China donates MVR7 million for Malé redevelopment
The Chinese embassy has donated MVR7 million (US$454,000) to develop seven pedestrianised roads in Malé and a children’s park in the capital’s suburb Vilimalé.
14 Nov 2016, 9:00 AM
The Chinese embassy has donated MVR7 million (US$454,000) to develop seven pedestrianised roads in Malé and a children’s park in the capital’s suburb Vilimalé.
Chinese Ambassador Wang Fukang handed over the grant aid to the housing ministry at a ceremony on Sunday.
Housing Minister Dr Mohamed Muiz said the funds will be used to develop the narrow lanes closed to traffic earlier this year with benches, plants, and sports facilities.
Muiz said the “streetscaping” will be completed in six months using workers from the ministry’s public works division. Residents of the neighbourhoods were consulted during the design process, he added.
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