LIWA: Jusoor Foundation, in collaboration with the Directorate-General of Agricultural, Fisheries and Water Resources in Al Batinah North Governorate, celebrated the launch of the Fishermen Shades project, utilising concrete printing technology in the wilayats of Liwa and Shinas.
The project, valued at around RO 90,000, was inaugurated under the auspices of Shaikh Hilal bin Sultan al Kalbani, Wali of Liwa, and attended by members of the Municipal Council in the wilayat and directors of government and private institutions.
Jaber bin Sulaiman al Busaidy, Executive Manager of Jusoor Foundation, affirmed that the project is one of the significant initiatives implemented by Jusoor, funded by OQ, Vale in Oman, and Sohar Aluminium in the fishing sector. It aims to serve fishermen and meet their needs by providing high-quality areas that facilitate marine fishing.
“The project we are celebrating today involves the construction of concrete shades for fishermen using concrete printing technology, which aims to create suitable fishing areas that enable them to organise and store their fishing equipment, covering a total area of 580 square metres, making it the largest building area constructed using concrete printing technology,” he added.
Regarding the locations of the project, Al Busaidy explained that it has been implemented in four designated sites in the wilayats of Shinas and Liwa. Each site includes six storage areas in addition to the innovative design of fishermen’s shades that align with the marine environment and the beneficiaries. Solar panels have also been installed to provide electrical power for the project and storage spaces.
Eng Sultan bin Hassan al Marzouqi, Director of the Fisheries Department in Al Batinah North Governorate, said the project provides a suitable environment for fishermen, especially artisans, as the umbrellas and their accompanying storage facilities contribute to preserving their fishing tools and equipment.
Additionally, these facilities offer an opportunity for fishermen to gather and connect, assisting them in preparing for their marine fishing trips. The project also represents a new addition to the governorate, enhancing its aesthetic appeal and modern character in line with urban development. Furthermore, it is an important step to reduce the random construction of traditional umbrellas along the coastline. He hopes to complete the project in other wilayats of the governorate in future phases.
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