Japan to fund study for Male seawall upgrade
The seawall surrounding the Maldives capital was built under Japanese grant aid.
By
Ahmed Mizyal
Maldives and Japan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to conduct research on upgrading the seawall in Male.
The studies are being conducted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). At a ceremony held at the planning ministry, the MoU was signed by:
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Ahmed Tholhath, acting permanent secretary at planning ministry
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JICA preparatory survey team leader Hideaki Matsumoto
Under the MoU, studies will also be conducted on upgrading the stormwater drainage system in the capital city.
However, the planning ministry did not disclose any further details on the date on which the studies will begin.
The seawall surrounding the Maldives capital was built under Japanese grant aid:
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JICA conducted research on the project from 1991 to 1992
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The design and construction of the seawall was carried out between 1993 and 2002
