Sunaidi tours OMR50mn Barka Marina project
First phase to open by April, 10 months ahead of schedule
MUSCAT: Work on the Barka Marina project is ahead of schedule, with phase one set to open in April 2020, 10 months earlier than planned.
His Excellency Ali Al Sunaidi, Minister of Commerce and Industry, paid his first visit to the project site in the Wilayat of Barka on Tuesday, along with His Excellency Dr Hamad Al Aufi, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Talking exclusively to Times of Oman, Sheikh Salim Al Siyabi, Chairman of Barka Marina, said that the early completion of phase one had been achieved even though much more had been added to the initial phase.
“We are ahead of the agreed schedule of phase one by 10 months, even though it has been extended from the initial plan, which was the fish market. Today, along with the fish market, we have vegetable, poultry & meat markets, bakery, bbq shops and so many others.
Fish market building
“The fish market building has been extended to include other facilities that were not anticipated before. This is based on supply and demand, as well as the market requirements. We have added some other buildings and activities that were supposed to be a part of phase two. So, all those buildings have also become a part of phase one.”
Al Siyabi added that the project also boasts a number of recreational and service facilities.
“It includes all kinds of entertainment from bowling, a cinema, hypermarket, children’s entertainment, an aquapark and much more.