Muizzu inspects progress at Thila-Male' bridge site

Nov 23, 2023, 6:40 AM
The visit commenced with an inspection of the Male' city project site. -- Photo: Abdulla Iyaan/ Adhadhu

The visit commenced with an inspection of the Male' city project site. -- Photo: Abdulla Iyaan/ Adhadhu

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday evening conducted a site visit to assess the progress of the "Greater Male' Connectivity – Male' to Thilafushi Link Project."

Accompanied by Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef, cabinet ministers, and senior government officials, the President toured various sections of the Greater Male' Connectivity Project.

Bridge project site. -- Photo: Abdulla Iyaan/ Adhadhu
Bridge project site. -- Photo: Abdulla Iyaan/ Adhadhu

Bridge project site. -- Photo: Abdulla Iyaan/ Adhadhu

The visit commenced with an inspection of the Male' city project site, focusing on the ongoing progress of the bridge and ramp.

He then reviewed the advancements in the project connecting Male' to Villingili, including the ongoing construction of the bridge piers.

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Muizzu subsequently visited the Gulhifalhu project site, where he inquired about the progress of the ongoing pre-casting works and other aspects related to the bridge project.

The President has previously pledged to expedite the completion of the Greater Male' Connectivity - Male' to Thilafushi Link Project.

The project, which was launched by the previous government, is funded by India at a cost of USD 500 million. These include a USD 400 million loan from India's Exim Bank and a USD 100 million grant from India.

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