31% Progress Achieved on Al Khabourah Water Distribution Network Project
Al Khabourah — Nama Water Services has achieved 31 per cent completion of the Water Distribution Network Project in Wilayat Al Khabourah, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen water security and ensure the sustainability of water supply services.
The project follows the recent completion of the South Al Batinah–North Al Batinah Water Transmission Line, a strategic infrastructure initiative that enables the expansion of water distribution networks across several wilayats, including Al Khabourah, to serve new residential layouts and areas not previously covered by the water network.
Eng Ibrahim bin Saeed Al Ghunaimi, Project Manager, Nama Water Services, said the project currently under implementation covers Al Qasf Layout, Al Qasf Village and Dhahrat Al Tuwi in Wilayat Al Khabourah. He added that the overall project cost exceeds RO 1.5 million.
He explained that the project forms part of Nama Water Services’ efforts to meet increasing water demand driven by population growth and urban and economic development in the wilayat. The project also supports the integration of water distribution networks with desalination plants, contributing to water security and service reliability in coordination with the relevant authorities.
According to Eng Al Ghunaimi, the project includes more than 483 household connections, benefiting approximately 2,500 residents in the targeted areas. The scope of work also involves the construction of over 69 kilometres of internal distribution pipelines, in addition to two booster pumping stations with a combined capacity of 100 cubic metres per hour, along with modern water disinfection systems to ensure quality standards.
He further noted that the project will be linked to the National Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system in Muscat Governorate, allowing for efficient monitoring and operation of the facilities using advanced technologies.
In addition to improving water services, the project contributes to local economic development by supporting small and medium enterprises. Contracts worth RO 250,000 have been awarded to SMEs within the project’s scope, while the current in-country value generated by the project has reached approximately RO 267,700.
The project also supports commercial and service activities in the wilayat and provides direct and indirect employment opportunities for local residents, with 10 jobs currently created and additional opportunities expected as the project progresses.