The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has appointed a developer for the central park in Hulhumalé – the capital’s fast-growing larger urban extension.

HDC signed the agreement on Sunday, to lease out a unit from the park that would be especially developed as a fitness centre.

The agreement was signed between Managing Director Mohamed Saiman and Mohamed Nishan, the owner of Gymnesia.

The park currently has an out-door gym.

HDC is working to develop a badminton court, and other recreational facilities and table sports in the park.