The Malé Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) has commenced work on the installation of two water storage tanks, each with a capacity of 13,000 tonnes, as part of efforts to strengthen water security in Malé City.

MWSC said ground preparation works have been completed, with test piling currently underway in preparation for the main foundation construction. Once completed, the two tanks will provide a combined storage capacity of 26,000 tonnes of water.

According to MWSC Managing Director, the additional capacity will effectively double the current water storage volume available in Malé City, significantly enhancing the resilience of the water supply system for the capital.

The project is part of a programme to expand water storage and production capacity across the Greater Malé Region. Last year, MWSC completed the installation of a 10,000-tonne water storage system in Hulhumalé, the largest such facility established in the Maldives to date, increasing Hulhumalé’s total storage capacity to 22,600 tonnes.

MWSC also noted that a reverse osmosis (RO) plant with a daily production capacity of 1,000 tonnes has been operational in Malé City since June 2025. In addition, a 5,000-tonne water production system currently under development in Hulhumalé is expected to be completed and become operational next month.

The company said the expansion of storage and production facilities is aimed at improving the reliability and security of water services in both Malé and Hulhumalé, particularly as demand continues to grow.