February 1957
June 16, 2007British begin construction of military base on Gan island in Addu atoll, southern Maldives, before Maldive majlis has ratified the agreement. The company Richard Costain Ltd moves heavy machinery into Addu. Cabinet ministers defy Ibrahim Ali Didi and refuse to sign the agreement with the British High Commissioner.
Estimated cost of project is 2 million pounds. Two year contract awarded to Costain Ltd.