Monthly Progress Report-MPR-17-00004- Qabatya Main Road Project –February 2018

The project is part of the USAID's Local Construction Program (LCP), which focuses on rehabilitating and constructing roads, water, wastewater, and buildings. The program's objective is to enhance the Palestinian economy by providing access to basic infrastructure and services. The Qabatya Main Road reconstruction involves the rehabilitation of approximately 1.2 kilometers of a four-lane road, including access roads, concrete retaining walls, stonewalls, sidewalks, median islands, lighting poles, drainage systems, manholes, concrete pipes, crossing pipe culverts, and water supply systems. The project aims to facilitate the movement of trade and people across the Southern Jenin District. The project is being implemented by Technical Group Company for General Contracting (TGC) under Contract No. AID-294-I-13-00007 and Task Order No. AID-294-TO-17-00004. The project timeline is not explicitly stated, but the report covers the progress made during the month of February 2018. Key personnel involved in the project include the Project Manager, Resident Engineers, and Safety & Environmental Compliance Officer. The project has a Safety Plan and Measures in place, which includes regular safety meetings, accident status monitoring, and notices of unsafe conditions. The project also has a Construction Risk Management Plan (CRMP) to mitigate potential risks. The project has made significant progress in February 2018, with activities including material delivery, equipment installation, and construction work. The project has also conducted site visits, meetings, and coordination activities with stakeholders. The project's Quality Control Status is being monitored, with non-compliance reports and inspection requests being tracked. The project's progress is being monitored through various indicators, including the S-Curve Vs. Actual, Safety Tool Box Log, Notice of Unsafe Conditions log, Meetings and Coordination Activities Log, Site Visits Log, Material and Equipment log, CPM Schedule, and GEO-MIS Data Collection Sheets. The project's progress payments and change order requests are also being tracked. Overall, the Qabatya Main Road Project is making significant progress in improving infrastructure in the West Bank and Gaza region, with a focus on enhancing the Palestinian economy and providing access to basic infrastructure and services.