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HULHULE-MALE’ BRIDGE PROJECT

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EIA for the proposed Hulhule-Male’ Bridge Project<br />

Site Current use Affects from the project<br />

Used for numerous public worksite but is expected to be<br />

activities and functions such<br />

stage shows, product launching,<br />

closed for public use during<br />

construction. Likely to become a<br />

surfing tournaments and major picturesque point during<br />

fireworks, among others. operation.<br />

Varunulaa beach<br />

Used as a beach occasionally by Likely to be closed permanently<br />

children<br />

Children’s park<br />

Used as a children’s park and has<br />

some play equipment; also used<br />

Likely to be closed during<br />

construction stage<br />

by women for running and<br />

exercising.<br />

Usfasgandu Used for relaxing, running, Only partially affected.<br />

walking and occasionally as<br />

gathering point for major social<br />

activities.<br />

Park (unofficially called Extensively used as an exercising Will be closed during<br />

“Nasreena Park”)<br />

point and for relaxing.<br />

construction. Park split due to<br />

construction of a road.<br />

4.7.2 Surfing<br />

The Varunulaa Raalhugandu area, located on the SE corner of Male’ is a well-known surfing<br />

point in Maldives (See Figure 4.49). It is used both by local and foreign surfers and is home to<br />

the main local surfing competitions. The proposed bridge site is located away from the main<br />

surfing zone but its presence may affect the wave conditions and safety of surfers.<br />

4.7.3 Diving<br />

One of the most important dive wrecks in the Maldives, the “Maldives victory” is located about<br />

250 m north of the bridge landing point at Hulhule Island. This site is used by tourist resorts in<br />

Male’ Atoll as a one of the key attractions for diving. Lagoon bottom disturbance can affect the<br />

visibility around the wreck.<br />

4.7.4 Recreational Fishing<br />

Gaadhoo Koa is occasionally used as a recreational fishing ground by locals.<br />

4.7.5 Sports<br />

Among the parks and recreational areas in the vicinity, there are three football pitches located in<br />

Adi Park site. These sites are heavily used daily and it is estimated that about 200-300<br />

Prepared by: CDE Consulting & China Shipping Environment Technology<br />

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