The Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Infrastructure has unveiled plans to upgrade Male’s roads, addressing long-standing infrastructure issues, including poor road conditions and recurring flooding. The project follows an agreement signed during President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s visit to China in January 2024 and aims to modernise key urban infrastructure in the capital.
The initiative includes resurfacing roads, improving water and sewerage systems, enhancing electrical networks, upgrading stormwater management, and installing fire hydrants. In November 2024, joint teams began a feasibility study in Male’ and Villimale’, which concluded on 22 November. The study’s findings will guide the design of roads to address deficiencies and bring the infrastructure up to modern standards.
Ibrahim Nazeem, the State Minister for Construction, Housing, and Infrastructure, speaking to state media, confirmed that the planning process would continue once the final feasibility report is completed. He expressed confidence that the project would provide a lasting solution to the city’s infrastructure issues, particularly road deterioration and flooding. The State Minister further stated that practical construction work would begin after the design phase, with the entire project expected to be completed within two to three years.
The roads will be resurfaced using tar, with upgrades to utility services including new water and sewerage systems, improved electrical networks, and enhanced stormwater drainage. The Villimale’ Road Project, a key part of the broader initiative, involves the construction of 5.6 kilometres of new roads, integrated with upgraded sewerage, drainage, and electricity networks. Before construction begins, topographic, hydrological, and geotechnical surveys, along with an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), will be completed. These surveys were submitted to the Road Development Corporation (RDC) earlier this year.
This initiative seeks to resolve the persistent road degradation and flooding issues in Male’, aiming for a more efficient and resilient infrastructure that can meet the city’s future needs.
