President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has confirmed that the 300 housing units planned for Villimale’ will be allocated exclusively to residents of the ward. Speaking at a meeting with locals, he reiterated his commitment to fulfilling his election pledges and addressing housing shortages. He noted that construction of the three-bedroom apartments will begin this year, with funding already secured.
The President also announced that the existing Villimale’ hospital will be demolished and replaced with a new 100-bed facility funded and constructed with Chinese assistance. During the transition, services will be temporarily moved to the former Amaan Hiyaa building, which was handed over to RDC for renovation.
He added that Chinese support will also be used to modernise Villimale’s roads and upgrade the water and sewerage systems.
The President further stated that construction of the Villimale’ Sports Complex will begin next year, featuring indoor courts and a 1,200-seat arena. The existing football field will also be upgraded to FIFA standards.
Additionally, a BML US Dollar ATM will be installed under the government’s plan to place such ATMs in all islands with populations over 2,000. Seventy ATMs are expected to be established by next March.
A modern two-storey mosque for 850 worshippers, complete with classrooms and an office, has also been contracted to the Fiya Foundation. The mosque will be built on the site of Masjid As-Salam.
