Oman

RO 686,000 set for dam upkeep in Buraimi

RO 686,000 allocated for maintenance of dams in Al Buraimi Governorate
 
RO 686,000 allocated for maintenance of dams in Al Buraimi Governorate
Al BURAIMI: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources is undertaking maintenance projects for several water dams in Al Buraimi Governorate, with a total budget exceeding RO 686,000. According to Eng Nasser bin Ali al Marshoudi, Director-General of Agricultural Wealth and Water Resources in Al Buraimi, maintenance of the Mahadha Dam is underway with a 20-per cent completion rate and a cost of RO 407,000.

The other projects include Masilik Dam: RO 115,000 (20 per cent completed), Masah Dam: RO 52,000 (30 per cent completed), Haywan Dam: RO 50,000 (28 per cent completed), Abu Qala Dam: RO 8,000 (86 per cent completed) and Al Juwaif Dam: RO 51,000. These initiatives aim to enhance water resource sustainability, support agriculture and strengthen water security across Oman. - ONA