Oman Water Scheme Begins

Iran-based conglomerate Sunir has begun construction work on the $75m Jabal al Akhdar water supply project in Oman.

The scheme, expected to provide potable water for the Jabal al Akhdar region, will also conserve its groundwater and wastewater for farming and landscaping needs.

The complex project will involve channelling water to 3,000m above sea level.

It will be linked to an existing transmission line running Southwest from the Muscat region to the Dakhiliya region while a secondary transmission line will tap into the main line at Birkat al Mouz leading to the mountain summit.

Six ground reservoirs and five pumping stations will be built along the secondary transmission line to transport water from the mountain base to villages around the area.

A total of 36km of ductile iron pipes and 160km of polyethylene pipes will be laid as part of the second lines distribution and supply networks.

The project, touted as one of the largest water schemes, is being implemented by the Public Authority for Electricity and Water in Oman.

Parsons International will serve as project consultant, according to zawya.com.

The project is expected to be complete in 2012 and will be strategic for the area’s tourism aspirations.