Male’ Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) Managing Director Abdul Matheen, accompanied by the company’s senior management team, carried out a comprehensive visit to R. Dhuvaafaru this week, underscoring the company’s commitment to improving integrated utility services in island communities.
The high-level delegation’s trip included meetings with local authorities, operational site inspections, and extensive discussions with MWSC staff and council representatives. The visit aimed to assess existing operations, identify challenges, and explore opportunities for service enhancement tailored to the needs of the Dhuvaafaru community.
Engagement with Local Stakeholders
Upon arrival, MD Matheen and his team met with members of the R. Dhuvaafaru Council. Talks centered on strengthening cooperation between MWSC and the council to address local infrastructure needs. Council officials and company executives discussed potential upgrades to ensure reliable access to water, sewerage, and waste management services for residents.
Site Inspections and Operations Review
The management team toured key MWSC facilities on the island, including the operations center, bottled water production unit, and waste management site. The inspection offered first-hand insights into the operational capacity of these facilities and highlighted areas where modernization or efficiency improvements could be implemented.
Focus on Employee and Community Relations
As part of the visit, MWSC leadership also held meetings with frontline staff based in R. Dhuvaafaru. Discussions focused on workforce needs, operational challenges, and ways to further empower employees to deliver reliable, community-oriented services. The sessions emphasized MWSC’s long-term commitment to strengthening its local workforce and fostering a culture of service excellence.
Driving Utility Innovation in the Atolls
Speaking during the engagements, Abdul Matheen reaffirmed MWSC’s role as a national utility leader, emphasizing the company’s priority to expand high-quality, integrated services beyond the capital region. He noted that addressing the unique challenges of outer island communities is critical to achieving equitable development and ensuring reliable access to essential utilities across the Maldives.
The R. Dhuvaafaru visit reflects MWSC’s broader strategy of decentralizing its services, investing in local infrastructure, and building stronger partnerships with councils and communities. With ongoing efforts to modernize facilities and enhance service delivery, the company aims to reinforce its reputation as a cornerstone of national utility development.
