Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has revealed that the Meemu Airport Development Project is well underway, with overall 60% project progress.

The company noted that they have completed airport shore protection revetment works. In addition, subgrade works for the fire road and fire pad have been completed.

The project works involve, reclamation operations of 14 hectares; coastal protection operations of 1,812m; construction of a 1200m x 30m runway; taxiway and an apron.

The value of the project is MVR 230.10 million.