MUSCAT: Nama Water Services (NWS) recently accomplished a major feat in the Wilayat of Al Mudhaibi, Al Sharqiyah North Governorate by completing the construction of a new water distribution network in record time and commencing operations ahead of schedule.
This RO 65 million project is a key part of Nama Water Services’ strategic development plan and represents a significant step towards improved water security for the region.
Originally slated for completion in March 2024, the network became operational in November 2023, exceeding expectations and showcasing efficient project execution. Utilising a design-build-finance model, the initiative aims to bring reliable water supply to tens of thousands of people in Al Mudhaibi.
Projections estimate it will benefit 130,000 residents by 2025, rising to 154,000 by 2040.
Speaking about the water distribution networks in Al Mudhaibi, Eng Abdullah bin Salim al Rasbi (pictured), Chief Project Officer at Nama Water Services highlighted that this project underscores Company’s strategic vision to bridge the gap between water resources and service delivery across Oman.
Leveraging its proven strategies, Nama Water Services aims to achieve sustainable development, aligning perfectly with the key priorities outlined in Oman Vision 2040.
“Nama Water Services has embarked on a multi-year strategic plan, launched in 2023 and stretching to 2027, with the ambitious goal of transforming its operations and service delivery. This phased road-map outlines several key objectives, all aimed at securing a brighter future for water management in Oman, and meeting the aspirations of Nama’s customers,” he added.
Eng Al Rasbi has further noted “The project is carried out together with the main transmission pipeline stretching from Al Sharqiyah South Governorate to different cities of Al Sharqiyah North Governorate.
It covers nearly (90 percent) of the residential neighbourhoods, villages, and the sprawling population communities across Al Mudhaibi, starting from the city towards Al Rawdha area, and connecting the villages of Samad Al Shan, Al Akhdar, and Khadra Bani Dafa’a.
This 820-kilometer project ensures the sustainability of water services and caters to the growing urban population and expanding industrial activity.
Aligned with the extended water transmission line feeding both Al Sharqiyah Governorates, this initiative represents a significant step forward.
Utilising both wrought iron and polyethylene pipes, the total length extends to 880 kilometres, delivering water directly to homes, businesses, and industrial facilities. It also entails the installation of water booster pumps and several emergency shutdown valves, connections, and fire hydrants.
Over 14,000 household connections have been established, reaching various key areas, including 6,113 connections in the urban areas of Al Mudhaibi along with 1,541 connections in Al Rawdah and 2,862 connections in Al Akhdar village. Connections made in Samad Al Shan and Khadra Bani Dafa’a totaled 2,113 and 1,128 respectively.
Nama Water Services has been working diligently to execute several projects in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate, namely the project of upgrading the water transmission line which feeds both Al Sharqiyah Governorates and stretches from the new desalination plant in Asila, Jaalan Bani Bu Ali to Al Mudhaibi with a total length of 312 km and costs around RO 120 million.
The projects also include the establishment of 17 tanks with a total capacity of 265,000 cubic metres besides 4 main pumping stations.
Looking forward, Nama Water Services pursues to implementation of many projects in Al Sharqiyah North Governorate, including the Al Jarda – Mehla’h water transmission line with a total estimate for the first stage at RO 2 million, incorporating 1 main pumping station and 8 main collection tanks with a total capacity of 34,000 cubic meters. — ONA
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