Nama Water Services has completed 67 percent of the third phase of Sohar’s sewerage network expansion, a major $49 million (OMR19 million) infrastructure project in North Al Batinah Governorate.
The project aims to expand Sohar’s wastewater infrastructure, improve service efficiency, accommodate future urban development, and promote long-term environmental sustainability across the governorate.
The Nama Water’s project forms part of the company’s broader strategy to build a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable sewerage system capable of meeting the demands of rapid urban and economic development while improving the quality of life in the governorate.
The expansion covers the areas of Al-Hambar, Ghayl Al-Shaboul, Al-Tarif, and Al-Waqiba, as well as the coastal localities of Al-Sabara, Al-Shizaw, and Al-Hazeera. Once completed, the upgraded network is expected to improve wastewater management, increase operational reliability, and support continued urban and economic development in Sohar.
Nama Water Services said that the project has also generated $3.9 million (OMR 1.5 million) in local added value so far through the participation of local businesses and the employment of Omani expertise, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting the national economy and increasing local content in infrastructure projects.
The first phase includes the construction of 40 kilometers of sewerage pipelines, 3 kilometers of aerial discharge networks, 3 kilometers of pumping lines, a pumping station in Al-Tarif, a lifting station in Ghayl Al-Shaboul, completion of works at the Al-Hambar (1) pumping station, aerial discharge stations in Al-Hazeera and Al-Shizaw, and the upgrading of several existing pumping stations. This phase is scheduled for completion during the second quarter of 2027.
The second phase will focus on household connections, linking 3,432 residential, commercial, and government units to the expanded sewerage network and wastewater treatment plant. It is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2028.
According to Nama Water Services, the completed project will significantly improve the reliability and efficiency of Sohar’s sewerage system while delivering long-term environmental and economic benefits, strengthening infrastructure resilience, and supporting sustainable urban development across North Al Batinah.
