Construction of the Main Pipeline from Nhlangano to Zombodze (Package 3)

Upgrading of the Simunye Water Treatment Works

Construction Supervision Services for Mpakeni Dam and Associated Works including Main Access Roads

Upgrading of the Simunye Water Treatment Works

Construction Supervision Services for Mpakeni Dam and Associated Works including Main Access Roads

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PROJECT NAME:		COUNTRY:
Construction of the Main Pipeline from Nhlangano to Zombodze (Package 3)		Eswatini
LOCATION WITHIN COUNTRY:		PROFESSIONAL STAFF PROVIDED BY THE FIRM:
Shiselweni Region		Project Manager, Project Engineer
NAME OF CLIENT:		№ OF STAFF:
Eswatini Water Services Corporation		2
ADDRESS:		№ OF STAFF-MONTHS:	DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT:
P. O. Box 20, Mbabane H100		12	12
START DATE:	COMPLETION DATE:	APPROX VALUE OF SERVICES (EMALANGENI):
19 February 2024	18 February 2025	Professional Fees : E 369 000 000.00 Construction Costs : E 141 833 253.44
NAME OF ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS:		PROFESSIONAL STAFF-MONTHS OF ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS:
		3
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF FROM OUR FIRM: L. Uys S. Makhubu A. Visser K. Mujaji J. Snyman B. Mhlongo : : : : : : Project Director Project Manager Pipeline Engineer Structural Engineer Resident Engineer Project Engineer – – – – – – Overall responsible to Client for all professional services rendered Management and technical guidance to the project Detailed Design of the pipeline Detailed design of the of all structural elements Responsible for Overall Site Supervision Duties Responsible for Assisting the Resident Engineer in Site Supervision Duties
CONTRACT INFORMATION: Conditions of Contract Technical Specifications : : Conditions of Contract for Construction, FIDIC 2017 Second Edition SANS 1200
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT:
Eswatini Water Services Corporation (EWSC) appointed the Mariswe (Pty) Ltd / ZMCK Consulting Engineers JV to undertake the Preliminary and Detail Design, prepare the Tender Documentation, assist with the Procurement of contractors and provide Project Management, Full-time Construction Monitoring and Defects Liability Support services for the Water Supply and Sanitation Access Project. The project is located in Eswatini, between the Nhlangano and Lavumisa water supply schemes and aims to provide potable water to Zombodze, Hosea and Shiselweni 1 Tinkundla, and covers approximately 750 km². In order to service this area, 64 km of transmission pipeline (Nhlangano to Matsanjeni Main) and approximately 265 km of lateral pipe network will be required. The area around Nhlangano, and roughly 10km along the transmission pipeline route, predominantly consists of commercial forestry whereas the remainder of the area is of rural nature and consists of settlements and small communities with primarily subsistence crop farming and livestock grazing. The project will directly benefit approximately 38,233 people located in the three target areas Zombodze, Hosea, and Shiselweni I within Eswatini. An estimated 18,478 people will benefit through new potable water supply and 8,000 people through new sanitation services. Improved potable water supply and sanitation services will also be provided to four health clinics and 32 schools in the targeted areas, reaching an estimated 2,000 people and 5,600 people, respectively. The project will provide several benefits nationally and within the target areas, such as: Improved quality of water services (for example, distance to water, pressure, and daily hours of service) for EWSC customers along the Nhlangano-Matsanjeni corridor. The improved reliability and quality of water supply will stimulate business and entrepreneurial activities, leading to increased commercial and residential water demand in the Shiselweni region. Improved operational and financial efficiency of the EWSC, through support aimed to reduce its energy use (energy audit and exploring the use of solar energy), which will benefit the EWSC and its customers. The interconnection of the Nhlangano and Lavumisa water supply systems will provide increased water security to the Shiselweni region. The institutional strengthening will contribute to increased overall water security and resilience, as it will provide a framework for early measures that can be taken on the onset of drought to mitigate its impact. This will directly benefit agriculture and water sectors and indirectly benefit the entire country. Mariswe (Pty) Ltd / ZMCK Consulting Engineers JV scope of works consists of the design of the following infrastructure: • Three Potable water storage reservoirs (2 x 4 Mℓ and 3.5 Mℓ circular concrete reservoirs) • Pump-station with associated earthworks and 1 Mℓ storage sump • Chlorination works at the pump-station site • Transmission pipeline with associated valve chambers – 64 km pipeline • Interconnecting pipes to households – 265 km • Water Kiosks at various locations The project scope was divided into three work packages, of which the first work package contains the storage infrastructure and pump station which is currently under construction. The third package covers the bulk conveyance between the Nhlangano connection point and Lavumisa connection point. The bulk conveyance is designed to run bi-directionally to provide increased water security in the area should supply be limited in Nhlangano and vice versa. This is currently at tender stage. The final package involves the lateral pipelines required for local distribution and community distribution points ‘’water kiosks’’. This is currently in design phase.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTUAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY OUR STAFF WITHIN THE ASSIGNMENT: – Final Design of water infrastructure Supervise and inspect Contractor’s construction activities as specified in the Contract; – Monitor health and safety compliance by the Contractors; Review engineering and contract documentation, including Health & Safety, Environmental and Social Management Plans; – Confirm resettlement implementation activities, including compensation payments, beneficiation, environmental conditions; – Coordinate compliance of contracts with the entire team, including: Resident Engineers, Social and Environmental Specialist, Social and Gender Specialist, Environmental & Social Performance Specialist, the Health & Safety Manager, Water Supply Engineer, Pipeline Engineer, Contract Specialist and all support staff; – Review construction schedules submitted by the Contractors; – Develop and implement procedures for processing and approval of construction drawings, and document control; Receive and check for compliance with contract requirements all performance bonds, insurance certificates, policies and guarantees; – Assist with obtaining required permits and related documentation necessary for the construction works; General Project and Contract Administration in terms of the FIDIC Conditions of Contract for Construction (Red Book 2017); – Review as-built drawings and maintenance manuals; – Collate the submission of all reports, including the inception report and all subsequent progress reports, completion reports and final handovers and close out reports; – Organise and host monthly meetings for the contract packages; Coordinate tests and inspections of work, materials and equipment for both on- and off-site facilities, factories and suppliers; – Collect, catalogue and submit all certified operating instruction and maintenance manuals for the completed works; – Assist EWSC to resolve disputes as they arose and deal with Contract claims;Submit all project documentation including files, records, drawings, and any other relevant information to EWSC; – Maintain a presence during the Defects Notification Period to deal with and coordinate any potential issues.