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Villimalé–Gulhifalhu Bridge takes shape as final segment joins islands
The final segment of the bridge between Villimalé and Gulhifalhu was installed on Friday, joining the two islands as a milestone of the Greater Malé Connectivity Project, announced by Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Dr Abdulla Muththalib. The roughly 6.7-kilometre bridge and causeway network will connect Malé, Villimalé, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi, built by Afcons Infrastructure with Indian grant and credit financing.
LatestFinal segment connecting Villingili and Gulhifalhu, installed under "Thilamale' Bridge" project initiated by previous administrationRaajje (English), 31 Oct, 16:04
US$100 millionGrant from the Indian government4 outlets
US$400 millionLine of credit from India's Exim Bank3 outlets
6.7-kilometreLength of bridge and causeway network2 outlets
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Thu 16 SepThe agreement for the Thilamale Bridge project was signed between the MDP administration and India's Afcons Infrastructure.September 16, 2021only Adhadhu (English)The agreement for the Thilamale Bridge project was signed between the MDP administration and India’s Afcons Infrastructure on September 16, 2021.
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Fri 18 AugInstallation of marine pillars for the Thilamale Bridge commenced.August 18, 2023only Adhadhu (English)The installation of marine pillars for the Thilamale Bridge commenced on August 18, 2023.
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Sat 22 AugThe Malé–Vilimalé section of the Thilamalé Bridge was joined.22 Augustonly The Maldives JournalThe connection comes approximately two months after the Malé–Vilimalé section was joined on 22 August.
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Sat 22 AugThe bridge connected Male' and Vilimale'.on 22 Augustonly The EditionThe bridge had connected Male' and Vilimale' on 22 August, with the final section linking Vilimale' and Gulhifalhu completed around two months later.
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Sun 30 AugPresident Dr Mohamed Muizzu inspected the bridge project, walking from Malé to Vilimalé along the pedestrian walkway.30 Augustonly The Maldives JournalPresident Dr Mohamed Muizzu inspected the project on 30 August, walking from Malé to Vilimalé along the bridge’s pedestrian walkway.
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Sun 30 AugPresident Dr Mohamed Muizzu inspected the project and walked from Male' to Vilimale' following the completion of that section.on 30 Augustonly The EditionPresident Dr Mohamed Muizzu inspected the project on 30 August and walked from Male' to Vilimale' following the completion of that section.
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Fri 30 OctThe main superstructure of the Thilamale Bridge was completed, physically connecting Villimale and Gulhifalhu and extending the bridge stru…30 Oct2 sourcesAccording to the Construction Ministry, the physical connection between Villimale and Gulhifalhu was established yesterday. With this milestone, the bridge structure now extends continuously from Male' to Gulhifalhu.
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Fri 30 OctThe final segment of the bridge between Villimalé and Gulhifalhu was installed, joining the two islands.Fridayonly Maldives VoiceThe final segment of the bridge between Villimalé and Gulhifalhu was installed on Friday, joining the two islands in a significant milestone for the Greater Malé Connectivity Project, Abdulla Muththalib announced.
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Maldives Voice30 Oct, 23:08 · first report
The Maldives Journal30 Oct, 23:30 · 21 min later
The Edition31 Oct, 00:00 · 52 min later
The Standard31 Oct, 11:09 · 12 h 1 min later
Adhadhu (English)31 Oct, 13:29 · 14 h 20 min later
Raajje (English)31 Oct, 16:04 · 16 h 55 min later
MM TV (English)31 Oct · time not given
30 Oct, 23:0831 Oct, 16:04
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Grant from the Indian governmentUS$100 millionMaldives VoiceUSD 100 millionThe Maldives Journal$100 millionRaajje (English)USD 100 millionThe Editionbacked by a US$100 million grant from the Indian government and a US$400 million line of credit from India's Exim Bank.
Of this, USD 400 million is provided through a line of credit from the Exim Bank of India, while USD 100 million is grant assistance from the Indian government.
Line of credit from India's Exim BankUS$400 millionMaldives VoiceUSD 400 millionThe Maldives JournalUSD 400 millionThe Editionand a US$400 million line of credit from India's Exim Bank.
Of this, USD 400 million is provided through a line of credit from the Exim Bank of India, while USD 100 million is grant assistance from the Indian government.
Length of bridge and causeway network6.7-kilometreMaldives Voice6.74-kilometreMM TV (English)The approximately 6.7-kilometre network of bridges and causeways will connect Malé, Villimalé, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi.
project length6.7-kilometreThe Maldives Journal6.7 kilometersRaajje (English)The 6.7-kilometre project is being built by India’s Afcons with Indian financial assistance.
project length6.7-kilometreThe Maldives Journal6.7 kilometresThe StandardThe 6.7-kilometre project is being built by India’s Afcons with Indian financial assistance.
Spanning a total of 6.7 kilometres, the Greater Malé Connectivity Project comprises three over-water bridges and connecting highways linking Malé, Villimale, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi.
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project cost in MVRMVR 7.7 billionThe Maldives JournalThe USD 500 million project, equivalent to approximately MVR 7.7 billion, is financed through a USD 400 million line of credit from India’s Export-Import Bank and a USD 100 million grant from the Indian government.
Length of Thilamale' Bridge6.7kmThe EditionThe 6.7km bridge is being built with assistance from the Indian government, with most of the construction now completed.
Estimated cost of the projectUSD 500 million (MVR 7.7 billion)The EditionThe project is the largest infrastructure development in the greater Male' area, with an estimated cost of USD 500 million (MVR 7.7 billion).
Completion of Thilamale Bridge project current project updatemore than 80 percentThe StandardAccording to the latest project updates, more than 80 percent of the Thilamale Bridge project has been completed
Length of completed bridge section between Villimale and Gulhifalhuapproximately 750-metreThe Standardconfirming that the approximately 750-metre bridge section linking Villimale and Gulhifalhu has been completed
Length of bridge structure connecting Malé and Villimale August this year2.2-kilometreThe StandardThe latest milestone follows the completion of the 2.2-kilometre bridge structure connecting Malé and Villimale in August this year.
6.7-kilometreLength of bridge and causeway networkMaldives VoiceThe approximately 6.7-kilometre network of bridges and causeways will connect Malé, Villimalé, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi.
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US$100 millionGrant from the Indian governmentMaldives Voicebacked by a US$100 million grant from the Indian government and a US$400 million line of credit from India's Exim Bank.
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US$400 millionLine of credit from India's Exim BankMaldives Voiceand a US$400 million line of credit from India's Exim Bank.
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Earlier reports gave400 million dollar19 Apr, 14:42The Standard
6.7-kilometreproject lengthThe Maldives JournalThe 6.7-kilometre project is being built by India’s Afcons with Indian financial assistance.
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USD 500 milliontotal project costThe Maldives JournalThe USD 500 million project, equivalent to approximately MVR 7.7 billion, is financed through a USD 400 million line of credit from India’s Export-Import Bank and a USD 100 million grant from the Indian government.
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Earlier reports gaveMVR 82 million11 May, 11:57The Standard
MVR 7.7 billionproject cost in MVRThe Maldives JournalThe USD 500 million project, equivalent to approximately MVR 7.7 billion, is financed through a USD 400 million line of credit from India’s Export-Import Bank and a USD 100 million grant from the Indian government.
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USD 400 millionline of credit from India's Export-Import BankThe Maldives Journalis financed through a USD 400 million line of credit from India’s Export-Import Bank and a USD 100 million grant from the Indian government.
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USD 100 milliongrant from the Indian governmentThe Maldives Journalis financed through a USD 400 million line of credit from India’s Export-Import Bank and a USD 100 million grant from the Indian government.
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USD 500 millionIndia funding package for the Greater Malé Connectivity ProjectMM TV (English)It is funded through a USD 500 million package from India, made up of grants and a Line of Credit
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6.74-kilometrelength of the bridge and causeway networkMM TV (English)will connect Malé, Vilimalé, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi through a 6.74-kilometre network of bridges and causeways
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6.7kmLength of Thilamale' BridgeThe EditionThe 6.7km bridge is being built with assistance from the Indian government, with most of the construction now completed.
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USD 500 million (MVR 7.7 billion)Estimated cost of the projectThe EditionThe project is the largest infrastructure development in the greater Male' area, with an estimated cost of USD 500 million (MVR 7.7 billion).
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USD 400 millionFunding through line of credit from Exim Bank of IndiaThe EditionOf this, USD 400 million is provided through a line of credit from the Exim Bank of India, while USD 100 million is grant assistance from the Indian government.
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USD 100 millionGrant assistance from the Indian governmentThe EditionOf this, USD 400 million is provided through a line of credit from the Exim Bank of India, while USD 100 million is grant assistance from the Indian government.
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more than 80 percentCompletion of Thilamale Bridge projectThe StandardAccording to the latest project updates, more than 80 percent of the Thilamale Bridge project has been completed
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approximately 750-metreLength of completed bridge section between Villimale and GulhifalhuThe Standardconfirming that the approximately 750-metre bridge section linking Villimale and Gulhifalhu has been completed
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2.2-kilometreLength of bridge structure connecting Malé and VillimaleThe StandardThe latest milestone follows the completion of the 2.2-kilometre bridge structure connecting Malé and Villimale in August this year.
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1,222 segmentsBridge deck segments required for the projectThe StandardA significant number of the 1,222 segments required for the project have already been manufactured at the casting facility established in Gulhifalhu.
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600-metreLength of bridge connecting Gulhifalhu and ThilafushiThe StandardThe project also includes a 600-metre bridge connecting Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi, alongside approximately 2.5 kilometres of connecting highway infrastructure.
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6.7 kilometresTotal span of the Greater Malé Connectivity ProjectThe StandardSpanning a total of 6.7 kilometres, the Greater Malé Connectivity Project comprises three over-water bridges and connecting highways linking Malé, Villimale, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi.
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USD 500 millionProject costThe StandardThe USD 500 million project is financed through an Indian Line of Credit and funding from the Government of Maldives.
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Earlier reports gaveMVR 144 million24 May, 11:32The StandardMVR 126.36 million16 Mar, 00:00The Standard
8.177 metersHeight of Thilamale' Bridge precast superstructure segmentsRaajje (English)According to the Commission, the precast segments of the Thilamale’ Bridge superstructure will reach a height of 8.177 meters.
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6.7 kilometersTotal length of road network in the projectRaajje (English)The project involves the construction of three bridges and causeways, along with a road network spanning a total length of 6.7 kilometers.
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$500 millionTotal value of the entire projectRaajje (English)The entire project is valued at $500 million, funded through a $100 million grant from the Indian government and a $400 million line of credit.
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$100 millionGrant from the Indian governmentRaajje (English)The entire project is valued at $500 million, funded through a $100 million grant from the Indian government and a $400 million line of credit.
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$400 millionLine of credit funding the projectRaajje (English)The entire project is valued at $500 million, funded through a $100 million grant from the Indian government and a $400 million line of credit.
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The final segment between Malé and Villimalé was joined.AugustMalé and VillimaléMaldives VoiceFriday's installation follows the joining of the final segment between Malé and Villimalé in August, marking another construction milestone for the wider project.
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Superstructure work on the Malé-Vilimalé section was completed.last AugustMalé-Vilimalé sectionMM TV (English)Superstructure work on the Malé-Vilimalé section was completed last August.
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The final bridge segment between Villimale and Gulhifalhu was completed, physically connecting the two islands.Villimale and GulhifalhuThe StandardThe Thilamale Bridge project has achieved another major construction milestone, with Villimale and Gulhifalhu now physically connected following the completion of the final bridge segment between the two islands.
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The bridge structure connecting Malé and Villimale was completed.August this yearMalé and VillimaleThe StandardThe latest milestone follows the completion of the 2.2-kilometre bridge structure connecting Malé and Villimale in August this year.
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Piling and capping of four land-based pillars started under the MDP administration.February 2023Adhadhu (English)Furthermore, the piling and capping of four land-based pillars started under the MDP administration in February 2023.
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