and deadlines determined by the CGF for the calculation of these travel costs. Describe how these support grants/travel costs/fares will be determined and state the total amount budgeted for these travel costs. CGA delegations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; travel costs

3. Athlete Training and Development Support Programme Athletesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; achievements are at the heart of the Games experience and key to a successful Games. With this in mind, a flexible programme will be designed through the CGF for all CGAs to support training and development needs of athletes prior to the Games.

The OC has allocated an amount of GBP 5.00 million to be paid to the CGF, and the CGF will thereafter manage and set the basis upon which the funds shall be utilised. 4. Games experience Free local travel and passage for accredited athletes, officials and CGA delegates will be offered to encourage them to experience the rich heritage, diversity and local hospitality within and beyond the District. These excursions will be organised through a central booking system and will include whale and dolphin watching off Mirissa, visits to Yala National Park or the southern coastal citadel in Galle. The cost for this Games experience programme (GBP 0.28 million) has been included in the OC budget.

Given the honour of hosting the Games, we wholeheartedly undertake to fulfil our responsibilities to the athletes and officials, the CGAs and to the CGF. Theme 6: Finance

The financial package offered specifically for the CGAs reinforces this commitment, and includes four initiatives aimed at promoting the overall experience of participating in the Games. 1. Games Family Hotel Understanding the importance of keeping the Games Family together and at the heart of all Games activity, complimentary accommodation will be provided to the President and Secretary General of each CGA at the Games Family Hotel located just 0.2km from the Games Park. The associated cost has been included in the OC budget. 2. Travel grants The President and Secretary General of each CGA will be provided complimentary air tickets and local travel to attend the Games, and provision has been made for Business Class travel from and return back to their home country. Travel grants will be provided for accredited athletes and officials to attend the Games. Provision has been made for Economy Class air tickets for athletes and officials to travel from either their home country or final overseas training locations and return either back to the same overseas location or to their respective home country. The costs budgeted were based on the average team size for the 2006 and 2010 Commonwealth Games with the final number to be adjusted following the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The associated costs for the above (GBP 10.66 million) have been included in the OC budget.

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7 Marketing and Communications Theme Contents 7.01

JMPA

7.02

Ambush marketing

7.03

Domestic sponsorship

7.04

Ticketing strategy

7.05

Sell out rate

7.06

Ticket price range

7.07

Ticket price comparison

7.08

Licensed merchandise sales

7.09

Games lottery

7.10

Coins & philately

7.11

Sponsor hospitality village 77

7.12

Brand identity

7.13

Communication programmes

Communication plan and timeline

7.14

Theme 7: Marketing and Communications

Highlights • Total commitment to the Joint Marketing Programme Agreement • A fair and equitable ticketing strategy to deliver full venues, all with a great atmosphere and make certain that everyone has the chance to experience the Commonwealth Games live – over 80% of tickets will be less than GBP 6.00

• A Sponsor Hospitality Village at the heart of the Games and no more than 1.2km from any venue within the Commonwealth Games Park • A new and credible brand identity recognised the world over that harnesses the diversity of Sri Lanka and embodies the values of the Games and the CGF

• A communications plan that shares Hambantota’s excitement at hosting the 2018 Commonwealth Games and inspires Sri Lankans and the rest of the Commonwealth to feel an integral part of the event

• Fully integrated national and international communications programmes that will build on the excitement generated by this first opportunity to stage the Games to stimulate greater interest, engagement and participation in the event, both at home and abroad

• Committed local sponsor support before, during and after the Games that will bring investment, raise the profile of the Games and also help to establish long term partnerships to deliver Games-related legacy programmes and associated benefits

• An opportunity not just for Sri Lanka to celebrate the event while marketing itself to the world, but also a significant opportunity for the CGF to market the Games to potential new hosts, thus enhancing the CGF brand and its values.

Q7.01 Enclose one fully executed copy of the JMPA, including the written guarantees from each National Sports Federation and other required appendices in your Guarantees File.

Q7.02 Provide (a) written guarantee(s) from the relevant government authorities confirming that the legislation necessary to effectively reduce and sanction ambush marketing (e.g. preventing competitors of Commonwealth sponsors from engaging in unfair competition in the vicinity of Commonwealth sites), eliminate street vending, control advertising space (e.g. outdoor advertising space, advertising on public transport etc.) as well as air space (to ensure no publicity is allowed in such airspace) and at airports, during the period of the Commonwealth Games (including two weeks before the Commonwealth Games), will be passed no later than 30 June 2014.

Joint Marketing Programme Agreement (“JMPA”) Please see Guarantee 7.01 in the Guarantees File.

Ambush marketing Please see Guarantee 7.02 in the Guarantees File.

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Enhancing the Commonwealth Games brand

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Q7.03 Use table 7.3 below to indicate projected income from domestic sponsorship.

Q7.04 Provide a brief outline of your ticketing strategy.

Domestic sponsorship

Ticketing

Table 7.3 – Projected income from domestic sponsorship

The Games ticketing strategy will focus on ensuring affordability and accessibility, so that as many Sri Lankan and international visitors as possible can experience the Games as live spectators, at venues full to capacity and with great atmosphere and excitement.

Level of sponsorship

Product category

First level (Highest level of national sponsors)

1. IT 2. Insurance 3. Retail banking 4. Air travel 5. FMCG

Second level

1. Utilities 2. Media 3. Pharmaceuticals 4. Automotive 5. Soft drinks 6. Supermarket chain 7. Restaurant 8. Catering 9. Clothing brand 10. Money transfer

Third level

Projected income by level of sponsorship (GBP 2011)

What is the total projected income from ticket sales?

The OC will engage the services of an experienced ticketing service and solution provider at an early stage, to handle all ticketing operations and ensure a robust programme is put in place. The main principles of the ticketing strategy are to: • Make tickets affordable by having a range of ticket prices for all sessions 102.22 million

Circa 20 third level sponsors/suppliers to include: 1. Hotels 2. Household 3. Logistics 4. Technology 5. Bottled water 7. Refuse disposal

• Maximise spectator attendance to help ensure full venues • Help to ensure that a fair and equitable system for ticketing operations and distribution is put in place • Make certain that everyone, especially the youth of Sri Lanka, has a chance to experience the Games live • Provide free public transport in the District of Hambantota (the District) on production of an event ticket for that day • Offer attractive ticket bundling schemes in partnership with Games sponsors

The total estimated income from domestic sponsorship is GBP 102.22 million. As detailed in Theme 2, the Sri Lankan economy continues to develop at a healthy rate year on year with positive future economic growth projections. Based on this growth and the unique opportunity to be associated with the Hambantota 2018 Commonwealth Games (the Games), a prestigious event and the first to be staged in Sri Lanka, the Hambantota 2018 Organising Committee (OC) expects to draw on a continuously increasing private and public sector corporate base to engage with and secure new sponsors and suppliers. Hambantota’s bid has already attracted a great deal of interest from both public and private sector organisations and the following organisations are identified as Games partners: Sri Lanka Telecom/Mobitel Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Sampath Bank Ceylon Electricity Board Premium American Browns Group LOLC Company Ltd Shermans Logistics John Keells Holdings

– – – – – –

Telecommunications Insurance Retail banking Utilities Drinking water Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Household – Finance – Logistics – Hotels.

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• Include a number of non-ticketed or free events (e.g. Road Cycling, Cycling Time Trial, Triathlon and Marathon) with strategically placed ‘Games spectator spots’ that offer the feel and experience of the Games free of charge. During the period of the Games, valid tickets will provide all day access to the Commonwealth Games Park (the Games Park) as well as the respective sport session. A Live Site within the Games Park and a number of Gamesrelated activity centres, shops and food areas will provide entertainment throughout the day. Ticket and information booths within the Games Park will be strategically located to promote ‘match day’ ticket sales as well as providing information on upcoming events, medal sessions and results. There will be 1.10 million saleable tickets available for the 251 sports sessions during the Games and the projected income from these tickets is anticipated to be GBP 4.90 million.

Q7.07 How do the proposed ticket prices compare to other major events held within the Candidate City/Country?

The percentage sell-out rate (based on saleable tickets) is based upon a conservative estimate of 85% sold for ceremonies and 70% sold for sport competition sessions. However, given this will be the first event of this nature to be held in Sri Lanka and considering the detailed communication programmes to cultivate interest over four key communication stages, it is expected that sell-out rates for both ceremonies and competition sessions will far exceed these percentages.

A multi-sport event of this scale will be a first for Sri Lanka. Previous multi-sport events hosted by Sri Lanka have included the 10th South Asian Games and the inaugural South Asian Port Games, both held in Colombo in 2006 and 2008 respectively.

Q7.06 What is the price range of Commonwealth Games tickets in the following categories:

Other events have included annual international cricket series, Davis Cup tennis, Carlton 7’s International Rugby Tournament and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup jointly hosted by Sri Lanka, India and Bangladesh. Hambantota and Arugam Bay are also joint hosts for the 2011 South Asian Beach Games in August and Hambantota will also host the 2016 South Asian Games. Apart from international cricket matches, tickets for sport events have traditionally been offered free of charge. Hosting the Games will be the biggest celebration of sport that Sri Lanka has ever seen. As such, tickets for the many people wishing to be part of the Games and make Sri Lankan history will be priced recognising both this unique opportunity and the price sensitivity evident in the market.

• Opening and Closing Ceremonies • Prime events (e.g. athletics, swimming or other sports with a particularly strong national appeal) • Other events The OC will set ticket prices in such a way that there will be maximum availability to Sri Lankans. The tickets will be categorised into four tiers, with 55% of tickets in the lower priced tiers. Prices will also be differentiated between qualification sessions and finals sessions where medals will be awarded. 61% of total available tickets will be priced at GBP 3.00 or less and 83% of total available tickets at GBP 6.00 or less. In addition to this, there will be many free or non-ticketed events for spectators to enjoy, including Triathlon, Marathon and the Cycling Road and Time Trial. Prices for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies will range from GBP 12.50 to GBP 75.00 per ticket. Prime events such as Athletics, Aquatics, Rugby 7’s and Badminton will range from GBP 1.25 to GBP 15.50 and all other events will range from GBP 0.50 to GBP 9.00.

The fair and affordable ticket pricing structure for the Games has been developed in line with ICC Cricket World Cup ticket prices, as well as prices for other local leisure activities such as film and theatre tickets. Table 7.7 provides details of the ticket prices charged for previous events.

Table 7.7 – Comparative ticket prices Event

Dates

Venue/s

2011 ICC Cricket World

February – Colombo* March 2011

Price Average Notes price range (GBP) (GBP)

0.85 – 22.60

2.55 *Includes a Quarter and 0.90 Semi-Final

Kandy

0.55 – 2.80

Hambantota

0.85 – 5.65

1.60

0.55 1.10 2.80

1.40

2008 Asian 3 – 10 Colombo Rugby November Championships

Table 7.6 – Ticket price ranges

Opening/Closing Ceremonies Prime events Other events

Minimum price GBP

Maximum price GBP

12.50 1.25 0.50

75.00 15.50 9.00

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Q7.05 What percentage sell-out rate are these projected incomes based on?

Q7.08 Use table 7.8 to indicate the projected income from licensed merchandise sales as well as type of categories: Licensing

What is the impact of current legislation regarding seigniorage or philately programmes for the Games?

Table 7.8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Projected income from licensed merchandise sales Category type

Theme 7: Marketing and Communications

Apparel (all clothing) Collectibles (badges, photos) Publishing (commemorative books, programmes) Toys (mascots, balloons, puzzles) Gifts and homeware (dinnerware, umbrellas)

Q7.10 Are there any plans for seigniorage or philately programmes to help finance the Commonwealth Games? If so, what is the concept and projected income, including the OCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share?

Projected income (GBP 2011)

1.06 million

Q7.09 Are there any plans for a lottery to help finance the Commonwealth Games? If so, what is the concept and projected income, including the OCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s share? What is the current legislation in place regarding lotteries in general and sports lotteries specifically? Are there currently any sports lotteries on-going or under development that would compete with an eventual Commonwealth Games lottery? In the event that a Commonwealth Games lottery is contemplated in the budget, provide (a) guarantee(s) from the relevant authorities, endorsing the proposed plan and securing revenue projections in case of any shortcomings from such a lottery. Lottery Lotteries are very popular throughout Sri Lanka and represent an excellent source of revenue generation and a powerful vehicle for mass marketing. No income from lottery has been budgeted. However, it is expected that closer to the Games, the OC will work in partnership with the Sri Lankan National Lotteries Board to develop a Games scratch card programme and three special anniversary lottery draws to contribute to the cost of staging the Games. Under the auspices of the JMPA, a detailed marketing plan will be developed for lottery programmes, addressing local and national marketing and promotion.

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In the event that a seigniorage and/or philately programme is contemplated in the budget, provide (a) guarantee(s) from the relevant authorities, endorsing the proposed plan and securing revenue projections. Coins/philately No income from seigniorage and philately programmes has been included in the budget. However, these initiatives are common in Sri Lanka and further developments are anticipated in consultation with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications. Under the auspices of the JMPA, a detailed marketing plan will be developed for these programmes addressing local, national and global marketing, as well as a distribution strategy and royalty remittance.

Sponsor hospitality Sponsor hospitality will form an integral part of the Games sponsorship experience. For the organisations that make up the sponsor family, the opportunity to develop their hospitality programmes will be a vital part of their decision to become sponsors and a key instrument in their leveraging. The unique compact design of the Games Park allows for a Sponsor Hospitality Village (SHV) to be located at the centre of all of the action and at the very heart of the Games (Figure 7.11).

Figure 7.11 – Sponsor Hospitality Village location

A concierge will provide a personalised service for each sponsor, coordinating entertainment options and providing information about Hambantota and other assistance to ensure the optimum hospitality experience. In addition, a variety of services including the broadcast feed, internet access and catering will also be provided. The SHV will be fully air-conditioned and secure.

Q7.12 Describe your Commonwealth Games brand identity strategy and how it may be implemented through, among other initiatives, the development of an icon presence in your city. Communications As described in Theme 1, the motivation driving the bid and the nation’s vision for the Games relate closely with the core values of the Commonwealth Games movement – humanity, equality and destiny. These values, combined with the vibrant spirit of the Sri Lankan people, will be prominent in the Hambantota 2018 brand identity, which will be developed in partnership with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF). The new brand will be a key identifier in all activity building up to the Games and will unite the comprehensive communications plan summarised in Q7.13. The existing Hambantota 2018 Candidate City emblem with its hugely symbolic ‘union of hands’ will undoubtedly help to inspire the new identity. Where relevant, elements may even be drawn through from one to the other in the interests of continuity and to build on existing levels of recognition. The selected brand mark itself will combine a new, distinctive proprietorial logo mark, the Commonwealth Games Bar and a strap line and will come to represent, through consistency and prominence of use, the essence of the Hambantota and CGF partnership. Opportunities to maximise the impact of the brand development process will include: • A public competition to design the new emblem mark

Key

• A schools programme to generate support

Sponsor Hospitality Village

• A social media push to encourage ‘voting’ for the chosen shortlist.

The SHV’s location offers easy pedestrian access and is in close proximity to both the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, to be used for the Opening and Closing ceremonies, and the Athletics Stadium. The SHV is less than 1.2km from the furthest Games Park competition venue and within 0.2km of the main transport terminal at the northern access point. The exact footprint of the SHV will be determined closer to Games-time and will ultimately be determined by the number of sponsors. However, the SHV’s maximum available footprint is 15,000m2.

The new emblem will then be selected and the identity developed to engage the local population, the Sri Lankan people generally, as well as prospective visitors and the Commonwealth as a whole. It will, as far as is possible, embody the unique brand experience that the Sri Lankan games will represent. The new identity will not require a formal launch in its own right, however if a public submission is selected, there will be opportunities to celebrate that achievement and to build a public relations story around the individual or individuals responsible.

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Q7.11 Outline the general concept and location (e.g., number of sites, distance from venues, etc.) for the Sponsor Hospitality Centre.

From this platform, the Games, as represented by the new brand identity, can be developed to an iconic presence within Hambantota, the District and Southern Province, and other cities across Sri Lanka via contemporary uses of media, technologies, events and education programmes. The identity will also be merchandised extensively across the country in order to build up recognition, engagement and ownership amongst the Sri Lankan people. Cities, towns and villages will act as a canvas for commissioned works, promoting the Games and the Commonwealth Games movement. Examples include: • Games branding and brand projections displayed on well-known regional and national sites

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• Use of Sri Lanka’s public transport modes as moving murals of the Games sport disciplines • City central buildings lit up at night with images and colours representing the diverse nature of the Commonwealth • Street poles along major city streets will flutter with Commonwealth flags and branding as part of ‘city dressing’ programmes. The new emblem will literally become part of the visual landscape of Sri Lanka. This sense of ownership will then be extended through an extensive educational programme to be developed around the Games involving school children in competitions and events, inspired by the new identity including: • Art competitions to interpret the emblem and identity through other media i.e. murals • Digital/social media programmes to encourage schools to spread the word around the world e.g. Facebook twinning • Schools exchange programmes with other Commonwealth countries. The new identity will be vitally important in the successful communication of the Games at a number of levels: • Embedding the Games in the consciousness of the people of the home nation • As a commercial symbol for prospective sponsors and partners • As a target of achievement for potential competing athletes • As a destination for visitors and television viewers around the Commonwealth. As such, the new identity will offer enormous opportunities for securing the understanding, engagement and participation of the Sri Lankan people and the wider audience in what the Games represent. And, in particular, what the Hambantota Games will be – a true celebration of Sri Lankan culture, aspirations and shared Commonwealth Games values.

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Q7.13 Briefly describe the communications programmes you intend to set up during the years leading up to the Commonwealth Games in order to promote the Commonwealth Games, including CGF values, both nationally and internationally? How do you intend to cultivate local support and interest within your country and community? How do you intend to do so internationally? Given the diverse nature of Sri Lankan people and the people within the Commonwealth, it is essential that creative communication programmes are developed to ensure the core values of the Games are promoted and successfully understood. This success will start ‘at home’ and will be based on involving the Sri Lankan people in the process and taking them through a journey of understanding, commitment and ultimately participation. Once achieved, this will equip the Games with an army of supporters and advocates; a group that can help to build excitement and boost engagement within the business community, via social media and at a word of mouth level. At the heart of the communications programme, there will be an articulation of the genuine positive benefits that the Games will bring to Sri Lanka in terms of cultural, logistical and commercial showcasing of the country, as well as the positive impact on the health and welfare of a local population much more engaged in participating in sport and a healthy active lifestyle. To promote the Games values, articulate these core themes and to stimulate interest locally and internationally, a fully integrated communications programme will be activated. A summary of the key national and international communication initiatives planned in the lead up to the Games is outlined below: National programmes and cultivation of local support The people of Sri Lanka, young and old, will be given ownership of the Games through a commitment to not only mainstream media communications but ‘live’ face to face activation, education programmes and social media ‘content provision’, with a strong focus on mobile opportunities due to high levels of mobile penetration (64% on the whole Indian sub-continent). The following initiatives will be implemented: • Establishing an experienced and dedicated Marketing and Communications Department within the OC, supplemented by a local PR and media agency • A commitment to regular communication providing open, transparent and comprehensive updates on Games developments (e.g. venue construction) and activities (e.g. ticketing, volunteer recruitment and test events)

• Use of television media to create programming and programme content around the Games where possible, including a focus on finding and developing Sri Lankan sporting talent up to the Games and beyond

The programme will aim to build interest in the Games and Hambantota as a destination, by showcasing both the rich culture and the investment potential of Sri Lanka as a whole.

Hambantota will become synonymous with Sri Lanka’s potential as part of the Commonwealth and will illustrate the key qualities that Sri Lanka will bring to the event; engaging hospitality and cultural wealth as well as organisational and commercial excellence. Key activities will include: • Promotion of the Queens Baton Relay throughout the Commonwealth – share the journey to Hambantota • Organising familiarisation trips for international media – discover the real Sri Lanka

• Building momentum through hosting other events in and around Hambantota and ensuring a visible presence at • Build a brand presence in international media and these events through appropriate branding and support. conferences through regular features demonstrating To this end, the Government is committed to creating Hambantota 2018’s progress leading up to the Games a robust and extensive sporting events strategy to – proving the case for Sri Lanka attract existing sporting events to Sri Lanka and to create • Hosting a Commonwealth focused major global new ones. conference (2013 Commonwealth Heads of Government • Proactive political and stakeholder management through Meeting) – build credibility the deployment of influence programmes created with key stakeholders such as the national sports federations, • Bidding for major international sport conventions such as Sportaccord, the IOC’s Sport and the Environment local and regional government Conference and Legacy Lives, the International Legacy • Engaging with and involving the Sri Lanka Tourism conference – more than just a one-off Promotion Bureau and the Sri Lanka Tourism Development • Engaging with leading Sri Lankan companies with Authority to help develop awareness and recognition an international reach to maximise the exposure and • Opening a visitor centre close to Hambantota’s Mahinda profile of the Games. These companies will include Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, as well as one Sri Lankan Airways, Mobitel, Hayley’s and Prima in Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo – building benefit across the business community • Use of an athlete ambassador programme to personify • Using the respective Sri Lankan High Commissions Hambantota 2018 and the CGF values for schools and and Embassies throughout the world to effectively community groups promote the Games through their day-to-day work – raising awareness and the profile of the Games • Utilisation of education networks and programmes to increase awareness and understanding of the • Retaining a leading international firm of PR Commonwealth countries and the Commonwealth Games and international relations advisers to create a communications platform across a range of media • Implementing a nationwide Games roadshow, integrated including building and launching a corporate digital with a cultural programme designed for local audiences platform – connecting to the world • Building upon and developing the volunteer programmes set up for the 2011 South Asian Beach Games, • Building cultural and sport links with Commonwealth nations and territories through, for example, athlete, the 2016 South Asian Games and the other regional, coach and sport administrator exchange programmes national and international events to encourage local and the youth exchange programme – future-proofing preparation for the Games, focus and understanding the infrastructure of the sports involved and, finally, superb ‘front-line’ Games-time support. • Creating a leading sports university within Sports City – long term investment in people and skills International programmes and cultivation of international support • Developing the Games Park in to Sports City – creating Marketing of the Games to the wider international a new venue for world sport and one of the world’s community will be driven by an integrated, multi-layered best warm weather training arenas. programme of consumer, business and ‘influencer’ Hambantota 2018 will also ensure regular communication marketing initiatives. and on-going dialogue with the CGF and Games Family as well as frequent liaison with the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee.

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• A clear and robust digital strategy including an allimportant ‘Google home page strategy’ to ensure that searches for ‘Commonwealth Games 2018’ or ‘Sri Lanka Commonwealth’ or indeed ‘2018 Games’ are all delivered through a Google home page offering the consumer and commercial website, the wiki page and all key movies, images etc. The website itself will be web 2.0, fully accommodating of the social media needs placed upon it, maintained properly and updated regularly with fresh content always available.

Q7.14 Provide an overall communications plan including a timeline.

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One of main communication challenges facing any organising committee is to sustain momentum during the seven-year period between being selected as Host City and the commencement of the Games.

Phase 3 (2015 – 2016) – The countdown The successful delivery and opening of the high quality competition venues in 2016 will be promoted both nationally and internationally during this phase. Completed venues will host the 2016 South Asian Games, focusing the attentions of an international audience on Hambantota and promoting it as an events destination and a new venue for world sport.

The Hambantota 2018 communication plan aims to communicate the right messages to the right people at the right time, through a number of programmes and to a number of different yet equally important stakeholders.

Other events that will be linked to local and national communications will include the launch of the volunteer programme – providing Sri Lankans the opportunity to be a part of the greatest sports event that Sri Lanka has ever staged.

Hambantota 2018 proposes a four-phase communications programme targeting local, national and international audiences through a number of innovative initiatives, channels and technologies.

An ambassador’s programme will also be launched to capitalise on high profile Sri Lankan sportsmen and women’s support for the Games, as well as promotion of the event in all the Sri Lankan High Commissions throughout the world.

Phase 1 (2011 – 2013) – Highlighting Hambantota Following the 2018 host announcement, first phase communications will build on the national pride and excitement. Full details of the Games venues, concept, CGF values and ‘days until the event countdown’ will be communicated throughout the country.

During this stage, international communications will target regular features in the international media. A joint initiative with the tourism board will also be activated to position Sri Lanka as an excellent destination to watch elite sport.

International communications will focus on raising the profile of Hambantota and Sri Lanka by association with the Games. Phase 2 (2014 – 2015) – In the glow of Glasgow 2014 Second phase communications will aim to raise awareness of the Glasgow 2014 Games and build support for the national team and the athletes at these Games. Education programmes and extracurricular activities will be added to the school curriculum to showcase the sports and competitions of the Games. Progress with respect to venue design and construction will feature regularly in local and national media. International communications will promote the transfer of the Games to the new host city and country.

Phase 4 (2017 – 2018) – Into the Games action In the final communication phase, the launch of the ticketing process will be communicated and driven nationally through high profile promotions across all media outlets. Test events and international training camps such as the CGA Athlete Training and Development Support Programme detailed in Theme 6, will also form a major part of national communications in the final run up to the Games. On Commonwealth Day in 2017, the Queen’s Baton Relay will commence from Buckingham Palace and will pass through all Commonwealth territories and nations. The Games cultural programme and youth outreach initiatives described in Theme 1 will be ramped up to build excitement and engagement in the lead up to the Games. A comprehensive programme of test events will help to raise the profile of Hambantota and communicate to the Commonwealth, both the development of high quality competition venues at the new Sports City, as well as readiness for the Games.

Table 7.14 – Communications plan timeline 2011

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Highlighting Hambantota In the glow of Glasgow 2014 The countdown Into the Games action

Host City Announcement – November 2011

Glasgow 2014 CWG – July 2014

Venue completion and 2016 SAG – Q1 2016

Launch of ticket marketing and sales process – Q1 2017

Commonwealth Day & start of QBR – March 2017

Hambantota 2018 – May 2018

Start of test events – Q1 2017

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