The land reclamation and shore protection project planned for Gaafu Dhaalu Madaveli, has been awarded to Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC).

The agreement was signed by Minister of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure Dr Abdulla Muththalib on behalf of the Government, while MTCC Managing Director DCP (Retd.) Ahmed Saudee signed on behalf of the company. Member of Parliament for Madaveli constituency Mohamed Shameez also attended the signing ceremony.

MTCC stated that the project will involve reclaiming a total of 19.17 hectares of land in Madaveli, along with the implementation of shore protection measures to safeguard the reclaimed area.

The project has been awarded to MTCC at a cost of MVR 174,584,264.40 and is scheduled to be completed within 400 days.