Housing minister pledges re-opening of Malé surf point
The surf point was fenced off in 2016 for the construction of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge.
30 Aug 2018, 9:00 AM
Housing Minister Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday promised to re-open the Raalhugandu surf point in Malé, local media reported.
The surf point, commonly known as Raalhugandu, was fenced off in January 2016 for the construction of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge. The US$200 million structure is due to open this week.
Muizzu said the area was closed off to protect surfers from any possible injuries while construction work was ongoing.
A free and daily ferry service from Malé to nearby island Thamburudhoo was arranged for surfers last year. Thamburudhoo is famous for two surf spots, Sultans and Honkeys.
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