Gov’t Plans to Allow Private Services on Residential Plots in Hulhumalé Phase 2

The government plans to allow essential services to operate on privately owned residential plots in Hulhumalé Phases 2 and 3 as part of efforts to improve access to services and stimulate economic activity, Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Construction Dr Abdulla Muththalib has said.

Speaking at the inauguration of additional lifts installed in the Hiyaa Towers, Muththalib said more than 2,000 land plots in Hulhumalé Phases 2 and 3 have been allocated to Malé residents. Although the plots are currently designated for residential use, the government intends to create opportunities for private investors to provide services on those lands.

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The minister said residents in Malé are already able to operate certain services on private property, and similar opportunities should be available in Hulhumalé.

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He said the proposed changes would benefit landowners while supporting the growth of Hulhumalé’s economy through new businesses and employment opportunities.

Muththalib said the current system requires the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) to allocate land for facilities such as private hospitals, limiting the development of services. He said the government wants to enable such facilities to be established on privately owned plots where appropriate.

According to the minister, the government will work with the private sector to develop the necessary policies and plans to support the initiative. He said the changes are intended to address existing challenges, including congestion, limited land availability and a shortage of essential services in Hulhumalé.

Muththalib also acknowledged the housing challenges faced by residents of the Hiyaa Towers. He noted that many families who initially moved into two-bedroom apartments have since grown, but currently have limited opportunities to relocate to larger homes.

While no specific measures have yet been announced, the minister said the government recognises these difficulties and is working on policies that will provide residents with opportunities to move to more suitable and spacious housing in the future.