Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has stated it aims to complete the development of Faresmaathoda Airport by November.
Speaking on the progress of the project, CEO of MTCC Adam Azim said the airport development site has already been mobilised, adding ground preparation works are currently ongoing. Noting the project was contracted to MTCC to be completed in record time, Azim said the aim is to complete the project by November this year.
Faresmaathoda Airport is being developed upon reclamation of several small islands in the lagoon to create a sufficient land area for the airport. A total of 19.9 hectares of land have been reclaimed for the airport, with an 888-metre rock boulder revetment protecting the shoreline of the reclaimed area. Although land reclamation and shore protection was completed in 2019, airport development was not contracted until November last year.
The airport development project includes construction of a 1,200-metre runway, taxiway, apron and service roads. The total cost of the project is USD 9.4 million.