A new project to develop six islands in Kalpitiya will commence shortly.

In the first phase of the Kalpitiya Integrated Resort Development Project (KITRDP), six islands; Ippantivu, Vellai-I, Vellai-II, Vellai-III, Eramativu, and Kakativu will be developed. The bids have been submitted by twenty-five investors, including leading hoteliers and five star hotels in Sri Lanka. In addition, six developers who are ready to begin work on Dutch Bay Island have also been identified.

The KITRDP has prepared a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) with consultancy from field specialists. However, investors and developers have to prepare Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) or Initial Environmental Assessments (IEE) for their individual projects to receive environmental clearance from the authorities concerned.

The KITRDP coordinates with the Urban Development Authority, Coast Conservation Department, Fisheries Department, Central Environmental Authority, North-Western Province Environmental Authority, and the Kalpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha to receive necessary clearances for development projects.

The KITRDP has also begun construction of a temporary road from Dutch Bay Island to Uchchamanui for easy transportation of construction materials and goods by developers.