Government Targets Eid for Completion of Major Park Redevelopment in Malé

The Government has stated that redevelopment works at two major parks and the Tsunami Monument area in Malé are expected to be completed in time for Eid.

The projects currently under way include the refurbishment of Republic Square (Jumhooree Maidhaan), Sultan Park and the Tsunami Monument area as part of efforts to restore key public spaces in the capital.

The President said that parks developed during his tenure as Housing Minister and later as Mayor had deteriorated over time, with some areas suffering damage over the past two decades. He stated that the Government had initiated redevelopment works to restore these locations.

According to the President, most of the work at Republic Square has been completed, with final works under way to ensure it is fully ready by Eid. A section of the square has already been reopened to the public.

Upgrading works at Sultan Park are also progressing towards completion within the same timeframe. The project includes refurbishment of the park’s view structure, treehouse, walkways and children’s play areas, in addition to the introduction of modern facilities.

The Tsunami Monument area is also being redeveloped and is expected to be completed by Eid.

Sultan Park and Republic Square were closed for renovation in August last year when the current works commenced.

Further development at Rasfannu has been entrusted to the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) and the Maldives Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC). MTCC is installing a drainage system and carrying out repairs to the outer canal, while MWSC is renovating the Rasfannu pavilion and constructing public toilet facilities.

The ground floor of the pavilion has been completed and is now in use. Construction of the toilet facilities at Rasfannu is under way, with the overall works expected to conclude by March.