MTCC signs Dhaandhoo contract

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) yesterday signed an agreement with the Maldives’ Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure towards implementation of the Ga. Dhaandhoo Harbour Development Project.

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

According to MTCC, Dhaandhoo Constituency MP Yaugoob Abdulla graced the ceremony.

Scope of works will include:

• harbor dredging operations – 52099cbm,

• channel dredging operations – 4953cbm,

• construction of a 30m groyne,

• a 333m breakwater,

• a 170m revetment,

• a 529m quay wall,

• installation of 1203sqm of harbor pavement, etc.

The value of the contract is MVR 70.86 million ($4.5 million) and the project is to be completed within 485 days.