Ras Malé Project Moving Forward Despite Technical Challenges: Construction Minister

Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Abdulla Muththalib stated that the Ras Malé reclamation project faces technical challenges due to insufficient sand and reliance on a single dredger shared with Gulhifalhu. The project began without a proper sand study or comprehensive EIA. The contractor, Capital Marine and Construction Company (CMCC) of Sri Lanka, will be compensated with 70 hectares of land. Reclamation of 1,153 hectares is planned but delayed.

Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Abdulla Muththalib stated that the Ras Malé reclamation project faces technical challenges due to insufficient sand and reliance on a single dredger shared with Gulhifalhu. The project began without a proper sand study or comprehensive EIA. The contractor, Capital Marine and Construction Company (CMCC) of Sri Lanka, will be compensated with 70 hectares of land. Reclamation of 1,153 hectares is planned but delayed.

Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Abdulla Muththalib stated that the Ras Malé reclamation project faces technical challenges due to insufficient sand and reliance on a single dredger shared with Gulhifalhu. The project began without a proper sand study or comprehensive EIA. The contractor, Capital Marine and Construction Company (CMCC) of Sri Lanka, will be compensated with 70 hectares of land. Reclamation of 1,153 hectares is planned but delayed.

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