The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development has signed agreements with Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) to undertake 22 infrastructure development projects across various islands of the Maldives.

The agreements cover road development, coastal protection, harbour upgrades, land reclamation, slipway construction and office complex development.

The agreements were signed on behalf of the Ministry by State Minister Ismail Hameed, while MTCC was represented by Deputy Managing Director Mohamed Jamsheed. Members of Parliament representing the respective constituencies attended the signing ceremony.

The road development projects include:

• H.A. Hanimaadhoo: 1.57 km of road development, drainage and street lighting.
• B. Kamadhoo: 3.79 km of road development, drainage and street lighting.
• K. Maafushi: 2.29 km of road asphalting, drainage and street lighting.
• N. Maalhendhoo: 2.075 km of road asphalting, drainage and street lighting.
• R. Angolhitheemu: 3.1 km of road asphalting, drainage and street lighting.
• R. Vaadhoo: 2.2 km of road asphalting, drainage and street lighting.
• Sh. Komandoo: 2.7 km of road asphalting, drainage and street lighting.
• Th. Vandhoo: 2.4 km of road asphalting, drainage and street lighting.

Coastal protection projects will also be carried out in AA. Maalhos, HA. Thuraakunu, HDh. Naivaadhoo, HA. Vashafaru, N. Miladhoo and R. Fainu. These include breakwaters, groynes, revetments and beach replenishment works.

Harbour development projects have been awarded for K. Thulusdhoo, N. Holhudhoo, Th. Kandoodhoo, GA. Kanduhulhudhoo, GA. Nilandhoo and Th. Vilufushi. The projects include harbour dredging, land reclamation, breakwaters, bridges, jetties and other harbour facilities.

Additionally, MTCC has been awarded a project to develop a boat shelter and lagoon area in HDh. Vaikaradhoo, with a completion period of 330 days.

In Fuvahmulah, a nine-storey office complex featuring commercial units, a daycare centre and an event hall will be developed within 900 days.

The projects are aimed at improving infrastructure, strengthening coastal protection and enhancing transport and harbour facilities across the islands.