Monthly Progress Report for RAS AL TAWIL & AL ‘UDDEISA WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PHASE 1A AND AL SAFI BOOSTER STATION – PHASE I PIPELINE CONNECTION
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The Local Construction Program (LCP) is a USAID-funded initiative aimed at improving Palestinian access to basic infrastructure and services in the West Bank.
2015 · 221 pages

Abstract
The program focuses on the rehabilitation or construction of roads, water, wastewater, and buildings construction projects. This project, RAS AL TAWIL & AL ‘UDDEISA WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PHASE 1A AND AL SAFI BOOSTER STATION – PHASE I PIPELINE CONNECTION, is the first water project under LCP. The project objective is to improve water supply distribution capacity and flexibility in the West Bank Water Department's (WBWD) southern area of operations. Specifically, the project aims to improve distribution of water from the Halhul Reservoir and supply to Bani Naim and Yatta communities. The project involves the installation of approximately 5 km of 500-mm diameter steel pipe transmission main, 5 km of 150-mm diameter steel pipe supply pipeline, and related accessories. The project key personnel include Swilem Mosallam, Task Order Manager; Hussam Milhem, Quality Control Manager; Majd Mashaala, Safety & Environmental Compliance Officer; Ahmad Al Al Halawani, Project Engineer; Loay Hannoneh, Certified Welding Inspector; and Nidal Abu Arqoob, Project Engineer. The project has a contractual completion date of October 29, 2015, and an estimated completion date of the same date. As of June 30, 2015, the project has achieved a contract elapsed time of 66.39% and an actual percentage of completion of 67.84%. The project is 12 days ahead of schedule. The safety plan, which aims to achieve "Zero Losses," was submitted on November 09, 2014, and has been updated and accepted by the CMC on several occasions. The project involves the installation of emergency service connections at Ras Al Tawil & Al 'Uddeisa villages and a 16-inch yard-pipe connection from an adjacent 36-inch PWA supply pipeline to the Al Safi Booster Station balance tank. The project also includes minor electrical and SCADA improvements at the Al Safi Booster Station. The project has a total contract value of $4,462,836.00 and a modified project total amount of $4,393,973.80. The project dashboard status reflects the project's progress as of June 30, 2015. The chart shows the contract elapsed time, planned percentage of completion, actual percentage of completion, and current percentage of completion. The project is making good progress, with a current percentage of completion of 23.62%. The project is 12 days ahead of schedule, indicating a positive trend in terms of project delivery. The safety status of the project is also satisfactory, with a safety plan in place that aims to achieve "Zero Losses." The safety plan has been updated and accepted by the CMC on several occasions, indicating a commitment to safety and a proactive approach to managing risks. The project's safety record is good, with no reported accidents or incidents as of June 30, 2015. Overall, the project is making good progress, with a positive trend in terms of project delivery and a satisfactory safety record. The project's key personnel are committed to delivering the project on time and within budget, and the project's safety plan is in place to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel involved in the project.
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