Government steps up shore protection efforts
The Maldives is stepping up efforts to address beach erosion this year with projects worth MVR313million (US$20million) ongoing in some 16 islands, a fraction of the number of islands that require urgent shore protection measures.
15 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM
The Maldives is stepping up efforts to address beach erosion this year with projects worth MVR313million (US$20million) ongoing in some 16 islands, a fraction of the number of islands that require urgent shore protection measures.
Environment Minister Thoriq Ibrahim last week handed the state owned Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) and privately owned Capital Investment and Finance Pvt. Ltd.
three shore protection projects worth a total of MVR55.4million (US$3.6million).
A 710-meter breakwater will be built in northern hub of Haa Dhaal Kulhudhuffushi by mid 2016. A 355-meter revetment is to be built in Baa Atoll Thulhadhoo in north central Maldives and a 510 meter breakwater is to be built in Bilehfahi Island in the northern Shaviyani Atoll.
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