HULHULE-MALE’ BRIDGE PROJECT

EIA for the proposed Hulhule-Male’ Bridge Project
For daily commuting between Male’ and Hulhumale’, most people’s preferred mode of
transportation is by motorcycles (48%) followed by public bus (24%). For one off travels
between Male’ and Hulhumale’, most people prefer to use motorcycles (33%), followed by taxis
(30%).
For daily commuting between Male’ and Hulhule’, most respondents’ prefer to take either
motorcycles (24%) or taxis (24%). For one off travel between Male’ and Hulhule , most
respondents prefer to take motorcycles (36%) followed by public bus (29%).
10.4.4 Concerns regarding the project
When the respondents were ask what their concerns were regarding the proposed bridge project,
37% of the respondents said that they do not have any concerns. However, 13% of the
respondents raised concerns over the possible negative impacts on the reef and overall
environment of the project area. Among the people who responded to the question, 9% also
expressed concerns regarding traffic congestion in Male’ and related safety issues.
Furthermore, 7% of the respondents raised concerns over the destruction of the surfing spot in
the proposed project area and a further 7% were sceptical about the practicality of the proposed
project.
10.4.5 Benefits of the project
When the respondents were asked how they think the proposed project would benefit the people,
the biggest share of respondents reported that the proposed bridge would make their travel
experience much easier (39%). An additional 19% also stated that they would reach their
destination faster than their current mode of transportation, which will eventually save them a lot
of time. While another 7% provided various positive comments about the proposed project, a
further 6% of respondents highlighted that the proposed bridge will make travelling much safer
for them.
Furthermore, 5% of the respondents were sceptical about the proposed project, as they still do
not believe that the project will happen anytime soon or at all.
10.4.6 Enhancing the impact of the project
When the respondents were asked to provide any additional comments or suggestions, 22% of
the respondents provided various positive comments regarding the project. However, 8% of the
respondents also suggested that the project is unnecessary and the financing for the proposed
project could be used for other more important development needs of the country.
Prepared by: CDE Consulting & China Shipping Environment Technology
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