Acknowledging the long-standing flooding issue in Laamu Kunahandhoo, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has affirmed that the newly signed road development project will incorporate a permanent and integrated solution to address the problem.
President Dr Muizzu gave this assurance during his visit to the inhabited islands of Laamu Atoll, where he met with the community of Kunahandhoo.
During the meeting, residents urged the President to expedite the completion of the island’s water and sewerage system and to ensure the timely implementation of the newly approved shore protection project. They also raised concerns about accessibility issues and poor road conditions, calling on the President to maintain close oversight of the school development project, even though its implementation has been delegated to another contractor.
Residents further highlighted several pressing community challenges, including the limited space available at the council office, the lack of a dedicated meeting hall, and the lack of adequate healthcare facilities.
President Dr Muizzu assured residents that all ongoing and newly launched projects would be carried out with diligence and transparency. He noted that the planned shore protection project would include a designated swimming zone for the community. The President also confirmed that the school project is progressing under Fenaka Corporation’s supervision, with essential materials to be delivered once weather conditions improve. He expressed confidence that the project would be completed ahead of the next academic year.
Residents remarked that this was the first time since 1978 that an incumbent President had visited their island to engage directly with the community, and expressed their heartfelt appreciation to President Dr Muizzu for the visit.
The meeting concluded with the formal presentation of a commemorative plaque from the Bank of Maldives to the Kunahandhoo Island Council, ceremoniously handed over by President Dr Muizzu.