Malé’s northern waterfront under construction again
Malé City’s northern waterfront is once again under construction with the presidential pier and the Republic Square closed to the public for further renovations. Two massive pine trees at the main square have also been uprooted.
05 Aug 2015, 9:00 AM
Malé City’s northern waterfront is once again under construction with the presidential pier and the Republic Square closed to the public for further renovations. Two massive pine trees at the main square have also been uprooted.
Just a street inland from the main square, a monument between the Sultan Park and the Islamic Center has also been removed as part of plans to expand the Islamic Center’s grounds for mass prayers.
The presidential pier, now renamed Izzudeen pier, and the Republic Square with a brand new water fountain were re-opened on July 31 and July 24, respectively. Renovations were to be completed by July 26, the Golden Jubilee of Independence from the British.
The state-owned Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has come under fire for closing down the area, just days after holding grand celebrations with fireworks to inaugurate the Republic Square and the presidential pier.
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