Al khabourah: Nama Water Services has reached 31 percent completion on the Water Distribution Network Project in Wilayat Al Khabourah, marking a significant step in efforts to enhance water security and ensure sustainable water supply services.
According to Oman News Agency, the project is part of a broader strategy that follows the completion of the South Al Batinah-North Al Batinah Water Transmission Line. This strategic infrastructure initiative aims to extend water distribution networks across several wilayats, including Al Khabourah, to cater to new residential layouts and previously uncovered areas.
Eng. Ibrahim Said Al Ghunaimi, Project Manager at Nama Water Services, stated that the ongoing project encompasses Al Qasf Layout, Al Qasf Village, and Dhahrat Al Tuwi in Wilayat Al Khabourah. The project exceeds a total cost of RO 1.5 million and aligns with Nama Water Services' commitment to address the rising water demand due to population growth, urbanization, and economic development in the region.
Al Ghunaimi highlighted that the project includes over 483 household connections, benefiting around 2,500 residents in the targeted areas. The initiative involves constructing more than 69 kilometers of internal distribution pipelines and establishing two booster pumping stations with a combined capacity of 100 cubic meters per hour, alongside modern water disinfection systems to maintain quality standards.
The project will also integrate with the National Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system in Muscat Governorate, facilitating efficient monitoring and operation through advanced technologies. Beyond improving water services, the project supports local economic development by awarding contracts worth RO 250,000 to small and medium enterprises, contributing to an in-country value of approximately RO 267,700.
Moreover, the project aids commercial and service activities in the wilayat and generates direct and indirect employment opportunities for local residents, with 10 jobs created thus far and more anticipated as the project progresses.