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MTCC to construct Fares Mathoda Airport

The construction and development of an airport in GDh Fares Maathoda have been contracted to Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC).

The project agreement was signed between the Planning Ministry and MTCC at a special ceremony held Tuesday at the Planning Ministry. The agreement was signed on behalf of MTCC by its CEO and Managing Director Adam Azim.

A duration of 600 days has been granted to MTCC to complete the MVR 44 million project. A 1,200 meter runway, as well as a terminal building will be constructed under the project.

Several other projects have also been contracted to MTCC. This includes reclamation projects in R. Dhuvaafaru, Ga. Dhaandhoo, reclamation and coastal protection of Ha. Ihavandhoo, Aa. Ukulhas, Th. Hirilandhoo, M. Dhiggaru, and harbour upgrading in Aa Maalhos and Lh. Hinnavaru. The construction of a harbour and a ferry terminal in Ukulhas have also been handed over to MTCC.