Big companies have shown interest in bridge project: Tourism Minister

Minister of Tourism Ahmed Adheeb has said that big companies have shown interest in the Male’-Hulhule’ bridge project.

Speaking at the press conference at President’s Office today, Adheeb said that several major Chinese engineering companies have shown interest in the project, which will be conducted on contractor-finance basis.

He said that the government plans to carry out the project in a manner that it is not burdensome to the State Budget.

The deadline for submitting proposals for this project, which involves design, management, and maintenance of the bridge, is 29 December.

Referring to upcoming projects, Adheeb said that bidding has been re-opened for Herethere Resort in Addu City, and that bids can only be submitted for this project with a bank guarantee of $1 billion.

He said that projects to develop airports in Haa Dhaalu Kulhudhuffushi and Lhaviyani Atoll are now in design phase, and that details regarding these projects will be provided next week.