Housing Ministry signs with HDC to build new units in two ADh. atoll islands

The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has been awarded the contract to construct housing units in Mahibadhoo and Kunburudhoo of Alif Dhaalu Atoll.

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced the projects during his visit to the atoll earlier this year.

The agreement was signed on Sunday, with State Minister Ismail Hameed signing on behalf of the Housing Ministry and HDC Managing Director Retired Brigadier General Ali Zuhair signing on behalf of the corporation.

Under the agreement, HDC will build 100 three‑bedroom housing units in Mahibadhoo within 18 months.

In Kunburudhoo, the smallest island in the atoll, HDC will construct 25 three‑bedroom units within 16 months, according to the Housing Ministry.

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Ahead of construction, MTCC was contracted in October last year to dredge land for the projects. A total of 89 hectares has been reclaimed.

The Housing Ministry has recently been commissioning multiple housing projects across the country. On Wednesday, HDC was awarded the construction of 50 housing units in H.Dh. Vaikaradhoo, and on Monday, the ministry commenced work on 50 housing units in Thinadhoo City.

HDC, which is primarily responsible for managing Hulhumale', has previously faced public concern over government companies being assigned projects outside their core mandate. Some have also questioned the timing of new project launches as local council elections approach.