Felivaru Cold Storage to Be Completed by Fishermen’s Day: Shiyam
2 ސެޕްޓެމްބަރު 2026 | ބުދަ 08:14Minister Shiyam has announced that the government is working to establish cold storage facilities with a total capacity of 11,000 metric tons across seven islands. Notably, 82 percent of the 4,000-ton Indian-funded project in Felivaru has been completed, with officials aiming to inaugurate the facility by this year's Fishermen's Day.
From the press conference held by Minister Shiyam. | President's Office
Minister of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam has announced that the cold storage facility currently under development at Felivaru will be completed by this year's Fishermen's Day.
During a press conference held on Tuesday, Minister Shiyam announced that the Ministry is currently working to establish cold storage facilities with a total capacity of 11,000 metric tons across seven islands. The Minister noted that the largest of these projects is the development of the cold storage facility in Felivaru.
Minister Shiyam stated that efforts are underway to establish cold storage facilities in several locations, including Felivaru, Kooddoo, GDh. Thinadhoo, HA. Ihavandhoo, M. Muli, K. Kanduoiygiri, and Th. Hirilandhoo.
Recognizing that expanding cold storage capacity is an essential step for the development of the fisheries industry, we have undertaken this initiative with the utmost seriousness. We have set a target to complete the ongoing 4,000-ton cold storage project in Felivaru by this December. To expedite the process, I have personally visited Felivaru to assess the current progress and identify any challenges hindering the project.Ahmed Shiyam
Minister Shiyam noted that 82 percent of the cold storage development project in Felivaru has been completed, highlighting that the initiative is being carried out under an Indian Line of Credit.
Furthermore, statistics detailing the progress of ongoing cold storage projects across the Maldives were shared during today's press conference. According to the data, 53 percent of the work in Kooddoo has been completed, followed by 75 percent in GDh. Thinadhoo, 25 percent in M. Mulah, and 15 percent in K. Kanduoiygiri. Minister Shiyam further noted that the project in HA. Ihavandhoo has been officially contracted, while the contracting process for the facility in Th. Hirilandhoo is currently underway.
Minister Shiyam also stated that the cold storage development project in M. Mulah is being carried out with loan assistance from the Saudi Fund for Development.
