The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has invited interested parties to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the recommissioning of the interactive water fountain at Central Park in Hulhumalé.
In a public announcement published in the Gazette on 10 November 2026, the state-owned developer outlined the procurement process and requirements for prospective contractors. Companies wishing to participate must first register as vendors on HDC’s official bidding portal prior to submitting their proposals.
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To qualify for the project, prospective proponents must attend a mandatory site visit at the ground floor of the HDC Building in Hulhumalé at 14:00 on 22 November 2026. HDC noted that failure to attend the site inspection will render any subsequent submission ineligible.
The announcement highlighted that, following the site visit, interested contractors may submit written queries through the bidding portal until 14:00 on 24 November 2026, with official clarifications set to be published on the same platform. Applicants must upload their final EOI packages—comprising a formal Letter of Interest and a company profile or portfolio demonstrating relevant experience and capacity—via the portal before the submission deadline at 11:00 on 8 December 2026. HDC stated that it will share additional technical drawings and annexures with shortlisted parties during the formal tendering stage, whilst reserving the right to accept, reject, or annul the EOI process at any point prior to signing an agreement.
Despite its high-profile launch five years ago, the interactive water fountain currently stands in a state of disrepair and has remained out of operation for an extended period. Ageing infrastructure and mechanical faults have rendered the installation non-functional, leaving the once-prominent water feature dormant. HDC previously attempted to address technical issues at the site through a separate defects rectification tender in late 2024, which the corporation later cancelled, prompting this renewed push to fully recommission the facility.
Spanning roughly eight hectares in the heart of Hulhumalé Phase I, Central Park serves as the largest urban green space and primary recreational hub on the reclaimed island. Authorities officially inaugurated the park’s leisure sector in May 2016 as part of broader urban planning efforts to balance high-density residential development with accessible community spaces.
Over the past decade, HDC has expanded the park into distinct zones featuring landscaped gardens, jogging and cycling tracks, open lawns, and dedicated recreational areas. In November 2021, the corporation unveiled the interactive water fountain—billed at the time as the largest of its kind in the Maldives—alongside upgraded interactive and leisure facilities. Today, Central Park remains a central gathering point for families and visitors in the Greater Malé Region, regularly hosting community events, national exhibitions, and outdoor leisure activities.
