As a part of its efforts to preserve the environment’s unique biodiversity and transform the coastal landscape of Sur, Oman LNG signed a pivotal agreement with the South Sharqiyah Governor’s Office to fund Sur Public Park.
The estimated cost of the second phase of the ambitious project is RO3mn and the park is set to be a public facility, attracting residents and visitors of Sur and South Sharqiyah Governorate. It is planned to operate as a self-sustaining enterprise, providing exceptional opportunities for entrepreneurship.
Additionally, the park will boost the tourism sector in the “historic” Governorate.
The Sur Public Park, which is aimed at becoming a new tourist destination, will include a number of facilities such as a children’s playground, an amphitheatre, a public library, a butterfly garden, sports fields, an event square, and a pedestrianised pond.
This project is positioned to tie in greatly with Oman Vision 2040 and is aligned with the ‘People and Society’ pillar of the pivotal vision, which in turn aims to develop the health aspect of society. It will address family and community wellbeing and health objectives outlined by the pillar, while also advancing the company’s efforts to boost environmental objectives.
The agreement builds on the support administered by Oman LNG in funding detailed consultancy services during the design phase of the park, which had to encompass numerous preeminent factors to accommodate the needs of the local community.
Commenting on this milestone signing, Hamed Al Naamany, the CEO of Oman LNG, said: “We feel privileged to pursue this project that will provide many opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to invest and grow new businesses and communities for recreation.
“It is, by all means, an environment-friendly project that comes to raise awareness of nature-based carbon offset and enhance the touristic infrastructure in South Sharqiyah.”
Since its inception, Oman LNG strives to finance a diverse portfolio of recreational and tourism projects in the Sultanate, with a special focus on the South Sharqiyah Governorate. This was elucidated with the inauguration of the Fatah Al Khair Centre in Sur, which helps preserve the city’s ancient maritime history.
