1,000 housing units are to be constructed in Eydhafushi island of Baa atoll.

The Ministry of Construction and Infrastructure contracted the project on Wednesday.

As such, the work to compile a technical and financial proposal for the construction of housing projects in Eydhafushi island, nestled in central Maldives, was handed over during a ceremony held at the ministry.

The agreement was signed by Minister of Construction and Infrastructure Dr. Abdulla Muththalib on behalf of the government and the Managing Director of Sinohydro Corporation Limited on behalf of the company.