GULHIFALHU DREDGING AND RECLAMATION PROJECT

The Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure has awarded the Gulhifalhu Reclamation Project to Boskalis Westminster Contracting Limited for the reclamation of approximately 18 million m³ of sand to reclaim an area of 160 hectares on the Gulhifalhu lagoon.
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The Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure has awarded the Gulhifalhu Reclamation Project to Boskalis Westminster Contracting Limited for the reclamation of approximately 18 million m³ of sand to reclaim an area of 160 hectares on the Gulhifalhu lagoon.

The Contractor is in the process of mobilising the equipment needed to start the project works. The baseline environmental monitoring has started early February, as well as on site preparations. Prior to the commencement of dredging & reclamation works, a containment bund will be constructed at the southern edge of the lagoon to close off the reclamation site and to contain the sediment inside the lagoon. Environmental mitigation measures for the bund construction itself involve the following:

  • Reuse of reclaimed sediments from the northern side of the previously reclaimed land with dry earth moving equipment, and placement of wet material.
  • Installation of a silt screen, which will be placed along the boundary of the bund and will be moved along with the bund construction works.
  • Covering the bund with geotextile; and
  • Continuous monitoring of turbidity and sedimentation and adapting or sand placement works when required.

The bund construction works will take approximately 2 months. Upon completion the dredging and reclamation activities can begin. The detailed methodology of the bund construction works can be found in the Environmental Mitigation section as well as other relevant information regarding this project.

YOUR FEEDBACK

How It Works

Feedback regarding the project can be provided using the following options:

  • Phone: Please call our Community Liaison Officer on +960 7325376;
  • Viber / Whatsapp / Telegram: Send a message to the Project at +960 7325376;
  • Email: Contact us through clo@planning.gov.mv
  • Feedback form: Fill in the feedback form on this page

1. COLLECTION

All feedback and concerns received will be passed on to the project team. After collection of feedback a response will be given within 48 hours.

2. SCREEN AND ASSESS

Screen and assess all feedback and concerns to determine which ones apply to the dredging and reclamation works, and which apply to other issues related to the development of Gulhifalhu. Concerns and feedback not related to dredging and reclamation works will be passed on to the project owner.

3. ANALYSIS

Analyse project-related feedback and concerns

4. INVESTIGATION

Investigate evidence of the concern.

5. RESOLUTION

Based on the findings of the investigation, a resolution is sought. If corrective actions are needed, a timeline is set for when these need to be taken.

6. CLOSURE

A summary report containing the results of the previous steps will be sent to the person or persons who lodged their concern.