Kokavil transmission tower, Transmission tower in Kokavil, Sri Lanka.
The Kokavil transmission tower reaches a height of 174 meters and consists of a lattice steel structure for television and radio signals distribution.
The original tower, constructed in 1982 with Japanese funding, suffered destruction in 1990 before being rebuilt and reopened in June 2011.
The tower restoration brought television and radio reception back to northern Sri Lanka, enabling media access for local communities after three decades.
The facility operates both digital television transmission through DVB-T2 technology and analog services, covering the entire northern region of Sri Lanka.
The structure stands as the tallest transmission tower in South Asia, with construction costs reaching 450 million Sri Lankan rupees.
Location: Kokavil
Inception: 1982
Official opening: June 6, 2011
GPS coordinates: 9.26968,80.40804
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:31
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