The Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure has announced its readiness to conduct studies for the development of roads in Male’ and Vilimale’.
State Minister for Construction and Infrastructure, Ibrahim Nazeem, informed PSM News that the reconstruction of the roads will commence shortly to address existing issues. Preparations for the necessary studies are underway, and technical experts will soon arrive in the Maldives to initiate this research. He stated that the completion of the roadworks will provide a lasting solution to the challenges currently faced by these roadways.
The road development in Male’ and Vilimale’ will be funded through grants from the Chinese government. This initiative includes paving city roads and enhancing water and sewerage systems, electrical infrastructure, storm water management, and fire hydrants.
Earlier this year, the Road Development Corporation (RDC) was awarded the contract to conduct topographic, geotechnical, hydrological surveys, and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for the road construction project in Vilimale’. A total of 5.6 kilometres of roads will be constructed, including the installation of electrical, sewerage, and drainage systems.
The primary challenges facing the roads in Male’ include deterioration and flooding. While previous efforts have been made to address these issues, no permanent solutions have been implemented to date. In the interim, temporary drainage systems are being installed in the most flood-prone areas of the city.