Addu water network upgrade project awarded to MWSC
The project was awarded for completion in 1 year.
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By
Aishath Fareeha Abdulla
Male Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) has been awarded the contract to upgrade the Addu water network system at a cost of MVR 282 million.
The agreement was signed at a ceremony held in Hithadhoo on Saturday:
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On behalf of the Ministry of Infrastructure; State Minister Ibrahim Thoaam Mohammed
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On behalf of the MWSC; MD Abdul Matheen Mohammed
Under this agreement, in Hithadhoo, Maradhoo, Maradhoo-Feydhoo and Feydhoo:
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A new building will be constructed with a laboratory, control room, workshop, office and storage space
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Distribution centers will be established
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Two RO plants with a capacity of 1,500 tonnes per day will be installed with an energy recovery system
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13,000 tonnes of storage will be added for water storage
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6 boreholes will be drilled
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100 kW solar will be installed
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Equipment required for the laboratory will be provided
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Completely new brine outflow will be established
In Hulhumeedhoo:
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A new building will be constructed with a laboratory, control room, workshop, office and storage space
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Distribution centers will be established
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Two RO plants with a capacity of 350 tonnes per day will be installed with an energy recovery system
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3,000 tonnes of storage will be added for water storage
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75 kW solar will be installed
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Equipment required for the laboratory will be provided
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Completely new brine outflow will be established
The project was awarded for completion in 1 year.
