FDC flats near completion; spacious and comfortable!

Fahi Dhiriulhun Corporation (FDC)’s ‘Aman Udhares’ flats is one of the largest social housing projects initiated by the former administration.

In this regard, the 4,000 flats are being built in 32 towers.

FDC had contracted the construction of the housing towers to two Indian companies; NBCC India Limited and JMC Projects (India) Limited. Each company was contracted with construction of 2,000 housing units situated in 16 towers with 18 floors each.

The construction of ‘Amaan Udhares’ flats was contracted to JMC Projects.

The press received a tour of the flats recently which is now nearing completion. With the walls painted, and the tiles installed – the flats give off the vibes of a spacious and comfortable home.

The towers comprises of two types of flats: three-bedroom flats measuring 2,800 square feet and two-bedroom flats measuring 1,200 square feet. The rooms in three-bedroom flats measure 900 square feet while the rooms in two-bedroom flats measure 650 square feet.

Construction undertaken differently

One of the reasons that makes these flats special is the different approach used by both companies in the construction of the towers/ 

In this regard, concrete was poured into molds enabling to simultaneously build the walls, sheets and staircases. This allowed the contractors to complete the all-concrete works of a single floor within 10 to 14 days.

The method also ensures the building a sound structurally to ensure protection from natural disasters.

It is also the reason why the price per square foot is lower compared to previous social housing schemes.

Spacious and comfortable flats

In addition to the bedrooms, each flat includes a living room, bathrooms, kitchen, and a balcony. The kitchen and living room are separate, and there is also a separate laundry room. The bedrooms consist of a master bedroom and smaller rooms.

There is ample ventilation within the apartments. Moreover, windows and balconies were built with the safety of children in mind. Therefore, they are higher than the reach of children.

The towers are being developed under two loans from India’s EXIM Bank which the government provided sovereign guarantee to. They are a USD 110.5 million loan and a USD 116.45 loan, thereby, totaling at MVR 227 million.