CONSTRUCTION OF OFFGRID WATER SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION

NETWORK IN ILALA & PART OF KIGAMBONI

DAR ES SALAAM WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY

(DAWASA),

Construction Report No. 35 for the period up to 1st November,

2022

Date of report: 1st November, 2022

Prepared by Advent Constructions Ltd (Offgrid Team)

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Table of content

1 CONTRACT DETAILS
2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3 STATUS OF WORK
4 LOOK AHEAD AUGUST 2022
5 MANPOWER ON SITE
6 MACHINARY ON SITE
7 FINANCIAL REPORT
8 CHALLENGES
9 IMPORTANT EVENTS
10 HSE IMPLEMENTATION
11 PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPH

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 CLIENT:

DAR ES SALAAM WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY (DAWASA),

P.O.BOX 1573,
DAR ES SALAAM,
TANZANIA

CONSULTANT: CONTRACT:

WAPCOS LTD. Contract Sum: Tshs11,280,248,124.01

P.O.BOX 1573, Contract Signing:12thNovember 2021
DAR ES SALAAM, Contract Period: 12 Months
TANZANIA
Commencing date: 25th February 2022
Percentage Completed: 22%
Percentage time elapsed 40%
Original Completion Date: 24/02/2023
Days Behind Approved Program (revised schedule yet to
be approved)
Reasons for delay:
 Change of scope for the project; Consultant &
Client had put on hold most of the works for
Yangeyange and Nzasa distribution including
design for reservoirs. We have received
instruction on 16th June to proceed with Nzasa
GSR, and Mgeule ESR was discarded and another
water line introduced from Pugu to supplement
Mgeule
 Revisions and comments during preparation of
soil report from consultant
 Late finishing of Route Survey works
 Late receiving of QAP for pipes/fittings from
procurement
 Difficulties in sourcing sub-contractor for yield test
& flushing
 Discussions and late conclusion by the consultant
regarding on the provision of partition wall on the
ongoing construction Nzasa GSR
 Difficulties in sourcing for reinforcement from
approved vendor (Lake steel) in time.
 Late delivery of construction materials from Head
office especially for GSR construction.
Variations Approved to Date: Design drawings for Pipeline
distributions and Valves installation.
Addendums Approved to Date: MS pipe thickness for

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 800mm pipes.

MAIN CONTRACTOR:

ADVENT CONSTRUCTION LTD

P. O. Box 8702
Mikocheni Light industrial Area
132, Advent Avenue,
Dar es Salaam

1. PROJECT SUMMARY
Construction of Offgrid Water Supply Distribution Network in Ilala and Part of
Kigamboni Municipalities. The Project entails construction of distribution network
for total of 69km; which involves Yangeyange distribution 28.km, Nzasa distribution
15.116km, Kibada distribution 23.714km, Distribution main from Kimbiji reservoir to
Kibada junction 2.5km, Nzasa transmission 1.7km, Construction of 1 reservoirs
2000cum at Nzasa, Installation of Nzasa Pump, Transformer 100KVA, Construction
Guard House, Chlorination room, Panel House, Valve Chambers, and Construction of
Offtakes and allied works.

The contract sum for the construction is TShs. 11,280,248,124.01 (Tanzanian

Shillings Eleven Billion Two hundred Eighty Million Two Hundred Forty Eight
Thousand One Hundred Twenty Four and Thirty Cents) VAT Inclusive. The duration
of contract is 12 months. This report will describe progress that occurred up to 1 st
November, 2022.

2. STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION AND SUBMISSION OF IMPORTANT PROJECT

DOCUMENTS UP TO 1st November 2022

SITE WORKS

 DN 800mm, MS Pipes = 780m

 DN 200mm, UPVC Pipes = 5475.2m
 DN 160mm, UPVC pipes = 4843m
 DN 110mm, UPVC pipes = 817.8m
 DN 90mm, UPVC pipes = 2128.6m
 DN 75mm, UPVC Pipes = 37125.8m
a. Delivery of pipes to site
i. OD 800mm dia MS Pipes delivered = 1008m (84 Nos)
ii. OD 200mm dia UPVC pipes delivered = 5573.8m (961 Nos)
iii. OD 160mm dia UPVC pipes delivered = 4959m (855 Nos)

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 iv. OD 110mm dia UPVC pipes delivered = 1287.6m (222 Nos)
v. OD 90mm dia UPVC pipes delivered = 2412.8m (416 Nos)
vi. OD 75mm dia UPVC pipes delivered = 37618.8m (6486Nos)
b. Pipes Layed at site
i. OD 200mm dia UPVC pipes = 5475.2m
ii. OD 160mm dia UPVC pipes = 4843m
iii. OD 110mm dia UPVC pipes = 0m
iv. OD 90mm dia UPVC pipes = 1299.2m
v. OD 75mm dia UPVC pipes = 36569m
vi. OD 800mm dia, MS pipes = 780m

c. Order for 19km delivery completed.

Yangeyange uPVC pipeline completed (Excavation, pipe laying and backfilling).
d. Pipes balance at site
I. OD 200mm dia UPVC pipes = 17 Nos
II. OD 160mm dia UPVC pipes =172 Nos
III. OD 110mm dia UPVC pipes = 223 Nos
IV. OD 90mm dia UPVC pipes = 192 Nos
V. OD 75mm dia UPVC pipes = 127 Nos
VI. OD 800mm dia, MS Pipes = 19 Nos

e. NZASA GSR construction

i. RCC/GAD drawings and design calculation; submitted and approved.
ii. Setting out completed and excavation work Completed
iii. Levelling and compaction work for GSR completed
iv. Cleaning of rental area for mobilization completed
v. Hardcore laying completed.
vi. Sand filling for the hardcore completed.
vii. Compaction after sand filling completed.
viii. Preparation of formwork and shuttering for PCC done
ix. DPM installation done
x. Blinding PCC completed.
xi. Formwork for foundation base not started
xii. Steel fixing for foundation raft completed
xiii. Shuttering for raft foundation is completed.
xiv. Delivery of materials for raft is going. We planned to cast concrete on
Thursday 3rd November 2022. However, till now some materials and
machines pending especially the concrete pump and the mixers.

f. Mix design work

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 i. Mix design results for concrete, steel tests and blocks were submitted to
consultant for approval. Steel tests and Concrete Class 10, 15, and 25 were
approved. Class 35 test done. Results already obtained and approved by
consultant.
ii. Survey work is completed.
iii. All Distribution drawings are approved
iv. Soil investigation: 100%, done and approved
v. Route surveying: 100 %, total 69.9km done and submitted.
vi. Hoarding Works: Completed in Mgeule and Nzasa sites respectively.
vii. Signboards installation 8 nos done.
viii. Temporary facilities: Offices, stores, laboratory, toilets done by 100%

g. Pump test and Flushing

i. Borehole flushing and pump test already done. Report submitted and is under
review by the consultant.
h. Construction of Guard House
i. RCC/GAD Drawings submitted and we received comments. We will re submit not
later than 3rd Nov 2022.
i. Construction of Panel House and Chlorine Building
i. RCC/GAD Drawings submitted and we received comments. We will re submit not
later than 3rd Nov 2022.
j. Construction of valve chambers and Valves installations
i. This is waiting for procurement of the valves from RGI India.

OFFICE WORKS SUBMISSIONS

I. Delivery of first batch 1km MS pipes 800mm dia from TSP completed and
pipe laying for 600m is done. Another order of 1.4Km MS pipes already
placed production to start the end of this week. VAT Exemption in follow-ups
in progress.
II. Delivery of uPVC pipes 19km batch from Simba DPI completed.
III. The water investigation report for the 2 bore wells is submitted. Decision
have been made as explained above. We are proceeding with Nzasa GSR and
Mgeule ESR was discarded and removed from scope
IV. Pipeline hydraulic design is submitted and approved for distribution networks
Nzasa and Kibada and Yangeyange
V. Pipeline distribution drawings and LS Profiles completed, submitted and
approved.
VI. Soil investigation report is APPROVED.
VII. Baseline report was approved by WAPCOS. Specific ESMP report submitted
and approved. Monthly reports also submitted on a monthly basis.
VIII. CRB Project registration: done

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 IX. OSHA registration for project: done
X. Work Programme/Schedule already approved by consultant
XI. Project vehicle procurement: On process with DAWASA for approval of
addendum. We are waiting for official instruction in writing.
XII. Mobilization of key staff: 97%.
XIII. Structural design for reservoirs: Submitted and approved by Consultant.
Approved drawings already printed and submitted to consultant.
XIV. Simba Pipes procurement: QAP of UPVC and HDPE pipes have been approved
for Simba DPI.
XV. For valves export details have been approved for RGI. QAPs and data sheets
for valves have been approved by the consultant. Procurement is arranging to
place orders for Valves from RGI India.
XVI. Pump 60cum/hr and control panel procurement. Approved for Genvik pump
make. Mr. Tamish is arranging to place final Purchase order for the pump.
XVII. Transformer for Nzasa borehole already purchased and delivered at the site.
XVIII. We received confirmation to proceed with procurement for all types of pipes.
XIX. Method statement for uPVC and HDPE pipe laying already submitted to
consultant and approved. Hydro test method statement is also submitted
waiting for approval.
XX. Designs drawings for Guard House, Chlorine Building, Panel House, All valve
chambers, and Thrust block submitted. We are working on comments.
XXI. Procurement of all types of fittings for UPVC, HDPE and MS is with
Procurement department. Samples for uPVC fittings submitted by supplier.
Already RFI sent to consultant for inspection notes and approval.

3. LOOK AHEAD NEXT WEEK FROM 2ND NOVEMBER TO 7TH NOVEMBER 2022
 Continuing with pipe laying, joining, welding and backfilling works at Kimbiji
transmission main
 Finalizing delivery of materials for concrete casting for Raft foundation work for
Nzasa GSR
 Receiving machines and final preparation for concrete (Raft foundation) at Nzasa
GSR.
 Casting concrete for the raft foundation at Nzasa GSR.
 Finalizing excavation, pipe laying and backfilling for Nzasa distribution system uPVC
pipes.
 Finalizing measurements for completed trenches for 3rd IPC preparation.

4. MANPOWER ON SITE – UP TO 1ST NOVEMBER, 2022

S.no Name Skilled Unskilled
1 Project Manager 1

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2 Project Coordinator 1
3 Site Engineer 4
4 Land surveyor 1
5 HSE Representative 2
6 Environmental officer 1
7 Social officer 1
8 Site supervisor 1
9 Plant operator 2
10 Mechanics 0
11 Storekeeper 2
12 Auto electrician 1
13 Driver 3
14 Mason 2
15 Steel fixer 8
16 Carpenters 2 5
17 Casual Labors 4 (subcontract) 3 (subcontract)
18 Foremen 6 (subcontract)
19 Plumbers 2 (subcontract)
20 Consultant staff WAPCOS 5
21 Counterpart staff Counterpart 3
22 MS Welders 3
23 MS Pipe Fitter 1
24 Machine Operators 2
25 Grinder man 1
26 Electrician 1
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 Average Daily people 94 nos.

5. EQUIPMENT ON SITE UP TO – 18th October, 2022

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Qty mar Qty
Description ks Description Remarks

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Mixer Machine 1 Vibrator & Poker 2

Generators 2 Excavator 1

Wheel Loader 0 JCB Backhoe 0

Pick Up 0 Circular Saw 2

Small car 1 Batching Plant 0

Steel Bending
0 0
Steel Cutting Machine Machine
Tipper 15cum (Sand and
6 0
aggregate delivery ) Roller
1 (part
0
Tipper 10cum time) Leveling machine

Carpentry Machine 0 RTK GPS 1

HDPE Fusion machine 0 Motorbike 0

Welding machine 2

6. FINANCIAL STATUS
 Advanced payment already paid.
 IPC No. 1 submitted and approved by WAPCOS. Already sent to DAWASA for
payment processing. This IPC is already paid.
 IPC No. 2 Submitted and approved by WAPCOS. Already sent to DAWASA since 23 rd
September 2022.
 IPC No. 3 is under preparation, only waiting for measurement sheets for
submission.

7. CHALLENGES
 Delays from our Head office in delivering ordered materials for Raft in time
 Challenge on obtaining in time of required documentations from the suppliers and
manufacturers
 Absence of our supervision vehicle (Pickup) which is under repair for more than one
month up to now.
 Delay in delivery of required materials on time.
 Transport at Kibada site is a big challenge as it is lowering the production and making
slow progress.

8. IMPORTANT EVENTS
 Delivery of materials for concrete (Raft foundation) is ongoing. Only few materials
and machines are pending.

9. HSE IMPLEMENTATION
 Site HSE induction and tool box meeting is being done every Monday at site
 Baseline report and specific ESMP/HSMP, revised reports submitted accordingly.
Specific ESMP report approved.

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 SITE PROGRESS PHOTOS

Pipe laying and fitting for MS Pipe at kimbiji transmission main.

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 Welding of MS Pipes at Kimbiji transmission main.

Pipe laying 90mm pipeline at kibada distribution system

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 Trench excavation and pipe laying at Nzasa areas.

Shuttering works for raft foundation at Nzasa GSR at the scour and outlet puddle pieces

Prepared by:

Advent Construction Ltd. (OFFGRID PROJECT SITE)

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