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Indian construction firm, AFCONS, signed a contract for the largest-ever infrastructure project in Maldives on August 26, 2021.
This project is dubbed as The Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP).
It will comprise of a 6.74 km-long bridge and causeway link between Male and islands of Villingli, Thilafushi and Gulhifalhu.
Project will be completed by Indian construction giant AFCONS.
GMCP project is a bigger project than the Sinamale Bridge that was built with Chinese assistance. Sinamale Bridge connects Male with Hulhumale and Hulhule and was completed in the year 2018. GMCP project aims to connect four islands that accounts for half of Maldivian population. It will add dynamism to Maldivian transport and economic activities. It will connect Male with planned international port of Gulhifalhu and an industrial zone at Thilafushi.
Project will use renewable energy and will utilize solar power for lighting purposes.
GMCP project comprises of:
Three navigation bridges of 140 m span across a deep channel between four islands, 41 km of marine viaduct in deep water, 32 km of marine viaduct in shallow water or on land, and 96 km of at-grade roads.
Project will be completed by Indian construction giant AFCONS.
GMCP project is a bigger project than the Sinamale Bridge that was built with Chinese assistance. Sinamale Bridge connects Male with Hulhumale and Hulhule and was completed in the year 2018. GMCP project aims to connect four islands that accounts for half of Maldivian population. It will add dynamism to Maldivian transport and economic activities. It will connect Male with planned international port of Gulhifalhu and an industrial zone at Thilafushi.
Project will use renewable energy and will utilize solar power for lighting purposes.
GMCP project comprises of:
Three navigation bridges of 140 m span across a deep channel between four islands, 41 km of marine viaduct in deep water, 32 km of marine viaduct in shallow water or on land, and 96 km of at-grade roads.
Published date : 30 Aug 2021 06:27PM
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