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

The project is part of the USAID mission's Local Construction Program (LCP), which focuses on rehabilitating and constructing roads, water, wastewater, and buildings. The program aims to enhance Palestinians' access to basic infrastructure and services, thereby contributing to the Palestinian economy. The project objective is to reconstruct approximately 1.2 kilometers of the Qabatya Main Road in Jenin Governorate to facilitate the movement of trade and people across Southern Jenin District. The rehabilitation of the Qabatya Main Road involves several key components, including the reconstruction of a four-lane road along with access roads, construction of concrete retaining walls and stonewalls, construction of sidewalks and median islands, and the supply and installation of lighting poles, a drainage system, crossing pipe culverts, and other infrastructure. 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 team includes key personnel such as the Chief Engineer, Contracts Engineer, and Construction Management Contractor (AECOM). The project is subject to various safety and environmental regulations, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (MoPWH) guidelines. As of September 2018, the project has made significant progress. The project dashboard status indicates that the project is on track to meet its scheduled milestones. The safety status report highlights the importance of adhering to safety protocols, with a focus on preventing accidents and ensuring a safe working environment. The project has also made progress in terms of traffic control, mitigation, monitoring, and environmental compliance. Community outreach and engagement efforts have been undertaken to ensure that local residents are informed and involved in the project. The project has also made progress in terms of construction risk management, with a focus on identifying and mitigating potential risks. The project team has conducted regular site visits and meetings to ensure that the project is progressing as planned. The project has also made progress in terms of material delivery and equipment on site, with over 90% of the required materials and equipment delivered to the site. In terms of progress and scheduling, the project team has made significant progress in the past month, with a focus on completing the reconstruction of the four-lane road and the construction of concrete retaining walls and stonewalls. The project team has also made progress in terms of quality control, with a focus on ensuring that the project meets the required standards and specifications. The project team has also conducted regular inspections and testing to ensure that the project is progressing as planned. Overall, the Qabatya Main Road Project is making significant progress, with a focus on improving infrastructure in the West Bank and Gaza. The project team is working diligently to ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget, while also ensuring that the project meets the required safety and environmental standards.