STELCO entrusted with expanding water and sewage networks across six islands

STELCO has been officially entrusted with the expansion of water and sewage networks in six islands across the Maldives, the Ministry of Environment announced on Wednesday. State Minister Ali Faris Yusuf signed the agreement on behalf of the Ministry of Environment, while STELCO Deputy Managing Directors Aishath Muzna and Abdulla Nazir signed on behalf of the state-owned utility company. Under the deal, STELCO will expand the water and sewage network for tourism zones in Uligam and Maladhu in Haa Alif Atoll, Kinolhigu in Raa Atoll, and Maleh in Baa Atoll. Additionally, the company will carry out projects to expand water and sewage networks in newly developed areas in Ihavandhoofu, Haa Alif Atoll, and Innamaadhoo, Raa Atoll. Work on five of the six projects must be completed within one year. The deadline for the Maleh project is 270 days, with a cost of MVR 10.7 million. The Uligam project is valued at MVR 22.3 million, Maladhu at MVR 29 million, Kinolhigu at MVR 18 million, Ihavandhoofu at MVR 17 million, and Innamaadhoo at MVR 19.1 million.