Nama Water Services continues its construction activities in the water distribution networks project in the Wilayat of Liwa in the Governorate of North Al Batinah, where the completion rate has exceeded 60 per cent and is expected to be completed in Q4 2024. This project is one of the most prominent projects being implemented in the Governorate, ensuring sustainable development in various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman.

Eng Ibrahim bin Said al Ghunaimi, chief project engineer at Nama Water Services, stated that the water networks project aims to sustain water services and ensure the continuity of water supply to more than 6,000 beneficiaries in the planned areas served by the project in the Wilayat.

He added that the project includes the construction of water distribution networks in 4 planned areas: 74, 111, 112, and Al Zahia. The project will cover the construction of main and sub-water distribution lines of various sizes totaling 120 kilometres in length. Additionally, it involves installing fire hydrants used in emergency situations by the civil defense, valves to control the flow rates in the network, and valves to control pressure levels in the network.

The total cost of the project exceeded RO 2.335 million, and the expected number of household connections is more than 2,000 connections.

The project contributes to supporting small and medium enterprises in the Wilayat of Liwa, with a total value of business awarded to them amounting to RO 300,000. It also supports the community through implementing social initiatives, and will achieve added value through the project's assets.