B. Goidhoo continues to rely on an archaic powerhouse, causing significant hardship for nearby residents: Former Council President
27 ސެޕްޓެމްބަރު 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 10:47The residents of B. Goidhoo are facing significant environmental and health challenges due to heavy smoke emissions from the chimneys of the island's aging temporary powerhouse. According to former Council President Mohamed Shiyan, the facility is in a state of disrepair with its office section demolished, leaving staff without adequate resources and raising serious safety concerns regarding the improper storage of fuel within the residential area.
Residents of B. Goidhoo are facing significant hardships due to the continued use of an aging, outdated powerhouse on the island. Speaking to RaajjeTV, former Council President Mohamed Shiyan expressed deep concern over the ongoing difficulties experienced by those living in the vicinity of the facility. | RaajjeMV
The former president of the B. Goidhoo Island Council, Mohamed Shiyan, has stated that the island's aging powerhouse is causing significant distress to residents living in the vicinity.
Speaking to RaajjeTV, Shiyan stated that the current powerhouse was originally a community center built by the local residents. Referring to the old powerhouse previously located in the coastal area, Shiyan explained that the engines were moved to the current building as a temporary measure following the tsunami disaster. However, he noted that despite several changes in administration since then, the facility has remained in that same temporary state.
This is not a building constructed by the government; it belongs to the people. Several administrations have come and gone since then, yet it remains in this same state.Mohamed Shiyan
Regarding the condition of the powerhouse, Shiyan further noted that the facility lacks proper sanitation and that fuel is currently being stored in plastic tanks. Furthermore, he stated that because the powerhouse chimneys are directed toward residential areas, the surrounding vegetation has blackened, making it increasingly difficult for residents to live in the nearby houses.
Referring to the staff's working conditions, Shiyan noted that due to a lack of adequate space for everyone to gather, employees had taken it upon themselves to construct a makeshift hut for their breaks. Shiyan further explained that while some staff are currently operating out of the area housing the RO plant built during former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s administration, the original office section has now been demolished.
