Work stopped in 17 construction sites
Site inspections were launched following the death of a girl who was hit by a falling cement bag.
20 Dec 2018, 9:00 AM
Construction work has been stopped in 17 buildings in the Greater Malé region after the authorities launched inspections following the death of a girl who was hit by a falling cement bag.
Work stop orders were issued for three sites in Malé, two sites in the capital’s island suburb Villimalé, and 12 sites in the new urban centre Hulhumalé, the planning ministry informed the press at a briefing Thursday afternoon.
The work was halted until immediate measures are taken for compliance with safety standards.
As of Wednesday, surveyors completed inspects at 104 out of 167 sites in Malé, 16 out of 18 sites in Villimalé, 117 out of 275 sites in Hulhumalé have been checked.
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