A special audit report on the reclamation of Thilafushi, Kaafu Atoll, has revealed that MVR 162 million in damages was paid to the contractor, Heavy Load Maldives, after the agreement was nullified due to the company's failure in carrying out the project.
Heavy Load was awarded the project to reclaim 156 hectares of the waste management island, for a total bid price of USD 21 million, on September 30, 2010.