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MTCC completes Maabaidhoo harbour channel project

Ahmed Aiham
23 August 2020, MVT 17:56
The newly dredged channel in the Maibaadhoo harbour in Laamu Atoll. PHOTO: MALDIVES TRANSPORT AND CONTRACTING COMPANY
Ahmed Aiham
23 August 2020, MVT 17:56

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) on Sunday, announced the completion of a new channel in the Maibaadhoo harbour in Laamu Atoll.

Under this project, MTCC undertook 17,503 cbm of dredging operations to create the new channel, subsequently closing the previously used channel.

Overall, the project consisted of dredging and excavation work, and establishment of a 253-metre long breakwater, a 19-metre submerged breakwater, and 20-metre revetment.

Moreover, MTCC constructed a small bridge in addition to installing harbour lights.

The project was contracted by the Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure on August 4, 2019 for a sum of MVR 22.4 million. It was mobilized on January 16.

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