The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has been awarded a one-year, MVR 47.5 million contract to develop the harbour in Lhaviyani Naifaru. With a population of over 5,700 and a rising number of vessels, the island’s existing harbour is no longer sufficient despite having been expanded twice before. The new project aims to improve capacity and safety for residents and vessel operators. The agreement was signed by Minister of Construction, Housing and Infrastructure Dr Abdulla Muththalib and MTCC Managing Director Ahmed Saudee.