MUSCAT — Officials in Oman’s Quriyat wilayat have reviewed plans for a flood protection dam at Wadi Majlas aimed at reducing risks to residents, property and infrastructure along the watercourse.
Sheikh Talal bin Saif Al Hosani, Wali of Quriyat, met specialists from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources to discuss the project’s design and proposed measures to manage water flows during rainfall.
The meeting brought together representatives of relevant government bodies, sheikhs, community leaders and residents’ representatives from villages and areas along the wadi.
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A presentation outlined the dam’s main components and objectives, while maps and engineering plans detailed its dimensions, storage capacity and an associated lateral protection channel.
Discussions also covered engineering measures intended to direct water flows and limit the impact of flooding on surrounding areas.
The briefing formed part of efforts to inform local communities about the project and strengthen communication with residents over infrastructure intended to improve safety in the wilayat.
