During the meeting hosted between the President and the residents of the island, President Dr Muizzu announced a major infrastructure development programme for newly reclaimed areas, to be included in next year’s national budget.
The President's Office
On 11 August 2025, as part of a four day long trip to Baa Atoll, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu met with members of the B. Eydhafushi Island Council, the Women’s Development Committee (WDC) and heads of local institutions today, to discuss the island’s key development priorities. The meeting was held at the B. Eydhafushi Island Council Secretariat.
During the discussions, the Council members emphasised the urgent need to expedite the development of the sports complex and to connect water and sewerage services to the newly populated area at the earliest opportunity. They also highlighted challenges in securing skilled personnel for the health sector. In addition, the Council noted that as residents begin to settle in the new area, there will be greater demand on the electricity network. Waste management challenges were also raised, along with the importance of constructing a new building for the island’s school.
The Council further conveyed public appreciation for the introduction of solar energy in homes under the “My Solar” project and expressed the community’s interest in expanded opportunities to participate in the programme.
Later in the day, during the meeting hosted between the President and the residents of the island, President Dr Muizzu announced a major infrastructure development programme for newly reclaimed areas, to be included in next year’s national budget.
Referring to the water, sanitation, and electricity networks required in the newly reclaimed areas, the President noted that such gaps were systemic issues faced nationwide. To address this, President Dr Muizzu pledged to introduce a dedicated policy initiative for infrastructure development in reclaimed areas, ensuring these needs are met in a structured and consistent manner.
The President gave further updates regarding ongoing and future developments, including a 1,000 housing unit project which is set to commence in 2025, harbour developments which are to be finalised in the coming six months, and a new indoor multi-sport complex which is also set to start this year. Additionally, President Dr Muizzu also pledged to introduce US Dollar ATM services in the island within the year, announcing plans to upgrade the islands water and energy networks within a similar timeframe, alongside plans to expand the land available for housing plots.
During his visit, President Dr Muizzu also inaugurated RTL ferry services in Eydhafushi. Agreements were also signed for the establishment of a Maldives National University campus and the construction of a new building for Baa Atoll Hospital.
