60. Powers of the Estate Manager

The Estate Manager shall act under the direction and supervision of the Commission and exercise, perform and discharge the following powers, duties and functions –

to assist service providers in providing utility services, such as gas, water, electricity, internet and communication facilities, sewerage and drainage, waste and garbage disposal and such other facilities to authorised persons, residents, occupiers and visitors in the Area of Authority of the Colombo

to manage and maintain all common areas including the maintenance of street lighting and such other facilities;

to facilitate the collection of area related rates and levies imposed by the Commission within the Area of Authority of the Colombo Port City as authorised by this Act, and collect fees and charges for services provided within the Area of Authority of the

to set up, operate and maintain common user facilities such as car parks within the Area of

to be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of waterfronts, inland canals and such other areas between the offshore breakwater and the beaches of the Colombo Port City;

to collect on behalf of the Commission, the local rates, levies and such other charges imposed by the

to levy berthing fees as may be necessary, being part of the services provided within the Area of

to be responsible for the operation and maintenance of an efficient and effective garbage collection and disposal system, while ensuring the daily collection, sorting and removal and disposal of all types of garbage of the authorised persons, employees of authorised persons, residents, occupiers and visitors within the Area of Authority of the Colombo Port City, subject to compliance with such Development Control Regulations, and to enter into any related agreements with any third party, including outsourcing agreements where so required;

to supervise and administer all matters relating to roads or access ways within the Area of Authority of the Colombo Port City and the protection and promotion of the convenience and welfare of the authorised persons, employees of authorised persons, residents, occupiers and visitors within the

to do such other things as may be directed by the