MTCC to design and construct new harbour at S. Hulhudhoo


Maldives
PUBLISHED March 05, 2020

The contract to design and construct a new harbour at S. Hulhudhoo in the Maldives has been awarded to the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company Plc (MTCC).

The project agreement was signed between the government and MTCC at a ceremony held on 1st March 2020, Sunday. Permanent Secretary of Planning Ministry, Ms. Zeeniya Hameed, signed the agreement on behalf of the government and the CEO of MTCC, Mr. Adam Azim, signed on behalf of the contractor.

In addition to a significant amount of dredging work under this agreement, the project will also consist of:
• Construction of a 742-meter breakwater;
• 114 meters of quay wall;
• 642 meters of revetment and 2,250 square meters of pavement.
• The agreement also includes the installation of 36 harbour lights, 2 channel lights and a boat ramp.

The project is estimated to cost $4.2 million and it is expected to be completed within one year and 10 days. According to Mr. Adam Azim, the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the harbour construction is currently underway and that development would commence within 10 days of concluding the assessment.

Established in the year 1980 by the government of Maldives as a public company, MTCC was tasked to provide nationwide transportation for the growing demands of the country. Today, the company is a key player in the Maldivian economy with businesses in key growth sectors namely, transportation, fisheries (Marine products), housing and infrastructure development throughout the country.

The fifth largest island in the Maldives, Hulhumeedhoo, located in the north-eastern point of addu City is divided into two administrative constituencies; Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo. 

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