Hanimadhoo Airport runway extension being considered

Highlighting that the present runway at Hanimaadhoo does not allow for feasible operations and benefits, the president has assured to deliberate with the project creditors to ensure the runway and capacity of the airport is expanded.

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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu addressing the people of HDh. Hanimaadhoo -- Photo: President's Office

Aishath Shuba Solih

2024-02-26 14:19:52

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu asserted the importance of extending the runway at Haa Dhaalu atoll Hanimaadhoo that began operation last month, assuring that efforts will be made to ensure that this arrangement is facilitated in deliberation with the loan creditor of the project.

At a meeting held at Hanimaadhoo during his trip across the northern atolls in the country, he remarked that although the former government had made significant investments for the development of the island’s airport, the actual work being done is at a much smaller scale than the investment amount could accommodate.

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