Monthly Progress Report No. 4: Southwest Jenin Water Project

The project aims to improve the transmission of water supply to villages southwest of the Jenin municipality, enhance water storability by constructing new reservoirs, and provide a reliable, safe, and affordable water supply to the project area. The project is part of the USAID Mission Infrastructure Needs Program II (INP II), which focuses on the rehabilitation and construction of roads, schools, water, and wastewater projects to improve Palestinians' access to basic infrastructure and services. The project is located in Jenin Governorate, covering the areas of Arraba, Kuferit, Ajja, Kafr Rai', Jalqamus, Al Mutilla, Meithalun, and Sanur. The project's scope of work includes the construction of new water supply infrastructure, including reservoirs, transmission lines, and distribution networks. The project also involves the rehabilitation of existing infrastructure, including water treatment plants and pumping stations. The project's key milestones include the completion of construction activities by February 16, 2017, and the provision of a reliable and safe water supply to the project area. The project's contractual period of performance is 480 calendar days, with a contractual end date of February 16, 2017. The project's contract value is USD 12,949,433.37, with a BOQ line item amount of USD 12,449,433.37 and a day work amount of USD 500,000. The project's implementation is being carried out by The Morganti Group, Inc., with the support of the USAID Mission in the West Bank and Gaza. The project's progress is being monitored and reported on a monthly basis, with the current report covering the period from February 1, 2016, to February 29, 2016. The report provides an update on the project's progress, including the completion of construction activities, the provision of a reliable and safe water supply, and the achievement of key project milestones. The project's safety and environmental compliance are being ensured through the implementation of a comprehensive safety plan and the adherence to environmental regulations. The project's community outreach and engagement activities are also being carried out to ensure the involvement and participation of local stakeholders in the project's implementation. The project's gender action plan is also being implemented to ensure the equal participation and benefit of women in the project's activities. The project's progress is being monitored and reported on a regular basis, with the current report providing an update on the project's progress, including the completion of construction activities, the provision of a reliable and safe water supply, and the achievement of key project milestones. The project's implementation is expected to be completed by February 16, 2017, with the provision of a reliable and safe water supply to the project area.