President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom has inaugurated the completed development projects in Kendhoo and Eydhafushi Islands of Baa Atoll, as part of his ongoing visit to three atolls of Maldives.
In Kendhoo, President Yameen inaugurated the newly built harbour. The President unveiled the harbour memorial in order to inaugurate the harbour, which is 600 feet long and 200 feet wide.
President Yameen also officially launched the installation project of clean drinking water services in the island. The clean drinking water services project which is developed by Mohan Mutha Exports Private Limited uses two plants to produce 1 tonne of water per day. In addition, the storage tank also has the capacity to store 50 tonnes of water.
Addressing the residents of Kendhoo Island, President Yameen stated that Maldives has attained major developmental goals in the past four years and that the country strives to be a self-sufficient country.
Since 2013, the Maldivian government has invested about USD 104 million to develop harbours in various islands.
In Eydhafushi, the President attended the function to mark the completion of the land reclamation and beach protection projects. At a ceremony held at the harbour area of Eydhafushi Island, the President unveiled the memorial placed to mark the completion of the projects.
Addressing the ceremony, President Yameen stated that with the newly reclaimed land area of Eydhafushi, the biggest concern of the islanders has been addressed. The President assured that his administration would remain dedicated to facilitate development to the community.
At the ceremony, Minister of Environment Energy Thoriq Ibrahim launched the project to establish a desalination plant and fresh water network in the island.
The two reverse osmosis plants to be installed under the project is expected to produce 8 tonnes of water per day. In addition, the storage tank to be established in Eydhafushi would have the capacity to store 1800 tonnes of water.
Since 2013, the government has invested about USD 91 million to reclaim land in 11 islands.