The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has been awarded 22 major development projects spread across islands from the north to the south of the Maldives.
The agreements were signed today at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development.
Minister of State for Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Ismail Hameed signed on behalf of the ministry, while Deputy Managing Director Mohamed Jamsheed signed on behalf of MTCC.
The package covers roads, coastal protection, harbours, beaches and a major new building, touching nearly every corner of the country.
Road projects will be carried out in AD Hangnaameedhoo, B Kamadhoo, K Maafushi, N Maalhendhoo, R Angolhitheemu, R Vaadhoo, Sh Komandoo and Th Vandhoo.
Coastal protection works are planned for AA Maalhos, HA Thuraakunu, HDh Naivaadhoo, HA Vashafaru and N Miladhoo, helping protect island shorelines.
Harbours will be built or upgraded in K Thulusdhoo, GA Kanduhulhudhoo, GA Nilandhoo, Th Kandoodhoo, Th Vilufushi and N Holhumeedhoo.
HDh Vaikaradhoo will get a new slipway and beach area, while R Fainu will get a new beach area.
In Fuvahmulah City, MTCC will build a nine-storey office complex.
As one of the country’s leading state-owned companies, MTCC continues to play a key role in delivering infrastructure that improves daily life for island communities.
With the 22 agreements signed today at the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, work is set to move forward across all the islands included in the package.
