Capitol Developers breaks new ground with a 50-Storey Skyscraper in Uptown Colombo

The ceremonial piling work takes place

Capitol Developers Limited of the Sanken Group held the groundbreaking ceremony of its latest 470 apartment twin tower project - Capitol Twin Peaks on 12 November 2016, at its strategic location at 24, Staple Street, Colombo 02. Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka – Minister of Megapolis and Western Development graced the event as Chief Guest, amidst a gathering of distinguished guests, including customers, partners and government officials. The ceremony, which was held at the auspicious time of 7.15 am, was preceded by a multi-religious ceremony. 

Scheduled to be ready for occupation by end 2020, the project is expected to be the most centrally located, high profile luxury real estate project in the city and is widely acknowledged as a key project in the government’s vision for a vibrant Megapolis. It is located in the heart of the city in an elite neighbourhood, with proximity to prestigious shopping malls and other conveniences, in addition to a beautiful entry point with the lake frontage of Beira Lake. Capitol Developers and Sanken Construction of the renowned Sanken Group have collaborated to create these iconic skyscrapers whilst the global design firm P&T Group of Singapore are the architects for Capitol Twin Peaks.
There are many advantages for investors purchasing apartments at Capitol Twin Peaks. In fact, all properties developed by Capitol Developers have been contracted to Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd., the most trusted name in the construction industry, which guarantees timely delivery of the apartments to buyers along with the hallmark construction quality of the Sanken brand. Sanken has its roots in the Japanese Mitsui Construction Company and the Japanese passion for perfection and punctuality is evident in its every project. Furthermore, Capitol Developers have collaborated with several leading banks to facilitate attractive loans and long-term repayment plans for prospective buyers.

Rohana Wannigama – Managing Director, Capitol Developers, Asela Iddawela – Chairman, Land Reclamation, Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka – Minister of Megapolis and Western Development, Karunasena Hettiarachchi – Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Ranjith Gunatilleke - Managing Director, Sanken Construction, Mahen Weerasekera - Chairman, Sanken Construction and Capitol Developers

This high profile development meets the demands of the vibrant and expanding City of Colombo and supports the government’s plans to build a Megapolis encompassing much of the Western Province. Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka – Minister of Megapolis and Western Development in his capacity as Chief Guest at the ceremony, elaborated further on how this project is aligned to the government’s vision for a Megapolis. The project also caters to the new lifestyle trend for luxury condominium living amongst young couples and expatriates, who desire to make a lifestyle statement. 

Built on 214 perches, the project will feature 470 apartments on 50 floors with 2 basements, 6 floors of parking and a roof terrace. Magnificent views and panoramas are set to entice home owners with a Sunset Bar, Sky Lounge and Sky Garden. Capitol Twin Peaks will be an oasis of tranquility for high powered executives and busy professionals. 

The ground floor will feature a lobby, coffee shop, salon and spa, mini mart with pharmacy and a laundry collection point. Other unique features of the twin towers will be a podium with a lap pool, kids pool, jacuzzi, kids play room, function room, party lounge and deck, outdoor living area, business centre, games room, yoga pavilion and aerobic studio, steam room, reading corner, sensory garden and a well-equipped gym.

Design and Build contractor Sanken Construction has successfully delivered Trillium Residencies, Empire City, Emperor, OnThree20, 7th sense on Gregory’s Road and many other high-rises in the city. 

Capitol Developers has to its credit Capitol Residencies on Dharmapala Mawatha, HR Residencies on Havelock Road, Tulasi Mahal Apartments in Jaffna, Capitol 7 on Rosmead Place, Capitol Elite on Horton Place and the business city hotel, Cinnamon Red. This newest project, Capitol Twin Peaks, a luxury apartment project, will feature a unique Sky Lounge, offering a magnificent view 

A section of the crowd

Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka – Minister of Megapolis and Western Development, Karunasena Hettiarachchi – Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Asela Iddawela – Chairman, Land Reclamation, Eng. S.S.P. Ratnayake – Director General, Urban Development Authority, Ranjith Gunatilleke - Managing Director, Sanken Construction, Mahen Weerasekera - Chairman, Sanken Construction and Capitol Developers, D.L. Amarasinghe, Project Director, Sanken Construction and B.U.I. Bodinagoda, Sanken Construction

The ceremonial piling work takes place