DAMAC International has endedThe strategic partner of the Oman Tourism Development Company “Omran” from completing the preparatory phase of the waterfront development project for the historic Sultan Qaboos Port on the specified date according to the general plan previously approved by the Ministry of Housing and Tourism, and it is expected that the promotional and promotional center of the project will be opened to the public during The third quarter of 2019, and the center is located on the land of exploration of the Muttrah Corniche, and this center will provide all its visitors with stunning views of both the Gulf of Oman and Muttrah Corniche, and will include an Omani art exhibition that seeks to introduce Omani history and heritage Authentic, the definition of tourists rich cultural life of this historic site, and the center will also include a restaurant dedicated seafood, which will oversee the management and operation of the one of the best labor companies. The center will give its visitors access to the complete plan of the waterfront development project for Sultan Qaboos Port, in addition to the ability to view the plans of residential development projects that will be completed within the project by displaying the apartment models. A spokesperson for the developing company stated, “The Sultan Qaboos Port waterfront development project allows us as Omanis to share our rich heritage and culture with tourists from all over the world.”
Accelerated progress in preliminary works for the waterfront development project of Sultan Qaboos Port
The preliminary work of the waterfront development project for the historic Sultan Qaboos Port has witnessed an acceleration, as the project is established on the port land, and this has forced the developer to coordinate and deal with approximately 22 government agencies and institutions, specifically within the port land that hosted 6 government agencies for which prepared and equipped continent offices were established To respond to all their requirements inside. The developed company was also forced to isolate marine operations from construction areas using a high-quality fence, and to take a set of precautionary measures required by safety and security standards, and also in accordance with the security plan approved by the Royal Oman Company. It should be noted that the company also demolished many structures and buildings, and worked to transform the basic structures and services that are not suitable for the project land.
In-depth studies to monitor the impacts of the waterfront development project on Sultan Qaboos Port and ensure environmental and community sustainability
Damac International attaches great importance to the port development and construction project, and is well aware of its impact on the historic Muttrah region and also on the surrounding areas. To this end, it has carried out many studies aimed at ensuring environmental and societal sustainability at the project site by controlling all the details of the waterfront development project for Sultan Qaboos Port, and controlling all phases of construction and development operations, with a view to integrating the project within the surrounding environment in a harmonious way, and tracking Its positive impact on the activities of the residents of the region. During this phase, the focus was on the following studies:
A study of the impact of construction and development operations on traffic in the region:
This study was conducted in order to develop a court plan that was approved by the Muscat Municipality, and that aims to avoid any obstruction to traffic at the project site or adjacent areas.
Study the impact of the project on the social aspect:
This study focused on the social aspects of the project, and touched on all the effects that the project can leave at the social level, and issued recommendations that will be implemented during separate stages of project completion, as well as during the implementation of the comprehensive development plan for the project.
Environmental impact study for the development of the waterfront of Sultan Qaboos Port:
This study, in turn, examined all the effects and implications of development operations on the surrounding environment, and the results of the study have already been approved and approved by all relevant ministries.
It should be noted that Damac was chosen by the Oman Tourism Development Company “Omran” to implement the Sultan Qaboos Port Development Project, and the total cost of completing this huge project amounted to $ 2 billion, as this port is expected to become an integrated global tourism destination with facilities and services, And a real estate project that includes a group of housing and hotels, in addition to recreational and commercial facilities.
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