HULHULE-MALE’ BRIDGE PROJECT

EIA for the proposed Hulhule-Male’ Bridge Project
Route/
Scheme
Advantage
Disadvantage
Scheme
B
Scheme
C
area, with less construction difficulty.
4. The side slope along the Male side is
gentler, and provides a more stable bank
slope.
5. This scheme aligns well with the master
plan of Male Urban area which envisages
a road connecting all islands between
Hulhumale’ and Thilafushi.
1. The origin of the route is from
“Boduthakurufaanu Magu” street (southnorth
direction), and is in-line with the
proposed island joining project (bridge
project).
2. The route crosses the space between the
artificial beach and the “Varunulaa
Raalhugandu” surfing area, keeping away
from the surfing spot.
3. The connection and the scale of the bridge
are minimal thus the investment will be
saved.
4. Impact foot print on reef is lower compare
to Scheme A.
1. The origin of the route is from
“Boduthakurufaanu Magu” street (eastwest
direction), and is in-line with the
proposed island joining project (bridge
project).
2. The design of the interchange at the origin
and destination provides the smoothest
traffic movement.
3. The route passes from the north of
“Varunulaa Raalhugandu” surfing area
causing less impact on the surfing area.
increasing the impact footprint on the reef
significantly compare to other options.
1. Traffic organization is more difficult as
the origin of the route is limited by
existing surface features and road
network.
2. The depth of water in which the bridge
passes in this route is deeper; the maximal
depth reached is 60 m. This greatly
increases bridge construction difficulty.
3. There is risk of slumping and stability loss
on the side slope of Male’ island. It is also
closer to the reef slope failure locations on
the NE corner of Male’
4. The connection on Male side occupies the
recreation facilities located on the south
side of artificial beach area.
1. The project scale of this scheme is largest,
with highest construction costs.
2. The footprint of this scheme, especially at
the interchanges both at the origin and
destination of this route is the greatest,
thereby greatly influencing future
planning of Male Island.
3. The depth of water in which the bridge
passes in this route is deeper; the maximal
depth reached is 60 m. This greatly
increases bridge construction difficulty.
4. There is risk of slumping and stability loss
on the side slope of Male’ island. It is also
closer to the reef slope failure locations on
the NE corner of Male’
5. The connection on Male side occupies the
Henveiru Park land area, having great
influence on a large number of users of
this park as well as having a high
opportunity cost on the one of the prime
recreational land available in Male’.
Prepared by: CDE Consulting & China Shipping Environment Technology
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