Ihavandhoo Harbour works move ahead

Work on the Ihavandhoo Harbour development scheme is well underway, with overall 50% project progress, Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) reports.

“We commenced installation of precast concrete blocks required for the construction of quay wall today,” MTCC said.

The project includes:

• dredging and excavation operations – 30,509m3;

• construction of a 95m quay wall;

• a 284m breakwater;

• 178m of revetment work.

Additionally, the installation of navigation lights, streetlights and construction of 4,582sqm of paved area will also be undertaken.

The value of the project is MVR 48.5 million ($3.1 million).