Gov’t Contracts RDC for Vilimale’ Road Survey and EIA

The Road Development Corporation (RDC) has secured the contract for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and survey of roads in Villimale’.

The signing of the agreement took place during a press conference at the Ministry of Construction today, marking a significant development for the 5.6 km road project in Villimale’.

Dr Abdulla Muththalib, the Minister of Construction and Infrastructure, highlighted that the primary objective of the survey is to assess the current condition of the roads in Villimale’ and determine the precise costs associated with the project. Emphasising the strategic approach, he mentioned that the road construction will be scheduled after considering the ongoing initiatives to enhance the electricity and sewerage systems in Villimale’.

The ongoing survey aims to identify the specific roads requiring development. Following the survey, tarred roads will be paved, and those in need of reconstruction will be redesigned, according to Muththalib. 

He underscored the importance of engaging with the residents to ensure that the roads are constructed to the highest standards, contributing to the overall pleasant environment of Villimale’.

The project, which includes a topographic survey, detailed design, and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the roads, has been awarded to RDC at a cost of MVR 1.79 million. The corporation is expected to complete the project within 120 days.