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Aster & Maga join hands to elevate the Nugegoda Skyline

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Aster Residencies (Pvt) Ltd announced the launch of Aster Residencies, a unique apartment project in the heart of Nugegoda. This BOI approved apartment project comes to light as a joint venture between Aster Residencies and Maga Engineering, the leading construction company in the country.

 Situated in the tranquil environ of Poorwarama Road Nugegoda, this apartment complex encompasses 10 residential floors which offer 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and a limited number of Penthouses equipped with high quality finishes and modern fittings. The layout of each apartment has been thoughtfully designed to maximize the use of floor space, and the result is the fully-fledged abode of your dreams. There are 48 apartment units in total.

Commenting on the project, Chief Executive Officer of Aster Residencies (Pvt) Ltd Chandima Anton Dilruk said, “With our successful investments under many businesses portfolios, we now enter into real estate with Aster Residencies project.  Ours is a project which offers the best housing solution to our prospective customers who seek to reside in the bustling town of Nugegoda. The location chosen for the project is definitely a place where one can alleviate, indulge and rediscover modern living. Our objective behind the project is to build high quality yet affordable apartments.”

“We are proud to partner with Maga Engineering, the leader of Sri Lanka’s construction industry, who have showcased their expertise through its involvement in many landmark condominium projects in Sri Lanka,” he further added.

Attractively priced to offer modern living, the significance of Aster Residencies is highlighted with its design which stands compatible with the needs of corporate sector managers, executives and entrepreneurs who seek higher standards of living coupled with the convenience to access the city of Colombo and reduce travel time losses.

Commenting on the project, Chairman & Managing Director of Mäga Engineering M. G. Kularatne said, ‘It is indeed a pleasure for us at Maga to partner with Aster Residencies. I am quite sure that this project will fill the vacuum in the area for high quality apartments at a competitive price point. We have deployed an exceptional project team to bring this project to life and deliver on our commitment to provide housing of exceptional quality.”

The residents of Aster Residencies will have access to a range of high end lifestyle amenities such as a swimming pool, kids pool and play area and modern gymnasium, thus promoting healthy living. The rooftop features modern recreational options including a BBQ area for residents to hold social events. It also provides CCTV monitoring with 24 hour security that ensures privacy and safety of residents and their property. All apartments offer facilities such as hot and cold water, air conditioning, a gas system with individual meters, reliable fire protection and alarm systems and high speed broadband/entertainment connectivity. The apartment complex also includes service balconies, separate maid’s room and washrooms, differently-abled access and driver’s rest rooms and a fire command centre.

The architect for the project is OENS Design Studio, headed by Architect Nihantha Munasinghe, who elaborated further on the design intention: “The project targets the ultimate satisfaction of its end users, offering them the benefit of efficient and correct space-planning contained in a simple building form. Optimum space utilization in the apartments provides the occupants with comfortably sized rooms, unparalleled views, maximum light, ventilation, privacy and security. The apartment complex is equipped with all  modern comforts without compromising quality and affordability.”

Prospective buyers can reach Aster Residencies through 077-008-8800 or 077-009-9933 and arrange a visit to the location.

Maga Signs MOU with Vocational Training Authority on Skills Training

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Since the ending of the civil war in year 2009, the increase in local and foreign investments in infrastructure development projects has created an increase in the demand for skilled workers in the construction industry. There have been various initiatives to develop this skilled workforce by the Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training.

Vocational Training Authority (VTA) which functions under the above Ministry was established in 1995. The key intention of establishing the Vocational Training Authority was to reach the rural masses of the country (which comprise 72% of the total population of Sri Lanka) and bestow them with necessary skills that will enable their gainful employment both locally and internationally.

Since its inception, VTA has conducted many initiatives to attract unemployed village youth towards the vocations of the construction industry, but has experienced certain reluctance by young men to venture into vocations like masonry, carpentry and bar-bending trades, due to the traditionally negative perceptions and lack of societal recognition. Recent training programs conducted by VTA in joint collaborations with the recognized private companies have yielded better attraction of village youth towards such programs.

Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd., since its inception in 1984, has been an active participant in the construction industry in Sri Lanka. Over the course of the last 30 years, they have risen to be become a model construction company in the country, by continually re-investing in knowledge, skills and capital. This has helped them evolve from working under international contractors to presently executing some of the most prestigious building and infrastructure development projects in Sri Lanka.

In order to meet the current and emerging demand for the skilled workers, VTA has recognized Maga as a potential partner in the development of training programs for the above trade categories and use their brand image and the offered job placements to attract unemployed village youth for the proposed training programs.

After several discussions pertaining to practical implementation, both institutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 08 November 2016 at the “Nipunatha Niwasa”. The MoU was signed by Major General Gamini Hettiarachchi, The Chairman & CEO of Vocational Training Authority and  Mr. M.G. Kularatne, Chairman & Managing Director of Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.

A total of 240 Mason Technicians and 160 Carpenter Technicians are scheduled to be trained in four training programs within the span of two years at VTA Training Centres. The institutional training will be three months and on the job training will be another three months. The trainees will be paid an attractive training allowance jointly by the both institutions. VTA and Maga will conduct branded promotions to attract the target audience before commencement of each program in mass media and in the regions where the selected VTA centres are located. Successful participants of the training programs will be tested for National Vocation Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 certification and VTA will arrange to award the NVQ certificates through TVEC (Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission). Maga Engineering will offer employment opportunities to the successful participants of the training programs in their project sites.

http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/Maga-signs-MOU-with-vocational-training-authority-on-skills-training-119932.html