Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has contracted SJ Construction Private Limited to develop two new preschools in Hulhumale’ Phase II.
The contract for the project was signed between HDC and SJ Construction on March 3. The project consists of two preschools near the Hiya neighbourhood in Hulhumale’ Phase II. The duration of the project is six months.
Hulhumale’ Phase II was first populated in 2020 when owners of land plots first sold in the area began moving into their new homes. The population of the area began increasing sharply when recipients of the 6,720 housing units developed under the Hiya housing project began moving in to their flats last year. However, the area still lacks several essential services and residents of the area are required to travel often to Hulhumale’ Phase I or Male’ for services.
While HDC has contracted the project to develop two preschools in Hulhumale’ Phase II, Ministry of Education has also contracted a company to develop a school in the area to cater to 1,000-1,200 students. The project was contracted last June, with a duration of 18 months.
The education ministry had earlier revealed four schools will be developed in Hulhumale’ Phase II. This includes three schools developed under the contractor finance, design and build model, and an international school developed by a foreign party. All schools will include grades 1 to 10.