Project Details:
- Area:
The area of the under-construction Oman Botanical Garden is 420 hectares. It will be the largest of its kind in the region and, once opened, will become one of the largest botanical gardens in the world. - Location:
The garden is located at the foot of the Hajar Mountains, 35 kilometers from Muscat. This area is one of the few places in the world where people can see the ancient seabed, making the future Oman Botanical Garden a unique location. - 4o mini
- Purpose:
The project aims to showcase the plant diversity of Oman, highlighting endangered and endemic plants in the country. The focus is on preserving the local environment and native plants.
Garden Facilities:
- Educational Center:
The garden will feature a visitor center, educational, and research facilities. These facilities will be located between the natural valleys and hills of the site, reducing the impact of construction on the environment. - Ecological Gardens:
The garden will separate into ecological areas representing various landscapes from Oman, further enhancing the appeal of the Oman Botanical Garden.This will include the northern mountains, with each area designed to resemble the natural climatic and environmental conditions of Oman. - Sustainable Technologies:
Sustainable techniques have been implemented to minimize the environmental impact of the project, such as shading to protect plants, UV radiation control, and air cooling in certain areas. Plants will be irrigated using treated wastewater.
Project Team:
More than 700 engineers and specialized designers are working on the Oman Botanical Garden project, in collaboration with companies like ARUP, Grimshaw Architects, and Haley Sharpe Design.
- Grimshaw’s Statement:
Keith Broys, partner at Grimshaw, said: “The Oman Botanical Garden is a project that reflects the importance of culture and the environment. Its size and diversity are truly groundbreaking in this field.”
Sustainability:
The team is executing the project according to global sustainability standards. They designed the buildings within the garden to receive the Platinum LEED certification, the highest level of sustainability in construction. This ensures that the Oman Botanical Garden develops with minimal environmental impact.The project team has implemented a water management strategy. They will use treated wastewater to irrigate the plants, and they will treat the water on-site to ensure its quality.
Summary Table of the Project
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Area | 420 hectares |
| Location | 35 kilometers from Muscat, at the foot of the Hajar Mountains |
| Purpose | Preserve Oman’s plant diversity and raise environmental awareness |
| Facilities | Visitor center, educational and research facilities, diverse ecological gardens |
| Sustainability | Platinum LEED certification, treated wastewater for irrigation |
| Project Team | Over 700 engineers and designers from global companies working on the Oman Botanical Garden project |
| Completion Date | End of 2023 |
Quotes
“The Oman Botanical Garden is a project that reflects the importance of culture and the environment. Its size and diversity are truly groundbreaking in this field.”
Keith Broys, Partner at Grimshaw
