(i) major coastal protection in the SDR to support the road construction on the lagoon side, and construction of a bridge and a causeway with culverts to replace portions of existing causeways where the flow of water between ocean and lagoon has been inhibited; 

(ii) solid waste management in the focus islands of the SDR and in Kulhuduffushi in the NDR involving the purchase of equipment; 

(iii) environmental investigations and monitoring of the quality and quantity of the freshwater lens; 

(iv) environmental monitoring of the focus islands' coastline for erosion and sedimentation processes, using aerial photographs and satellite imagery; and

(v) environmental monitoring of the marine ecology in the waters surrounding the focus islands by means of underwater video traverses.

The Project also includes assistance to the Government in project implementation, consultants for design and construction supervision, and backup support of vehicles and boating. Assistance will be provided for a study of the sea transport requirements of the NDR, initial groundwater investigations, and the preparation of comprehensive land-use master plans for the focus islands.

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