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MTCC Readies for Harbour Projects in Noomaraa and Eydhafushi

The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company has begun preparations for harbour development projects in Noomaraa, Shaviyani Atoll and Eydhafushi, Baa Atoll, contracted by the Ministry of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on 22 June with budgets of MVR 53.33 million and MVR 64.67 million respectively. Both projects await completion of an environmental impact assessment before work commences, with MTCC given 455 days for Noomaraa and 450 days for Eydhafushi.

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  • MVR 53.33 million (US$3.7 million) Budget allocated for Noomaraa harbour project Maldives Republic A budget of MVR 53.33 million (US$3.7 million) is allocated for the harbour project in Noomara, while MVR 64.67 million (US$4.5 million) will be spent on Eydhafushi harbour.

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  • MVR 64.67 million (US$4.5 million) Budget allocated for Eydhafushi harbour project Maldives Republic A budget of MVR 53.33 million (US$3.7 million) is allocated for the harbour project in Noomara, while MVR 64.67 million (US$4.5 million) will be spent on Eydhafushi harbour.

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  • 519 people Estimated population of Noomaraa Maldives Republic Noomaraa, with an estimated population of 519 people, heavily relies on employment in the public sector and the tourism industry.

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  • 3,469 people Estimated population of Eydhafushi Maldives Republic On the other hand, Eydhafushi, with an estimated population of 3,469, predominantly relies on fishing and tourism for its residents' livelihoods.

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  • 1632 square metres Reef area damaged by barge grounding Maldives Republic In 2019, a barge ran aground the island's reef, causing extensive damage to an area spanning 1632 square metres.

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  • 302.60-metre Breakwater length, Noomaraa Maldives Republic The project will also see the construction of a 302.60-metre breakwater and a 177-meter quay wall, with the installation of revetment along a 64-metre area.

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  • 402-metre Quay wall length, Eydhafushi Maldives Republic The project includes the construction of a 170-metre breakwater, 402-metre quay wall, 383-metre revetment, 11-meter-long and 11-meter-wide ramp, 18-meter-long and 2-meter-wide bridge, 1814-acres of pavement, and 402 metres of kerb, with installation of mooring buoys and port lights.

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  • 455 days Time allowed to complete Noomaraa project Maldives Republic The US$3.7 million project, which has to be completed within 455 days, will commence upon completion of an environmental impact assessment, according to MTCC.

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  • 450 days Time allowed to complete Eydhafushi project Maldives Republic MTCC, which is given 450 days to complete the US$4.5 million project, awaits the completion of an environment impact assessment before mobilisation.

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