Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has stated the company has the capacity to conduct 3 airport development projects simultaneously.
Speaking to PSM News following the inauguration of Hoarafushi Airport, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTCC Adam Azim noted the Hoarafushi Airport development project has set many important records in the Maldives. As such, Azim noted Hoarafushi Airport was the quickest airport to be developed with land reclamation, while also highlighting it is the first airport that MTCC has handed over to the government fully equipped with all the required facilities.
Noting the project was completed within 18 months, Azim said with the experience of Hoarafushi Airport, MTCC can now conduct a project of a similar scale within 8 months. Azim further noted the company can now complete an airport development project within 3 months if land reclamation is not required. He added the experience of Hoarafushi Airport has proved the company is capable of running 3 airport projects simultaneously.
Development of Hoarafushi Airport was contracted to MTCC in early 2019. Dredging and reclamation of 842,200 cubic metres of land required for the airport was commenced in April 2019 and completed in August 2019. Construction of 1,120 metres of revetment as shore protection around the airport was completed in March 2020.
The development of Hoarafushi Airport also included construction of a 1,200 metre runway, an 8,635 square-metre apron and taxiway, service roads, a 9,473 square-metre parking area, a 1,718 square-metre of fire access roads and 720 metres of airport security and beach fence area, as well as a passenger terminal and fire building. The airport was completed and officially inaugurated on November 19, 2020.
Meanwhile, MTCC has now commenced work on the development of Faresmaathodaa Airport in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. The project was contracted to MTCC on a design-and-build basis on November 10.
The project duration is 1 year and 8 months. The approximate cost of the project is USD 9.4 million.