Questions over Thilamale Bridge, but far from reality

In areas where floating platforms cannot be used, he said, work has been planned to be continued by building temporary walkways or jetties.

7 December 2022

Big picture of Thilamale Bridge: 12 pillars at once

"As the work is going on as per schedule, we will be able to connect Villimale and complete it by December 2023. That assurance is still there," Jinan said.

15 February 2023

Afcons handed a month to pay MVR 69.4 million fine

EPA has declared 2,755 square metres of Villimale reef as damaged.

17 November 2022

Afcons submits own survey report; talks underway

Atoll Times has affirmed that Afcons has completed their own survey and shared the report with the EPA.

8 November 2022

Afcons staff missing in fire confirmed matched to recovered body

Police said that it has been confirmed that the body recovered from the spot is that of the missing person.

24 February 2023

Afcons appeals fine ahead of payment deadline

According to the regulations, the minister can appeal the EPA's decisions. The minister has the power to issue a review or a relaxation.

12 December 2022

EPA to impose MVR 68 million fine on Afcons over reef damage

"The ministry will not hesitate to take necessary action; do what needs to be done. I can give that assurance," Ali Solih said.

13 November 2022

Installation of bridge test piles begins; pillars next

Last month, an official at the bridge office told Atoll Times that concrete work on the four pillars was in full swing.

10 November 2022