Monthly Progress Report No. 22

The project is being implemented by APCO/ArCon Construction and Services, with Black and Veatch as the Engineer/CMC. The project's objective is to improve transportation infrastructure in the West Bank/Gaza region. The project consists of three main components: Project 01, Sinjil Main Entrance Road; Project 02, Wadi Al Balat Road; and Project 03, Kharbatha Bani Harith-Ein Ayoub Road. Project 01 involves the reconstruction of 1.48 km of Sinjil main road and the widening of 0.386 km of Highway 60. Project 02 involves the reconstruction of an existing 1.68 km two-lane roadway that links Ramallah with North Governorates. Project 03 involves the rehabilitation of a 2.2 km two-lane roadway that links the town of Kharbatha Bani Hareth with the community of Ein Ayoub. The project's safety record is satisfactory, with no accidents reported during the reporting period. Environmental mitigation plan measures were also implemented during this period, including public and labor health and safety, dust control, and olive tree relocation. Traffic control measures were implemented for Project 01, and coordination with DCL and MAATZ was conducted to obtain permits for the Sinjil/HW 60 intersection. The project's progress is satisfactory, with all three projects showing 100% planned percentage of completion. The actual completion date for Project 02 was October 1, 2014, and the site handover was completed on October 20, 2014. The site handover for Project 03 was completed on August 12, 2014. The project's overall progress is on track, with all three projects meeting their planned completion dates. The project's financial status is also satisfactory, with all three projects showing a planned percentage of completion of 100%. The total value of the project is $6,675,844.00, with a modified project value of $6,672,907.33. The project's day work value is $350,000, with a modified day work value of $2,936.67. The project's procurement process is ongoing, with several subcontractors involved in the project. The project's quality control and test results are satisfactory, with no major issues reported during the reporting period. The project's progress photos show the ongoing construction activities, with all three projects making significant progress. The project's next steps include completing the remaining construction activities, obtaining final permits, and conducting a final site handover. The project's overall progress is satisfactory, with all three projects on track to meet their planned completion dates.