Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) commenced the reclamation works of the Mathi-Komandoo connectivity project on Friday.

MTCC said the chartered dredger "Filipo Brunelleschi" is undertaking the reclamation works after the successful completion of Ha. Ihavandhoo reclamation.

Scope of work for the project include reclamation operations of 16.7 hectares and connecting Komandoo and Mathi Komandoo with a 200m link, and 1,690m of shore protection rectification.

The project is valued at MVR 249.90 million.