{"id":17350,"date":"2026-07-01T09:35:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T04:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=17350"},"modified":"2026-07-01T09:35:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T04:35:32","slug":"govt-seeks-consultancy-to-develop-rasmale-development-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=17350","title":{"rendered":"Govt Seeks Consultancy to Develop Rasmal\u00e9 Development Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development is seeking an interested party to provide consultancy services to develop the master plan for the Rasmal\u00e9 development project.<\/p>\n<p>The current government launched the Rasmal\u00e9 mega project as means to provide a permanent fix to one of the most prevailing concerns Greater Mal\u00e9 Region has been facing for decades: housing.<\/p>\n<p>While launching the project, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced the culmination of Rasmal\u00e9 development means a home for all who need it: and a fully developed city close to the capital with state-of-the-art facilities and amenities.<\/p>\n<p>Under the project, a total of 1,010 hectares of land is being reclaimed. The designated contractor has already reclaimed over 500 hectares of land already.<\/p>\n<p>Long-term vision of the development plan is the development of 20,000 housing units within 20 years. The government&#8217;s plan is to develop this new city as an environmentally-friendly eco-city.<\/p>\n<p>As such, Rasmal\u00e9 will power electricity through renewable means. Moreover, the government will install structures to reduce environmental risks at the city.<\/p>\n<p>The relevant ministry&#8217;s top pick for the desirable consultant is one that would provide baseline study. Besides this, the consultant should provide a framework for urban development, land use plan, and an environmental sustainability plan.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, government will consider implementing eco-friendly practices in Rasmal\u00e9 as part of the master plan. This includes utility service planning, transportation, and accessibility for people with special needs.<\/p>\n<p>Bid submission for the consultancy work will take place at 10:00hrs on July 13.<\/p>\n<p>President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu confirms lands under the current social housing initiative will be allocated once Rasmal\u00e9 reclamation concludes. At Tuesday&#8217;s press conference, the president acknowledged some delays to the project&#8217;s pace owing to surge in oil prices.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the president affirms total land reclamation before the year ends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development is seeking an interested party to provide consultancy services to develop the master plan for the Rasmal\u00e9 development project. 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