Abstract:
This Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an evaluation of the potential environmental, socioeconomic
and natural impacts of the proposed development of the lagoon at Gulhi Falhu. The Project is being
undertaken by Capital Investment and Finance Ltd (CIFL) registered in the UK. CIFL has signed a
concession agreement with the owner of Gulhifalhu – Gulhifalhu Industrial Zone Limited – a state-owned
company with objective to privately develop a qualitatively high and attractive residential and commercial
area in the Maldives and lease out reclaimed land for 35 years.