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11. Supreme Committee for Town Planning,
H.E. Muneer Baker Al-Musawi, Secretary General
Contact: Eng. Fahad Mohammed A. Nabi Macki (D.G. of Technical Developments)
Consultant: Klaus Friedl, V.R.Prasad
Date: 22.10.07
A. Basis for the meeting
Subject: General information
1. Development plans for existing and new towns: locations population
2. What type and amount of energy supply is planned for the new towns
3. Building density and residential area
4. Attitude to include renewable energy supply in the plans
B. Comments received
Major town planning project located in Duqm. The development of Duqm is being overseen by
the Ministry of National Economy and the Ministry of Transport and Communications.
The development of Duqm and surround area will create a major new city in the Al Wusta region
that will serve as an administrative, industrial and commercial centre. The government is
developing the necessary infrastructure and facilities required (e.g. schools, hospital, airport,
telecom) plus the amenities necessary to attract companies, service providers and people to
what will be an important centre for continuing the development and diversification of our
economy. This major new city will bring employment and increased prosperity to Oman in
general and to the Al Wusta region in particular.
It is very difficult to provide an accurate assessment, but in the medium to long term it is
expected that private and government expenditure will be in the billions of Omani rials. Duqm is
expected to grow into a town of more than 50,000 people and almost everything is yet to be built
– by government, companies and the public. The cost of the development of the town and
infrastructure can be expected to be very significant. The development of the city of Duqm is a
major undertaking and it will be the first time in Oman’s recent history that a completely new city
has been created.
Energy projects are planned by the Authority of Electricity Regulation Oman and the Rural Area
Electricity Company. A coal fired power generation plant with a capacity of 1000 MW is under
consideration but also the opportunity of implementing 50 MW of solar thermal or photovoltaic
energy.
Connection Duqm with MIS planned until 2010/2011.
C. Documents received
• Map of Master Town Planning Duqm
• View of coastal highway Muscat to UAE incl. street lighting