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Practical work of road development in Kendhikulhudhoo commenced

Road Development Corporation (RDC) has officially commenced the practical work of developing the roads of Kendhikulhudhoo, Noonu Atoll. The project laying the groundwork for the development of the island's roads was launched by the Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed and RDC's Managing Director Brigadier General (rtd) Ali Zuhair. The ceremony held to commence the practical work of the project was attended by members of Kendhikulhodhoo Council and residents of the island.

Decisions have been made to develop eight roads of the island to a modern standard. This includes the installation of drainage systems in roads with a length of 3.7km, while establishing utility junctions. Additionally, roads are to be tarred and developed with pavements, traffic signs, street lights and speed brakes as well. The government entrusted RDC with USD 5.89 million for the project on June 2023.

In addition to this project, RDC is also putting efforts in preparation for the commencement of the road development project in Alifushi, Raa Atoll. While the government allocated an equivalent budget of USD 5.87 million to develop seven roads of the island. RDC revealed that this project will be carried out similarly to the road development project of Kendhikulhudhoo.

Furthermore, RDC proclaimed that efforts are underway to mobilize sites before initiating road development in Manadhoo, Noonu Atoll and Thoddoo, Alif Alif Atoll.