The construction of the new council secretariat for Shaviyani Noomaraa has been completed, providing modern and improved facilities to support local council operations.

The project, funded under the Public Sector Investment Program (PSIP) of the Local Government Authority (LGA), was awarded to Shaviyani Noomaraa Council at a total cost of MVR 3.9 million.

Implemented by Econ Maldives Private Limited, the project was completed on October 31, 2024.

The new secretariat includes an 80-seat conference hall and a 16-seat meeting room, along with dedicated cabins for the council president, vice president, council members, and the council secretary general. Additional facilities feature a hall for the Women’s Development Committee (WDC), a prayer room, a tea room, a store room, and separate toilet facilities for men and women.

This building replaces the previous council office, which had become inadequate due to age and limited space. The upgraded secretariat is expected to address previous challenges and improve service delivery to the community.

The Noomaraa council project is part of a wider PSIP initiative to develop 50 council secretariats across the Maldives, after assessments identified that 187 councils currently face significant shortages in space and resources.