President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated on Saturday that the harbour development project of Maduvvari Island in the Meemu Atoll would proceed after consultation and with the input and perspective of the island’s community. He made the statement at a meeting with the resident community of the island.
The most pressing concerns of the community of Maduvvari Island are related to the harbour project and coastal erosion, which the President highlighted and discussed at his meeting earlier with the public officials of the island. The President said that the project would commence once the community gave their input about the design concept of the harbour, which caused a stall in the project.
The President announced that a team from the Minister of National Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure would travel to the island in September to hold consultations with the community about the design of the harbour. Coastal protection works on the island are expected to commence concurrently.
The President also announced the administration’s plans to resume mobile laboratory services on the island. He also stated that a project to develop a youth centre would commence soon.
A senior delegation from the government, including cabinet members, accompanies the President on the visit. At the meeting, the cabinet ministers inquired about the community’s needs and provided information on the ongoing and upcoming projects.
