MTCC signs Magoodhoo land reclamation contract

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has signed an agreement with the Maldives’ Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure towards implementation of the F. Magoodhoo Land Reclamation and Shore Protection Project.

MTCC CEO, Adam Azim, signed on behalf of the company and Ms. Zeeniya Hameed, Permanent Secretary, signed on behalf of the Ministry.

According to MTCC, Bilehdhoo Constituency MP Ahmed Haleem graced the ceremony.

Scope of works will involve:

• island land reclamation operations – 17 hectares,

• airport land reclamation operations – 30.8 hectares,

• construction of a 3339m revetment,

• a 90m groyne.

The value of the project is MVR 206.87 million ($13.4 million) and the work is to be completed within 650 days.