Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (MNPHI) reports pushing back the previously scheduled opening date of the new picnic island in Male’ atoll.
According to the ministry, Kudagiri Picnic island is still under development; with some of the crucial development components still in progress including landscaping and tree planting.
The island was developed in the lagoon of Kudagiri about 10.5 kilometers from Male’ City. Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) was contracted with the development of the island for which the contractor reclaimed eight hectares of land.
Moreover, the contractor is also tasked with developing shore protection structures and the beach areas of the island as well.
Earlier, State Electric Company (STELCO) was contracted in installing power distribution boxes, lights and electricity network in the island, which the utility provider has since completed.