City Council Discusses Industrial Zone Development to Ease Congestion

The Male’ City Council has initiated discussions on plans to develop an industrial zone in Male’ in a bid to address the ongoing congestion in the capital city.

According to the council, Mayor Adam Azim raised concerns about the impact of workshops, garages, and warehouses in Male’, which are creating difficulties for residents. During a recent council meeting, he outlined plans to collaborate with the government to begin developing the industrial zone as a solution to relocate these facilities.

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An additional patch of land was reclaimed on the southwest corner of Male’ during President Abdulla Yameen’s administration, with the intention of establishing an “industrial village.” The proposed zone was set to accommodate workshops, warehouses, and garages, aimed at reducing traffic and congestion in the city’s inner areas.

Currently, part of the industrial zone is being used for the construction of the bridge connecting Thilafushi, Gulhifalhu, Villimale’, and Male’. The Greater Male Area project, which includes the bridge, envisions relocating all industrial buildings to Thilafushi once the bridge is completed, further alleviating the pressure on Male’s infrastructure.