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Oman road link gets underway

In Oman Galfar Engineering & Contracting will handle the US$131.75 million project for the 46km Nizwa-Thumrait road. The project forms part of Oman's Eighth Five Year Plan, which runs between 2011 and 2015.
May 2, 2012 Read time: 1 min
In Oman 5405 Galfar Engineering and Contracting Company will handle the US$131.75 million project for the 46km Nizwa-Thumrait road. The project forms part of Oman’s Eighth Five Year Plan, which runs between 2011 and 2015. The work is due for completion in under three years and involves the construction of new lanes and some 36km of additional road connections. Bidding was tough for the project with a number of key contractor also placing competitive tenders.

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