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Fushidhiggaru Lagoon Reclamation to Proceed Despite Economic Challenges

The government says it will proceed with the Fushidhiggaru Lagoon reclamation and housing project despite economic constraints, with Housing Minister Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed confirming the commitment at a parliament committee meeting on 27 November 2023. The project, planned over 20 years and including 31,500 housing units, has a MVR 1.4 billion allocation over three years while its environmental impact assessment remains ongoing.

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  1. Mon 27 Nov
    Housing Minister Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed confirmed the government's commitment to the Fushidhiggaru Lagoon reclamation project at a meeting of … Monday only Maldives Republic Housing Minister Dr Ali Haidar Ahmed confirmed this at a meeting of the Parliament Committee on National Development and Heritage on Monday.

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  • MVR 1.4 billion funding allocation for the Fushidhiggaru project Maldives Republic funding for the project, which includes a substantial MVR 1.4 billion allocation over three years, will be secured through various means, including potential foreign aid.

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  • 31,500 units housing units planned Maldives Republic The plan includes the construction of 31,500 housing units, a yacht marina, cruise terminal, two islands for guesthouses and tourism, and a dedicated area for business and sports.

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  • 20 years project development period Maldives Republic This project, slated to be developed over 20 years, aims to provide housing solutions for the growing population in the Malé area.

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  • Kelaa MP Ibrahim Shareef raised concerns about the financial feasibility of the large-scale dredging operation. Maldives Republic Kelaa MP Ibrahim Shareef raised concerns about the financial feasibility of such a large-scale dredging operation, especially given the current budget constraints.

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