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Afcons Underestimated Thilamalé Bridge Project: Minister Muththalib
Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Abdulla Muththalib said the Thilamalé Bridge delay stems from the contractor's lack of experience, inadequate preparation and underestimation of the work's difficulty. He said the work is expected to be completed on schedule, within the date stipulated in the supplementary agreement drawn up by the previous government.
LatestCost Unchanged Despite Delays In Greater Malé Bridge Project: MinisterMaldives Republic, 24 Nov, 23:53
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I believe it was due to a lack of experience, not being prepared enough and underestimating the difficulty of the work
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Maldives Republic24 Nov, 03:55 · first report24 Nov, 23:53 · 19 h 57 min later
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more than US$100 millionloan from the government of Japan for the Volta Railway Bridge in GhanaMaldives RepublicAfcons has also been awarded the contract for the Volta Railway Bridge in Ghana which is being developed under a loan of more than US$100 million from the government of Japan.
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US$500 milliontotal contract costMaldives Republicthe total cost standing at US$500 million, excluding GST.
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37.33%share of contract price disbursedMaldives RepublicTo date, 37.33% of the total contract price, equating to US$186.7 million, has been disbursed to Afcons, including the advance for mobilisation.
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US$186.7 millionamount disbursed to AfconsMaldives Republic37.33% of the total contract price, equating to US$186.7 million, has been disbursed to Afcons, including the advance for mobilisation.
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29%project completionMaldives Republicthe project... is currently at 29% completion, lagging behind the initial schedule.
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30 September 2026revised completion deadlineMaldives RepublicThe project, originally scheduled for completion by 17 May 2024, has been pushed back to 30 September 2026.
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17 May 2024original completion deadlineMaldives RepublicThe project, originally scheduled for completion by 17 May 2024, has been pushed back to 30 September 2026.
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120 yearsdesigned bridge lifespanMaldives RepublicThe bridge, intended to last 120 years, is under continuous monitoring by government consultant Arup Limited to ensure quality.
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