Rasmale’ Reclamation Crosses 50% Mark as Mega Dredger Advances Works

The land reclamation project at Rasmale’ has passed a major milestone, with more than half of the planned works at Site A now complete, according to the latest project update.Current progress show...

Mohamed Hilmy

15 January 2026, 05:00

The land reclamation project at Rasmale’ has passed a major milestone, with more than half of the planned works at Site A now complete, according to the latest project update.

Current progress shows that 71 hectares have been reclaimed out of the 137.5 hectares planned for Site A, bringing overall completion to 51.64 percent. The achievement comes just weeks after reclamation officially began, highlighting the pace of work at one of the Maldives’ largest ongoing land development projects.

The reclamation is being carried out using Cristóbal Colón, one of the world’s two largest trailing suction hopper dredgers, boasting a capacity of 46,000 cubic metres. The vessel is operated by Jan De Nul, a globally renowned dredging and marine engineering firm with extensive experience in large-scale reclamation projects.

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) officially commenced reclamation works at Rasmale’ Site A on 1 December 2025, as part of broader efforts to expand land availability and support future infrastructure and development needs in the Greater Malé region.

Officials have previously described the Rasmale’ project as a strategically significant development, expected to play a key role in easing land constraints and enabling long-term urban and economic planning. With reclamation now past the halfway point, attention is turning to maintaining momentum and ensuring the project stays on schedule in the months ahead.

Rasmale’ Reclamation Crosses 50% Mark as Mega Dredger Advances Works

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