Sunday 15 / November / 2026
Muscat--- Muscat Municipality is pressing ahead with the implementation of a project to design and construct floodwater drainage channels at several locations around Muscat International Airport.
The project, which has a total cost of RO 1,297,700, constitutes part of ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency of stormwater drainage infrastructure, ease water accumulation and protect roads, facilities and adjoining areas from the impact of flooding of wadis (valleys) during rainfall.
The project includes construction and engineering works at two primary sites. The first is located alongside Sultan Qaboos Street and Al Anwar Street, where an open channel—lined up with gravel and reinforced concrete—is being constructed. This channel is designed to drain water flowing from Ghala area, making the water pass through existing drainage pipes right under Sultan Qaboos Street. The network extends along the roadside, passing near Shell fuel station in the area.
The second site is located alongside 18th November Street and it involves the construction of a stormwater drainage channel. This system begins with a three-cell box culvert beneath 18th November Street, which connects to an open, lined channel that passes through Al Athaiba Beach Park.
