evict Gas a Sub Al Ain Distribution Company Re AADC/PRIW- [65 Date: ©2February 2017 To 2 Dr. MH. Ali El-Saie - AES (Consultant) Project: Contract # A-6003.1 Replacement of Deteriorated GRP and AC pipeline and Rehabilitation of Existing Pipelines at Different Arcas of Al Ain Subject: Contractor Concern — Extension of Time Claim, Approval = eee With reference to contractor letter # T1633/DL/1342 dated 30/01/2017 regarding the above- mentioned subject (copy attached), Please note that the content of their letter does not reflect the true information of the delays encountered in the project based on their lack of financial support to complete the project in time, Nevertheless, contractor put the responsibilities of the delay on various changes requested by the consultant and the elient. The total progress in the year 2016 did not exceeding 2% due to many strikes and resignation of contractor's key staff, in addition to lack in financing project activities and shortage of material supply. Moreover, all sub-contractors for NDRC, reinstatement of roads & Pasco, Surge and instrumentation work stop the work one year back due to non-commitment of contractor to abide with his contractual obligation You are requested kindly to look for the content of the above letter and provide us your feedback in order to reply to ADWEA accordingly, ‘Your urgent reply would be highly appreciated. Regards, sbalven Big. Eng. Steet abd hamsi__ Water-Pro} jects Departinient Manager Projects Dee cS + Water Projects Delivery Department Manager AADC Telephone: +971 3 763 6000, Fax: 49713711 7555 | PO Box 1065, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates | waww.aadcae