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Government Reverses Controversial Decision to Suspend Magoodhoo Island Airport Project

The airport development project on Magoodhoo Island in Faafu Atoll has resumed after being suspended by the Muizzu administration ahead of the April parliamentary elections, according to Magoodhoo Island Council President Abdulla Waheed. The project, contracted to MTCC with a budget of MVR 231 million and an original completion deadline of April 2024, now focuses on laying the runway's asphalt layer.

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  • President Muizzu's decision was possibly motivated by personal interests aimed at influencing the election results.

    Political observers Maldives Republic Open the report (Maldives Republic)

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  • MVR 231 million project budget Maldives Republic The project, initiated by the previous administration under former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, was contracted to MTCC with a budget of MVR 231 million and an original completion deadline of April 2024.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • 1,500-metre runway length Maldives Republic The contract with MTCC was signed in October 2022, and the development includes a 1,500-metre runway, a passenger terminal, a control tower, a fire station, and other essential facilities.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

    Earlier reports gave 2,465-metre 23 Jun, 16:16 Maldives Republic2,465 metres 13 Apr, 20:59 Maldives Republic

  • April 2024 original completion deadline Maldives Republic The project, initiated by the previous administration under former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, was contracted to MTCC with a budget of MVR 231 million and an original completion deadline of April 2024.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

    Earlier reports gave 17 May 2024 24 Nov, 23:53 Maldives Republic

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  • The contract for the airport development initiative was signed with MTCC. in October 2022 Maldives Republic The contract with MTCC was signed in October 2022, and the development includes a 1,500-metre runway, a passenger terminal, a control tower, a fire station, and other essential facilities.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

  • Anti-government demonstrations were held by residents over the suspension of the Magoodhoo airport project. Magoodhoo Island Maldives Republic The suspension of the Magoodhoo airport project sparked discontent among residents, leading to anti-government demonstrations.

    Word for word from the report in Maldives Republic. Open the report

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