In brief
- On 11 May 2022, Somaliland Standard reported completion of a fishing jetty at Maydh port in Sanaag region.
- The jetty was funded by the Somaliland Development Fund phase two at a reported cost of $4,822,600.
- No sources since that date confirm the jetty's current status, operational use, or verified benefits.
On 11 May 2022, Somaliland Standard reported that the government of Somaliland, represented by the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development, had completed construction of a fishing jetty at the port of Maydh in Sanaag region. The report says the jetty was among approved projects funded by the Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) and implemented by the ministry.
Somaliland Standard also reported that the jetty was part of SDF phase two and funded by the UK, Denmark and Netherlands at a cost of $4,822,600. The article does not specify whether that figure is the contract value, total project cost, or a portion of the phase two budget.
The report cites expected benefits: improved landing and mooring infrastructure for fishing communities and traders, opportunities for larger vessels to dock, and transport of increased fish catch and other commodities to market. It also says the project would complement SDF phase one investments in cold storage and ice-making facilities in Lasurweyn, Hiis and Maydh.
For beneficiaries, Somaliland Standard reported immediate local benefits for about 10,000 fishing community members and traders, and broader impact on over 1 million people in Sanaag and Togdheer regions. These are projections from the report; no later evidence verifies actual beneficiary counts or outcomes.
The article does not name the construction contractor. It gives no completion date or handover record. SDF phase two is described as starting in September 2018 and planned to run to March 2024, but the report does not confirm whether that end date remains current.
Since the May 2022 report, no further public information has been found on the jetty's operational status, maintenance, usage rates, or whether expected benefits were realised. The $4,822,600 figure, currency, and contractor identity remain unconfirmed by independent sources.
Frequently asked questions
When was the Maydh fishing jetty completed?
Somaliland Standard reported on 11 May 2022 that construction was completed, but no specific completion date or handover record was given.
Who funded the Maydh Port fishing jetty?
According to Somaliland Standard, the jetty was part of SDF phase two, funded by the UK, Denmark and Netherlands at a reported cost of $4,822,600.