Ceylinco Life opens its 2nd largest building and 25th eco-friendly branch in Jaffna

Ceylinco Life’s enduring relationship with northern peninsula marked a new milestone last week with the opening of an impressive five- storey building in Jaffna, second only to the Company’s Head Office in Colombo in terms of investment value.

The purpose designed, eco-friendly building provides 17,290 square feet of additional space at No 37, Kanathiddy Road, Jaffna,has been dubbed the ‘North Wing Building’ as it stands next to an older building of Ceylinco Life at the location, which will continue to be used.

The new building is a milestone in its own right, as it is the 25th branch built by Ceylinco Life on company-owned land.

It was constructed to conform to the ‘Green Building’ specifications developed by the Company for owned branches. Intended to the nucleus of Ceylinco Life’s branches in Achchuvely, Chavakachcheri, Chunnakam, Manipay, and Nelliady, the North Wing Building has a multi-function training room cum auditoriumthat can accommodate up to 200 people at a time.

An investment of Rs 95.6 million, the building is designed for optimal use of natural light, is entirely solar powered, and is equipped with the latest energy- efficient lighting and air conditioning systems.

It also has a facility for rainwater harvesting and its own car parkwith ample slots for visitors. A plant trough or vertical garden on every floor enhances its eco-friendly aspect while adding to the building’s aesthetics.