President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim have inaugurated the ‘Hiyaa’ housing project, which aims to amass 80,000 citizens to Hulhumale’.

The ceremony was held at the Hulhumale phase 2 area, where the ‘Hiyaa’ towers are to be developed.

President’s Office said the ‘Hiyaa’ housing project is aimed at resolving the housing issues being faced by around eighty thousand individuals of the population. A total of 10,080 housing units will be developed in 36 towers, including apartments of 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms and 3 bedrooms.

However, during the ceremony, President Yameen said the scheme will create 62 towers. The project reportedly will include contributions from both private and public owned corporations.

Based on the figures released by the President’s Office, roughly eight people will live in the 10,080 housing units in 36 towers. Experts attest the project was poorly thought of and will contribute to further congestion and cramped living conditions.