Installation of test piles commences for Thilamale’ Bridge

Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure revealed that the concrete work for installation of test piles on Thilamale’ Bridge has commenced.

The announcement made by the ministry via Twitter stated that two floating batching plants were being utilized for the concrete work on test pile TPO1.

Next up on the project will be to laying the permanent pillar in the sea as per the ministry.

The Greater Malé Connectivity Project (GMCP) is funded by a USD 400 million line of credit from Indian Exim Bank and a USD 100 million grant from the Indian government, the project was awarded to the Indian-based company, Afcons Infrastructure Limited.

This project is the biggest one undertaken by the administration of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

Under GMCP, a bridge – Thilamale’ Bridge - will be built connecting Malé, Villimalé, Thilafushi, and Gulhifalhu.

Moreover, navigation bridges, viaducts, and on-grade roads will be constructed as part of the project.