Construction begins on 400 housing units in Fuvahmulah

The practical work to construct 400 housing units in Fuvahmulah City commenced on Tuesday.

The launch of the project's physical work took place at a ceremony held yesterday afternoon in Fuvahmulah, during the ongoing visit of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to the island.

Upon the President's arrival in Fuvahmulah, he received a warm welcome from a large number of the island’s residents at the airport.

The foundation stone for the housing units was laid at the ceremony by Housing Minister Dr. Abdulla Muththalib and MP's representing the various constituencies of Fuvahmulah. President Muizzu and members of his cabinet also participated in the event.

According to residents of the island, housing is one of the most pressing issues currently faced on the city. With a population of approximately 13,000, Fuvahmulah is in need of multiple housing projects.

During his visit to Fuvahmulah, the President also launched several other major projects and inaugurated a number of new services.

<b>Projects Launched</b>&nbsp;<b>at</b>&nbsp;<b>Fuvahmulah:</b>

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Start of work on the Fuvahmulah Waste Management Centre.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Start of work on the new building for the Gn. Atoll Education Centre.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Inauguration of CT Scan services at the Fuvahmulah Hospital.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Opening of a BML US Dollar ATM.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Inauguration of the Maadhandu Ward Futsal Field.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Start of work on the Police Accommodation Building.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Start of work on opening a branch of the National Library.

The President also met with the Fuvahmulah City Council and the Women's Development Committee last night. A public gathering to meet with the island’s residents was also scheduled for last evening.

During his two-day visit to the southernmost region of Maldives, the President will travel to Addu City today. His first stop in Addu will be Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo, followed by visits to the other connected islands of Addu.