Project to address damage to coastal protection at Muttrah Corniche

Muscat: Muscat Municipality is implementing a project to address damage to coastal protections on the Muttrah Corniche, as part of the first phase, which includes zones four and five.

Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Nabhani, a roads engineer at Muscat Municipality, explained that the project spans 268 meters at a cost of OMR 3 million . It aims to enhance the protection of the road from the effects of waves and erosion and to mitigate future damage.

Al-Nabhani said that the project includes rehabilitating rock protections, constructing concrete piers, installing breakwater units, and repairing damaged sections of existing walls, in addition to maintaining the road and sidewalks.

He added that technical monitoring of the stabilisation piers and concrete mixes, rock testing, and verification of the quality of the protection units are ongoing to ensure the completion of the work according to the approved technical specifications.

Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Nabhani indicated that the project duration is 395 days, with completion scheduled for April 2027. This will contribute to improving the efficiency and sustainability of the coastal infrastructure in Muttrah.