Shore protection projects at Gaadhiffushi and Buruni awarded to MTCC

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has been contracted to implement shore protection projects in Gaadhiffushi and Buruni in Thaa Atoll.

Agreements pertaining to both projects were signed during a special ceremony held at the Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. MTCC’s CEO Adam Azim signed the agreement on behalf of the company – whereas Director-General Fathimath Shaana Farooq signed on behalf of the Ministry.

The shore protection project at Gaadhiffushi is valued at MVR 26.71 million – and must be completed within 282 days.

Work under the project will include the construction of a 500-metre revetment and 15-metre groynes.

The shore protection project a Buruni is valued at MVR 28.87 million – and must be completed within 240 days.

Work under the project will include backfilling and leveling of 21,181.80 cubic meters of sand and the construction of a 369-metre breakwater and 220-metre revetment.