The Road Development Corporation has designated the commencement of infrastructure projects in Gulhifalhu as its primary operational priority, leveraging a newly acquired fleet of 230 heavy vehicles and industrial units to accelerate the nation’s development pace. Ibrahim Nazeem, the managing director of the corporation, detailed this strategic focus following the arrival of a substantial consignment of equipment on 2 April. The procurement, manufactured to modern standards, is expected to facilitate smoother operations and the expeditious completion of ongoing works.
To support a simultaneous multi-island launch, the corporation has introduced four new asphalt plants, comprising one eighty-tonne facility and three forty-tonne facilities. "The logistical mobilisation of these assets to the respective islands will proceed accordingly," Nazeem said. "Having taken delivery of 230 pieces of heavy machinery, we are now positioned to deploy equipment across numerous islands simultaneously. At present, we have seven islands actively awaiting the commencement of asphalt paving operation."
The fleet, acquired through a February agreement with the Chinese entities Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group and Infrastructure Development Solutions, includes mobile units designed for rapid relocation. "Unlike legacy asphalt facilities, these units are not permanently anchored in concrete or statically molded in place," Nazeem explained. "Following the successful completion of the vehicle registration process, we will initiate the deployment of these assets to the islands earmarked for asphalt paving."
This direct acquisition follows a directive from President Dr Mohamed Muizzu to resolve the financial burden of leasing equipment. One complete configuration will be mobilised to Gulhifalhu by May to initiate water, sewerage, electricity, and road projects, with a supplementary configuration scheduled for Giraavarufalhu by mid-year following land reclamation.