Addu City Bridge, commonly known as Addu bridge or Addu City Bridge Project, Addu Connectivity Bridge Project is a planned bridge project, which will connect capital of Addu Atoll, Hithadhoo and Meedhoo in Addu city. The estimated length of the bridge is 13 to 15 kilometres cross the Addu atoll.
Addu Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 0°39′S 73°10′E / 0.65°S 73.16°E |
| Crosses | Hulhumeedhoo,Hithadhoo |
| Locale | Addu City, Maldives |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 15 km2 |
| History | |
| Contracted lead designer | The Arab Contractors |
| Location | |
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Overview
editThe planned bridge connecting Hithadhoo and Hulhumeedhoo in Addu City has been planned to build since the presidency of former president, Abdulla Yameen.[1] The bridge will be connected from the capital of Addu city and Meedhoo.
Connecting Hithadhoo with Hulhumeedhoo stood as a solemn commitment articulated by the former President Abdulla Yameen during his 2018 presidential campaign.[2] This pledge reverberated within the echelons of political discourse, resonating with constituents across the Maldives.
The current incumbent president, Muizzu, avowed to materialize President Yameen's visionary aspiration during his campaign sojourn to Addu City in August 2023, marking a seminal moment wherein a monumental initiative was unveiled beyond the confines of the Greater Malé region.[3][4][5]
The forthcoming bridge in Addu Atoll shall transcend as the preeminent infrastructure undertaking in the Maldives, eclipsing even the grandeur of the extant Sinamalé Bridge. In realizing the linkage between Hithadhoo and Hulhumeedhoo, the project necessitates the conceptualization and execution of a bridge spanning a prodigious expanse, estimated between 13 and 15 kilometers, a stark contrast to the mere 1.4 kilometers span of the Sinamalé Bridge.[3][6][7]
Survey and design
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As pledged, the president Muizzu's government in February, the preliminary design and survey of the bridge had been assigned to The Arab Contractors.[8] The President emphasised that this is one of the significant projects pledged by the Administration and noted that the expenses for the design and feasibility of the bridge will be funded by grants. He revealed that the project will be initiated within this year, and completed within four years. He additionally relayed his hope for the project to contribute towards enhancing Addu City’s economic prospects.[9][10]
The Minister of Construction and Infrastructure, Abdulla Muththalib, signed the agreement on behalf of the Maldivian Government. On behalf of The Arab Contractors, the agreement was signed by their engineer, Heba Abu AlEla.[11][12]
In March 2024, The Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure, announced that the commenced the initial surveying works for preparation of the preliminary design of the Addu bridge has been completed by The Arab Contractors — Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.[13][14][15]
See also
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edit- ^ Zalif, Zunana (14 September 2018). "President Yameen pledges to build bridge linking Addu city districts". RaajjeMV. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "President pledges to construct a bridge in Addu, marks completion of 5 projects in Hulhumeedhoo". PSM News. Public Service Media. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ a b Rehan, Mohamed (1 November 2023). "MVR 30 million budgeted for Hithathoo-Hulhumeedhoo bridge survey". The Edition. Mihaaru. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Hithadhoo-Hulhumeedhoo bridge project will be made reality: Muizzu". PSM News. Public Service Media. 23 August 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Muizzu: People saw both success, failed attempts to build bridges". Sun. Sun Siyam Media. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Maldives Embarks on Ambitious Bridge Development Project in Addu City". Maldives Financial Review. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ Bushry, Anaan (19 February 2024). "Maldives signs largest bridge project connecting Hithadhoo-Hulhumeedhoo". The Edition. Mihaaru. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "MoU for preliminary design and survey of the Hithadhoo and Hulhumeedhoo Bridge signed". The President's Office. 19 February 2024. Archived from the original on 19 February 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ Dhain, Ahmed (19 February 2024). "Government signs agreement to conduct Addu Bridge survey". Gaafu. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "MoU Signed for Design Phase of Addu City Bridge Project". The Islandchief. 20 February 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Addu City bridge survey work awarded to Egyptian company". PSM News. Public Service Media. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- ^ "President of Maldives witnesses the signing ceremony of the MoU for the bridge project connecting Hithadhoo to Hulhudhoo-Meedhoo in Addu City". The Arab Contractors. 19 February 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ Mohamed, Mariyath (11 March 2024). "Hithadhoo-Hulhumeedhoo Bridge design survey completed". The Edition. Mihaaru. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Addu bridge survey works underway". PSM News. Public Service Media. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Hithadhoo-Hulhumeedhoo bridge: Initial surveys completed". Sun. Sun Siyam Media. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
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This article incorporates text from a free content work. Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence (license statement/permission). Text taken from MoU for preliminary design and survey of the Hithadhoo and Hulhumeedhoo Bridge signed, President of the Maldives.