Construction Monthly Progress Report – December, 2016: Construction of Reservoirs and Pumping Facilities Package II

The USAID Mission Infrastructure Needs Program II (INP II) focuses on the rehabilitation and construction of roads, schools, and water & wastewater projects. The USAID objective is to help the Palestinian economy by improving Palestinians' access to basic infrastructure and services. 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 order to improve distribution and increase access to clean drinking water to the population of Gaza. The first area is Al Berkah, located in the Middle Area in Gaza Strip, the Al Berkah project includes 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 2.6 KLM varying in diameter. The second is Ma’an area located south of the Gaza Strip in Khan Younis, the project at Ma’an area includes the construction of a 3800m3 ground reservoir, and a new Booster Pump Station connected to a new UPVC distribution network varying in diameter. The construction of the Al Berkah project is ongoing, with a focus on completing the ground reservoir and booster pump station. The project team has made significant progress in the past month, with the excavation of the reservoir pit and the installation of the reservoir walls. The booster pump station is also nearing completion, with the installation of the pumps and electrical systems. The project team has also made progress on the Ma’an area project, with the excavation of the reservoir pit and the installation of the reservoir walls. The booster pump station is also under construction, with the installation of the pumps and electrical systems. The project team has encountered some challenges, including delays in the delivery of materials and equipment, but these have been mitigated through effective project management and coordination. The project is expected to be completed within the next six months, with the Al Berkah project scheduled for completion in April 2017 and the Ma’an area project scheduled for completion in May 2017. The project team is working closely with the USAID Mission and the Palestinian Water Authority to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget.