President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu today inaugurated the water and sanitation systems established in R. Fainu, a project worth MVR 64.2 million.
The ceremony was part of President Dr. Muizzu's ongoing visit to the islands of Raa atoll, in which he travelled to Fainu and met with the locals there.
Construction Ministry said the project was funded by the government, and developed by Malé Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC).
According to the Ministry, the project included installing three sewerage pump stations, sea outfalls and connecting the island with a water and sewerage network.
MWSC was also tasked with installation of two RO plants with a capacity of producing 20 tonnes of water per day, two water storage tanks and a rainwater storage tank.
At today’s ceremony, President Muizzu also announced that MTCC will be awarded the contract to construct an airport in the island next month. He said the project will be launched very soon.
In addition to the project, the island's health centre services will be strengthened, and a football field will be developed in Fainu, the president said. He also promised to expand the island's existing harbour.