RENOVATION OF AMQs AND OMQs AT SLAF BASE KATUNAYAKE REACHES KEY MILESTONE
Phase I and Stage I of Phase II of the renovation project for Airmen Married Quarters (AMQs) and Officers Married Quarters (OMQs) at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake were completed on 24 October 2026, coinciding with the Commander’s Inspection.
This initiative marks a significant milestone in the Sri Lanka Air Force’s ongoing efforts to improve residential facilities and enhance the welfare of service personnel and their families by providing improved living conditions.
The project was initiated under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, and the leadership of the Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Amitha Jayamaha.
The renovation work was carried out by skilled personnel of the Directorate of Civil Engineering under the supervision of the Director General Civil Engineering Air Vice Marshal Krishantha Hewapathirana, reflecting the continued commitment of SLAF to improve residential facilities and enhance the welfare of its personnel and their families.
Phase I of the General Service Quarters (GSQs) Renovation Project comprised 10 residential units, including 08 AMQs, one of which accommodates Day Care center, and 02 OMQs, one of which accommodates Officers Holiday Home. All 10 units have been successfully renovated and completed.
In addition to Phase I, 06 AMQs in the Low-Cost Area have been renovated and completed, further enhancing the availability of improved residential facilities at the Base.
Stage I of Phase II involved the renovation of 08 AMQs. All 08 units have been completed, representing further progress in the Base residential infrastructure development programme.
The next stage of the project is planned to cover the renovation of 24 AMQs including 04 AMQs at Low-cost area and 08 OMQs (518 OMQ Flat) in recent future. This initiative will further contribute to improving accommodation facilities and providing a more comfortable living environment for service personnel and their families.
The phased implementation of the GSQ Renovation Project reflects the Sri Lanka Air Force's continued commitment to the welfare of its personnel. Through the refurbishment and modernization of existing residential facilities, SLAF Base Katunayake continues to promote improved living standards, personnel morale and family well-being.
This initiative marks a significant milestone in the Sri Lanka Air Force’s ongoing efforts to improve residential facilities and enhance the welfare of service personnel and their families by providing improved living conditions.
The project was initiated under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, and the leadership of the Base Commander of SLAF Base Katunayake, Air Vice Marshal Amitha Jayamaha.
The renovation work was carried out by skilled personnel of the Directorate of Civil Engineering under the supervision of the Director General Civil Engineering Air Vice Marshal Krishantha Hewapathirana, reflecting the continued commitment of SLAF to improve residential facilities and enhance the welfare of its personnel and their families.
Phase I of the General Service Quarters (GSQs) Renovation Project comprised 10 residential units, including 08 AMQs, one of which accommodates Day Care center, and 02 OMQs, one of which accommodates Officers Holiday Home. All 10 units have been successfully renovated and completed.
In addition to Phase I, 06 AMQs in the Low-Cost Area have been renovated and completed, further enhancing the availability of improved residential facilities at the Base.
Stage I of Phase II involved the renovation of 08 AMQs. All 08 units have been completed, representing further progress in the Base residential infrastructure development programme.
The next stage of the project is planned to cover the renovation of 24 AMQs including 04 AMQs at Low-cost area and 08 OMQs (518 OMQ Flat) in recent future. This initiative will further contribute to improving accommodation facilities and providing a more comfortable living environment for service personnel and their families.
The phased implementation of the GSQ Renovation Project reflects the Sri Lanka Air Force's continued commitment to the welfare of its personnel. Through the refurbishment and modernization of existing residential facilities, SLAF Base Katunayake continues to promote improved living standards, personnel morale and family well-being.
Before Renovation
After Renovation
