Contract Awarded for Development of Modern Nursery in Hulhumalé Under Chinese Grant
Contract signed for the development of a modern nursery in Hulhumalé | Photo: HDC
A contract has been awarded to allocate land and develop a modern nursery in Hulhumalé, as part of a project funded through grant assistance from the Chinese government.
The nursery is being established in line with President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s environmental pledge to plant five million trees across the Maldives.
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We are pleased to announce the signing of a MOU with the @MoTmv for the development of a green nursery in Hulhumalé. This collaboration marks a significant step in supporting the governments initiative to plant five million trees across the Maldives.#WithHDC pic.twitter.com/vMTfi5ZGME— Housing Development Corporation (@hdcmaldives) May 14, 2025
The contract has been awarded to the Housing Development Corporation (HDC). The agreement was signed by Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim on behalf of the Ministry, and HDC Managing Director Mohamed Mauroof Jameel.
According to the Ministry of Environment, the design phase of the nursery has already been completed. The facility will span 55,000 square feet and will include a laboratory, training rooms, office space and a greenhouse. It is intended to produce the trees required for the nationwide planting initiative and will remain operational under HDC’s supervision even after the programme concludes.
The five million tree planting programme has so far received 6.6 million pledges. The Ministry is planning to conduct tree planting activities on all inhabited islands across the country.
