Ministry of Environment and Energy has contracted two companies to establish waste management facilities in 2 islands.
Aquamarine Holidays Private Limited was contracted to establish a waste management facility in Rinbudhoo of Dhaalu Atoll within a period of 120 days. Dhammaanu Company Private Limited was contracted to establish a waste management facility in Magoodhoo of Faafu Atoll within a period of 90 days.
The contracts were signed by Minister of Environment and Energy Thoriq Ibrahim, Managing Director of Aquamarine Holidays Private Limited Abdul Rahman Mujuthaba and Managing Director of Dhammaanu Company Private Limited Ali Siraj. The projects would cost over USD 65,000 and would be funded by the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) budget.
Furthermore, Environment Ministry contracted CDE Private Limited to conduct an environmental and social impact assessment prior to establishing the regional waste management system in Addu city. The project which would cost about USD 20,000 would also be funded by the Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) budget and should be completed within 6 months.