EPA rejects land reclamation request for Maafaru Airport expansion

Environment Protection Agency (EPA) rejected the request for land reclamation in Maafaru, Noonu Atoll, to expand the International Airport built on the island.

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Maafaru International Airport situated in Noonu Atoll. EPA rejected the request for land reclamation in the island to expand the airport. PHOTO: REGIONAL AIRPORTS

Shahudha Mohamed

2019-12-29 18:51:37

Environment Protection Agency (EPA) rejected the request for land reclamation in Maafaru, Noonu Atoll, to expand the International Airport built on the island.

After conducting the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), EPA listed nine reasons for denying permission for land reclamation in Maafaru.

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