Laamu second airport will be built near Hithadhoo, pres says
The president said that islands like Hithadhoo, Kunahandhoo and Mavah need easy air access.
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By
Aishath Fareeha Abdulla
The second airport in Laamu atoll will be built in the area near Hithadhoo.
The president promised to build another airport in Laamu atoll while meeting with supporters in Isdhoo on Monday during his presidential election campaign tour.
Laamu atoll is home to one airport. Government has initiated a project to upgrade the airport located on the island of Kaddhoo to international standards, with MTCC recently contracted to reclaim the land needed for the airport expansion.
With more details about the airport, the president arrived in Hithadhoo on Tuesday and announced the airport development there as well.
The president said that islands like Hithadhoo, Kunahandhoo and Mavah need easy air access and a decision has been taken on the proposals submitted by the people of those islands.
“We will build an airport in the next term that will be easily accessible,” he said.
Other pledges for Maavah include:
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Turfing of football field
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A modern volleyball court
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Paving and modernisation of major roads
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Improving the quality of the health centre and increase its resources
