Monthly Progress Report No. 24

The project aims to improve water supply and distribution to the communities of Beit Ummar, Al-Arrub Camp, and Halhul in Hebron District. The project scope includes the installation of a new 12-kilometer main transmission pipeline, 13 kilometers of network connections, and the upgrading of approximately 10 kilometers of existing road along the pipeline alignment. The project is being implemented by APCO/ArCon Construction and Services, with Black and Veatch serving as the Engineer/CMC. The project is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under Contract No. 294-I-00-12-00005 and Task Order No. AID-294-TO-13-00016. The project's contractual period of performance is 550 calendar days, with a modified period of performance of 643 calendar days due to variations. During the reporting period from October 1 to October 31, 2015, the contractor made significant progress on the project. The actual percentage of completion is 98.5%, with a total float of -96 days. The project's planned percentage of completion is 100%, with a contractual end date of August 10, 2015, and a modified end date of November 26, 2015. Safety is a top priority on the project, with zero accidents reported during the reporting period. Environmental mitigation plans were implemented, and public and labor safety measures were implemented during the reporting period. Traffic control measures were also implemented, with traffic plans approved by the Traffic Higher Council at the Palestinian Ministry of Transport and local councils. The project's progress is being closely monitored, with regular coordination meetings and calls with the Traffic Department at ICA and other stakeholders. The contractor is working on preparing and approving traffic plans for remaining road segments located in Area C and receiving the required approvals from the Traffic Department at ICA. The project's progress is also being tracked through various indicators, including the number of kilometers of transportation infrastructure constructed or repaired and water pipelines installed. The generated person-days of employment are also being monitored, with a total of 9,000 person-days generated during the reporting period. Overall, the Deir Sha'ar Main Pipeline Project is making significant progress, with the contractor working diligently to complete the project on time and within budget. The project's safety and environmental mitigation plans are being implemented, and traffic control measures are in place to ensure the safe and efficient completion of the project.