Nama invites tender for treatment of Wadi Dayqah Dam water project

Nama invites tender for treatment of Wadi Dayqah Dam water project

Muscat: Nama Water Services has recently announced a tender for the purification of Wadi Dayqah Dam water in the Wilayat of Quriyat in partnership with the relevant government entities.

The project aims to enhance water security and ensure the sustainability of potable water services for subscribers.

Potential contractors actively investigated the project site through dedicated visits to prepare tender bids.

Commenting on the project, Eng. Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Naimi, Chief Operation & Maintenance Officer at Nama Water Services, said: “This project will transform water security in the region by unlocking the full potential of Wadi Dayqah Dam.”

Regarding the station’s business plan, Al Naimi confirmed that the upcoming water treatment station will employ cutting-edge technology and global best practices to transform dam water into a safe and reliable source of water.

In response to a question about the difference between dam water and seawater treatment, Al-Naimi said: “Dam water has a much lower salt content than seawater, which will result in lower energy consumption and reduced costs.”

“The station’s total capacity is 65 thousand cubic metres per day, and the station is expected to be completed from 12 to 18 months after the tender is awarded.”

The station boasts an emergency exchange line, enabling shared resources