New and existing water network projects
Currently, the company is executing six water network projects in new residential plans and areas across the governorate this year. These include Al Ghuraifa (Phase 2), part of the Northern Al Uqda plan, as well as several projects in Hafeet and Al Sinainah. The total length of new networks implemented in these projects is approximately 20 kilometres, at a cost of RO 247,000 with an estimated 250 connections benefitting up to 12,000 subscribers. The completion rate has reached around 40 per cent, with Al Ghuraifa expected to achieve 100 per cent water network coverage by the end of this year. — ONA
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