A GIS Model for Site Selection of Industrial Zones in Sri Lanka [ READ ]
G.M.T.S. Fernando, Ven. Pinnawala Sangasumana, C.H.Edussuriya
Site selection of industrial zones in Sri Lanka has become a critical issue and a sensitive decision making process that may create a range of socioeconomic and environmental problems over time. Hence, several site selection criteria and appropriate methods for establishing industries have to be concerned by the decision makers and authorities before locating industrial zones in particular regions. Though, at present the enormous data volume and complex criteria regarding this field are available, the suitable site selection process is still problematic. Therefore, this paper assumes that, in some extent, such failures can be overcome by applying Geographic Information System (GIS) and Multi-criteria Decision Making Techniques into the site selection process of industrial zones.
G.M.T.S. Fernando, Ven. Pinnawala Sangasumana, C.H.Edussuriya
Site selection of industrial zones in Sri Lanka has become a critical issue and a sensitive decision making process that may create a range of socioeconomic and environmental problems over time. Hence, several site selection criteria and appropriate methods for establishing industries have to be concerned by the decision makers and authorities before locating industrial zones in particular regions. Though, at present the enormous data volume and complex criteria regarding this field are available, the suitable site selection process is still problematic. Therefore, this paper assumes that, in some extent, such failures can be overcome by applying Geographic Information System (GIS) and Multi-criteria Decision Making Techniques into the site selection process of industrial zones.
