President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has inaugurated several development projects which have been completed in Kolhufushi island of Meemu atoll.

The president inaugurated these projects as part of his ongoing campaign tour of Meemu and Vaavu atolls, which he began on Saturday.

Some of the projects inaugurated in Kolhufushi include the coastal protection project, a water supply network as well as a new multipurpose hall and eight classrooms at Meemu Atoll School.

The Kolhufushi coastal protection project was contracted to the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) and financed through the Green Fund.

The scope of the project includes the construction of revetments, breakwaters, beach improvements, and the establishment of a swimming beach.

As such, revetments were built on the northeast and western sides of the island measuring 136.6 meters and 382.2 meters respectively

Further, the water supply network project was contracted to S.M.C. Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

The multipurpose hall and eight classrooms in the Meemu Atoll School were constructed by Swift Engineering Pvt. Ltd.

The Maldivian leader departed on Saturday, on the three-day campaign tour, as part of his campaign for re-election in the upcoming Presidential election.

The president’s campaign tour of Meemu and Vaavu atolls, will conclude on July 17.

He is visiting four islands of Meemu atoll including Kolhufushi, Naalaafushi, Muli and Mulah.

During these visits the president will be holding discussions with the island communities regarding their needs and the issues they are currently facing.

Further, he will also be inaugurating some services to be launched in these islands.

In Vaavu atoll, President Solih will visit Rakeedhoo, Keyodhoo, Felidhoo, Thinadhoo and Fulidhoo, where again he will be holding discussions with the island communities regarding their needs and requirements.

So far, the Maldivian leader has embarked on campaign tours across Shaviyani and most recently, Kaafu atoll.