President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has affirmed that all essential public services necessary for the settlement of residents on reclaimed land in the islands will be established within the current term. He made the commitment while speaking at a gathering with the residents of Meedhoo, Dhaalu Atoll.
Speaking at the gathering, President Dr. Muizzu highlighted that despite various land reclamation projects across the nation, the populace has not reaped the benefits. As such, he noted that the reclaimed land in Meedhoo, now a decade old, remains uninhabited despite the allocation of land plots.
Additionally, President Dr. Muizzu emphasised prioritising the provision of basic services for residents on reclaimed land. He pledged to accelerate efforts to establish water, electricity, and sewerage services, aiming to populate the area. He also pledged to develop at least 200 housing units in response to requests from the local council and residents. He mentioned ongoing technical and administrative work for a larger housing project encompassing 40,000 units across all islands, including the initiation of soft loan issuance for flats, land, and housing.
Furthermore, President Dr. Muizzu announced plans to reclaim the Meedhoo lagoon and connect the land to the island via a road. He outlined development projects for the island's harbor, including an ice plant, and pledged to establish schools, healthcare facilities, sports amenities, a children's park, ATM services, and the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) ferry system.