Construction Monthly Progress Report – December 2015: Gaza - Construction of Reservoirs and Pumping Facilities Package I

The project is part of the USAID Mission Infrastructure Needs Program II (INP II), which focuses on the rehabilitation and construction of roads, schools, and water and wastewater projects. The objective of this Task Order is to construct two new water reservoirs, two new booster pump stations, and their associated supply and distribution pipelines in the Al Atatrah and Nuseirat areas of the Gaza Strip. The Al Atatrah project involves the construction of a 3800m3 ground reservoir to replace the abandoned elevated water tank, which is deteriorated and slated for demolition. Additionally, the project includes the supply and installation of a Skid Mounted Booster Pump Station and a new Booster Pump Station connected to a new UPVC distribution network with an approximate total length of 6.3 KLM varying in diameter. The Nuseirat project involves the construction of a 3800m3 ground reservoir and a new Booster Pump Station connected to a new UPVC distribution network with an approximate total length of 6.3 KLM varying in diameter. The project is being implemented by The Morganti Group, Inc. under Contract No. AID-294-I-00-12-00002 and Task Order No. AID-294-TO-15-00008. The project timeline is not explicitly stated in the provided document, but it is mentioned that the reporting period is from December 1, 2015, to December 31, 2015. The project is expected to improve distribution and increase access to clean drinking water to the population of Gaza. The project involves various stakeholders, including the USAID Mission, the Palestinian Authority, and local communities. The project is subject to various regulations and standards, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) regulations. The project also involves the implementation of a Gender Action Plan and a Community Outreach program to ensure the participation and benefits of local communities. The project is being monitored and reported on a monthly basis, with the December 2015 progress report providing an update on the project's progress, challenges, and achievements. The report includes information on the project's safety record, environmental compliance, traffic control measures, risk management and mitigation measures, community outreach, and gender action plan. The report also includes information on the project's progress and scheduling, indicators, working and non-working days, material and equipment delivered to site, site memos, inspection requests, quality control and test results, and payment and variation orders. The project's progress is being tracked through various indicators, including the completion of construction activities, the installation of equipment, and the testing and commissioning of systems. The project's safety record is also being monitored, with a focus on preventing accidents and ensuring the health and safety of workers and the public. The project's environmental compliance is also being ensured, with a focus on minimizing the project's impact on the environment and ensuring that all environmental regulations are met. Overall, the Gaza-Construction of Reservoirs and Pumping Facilities Package I project is a critical water infrastructure development initiative aimed at improving access to clean drinking water in the Gaza Strip. The project involves the construction of two new water reservoirs, two new booster pump stations, and their associated supply and distribution pipelines in the Al Atatrah and Nuseirat areas of the Gaza Strip. The project is being implemented by The Morganti Group, Inc. under Contract No. AID-294-I-00-12-00002 and Task Order No. AID-294-TO-15-00008, and is subject to various regulations and standards, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the Palestinian Water Authority (PWA) regulations.