MUSCAT : Muscat Municipality is continuing work on a major rainwater drainage project at several locations surrounding Muscat International Airport, with a total investment of RO 1,297,700.
The project aims to improve the efficiency of rainwater drainage networks, reduce water accumulation and protect roads, public facilities and surrounding areas from heavy rainfall and overflowing wadis.
According to the municipality, construction is underway at two main locations, covering key roads and surrounding areas near the airport.
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The first site stretches along Sultan Qaboos Street and Al Anwar Street, where a 2.4-kilometre open drainage channel lined with gravel and reinforced concrete is being constructed. The channel will carry rainwater from the Ghala area through existing drainage pipes beneath Sultan Qaboos Street, passing near the Shell fuel station.
The works also include the construction of two box culverts, one with four cells near the petrol station entrance and another with five cells at the entrance to Al Anwar Street. The drainage channel will continue along Al Anwar Street and 18 November Street before connecting to existing drainage structures.
The second site, located along 18 November Street, involves the construction of a 320-metre drainage channel extending towards Al-Azaiba Beach Park.
This section includes three-cell box culverts beneath 18 November Street, an open lined channel passing alongside the palace and through the park, two pedestrian crossing culverts, protective fencing and a two-cell culvert to facilitate vehicle movement outside the park.
Additionally, a 312-metre enclosed reinforced concrete drainage channel will be constructed, with rainwater collection openings installed at 40-metre intervals along 18 November Street.
Speaking to the Oman News Agency, Masoud bin Khalifa Al Alawi, a civil engineer at Muscat Municipality, confirmed that the project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
He explained that the new drainage infrastructure will improve rainwater flow, minimise flooding on roads and at vital locations, and enhance traffic safety around Muscat International Airport.
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