The Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has announced that the new water and sewerage networks being integrated into the ongoing Boduthakurufaanu Magu redevelopment project are expected to be completed within this week, marking a significant milestone in one of Malé’s largest infrastructure upgrades.

Construction is currently underway across segments 2, 3, and 4 of the Malé Street Geo-Development Project. The project involves widening Boduthakurufaanu Magu by extending the quay wall outward, followed by road resurfacing and improvements to urban infrastructure.

According to MTCC, work remains on track, with key construction targets already achieved. The company has completed 463 meters of quay wall capping and 150 meters of concrete work as part of the development. Following the road expansion, installation of water and sewerage pipelines has progressed significantly. MTCC stated that pipe laying is complete, and crews are now focusing on connecting the networks. The utility work has reached 87 percent completion and is expected to be finalized by the end of this week.

Additional supporting infrastructure activities are also in progress, including pavement construction, main water pipeline installation, curbstone placement, cable junction development, and the installation of a comprehensive stormwater drainage system. Road surface leveling is ongoing in preparation for asphalt paving.

MTCC aims to complete all work within this phase of the project by the end of this month.

Once finished, the redevelopment will feature a large motorcycle parking area in front of the Bank of Ceylon, capable of accommodating over 500 motorcycles. About 98 meters by 28 meters of land has been reclaimed from the harbor area to create this facility.

The project will also enhance the urban environment through tree replanting efforts, with MTCC restoring greenery that was removed during construction, based on lessons learned from previous phases.

The current phase of the Boduthakurufaanu Magu redevelopment spans the section between the Local Market and the Henveiru Ferry Terminal, transforming one of the busiest corridors in the capital with upgraded transportation, utility, and public infrastructure.