The Cabinet has announced four new projects intended to develop the capital under Male’ Municipality’s ‘Veshi Fahi Male’ programme.
The projects include:
Development of a container terminal at the industrial ‘garbage’ island of Thilafushi, releasing land in Male’ presently being used for warehousing and unloading and speeding the development of Thilafushi as the city’s industrial sector.
A light industrial park in nearby Villingili consolidating services and low-rent commercial properties, increasing local employment.
Outsourcing management of the T-Jetty to increase operational efficiency.
Developing a local market in Male’, including a building with water facilities for small-scale retail.