The project master plan includes the development of a Deep Water Jetty, Bulk Commodities Terminal with Stockpiling and Blending Capabilities, Power Generation Plant, and a host of other heavy Industries and complementary industries. The project will be delivered in three phases, with a total investment exceeding US$ 4 billion.

This project will open opportunities for much export and import markets in the Asian, African, Australian and American continents, and provide a strategic access gateway to satisfy the growing demands of the Indian market.

In addition to the above, the Trincomalee region will be benefited through direct and indirect employment opportunities, social and community development and creation of new skills during construction and long-term operation of the project. It is expected that over 5000 direct employment opportunities and over20, 000 indirect employment opportunities will be created from this project.

Sri Lanka Gateway Industries will establish a vocational training centre to enhance the professional skills of the local community of the region, thereby targeting many job opportunities for the local population.

The company has completed detailed feasibility and engineering studies and will be adopting WorldBank environmental standards as a benchmark for the project.