Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) was awarded yesterday with important infrastructure projects in 22 islands and the construction of a 9-floor office building in Fuvahmulah.

State Minister Ismail Hameed signed the agreement to award the projects on behalf of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, with Deputy Managing Director Mohamed Jamsheed signing on behalf of MTCC.

The projects include road construction projects in ADh. Hangnaameedhoo, B. Kamadhoo, K. Maafushi, N. Maalhendhoo, R. Angolhitheemu, R. Vaadhoo, Sh. Komandhoo and V. Vandhoo.

Coastal protection projects will commence on AA. Maalhos, HA. Thuraakunu, HDh. Naivaadhoo, HA. Vashafaru and N. Miladhoo.

Harbor construction and upgrade projects will take place at K. Thulusdhoo, GA. Kanduhulhudhoo, GA. Nilandhoo, Th. Kandoodhoo, Th. Vilufushi and N. Holhudhoo.

Additionally, a beach and slipway development project at HDh. Vaikaradhoo and a beach development project at R. Fainu were awarded to MTCC as well.

However, the operational costs of the projects have not been announced yet.