The development of water and sewerage systems in 11 islands has been awarded to Altec Private Limited under contractor financing schemes.
Under the agreement, unfinished water supply projects in three islands will be completed. These include Rasmaadhoo, Feeali in Faafu Atoll, and Buruni in Thaa Atoll.
In Laamu Atoll, Isdhoo, Kalaidhoo and Dhan’bidhoo will undergo a complete overhaul of their sewerage systems, with new gravity-based systems to be established.
In addition, incomplete water and sewerage works will be completed in Angolhitheemu and Vaadhoo in Raa Atoll, Hithadhoo in Laamu Atoll, and Dhevvadhoo in Gaafu Alif Atoll. Altec has also been tasked with upgrading the water supply system in Fuvahmulah City.
The agreement was signed by Minister of State for Construction, Housing and Infrastructure Ismail Hameed and General Manager of Altec Private Limited Hussain Thasneem. Member of Parliament for the Isdhoo Constituency Ismail Shafeeu was also present at the signing ceremony.