71 Hectares Reclaimed in Rasmale’ Project

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has completed reclamation of 71 hectares at the Rasmale’ land reclamation project.

The total project will reclaim 1,009 hectares, with the completed area representing 51.64% of the total. Reclamation is being carried out using Cristobal Cologne, the world’s largest trailer suction hopper dredger, with a capacity of 46,000 cubic meters.

MACL began reclamation at Rasmale’ Site A on December 1, 2025. The land will be used for housing, industrial, and marina purposes. President Waheed has said 15,000 people will be selected for the land once reclamation is complete.