MTCC awarded land reclamation for Nilandhoo fish canning factory!

The government has awarded the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) the land reclamation and harbor development work for the establishment of a fish canning factory in F. Nilandhoo.

The agreement awarding this work to MTCC was signed yesterday during President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's visit to F. Nilandhoo as part of his tour to meet citizens.

Minister of Fisheries Ahmed Shiyam signed the agreement on behalf of the government. Managing Director Ahmed Saudhee signed on behalf of MTCC.

To establish the Nilandhoo fish factory, 7 hectares of land will be reclaimed from the northern side of the island.

The Nilandhoo fish factory is being developed to include a 1,500-ton cold storage, brine and blast freezing facilities, and a 50-ton processing facility. The establishment of the factory has been awarded to Dongfang Electric International Corporation, a Chinese state-owned company.