Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has begun the project to expand the harbour in Kulhudhuffushi.
The lagoon of the island was reclaimed in 2010 followed by the launch of a development plan for the area. However, the project to expand the harbour, as part of the development plan, was not initiated.
The harbour expansion project is funded by a grant aid from Asian Development Bank (ADB). The expansion to 1,100-metres in length and 500-metres in width would cost over USD 8 million.
Under the project, MTCC will construct a passenger and cargo area that can cater large cargo vessels and accommodate long-distance passenger vessels from the central and southern regions. Moreover, as part of the harbour expansion project, MTCC will develop a ticket counter for ferry operators, offices, shops and convenience stores and cafés on the beach front.