President Mohamed Nasheed has today officially inaugurated the harbour of Rasdhoo in North Ari atoll.
Addressing the people of the island, President said although the previous administration had taken up Rasdhoo harbour project in 2007, the people of the island were not consulted on the matter.
He also said initially the project was given a budget of Rufiyaa 16 million, but the project has now been given an extra Rufiyaa 10 million bringing the total amount to Rufiyaa 26 million.
Further, he said that Rasdhoo was known as an island with the problem of land shortage. He said along with the new harbour, the island will get 60,000 square feet added to its land area.
The President also said that the government had intended to begin the project last year, but that with the global economic downturn and the economic situation in the Maldives, the project could only be started this year.
In his speech, the President also highlighted government’s other developmental plans for the island.
The President arrived in Rasdhoo on Thursday afternoon.
