Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Dr. Abdul Muththalib has clarified that the fuel storage farm currently in Kaafu Funadhoo will be relocated to Maagiri near Thilafushi Industrial Island.
This comes after confusion grew following the government's announcement of its decision to move the fuel farm to Maagiri near Thilafushi which was mistaken for the lagoon of the same name near Sheraton Maldives Full Moon resort.
Environmental protection groups as well as dive and marine enthusiasts expressed concern following the government's announcement, mistaking the relocation to Maagiri Falhu in North Male' Atoll which is home to several dive sites.
They expressed their concern on social media platforms and Minister Muththalib was quick to clear any confusion about the fuel farm relocation.
He said that the proposed location is in Maagiri lagoon near Thilafushi and not near Sheraton Maldives Full Moon resort. He also shared a Google map still image of the proposed location for the Funadhoo fuel farm.
