MTCC Advances Dredging Operations for R. Meedhoo Harbour Development Project

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has reported steady progress on the design and build of the R. Meedhoo Harbour Development Project, with dredging operations for the new harbour basin currently underway at the site.

The project, contracted by the Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, is valued at MVR 44.81 million. The contract was awarded on June 23, 2019, and physical mobilization commenced on October 22, 2020.

Key Scope of Work:

• Dredging Operations: 29,508 cubic meters of new basin dredging, 14,337 cubic meters of maintenance dredging, and 2,038 cubic meters of channel deepening.

• Coastal Structures: Construction of a 215.60-meter breakwater, a 172-meter revetment, a 203-meter quay wall, and a 20-meter groyne.

• Harbour Amenities: Construction of an 11m x 11m concrete ramp, a 25m x 2m connecting bridge, 1,495 square meters of pavement, 307 meters of kerbs, and modern harbour and navigational lighting.

Once finished, the upgraded harbour facility will provide a long-term solution to vessel congestion, offer safer mooring for local fishing and transport vessels, and enhance overall economic connectivity for the community of R. Meedhoo.