The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Limited (MTCC) has officially entered into agreements to carry out development initiatives on three islands: Alif Dhaal Hangnaameedhoo, Laamu Maavah, and Baa Eydhafushi.

These projects include coastal protection works in Hangnaameedhoo and Maavah, as well as the creation of a designated swimming area in Eydhafushi.

The agreements were signed by MTCC’s Managing Director, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Retd) Ahmed Saudhee. State Minister Ibrahim Nazim, representing the Ministry of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure, signed the coastal protection contracts, while the President of the Eydhafushi Council, Mohamed Faathih, signed the agreement concerning the swimming area development.

Serving a population of approximately 760 residents, the Hangnaameedhoo project is designed to address ongoing coastal erosion. The scope of work includes:

The total contract value is MVR 46.20 million, and the project is scheduled for completion within 240 days.

Home to around 2,200 residents, Maavah faces persistent challenges related to shoreline erosion and flooding. To address these concerns, the project will involve:

This project is expected to be completed within 540 days and is valued at MVR 89.13 million.

In Eydhafushi, with a population exceeding 3,500, MTCC will undertake the development of a dedicated swimming area. The project comprises:

The Eydhafushi project carries a value of MVR 4.63 million and is anticipated to be completed within 150 days.