Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has revealed 30 hectares of land will be reclaimed in Thilafushi this year as part of the Thilafushi Master Plan. The Thilafushi Master Plan includes reclaiming a total of 127 hectares of land and developing the Greater Male' Region into a commercial hub.
Speaking to PSM News, the Managing Director of HDC Suhail Ahmed said 30 hectares will be reclaimed in order to lease the land next year. HDC plans to develop Thilafushi into an industrial and commercial hub by constructing office buildings and recreational centres, he said.
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) is tasked with land reclamation for the second phase of the Thilafushi Paster Plan. The reclaimed land is to be used for a power plant, office buildings, and services provided by the Maldives Ports Limited (MPL).
Vice President Faisal Naseem visited Thilafushi on August 7 to observe the work conducted as part of the second phase of the Thilafushi Master Plan. On his visit to Thilafushi, Vice President Faisal noted the hard work of the employees and vowed to provide them with more resources to make their work easier. He also said the services being established in Thilafushi will play a large role in the Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP).