Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) said that dredging and land reclamation operations for the new Nilandhoo Airport are progressing with 58% completion. In addition, sand bund wall works are also moving ahead with 78% completion.
Under the project, an area of 42.6 hectares of land will be reclaimed for the construction of this airport.
Additionally, a 2,098m long stone revetment wall, as well as a 1,400m long geo-bag revetment, will be set up, MTCC said.
The Nilandhoo Airport is an initiative under the Government’s policy of expanding the domestic airport network through establishing a domestic airport no more than 30 minutes of travel away from every inhabited island, resort and commercial area in the Maldives.
The value of the project is MVR 280.94 million ($18.1 million).