Marine Piling Process Begins for Thila-Male’ Bridge

The process of embedding the pillars of the Thila-Male’ bridge into the seabed has officially commenced in the area between Male’ and Villimale as of 18th August 2023.

Funded by a USD 115 million grant, alongside a USD 400 million allocation of the 800 million line of credit provided by India, this project was handed to AFCONS on August 26, 2021.

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This operation involves the participation of the second jack-up platform named Maharaja, working in conjunction with the already operational Maharani jack-up platform. Additionally, progress is being achieved in the assembly of the bridge’s superstructure.

Spanning a distance of 6.695 km, the Thilamale Bridge is designed to include both a bridge and causeway, facilitating a link between Male’, Villimale’, Gulhifalhu, and Thilamale’.