Oman's Special Economic Zone Authority (Sezad) said the permanent accommodation being built for the staff of contracting companies in the Duqm region at a cost of RO75 million ($194 million) will be ready in the first quarter, said a report.

A joint initiative with Renaissance Services, a leading integrated facilities management company based in Oman, the Duqm Permanent Accommodation for Contractors (PAC) project, will include residences, an entertaining club, restaurant, medical clinics and retail outlets besides a mosque, reported the Oman Observer.

The fully-developed complex will be maintained and operated by Renaissance and will be able to accommodate more than 16,000 employees, stated the report, citing company officials.

A key player in Oman, Renaissance provides comprehensive support services encompassing design, build and operation of camp structures.

Starting from conception of the project, its scope of work includes engineering and design, project and construction management, procurement, transportation, site preparation, installation and commissioning.

Duqm PAC’s complex will offer quality accommodation at competitive prices instead of the traditional temporary portacabins, said the officials.

The room rates will range from RO4.62 ($12) for sharing to RO9.24 ($24) on a daily basis.There will be higher-end ranges too, they added.