Monthly Progress Report: RAS AL TAWIL & AL ‘UDDEISA WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PHASE 1A AND AL SAFI BOOSTER STATION – PHASE I PIPELINE CONNECTION

The program focuses on the rehabilitation or construction of roads, water, wastewater, and buildings construction projects. This project, RAS AL TAWIL & AL ‘UDDEISA WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PHASE 1A AND AL SAFI BOOSTER STATION – PHASE I PIPELINE CONNECTION, is the first water project under LCP. The project objective is to improve water supply distribution capacity and flexibility in the West Bank Water Department's (WBWD) southern area of operations. Specifically, the project aims to improve distribution of water from the Halhul Reservoir and supply to Bani Naim and Yatta communities. The project involves the installation of approximately 5 km of 500-mm diameter steel pipe transmission main, 5 km of 150-mm diameter steel pipe supply pipeline, and related accessories. The project is being implemented by Saqqa and Khoudary Co. Ltd. (SAK) under the supervision of Black and Veatch (BV) as the Construction Management Contractor (CMC). The project has a total contract value of $4,462,836.00 and a modified project total amount of $4,393,973.80. The project is expected to be completed within 360 calendar days, with a contractual completion date of October 29, 2015. As of May 31, 2015, the project has achieved a contract elapsed time of 58.06% and an actual percentage of completion of 48.22%. The project dashboard status reflects a planned percentage of completion of 47.82% and a current percentage of completion of 19.89%. The project has zero float days, indicating that the project is on track to meet its scheduled completion date. The project has implemented a specific Safety Plan to achieve the goal of "Zero Losses." The plan incorporates the belief that Quality, Production, Efficiency, and Safety shall be planned into each job and each shall have EQUAL importance in the execution of this project. The Safety Plan was submitted on November 09, 2014, and has been updated and accepted by the CMC on several occasions. The project has also implemented a Quality Control Program to ensure that the work meets the required standards. The program includes regular inspections and testing to ensure that the work is done in accordance with the specifications. The project has also implemented a Traffic Control Plan to ensure the safety of the workers and the public during the construction process. The project has made significant progress in the past month, with the installation of approximately 2 km of 500-mm diameter steel pipe transmission main and 2 km of 150-mm diameter steel pipe supply pipeline. The project has also completed the installation of related accessories, including service connections to Bani Naim Reservoir and three flow meter vaults. The project has also implemented a Community Outreach Program to engage with the local community and inform them about the project's progress and benefits. The program includes regular meetings with the local authorities and community leaders to ensure that the project is meeting the community's needs and expectations. The project has also implemented a Gender Consideration Program to ensure that the project is inclusive and equitable for all stakeholders. The program includes regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure that the project is meeting the gender-related objectives and outcomes. Overall, the project is making significant progress, and the implementation of the Safety Plan, Quality Control Program, Traffic Control Plan, Community Outreach Program, and Gender Consideration Program are ensuring that the project is being implemented in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.