Reclamation works on Hulhumale’ Phase III have reached nearly the halfway mark, according to an update shared by Maldives Airports Company Limited.
The land reclamation project, which began in September 2023 under the Binveriya housing programme of the previous administration, involves the reclamation of 63 hectares. Sri Lankan-based Capital Marine and Civil Construction Company Private Limited was contracted to carry out the works. Prior to a temporary halt in the project, 23 hectares had been reclaimed.
The works resumed on November 10, with two 22,000 cubic metre dredgers, Prins der Nederlanden and Oranje, currently operating at the site. Maldives Airports Company Limited said progress has continued steadily since the restart.
As of the latest update, a total of 31 hectares has been reclaimed, bringing overall progress to 49.2 percent of the planned reclamation area.
Capital Marine and Civil Construction Company has indicated that dredging works at both Hulhumale’ Phase III and Giraavaru Falhu are expected to be completed within the next three months. Once reclamation at Hulhumale’ Phase III is completed, the dredgers are scheduled to be relocated to Giraavaru Falhu to continue works there.
