Construction Monitoring & Evaluation Program (Strengthening & Improvement of Peshawar – Torkham Road, Khyber Agency)

The project aims to strengthen and improve the Peshawar road, with an activity agreement between FATA Secretariat and US Agency of International Developments signed on September 18, 2012, obligating US$ 67 million for the project. The project is implemented by FATA Secretariat and executed through Frontier Works Organization (FWO) under the FARA contracting mode of USAID. FWO is fully responsible for the design and construction of the project in conformity with the NHA's specifications and standard engineering practices. NESPAK is providing design and control services to FWO, while AGES Consultants has been entrusted with the Construction Monitoring and Evaluation Services, including Quality Assurance and Environmental Monitoring of the project on behalf of the USAID Pakistan Mission. The 46 km Peshawar-Torkham road has been split into multiple sections for designing and construction purposes. The project is divided into seven packages, with each package having a specific scope of work and allocated amount. The packages include Section-I (km 0+000 - km 9+000), Section-II (km 9+000 - km 14+000), Section-III (km 14+000 - km 19+000), Section-IV (km 19+000 - km 21+100 & km 22+400 - km 24+000 & Loop # 02), Section-V (km 21+100 - km 22+400 & km 24+000 - km 29+000), Section-VI (km 29+000 - km 33+000), and Section-VII (km 33+000 - km 37+000). As of May 2016, the project has achieved significant progress, with both flexible and rigid pavements of 46 km length substantially completed and open for traffic. Minor finishing works are in progress in Section 07 & 09. The physical progress achieved during the reporting month was 0.30%, totaling 99.78% with accruals of US$ 83,093,436 out of US$ 83,279,775. Total amount certified till the end of the month was US$ 79,658,309. The project staff consists of 32 members, including technical and non-technical personnel. The technical staff includes a project manager, mid-level specialist, manager finance, and other technical experts. The non-technical staff includes administrative officers, accountants, and other support staff. The project advisor and field manager are also part of the project team, providing guidance and oversight to the project implementation. The project has made significant progress in terms of physical completion, with all milestones certified for PIL 01, PIL 02, PIL 03, and PIL 04. However, PIL 05, PIL 06, and PIL 07 are still in progress, with some delays reported. The project team is working to complete the remaining works and ensure that the project is completed within the agreed-upon timeframe.