Presidential Jetty reopens resembling original design

The Maldivian government reopened the Presidential Jetty, Izzuddeen Faalan, after resorting its design to resemble the original version from former President Amin Didi's administration, when it was first constructed in 1950.

The jetty was reopened by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu at a special ceremony held near the jetty Thursday night. Speaking at the event, Dr. Muizzu said that the bridge was designed in line with the national development policy of the administration as well as reviving and fostering the country's nationalism.

He added that that the government put effort into designing the structure to showcase the country's culture and identity.

As such, the new design is based on the original design from Amin Didi's time as well as former President Maumoon Abdul Qayyoom's time.

The design also included an emblem used in the olden days dating earlier than the last King of Maldives Mohamed Fareed.

Speaking at the ceremony, the president said the Jumhooree Maidhaan, Izzuddin Faalan and the Sultan Park area would become the largest area for Malé people's satisfaction.

At the event, Dr. Muizzu announced projects to develop Boduthakurufaanu Magu and Sultan Park in Malé.

The Presidential Jetty was also redesigned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Maldives' independence, during former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Qayyoom. At the time, the design was made to resemble the sails of a traditional Maldivian dhoani, and was reopened with the name Izzuddeen Faalan.

After that, it was renovated twice, with the last renovation done in 2017.

However, since it was not repaired for a long time, the steel bars had corroded leaving the jetty reportedly in unsafe conditions. Because of this, the government awarded the renovation to MTCC in May last year.

The entire project cost MVR 11.7 million. Minister Dr. Abdullah Muththalib had earlier said that only the upper part of the bridge had been repaired.