MWSC to Install New Water Storage Tanks to Boost Malé Capacity

Maldives Water and Sewerage Company (MWSC) is working to expand Malé’s water storage capacity with the installation of new large-scale storage tanks ahead of future peak-demand periods.

Speaking on Voice of Maldives’ "Ahaashey Bunaanan" programme, MWSC Managing Director Hussain Fahmy said the company is undertaking several projects aimed at strengthening water security and improving the reliability of services in the capital.

According to Fahmy, a new storage tank planned for Malé will be among the tallest of its kind in the Maldives. The tank will be installed on the site previously occupied by an ageing drinking-water storage tank that had been in use for around 30 years.

The new structure is expected to reach a height comparable to a seven- to 10-storey building. Foundation work for two tanks has already been completed, while the first tank is expected to arrive in the Maldives in January or February next year.

MWSC aims to complete the installation of the first tank by September or October next year. Fahmy said the additional storage capacity would provide a long-term solution to several challenges affecting water supply and distribution in Malé.

Work on the second tank is expected to be completed before June 2028.

The project is also expected to improve the efficiency of MWSC’s operations. Greater storage capacity would allow the company to reduce the number of hours its water-production facilities need to operate, potentially lowering operational costs while maintaining a more stable water reserve.

MWSC has also been expanding storage infrastructure across the Greater Malé Region. A 10,000-ton water storage tank in Hulhumalé was commissioned on August 17, 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen water security in the region.

The company has also brought materials into the country for the installation of two additional tanks in Malé, which together are expected to provide storage capacity of around 13,000 tons of water.