Major Land Reclamation Project Launched in K Gulhi

Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has officially launched the land reclamation project in Gulhi Island, Kaafu Atoll, with physical work beginning following an inauguration ceremony ...

Mohamed Hilmy

06 April 2025, 00:00

The project, which carries a total cost of MVR 89 million, involves the reclamation of 10.15 hectares of land. Alongside this major expansion effort, the initiative will also see significant coastal fortification measures. These include the construction of nearly 11,000 meters of boulder revetment, over 360 meters of geobag revetment, and 88 meters of groynes to protect the reclaimed land from erosion and environmental impact.

Gulhi, a small island with a population of just over 800 residents, has steadily emerged as a hub for local tourism, currently boasting 15 guesthouses. The island faces challenges related to limited land availability, and the new project is expected to provide much-needed space for housing as well as stimulate further economic and business development in the community.

With the reclamation effort now underway, residents and stakeholders are hopeful the expansion will not only ease residential constraints but also enhance the island’s potential as a local tourism destination and improve overall infrastructure resilience.

Major Land Reclamation Project Launched in K Gulhi

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