HULHULE-MALE’ BRIDGE PROJECT

EIA for the proposed Hulhule-Male’ Bridge Project
10.4 Key findings of the public consultations
10.4.1 Use of the Area Surrounding the Proposed Project Location
The respondents were asked if they you use lonuziyarai kolhu area (the area around Henveiru
Park, Dharubaaruge and Dhivehiraajjeyge Adu) or the Raalhugandu (surfing spot) for any
purpose. If they responded with a Yes, follow up questions were asked regarding the frequency
and purpose of use.
Among the 380 people who were interviewed, 57% said that they use the area surrounding the
proposed project location for different purposes.
Among the people who reported using the area for different purposes, the majority of people use
it as a spot to hang out with their friends and family (53%). A further 13% reported visiting the
playground in the area with kids, while 7% reported using the area for surfing or body boarding
and another 7% for jogging or exercising.
29% of the people who reported using the area, use it several times a week, followed by 22%
using it weekly and another 22% several times a month. A further 20% also reported using the
area on a daily basis.
The area surrounding the project location is currently being used by the majority of people living
in the greater Male’ region. Analysis from the survey also shows that the area is most popular
among the male youths. It is mainly used as a socializing spot for young people as well as for
sports and recreational activities. Given the limited amount of such spaces in Male’, the
majority of respondents also reported using the area on a very frequent basis.
10.4.2 Awareness of the project
When respondents were asked if they have heard of the proposed project, 98% of the
respondents reported a yes. This could mainly account to the widespread discussions of the
proposed project in the news media and social media in the recent past.
10.4.3 Preferred Mode of Transportation Once the Bridge is Operational
The respondents were asked on their preferred mode of transportation for travelling between
Male’, Hulhule’, and Hulhumale’, for both daily uses and one off uses, once the bridge is
operational.
Prepared by: CDE Consulting & China Shipping Environment Technology
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