15 hectares reclaimed at Thilafushi for waste management project

Minister of Environment and Energy Thoriq Ibrahim has revealed that 15 hectares of land has been reclaimed from the lagoon of Thilafushi Island, for its waste management project.

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Aerial view of 15 hectares of land reclaimed from the lagoon of K.Thilafushi for its waste management project. PHOTO/ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY

Fathmath Shaahunaz

2018-07-26 13:35:59

Minister of Environment and Energy Thoriq Ibrahim has revealed that 15 hectares of land has been reclaimed from the lagoon of Thilafushi Island, for its waste management project.

The reclaimed land is part of a USD 158 million project to establish safe disposal and management of waste at Thilafushi, a reclaimed island used for landfill purposes in capital Kaafu Atoll. Minister Thoriq stated that the project aims to make Thilafushi a safe, clean and inhabitable environment.

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