Nama awards Oman water purification plant contract
Oman-based Nama Water Services has signed an agreement with Al Tayer Engineering Services Company for the construction of a water purification plant at Wadi Dayqah Dam along with other associated infrastructure work.
Located in the sultanate's Qurayyat region, the new plant will be developed under a 20-year public-private partnership (PPP) contract. The entire work will be completed within two years.
According to Nama, this project aligns with the government's strategic focus on bolstering water security and ensuring a consistent supply of potable water for subscribers.
This initiative is designed to guarantee reliable water provision, particularly during periods of unexpected weather conditions and unforeseen emergencies.
A RO55 million ($142 million) facility, the Nama Water project is being implemented under a build, own, operate model.
The agreement was signed by Qais Saud Al Zakwani, CEO of Nama Water Services, and Sultan Abdullah Al Jafari, Chairman of Al Tayer Engineering Services Company in the presence of Dr Saud Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.
Speaking on the occasion, Al Zakwani said: "Nama Water Services is committed to achieving water security goals, addressing the escalating demand for this critical resource driven by subscriber growth and urban development."
"To meet these demands, the company is actively pursuing a portfolio of projects. This includes the construction of the water purification plant at Wadi Dayqah Dam in the Wilayat of Qurayyat," he stated.
This project reflects Nama Water's strategic push to leverage diverse water resources. This initiative aims to optimize the dam's water output to address the regions' demand effectively, noted Al Zakwani.
"The project adheres to a meticulously planned approach, balancing current necessities with projected future requirements, ultimately contributing to the water security goals outlined in Oman Vision 2040," he added.
The Omani group said the key facility will boast a total production capacity of 65,000 cu m per day, with 35,000 cu m per day channeled into Nama Water Services' main distribution network, supplying potable water.
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