STELCO Awarded Contract to Upgrade Mahibadhoo Sewerage System

The Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy has awarded a contract to the State Electric Company Limited (STELCO) for the rehabilitation and upgrade of the sewerage system in Mahibadhoo, Alif Dhaal Atoll. The agreement was signed during a ceremony at the ministry. Minister Ali Sharif signed on behalf of the ministry, while STELCO's Deputy Managing Director Abdullah Nazir signed for the company. The contract is valued at 21,572,640.09 Maldivian Rufiyaa and must be completed within 180 days from the date of signing. Speaking at the event, Minister Ali Sharif noted that Mahibadhoo is a large island with an aging system and that similar upgrades are being carried out on other islands. The work includes repairs to pipes, pump stations, and street maintenance plants in Mahibadhoo.