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Table of Contents
1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................1
2 Project Overview....................................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Project Description..........................................................................................................................................2
2.2 Preliminary Design Report Objectives............................................................................................................2
2.3 MERAAS Requirements.................................................................................................................................2
2.4 Master Plan Status.........................................................................................................................................2
2.5 Infrastructure Design Opportunities and Constraints.....................................................................................2
2.5.1 Roads......................................................................................................................................................2
2.5.2 Utilities....................................................................................................................................................2
3 Road Works............................................................................................................................................................3
3.1 Existing Information........................................................................................................................................3
3.1.1 Roads......................................................................................................................................................3
3.1.2 Street Lighting.........................................................................................................................................3
3.2 Basis of Design, Codes and Standard...........................................................................................................3
3.2.1 Roads......................................................................................................................................................3
3.2.2 Street Lighting.........................................................................................................................................3
3.3 Design Criteria................................................................................................................................................3
3.3.1 Roads & Traffic.......................................................................................................................................3
3.3.1.1 Level of Service Criteria.................................................................................................................3
3.3.1.1 Trip Generation Rate.....................................................................................................................4
3.3.1.2 Parking Rate..................................................................................................................................6
3.3.1.3 Roads Classifications and Design Speed......................................................................................6
3.3.1.4 Design Vehicle...............................................................................................................................6
3.3.1.5 Sight Distance................................................................................................................................6
3.3.1.6 Superelevation...............................................................................................................................7
3.3.1.7 Horizontal Alignment......................................................................................................................7
3.3.1.8 Vertical Alignment..........................................................................................................................7
3.3.1.9 Geometric Cross Section...............................................................................................................8
3.3.1.10 Clearances.....................................................................................................................................8
3.3.1.11 Signs and Road Markings..............................................................................................................8
3.3.1.12 Pavement Design Criteria..............................................................................................................8
3.3.2 Street Lighting Considerations...............................................................................................................9
3.3.3 Traffic Signals Considerations..............................................................................................................10
3.4 Preliminary Design........................................................................................................................................11
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3.4.1 Roads & Traffic.....................................................................................................................................11

3.4.2 Site Grading:.........................................................................................................................................17
3.4.3 Street Lighting.......................................................................................................................................21
4 ROWs and Service Reservation..........................................................................................................................22
4.1 Design Criteria..............................................................................................................................................22
5 Storm water Drainage..........................................................................................................................................23
5.1 Existing Information Review.........................................................................................................................23
5.2 Basis of Design, Codes and Standard.........................................................................................................23
5.3 Design Criteria..............................................................................................................................................23
5.4.1 Assumptions.........................................................................................................................................25
5.4.2 Design of Conventional (Positive) System...........................................................................................25
6 Potable water.......................................................................................................................................................28
6.3 Design Criteria..............................................................................................................................................28
7 Fire Fighting.........................................................................................................................................................31
7.3 Design Criteria..............................................................................................................................................31
8 Irrigation...............................................................................................................................................................34
8.3 Design Criteria..............................................................................................................................................34
8.4.1 Irrigation Network.................................................................................................................................35
8.4.2 Combined Irrigation and Firefighting Storage Tank.............................................................................37
8.4.3 Irrigation Measurement Strategy:.........................................................................................................42
9 Sewege Networks................................................................................................................................................43
9.3 Design Criteria..............................................................................................................................................43
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9.4.1 Design Strategy:...................................................................................................................................45

9.4.2 Sewage Demand..................................................................................................................................46
9.4.3 Description of the Proposed Sewerage Scheme:................................................................................48
9.4.4 Sewage Pumping Station:....................................................................................................................48
10 Powe Supply and Distribuation............................................................................................................................49
10.3 Design Criteria..............................................................................................................................................49
10.4.1 Overview...............................................................................................................................................49
10.4.2 Demand Load Summary.......................................................................................................................50
10.4.3 132 kV Substation and Connectivity....................................................................................................50
10.4.4 11kV Distribution Network....................................................................................................................50
10.4.5 Low Voltage (LV) Distribution Network................................................................................................50
10.4.6 Distribution Network – Design Fundamentals......................................................................................50
10.4.7 Building/Facilities Distribution...............................................................................................................51
10.4.8 Cost Estimate.......................................................................................................................................51
10.4.9 Authority Coordination..........................................................................................................................51
11 Telecommunication..............................................................................................................................................52
11.3 Design Criteria..............................................................................................................................................52
11.4.1 Introduction...........................................................................................................................................52
11.4.2 Fiber to the Premises/ House (FTTP/FTTH)........................................................................................52
11.4.3 GSM – Global System for Mobile Communication...............................................................................52
11.4.4 Technology Strategies..........................................................................................................................53
11.4.5 Smart Home Technology......................................................................................................................53
12 Gas.......................................................................................................................................................................54
12.3 Design Criteria..............................................................................................................................................54
13 Preliminary Design Cost Estimate.......................................................................................................................55
14 Way Forward........................................................................................................................................................56
15 Appendices...........................................................................................................................................................56
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Appendix A: Master Plan Drawings List of Figures

Appendix B: Utility Calculation / Hydraulics
Appendix C: Geotechnical Report
Appendix D: Landscape Presentation
Appendix E: Value Engineering Study/Report
Appendix F: EIA Scope of Works
Appendix G: Relocation Works
Appendix H: Agency Coordination/Approval
Appendix I: Preliminary Cost Estimate
Appendix J: Preliminary Design Drawings
Figure 1-1: Project Location............................................................................................................................................1
Figure 5-1: Existing Road Network.................................................................................................................................4
Figure 5-2: Roads Hierarchy Plan................................................................................................................................15
Figure 5-3: Proposed Road Plan..................................................................................................................................16
Figure 5-4: Typical Junction at 3-legged Local/Local Roads.......................................................................................17
Figure 5-5: Existing Topographic Survey Plan.............................................................................................................18
Figure 5-6: Proposed Rough Grading Plan..................................................................................................................19
Figure 5-7: Cut & Fill Levels Differences Plan..............................................................................................................20
Figure 7-1: IDF Curves for Return Period from 5 to 100 Years....................................................................................23
Figure 7-2: IDF Curves for Return Period from 5 to 100 Years....................................................................................26
Figure 12-1: Existing Pocket Substation along Al Awir Road and Existing Pocket Substation for EO Nursery..........49
List of Tables
Table 5-1: Trip Generation Rates..................................................................................................................................6

Table 5-2: Parking Demand Rates as per new DTGPRM 2013....................................................................................7
Table 5-3: Parking Demand Guidelines as per DM Bylaw............................................................................................7
Table 5-4: Stopping Sight Distance and Full Overtaking Sight Distance......................................................................8
Table 5-5: Recommended Horizontal Curve Criteria.....................................................................................................8
Table 5-6: Design Gradients...........................................................................................................................................8
Table 5-7: K Values (Stopping Sight Distance)..............................................................................................................9
Table 5-8: Lighting Levels.............................................................................................................................................11
Table 5-9: Summary of Trip Generation.......................................................................................................................13
Table 5-10: Parking Demand Summary as per new DTGPRM 2013..........................................................................14
Table 5-11: Parking Demand Summary as per DM Bylaw...........................................................................................14
Table 5-12: Roads Hierarchy Plan................................................................................................................................14
Table 5-13: Proposed Pavement type and Thickness..................................................................................................17
Table 7-1: Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency Relationship....................................................................................24
Table 7-2: Constants for Rainfall Equation for Various Return Periods.......................................................................24
Table 7-3: Typical Runoff Coefficients..........................................................................................................................24
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Table 7-4: Recommended Drainage System Clear Times...........................................................................................25

Table 7-5: Maximum and Minimum Velocities in Drainage Pipes................................................................................25
Table 7-6: Utility Crossing Guidelines..........................................................................................................................25
Table 7-7: Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency Relationship....................................................................................26
Table 7-8: Typical Runoff Coefficients..........................................................................................................................26
Table 7-9: Recommended Drainage System Clear Times...........................................................................................27
Table 7-10: Maximum and Minimum Velocities in Drainage Pipes..............................................................................27
Table 7-11: Utility Crossing Guidelines........................................................................................................................27
Table 8-1: Proposed Water Consumption Rates..........................................................................................................28
Table 8-2: Potable Water Consumption Rates.............................................................................................................29
Table 8-3: Potable Water Demand Summary...............................................................................................................30
Table 10-1: Irrigation Water Requirement....................................................................................................................35
Table 10-2: Landscape/ Hardscape/ Softscape Areas Percentages...........................................................................35
Table 10-3: Irrigation Water Demand Summary...........................................................................................................36
Table 10-4: Pump Flow Requirements for Irrigation and Fire system..........................................................................37
Table 10-5: NOC Status – Irrigation System................................................................................................................42
Table 11-1: Proposed Sewage Load Rates..................................................................................................................43
Table 11-2: Design Velocity for Sewer.........................................................................................................................44
Table 11-3: Manhole Design Details.............................................................................................................................44
Table 11-4: Manhole Construction Details...................................................................................................................44
Table 11-5: Utility Clearance Requirements.................................................................................................................45
Table 11-6: Sewage Generation Calculation................................................................................................................47
Table 11-7: Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) Requirements........................................................................................48
Table 12-1: Power Rates and Diversity Factors of Different Land Use Type..............................................................49
Table 12-2: Summarized Electrical Load for Cherrywoods Development (Land Use wise)........................................50
Table 12-3: Summary of Total Connected Load and Area covered by PSS................................................................50
Table 12-4 Standard Transformer Specification...........................................................................................................51
Table 12-5 Maximum Loading of a Distribution transformer........................................................................................51
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1 INTRODUCTION
The project location in Dubai is shown in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1: Project Location
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2 PROJECT OVERVIEW
2.1 Project Description
2.2 Preliminary Design Report Objectives

The preliminary design stage is intended to provide the Client with refinement of the approved concept design and
taking into account all the comments and inputs from client, authorities, value engineering studies, latest master
plan and other relevant information that can be incorporated at this stage.
2.3 MERAAS Requirements

It is required by client that the Consultant should submit a preliminary design study report illustrating how the
relevant standards and guidelines of the Dubai Authorities will be met as part of the design activities.
2.4 Master Plan Status

The Concept Master Plan is under DM Approval process; refer to Appendix A for Master Plan.
2.5 Infrastructure Design Opportunities and Constraints

2.5.1 Roads
Opportunities:
Constraints:
2.5.2 Utilities
Opportunities:
Constraints:

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3 ROAD WORKS 3.2.2 Street Lighting
3.1 Existing Information For street lighting the following standards need to be followed
 CIE
3.1.1 Roads
 DEWA regulation
 RTA Road lighting specification
Figure 5-1 shows the exiting surrounding roads network and the project boundary.
Figure 5-2: Existing Road Network 3.3 Design Criteria

3.3.1 Roads & Traffic
3.1.2 Street Lighting

3.3.1.1 Level of Service Criteria
The Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) methodology specifies six levels of service to represent the operational
As this area is completely new, hence no existing information.
characteristics of a given transportation facility. Roadway Level of service (LOS) describes the operating condition
determined from the number of vehicles passing over a given segment of the roadway during a specified period of
3.2 Basis of Design, Codes and Standard
time. It is a qualitative measure of several factors which include: speed, travel time, traffic interruptions, freedom to
3.2.1 Roads maneuver, driver comfort, convenience, safety and vehicle operating costs. The six levels of service which have
Roads Design elements will comply with the following standards: been established as standards by which to gauge roadway performance are designated by the letters A through F
and are defined as follows:
For Roads geometric design:
 RTA Geometric Design Manual  LOS “A” – Free flow, individual users virtually unaffected by the presence of others;
 AASHTO – A policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets  LOS “B” – Stable flow with a high degree of freedom to select operating conditions;
 LOS “C” – Flow remains stable, but with significant interactions with others;
For Signage and Pavement Markings:  LOS “D” – Approaching unstable flow, freedom to maneuver is severely restricted;
 Dubai Traffic Control Devices Manual  LOS “E” – Unstable flow, with volumes approaching capacity of the roadway; and
 LOS “F” – Forced flow in which the traffic exceeds the amount that can be serviced.
For Roads structural Design:
 AASHTO – Guide for Design of Pavement Structures Signalized intersection LOS describes the operation of the intersection based on average delay per vehicle. To
estimate the average vehicle delay for each intersection, average control delay per vehicle is calculated for each
For Trips & Parking Demands estimates: lane group and aggregated for each approach and for the intersection as a whole. The six levels of service are
 Dubai Trip Generation and Parking Rates Manual 2013 designated by the letters A through F. and are defined as follows:
For the Traffic Analysis of roads junctions:  LOS “A” – Average vehicle delay 10 seconds or less;
 Highway Capacity Manual 2010  LOS “B” – Average vehicle delay between 11-20 seconds;
 LOS “C” – Average vehicle delay between 21-35 seconds;
For Cycle Strategy and design:  LOS “D” – Average vehicle delay between 36-55 seconds;
 Dubai Pedestrian and Cyclists Design Manual  LOS “E” – Average vehicle delay between 56-80 seconds; and
 AASHTO – Guide for the development of Bicycle Facilities  LOS “F” – Average vehicle delay exceeds 80 seconds

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For un-signalized junctions, the HCM provides the following descriptions for the six levels of service based also on
average delay per vehicle as follows:
 LOS “A” – Average vehicle delay 10 seconds or less;

 LOS “B” – Average vehicle delay between 11-15 seconds;
 LOS “C” – Average vehicle delay between 16-25 seconds;
 LOS “D” – Average vehicle delay between 26-35 seconds;
 LOS “E” – Average vehicle delay between 36-50 seconds; and
LOS “F” – Average vehicle delay exceeds 50 seconds
3.3.1.1 Trip Generation Rate

The number of trips that will be generated by/attracted to the proposed development is estimated using the details
of land use categories proposed in the development.
Trip generation rates shall be obtained from Dubai Trip Generation and Parking Rates Manual 2013 as shown in
Table 53-1.

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AM Rates LT Rates PM Rates PHG Rates

Land Use DTGM
No Land-use Description as per DTGPM Variable Used
(DTGPRM) Code Rate %In %Out Rate %In %Out Rate %In %Out Rate %In %Out
1 Residential Town houses 722 No. of Units 0.817 30% 70% 0.555 52% 48% 0.606 57% 43% 0.817 30% 70%
2 Local Shopping Centre 112 100 sqm GFA 0.929 66% 34% 1.833 51% 49% 3.209 45% 55% 3.209 45% 55%
Commercial
3 F & B (Restaurants) 121 100 sqm GFA 0.802 53% 47% 3.945 32% 68% 6.973 56% 44% 8.077 49% 51%
Fitness Center
4 531 100 sqm GFA 0.403 61% 39% 1.038 56% 44% 1.975 51% 49% 1.975 51% 49%
(Recreational Sports Club)
5 Jumma Mosque 333 100 sqm GFA 0.421 100% 0% 0.853 42% 58% 0.901 48% 52% 0.901 48% 52%
Community
6 Facilities Private Clinic 822 100 sqm GFA 2.117 64% 36% 3.385 46% 54% 5.225 50% 50% 5.225 50% 50%
7 Pharmacy 831 100 sqm GFA 10.345 65% 35% 20.838 55% 45% 16.688 54% 46% 20.838 55% 45%
8 Nursery/Child Care 311 100 sqm GFA 19.365 46% 54% 9.763 33% 67% 2.167 50% 50% 19.365 46% 54%
9 Community Park Activity Oriented Regional Park 522 1000 sqm of Area 0.206 70% 30% 0.722 51% 49% 1.175 52% 48% 1.175 52% 48%
Table 3-1: Trip Generation Rates

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3.3.1.2 Parking Rate 14 Private Clinic 822 100 sqm of GFA 3.91
Parking is an essential element of the planning process to understand the parking demand of the site. The peak 15 Nursery 311 100 sqm of GFA 4.086
parking demand will be estimated in accordance with the appropriate parking rates documented in Dubai Trip 16 Post Shelter 231 100 sqm of GFA 4.555
Generation and Parking Rates Manual 2013 and also based on the DM Bylaws as shown in Tables 53-2 and 53-3 Table 3-2: Parking Demand Rates as per new DTGPRM 2013
respectively.
DM
No Land Use Land-use Description as per DTGPM Variable Used Parking
Land-use Description as per DTGM Parking
No Land Use Variable Used Rate
DTGPM Code Rate
1 Residential Town houses No. of Units 1.000

1 Residential Town houses 722 No. of Units 1.685
2 Local Shopping Centre 112 100 sqm GFA 1.792 2 Local Shopping Centre 500 ft2 GFA 1.000
Commercial Commercial
3 F & B (Restaurants) 121 100 sqm GFA 9.688 3 F & B (Restaurants) 100 m2 GFA 2.150
Fitness Center (Recreational Fitness Center (Recreational Sports
4 531 100 sqm GFA 2.068 4 100 m2 GFA 2.180
Sports Club) Club)
5 Jumma Mosque 333 100 sqm GFA 6.460 5 Jumma Mosque 5 Worshipers 1.000
Community
6 Private Clinic 822 100 sqm GFA 3.910 Community
Facilities 6 Private Clinic 100 m2 GFA 2.150
Facilities
7 Pharmacy 831 100 sqm GFA 18.852
7 Pharmacy 100 m2 GFA 2.150
8 Nursery/Child Care 311 100 sqm GFA 4.086
8 Nursery/Child Care Number of Classrooms 2.500
Activity Oriented Regional
9 Community Park 522 1000 sqm of Area 1.191
Park 9 Community Park Activity Oriented Regional Park 100 m2 Total Area 1.080
Table 3-3: Parking Demand Guidelines as per DM Bylaw
3.3.1.3 Roads Classifications and Design Speed

DTGM The geometric design criteria govern the minimum parameters that have been used in developing the detailed
No Land Use Unit Parking Rate
Code horizontal and vertical design. The criteria depended upon number of factors including the design speed of the
1 Standalone Villa 721 No. of Units 9.0 roadway under consideration, the size of the largest and heaviest vehicle that will commonly use the facility, the
2 Town Homes/Compound Villa 722 No. of Units 1.685 level of safety, functionality and comfort desired for the facility under design.
3 Studio & One Bedroom 711 No. of Units 0.633
4 Two Bedroom 712 No. of Units 1.237 Design speed is the most important factor, affecting all other design parameters, represents maximum safe speed
5 Three Bedroom 713 No. of Units 1.959 that can be maintained on the road. The road alignment was designed so as to ensure that standards of alignment,
6 On Street Shopping 116 100 sqm GFA 2.911 visibility and superelevation are consistent with selected design speed.
7 Recreational Sports Club 531 100 sqm GFA 2.068
8 Indoor Sports Facilities 531 100 sqm GFA 2.068 Generally, the design speed is selected to match the road’s hierarchy – the higher the type of road, the higher the
9 Jumma Masjid 333 100 sqm GFA 6.46 design speed that needs to be maintained. However due to the nature of this project - as a gated residential
10 Private School 315 100 sqm GFA 2.456 community - design speed has been limited to 40 km/h on all roads.
11 Police Post 211 100 sqm GFA 1.754
12 Food & Beverage Restaurant 121 100 sqm of GFA 9.688
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Posted speed is mandatory speed limit applied to a road and implemented in close relation to design speed. It is The horizontal alignment of the proposed road generally follows the centerline alignment of the existing corridor.
clearly displayed on the roadside for the road users. The selected design speed as well as the posted speed is 40
km/h to ensure safety for residents as well as visitors. The horizontal alignment of the proposed road is generally a combination of tangents and curves of appropriate
radii. The elements of horizontal alignment have been determined based on design speed to provide safe and
3.3.1.4 Design Vehicle comfort operations for the drivers.
The design vehicle for collector roads is AASHTO bus single unit reprehensive of inter-city and transit buses with
In design, safety is always a major factor. The horizontal alignment was designed to provide at least the minimum
long wheel base. The overall height of the vehicle is 4.1 meters, with a 2.6 meter width, and 12.1 meters in length.
stopping sight distance as per the chosen design speed at all points along the roadway.
3.3.1.5 Sight Distance
Horizontal Curvature
Stopping Sight Distance (SSD) is the distance required by the driver of a vehicle traveling at a given speed to bring
Based on the design speed, the minimum radii have been fixed as shown in the table.
his vehicle to a complete stop after an object on the carriageway becomes visible.
Passing Sight Distance (PSD) is the minimum sight distance that must be available to enable the driver of one
vehicle to pass another vehicle safely and comfortably. Road Design Speed (Km/h) Minimum Curve Radius (m)
Values for SSD and PSD for a given Design speed are shown in the following Table 5-4.
Internal 40 60
Table 5-5: Recommended Horizontal Curve Criteria
Design Speed (km/h) SSD (m) PSD (m) Curve Widening

The curve widening has been applied specially at sharp curves with high deflection angles as specified in AASHTO
40 45 230
2011 Standards.
Table 5-4: Stopping Sight Distance and Full Overtaking Sight Distance
Corner Radii
3.3.1.6 Superelevation
The minimum corner turning radius at the junctions is 15.0 m or 10.0 m for local junctions, according to intersecting
General roads’ degrees.
Superelevation is applied to the roadway where the combination of design speed and horizontal curvature warrant
the pavement cross slope to be increased above the normal cross slope to counter the centrifugal forces applied to AutoTurn software has been used to ensure adequacy for truck maneuverability.
the vehicle.
3.3.1.8 Vertical Alignment
Superelevation Rates General
Maximum superelevation rate adopted for the various roadways has been limited to 2% following AASHTO Vertical alignment consists of a series of grades connected by parabolic vertical curves. It is used to establish
guidelines for local roads. elevations for all roadway features. It is controlled mainly by topography, roadway class, horizontal alignment,
safety, sight distance, costs, cultural development, drainage, and aesthetics. Steep grades affect truck speeds and
Superelevation transitions are to be located approximately one-third on the curve and the remainder on the overall capacity. All portions of the vertical alignment have been designed to meet minimum sight distance
tangents, to comply with AASHTO 2011 standard. requirements.
3.3.1.7 Horizontal Alignment The criteria for the proposed design grades are in accordance with the DM Geometric Design Manual and
General AASHTO, is shown in the Table 5-6.

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Road Min. Grade (%) Max. Grade (%) Parking

The parking supply has been increased as possible, to avoid any shortage in the parking demands and cater for
Internal 0.3 5
guest parking. Based on the availability of the ROW, on-streets parking has been provided in the form of parallel
Table 5-6: Design Gradients parking in accordance RTA Geometric Design Manual.
Vertical Curves 3.3.1.10 Clearances
Vertical curves are parabolic curves provided at changes in gradient greater than 0.5%. For values less than 0.5% Horizontal Clearance
no vertical curve has been provided. The criteria for horizontal clearances is in accordance with the RTA Geometric Design Manual. Barriers will be
proposed to protect any fixed objects within the clear zone.
To ensure adequate visibility at crest and sag curve locations, vertical curves have been provided based on the
requirements provided in the RTA Geometric Design Manual and AASHTO. Vertical Clearance
The minimum vertical clearance between the proposed road and any proposed structure is 5.6m.
The crest and sag K values are summarized in Table 5-7.
3.3.1.11 Signs and Road Markings
Signing and pavement marking have been provided in accordance with the Dubai Traffic Control Devices Manual.
Every effort has been made to maintain adequate visibility and avoid signing clutter. Traffic signs will be installed to
regulate, warn, and guide road users. Installation, reflectivity, legend size, legend color, placement, and support
Design Speed K values -AASHTO (2011)
type have been considered to provide a consistent, safe and informative signing plan. Typical warning and
Km/h
Crest Curves Sag curves regulatory signing requirements and guide sign layouts are provided for the entire project.
40 5 8 Regulatory and warning signs will inform drivers of traffic regulations and warn of potentially hazardous conditions.
Ground mounted signs will be unobtrusive and will provide drivers with the essential information in most instances.
Table 5-7: K Values (Stopping Sight Distance)
Pavement markings are used for regulating, warning, and guiding road users. The following types of pavement
3.3.1.9 Geometric Cross Section markings have been used as required:
General
 Lane Markings
Roads cross section elements have been designed to comply with RTA standard cross sections wherever it’s  Stop Line Markings
feasible.
 Channelization Markings
 Pavement Edge Markings
Travelled Way
 Pavement Symbols (Arrows and Letters)
In this project, the travel lanes for local and collector roads are provided with a width of 3.50m and 3.65m
respectively. 3.3.1.12 Pavement Design Criteria
The basic pavement design philosophy is to provide strong, safe and cost effective design for best performance and
Curbs
to improve the corridor for trouble free service to road users. The pavement design solutions is done for the road
As per client instruction rollover curbs have been used along the edges of all roadway edges, medians and parking based on concept of ‘Lane Design and Management’ approach.
areas.
The pavement design follows AASHTO-93 guidelines, and includes geotechnical investigation and traffic analysis
For tie in works with existing roads, similar existing curbs types will be used. for different road links.

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 Pavement of existing roads

In general, the project roads are paved with flexible pavement. Flexible pavement with asphalt surfacing has been
proposed for all roads with specific local needs of traffic. Wherever utilities are proposed under the trafficked area, Thickness Design Methodology
interlock paver blocks have been used as surfacing.
The pavement design shall be governed by the following;
Pavement Design Approach:

 Design Traffic Loading
The pavement design approach comprises the following to meet the future traffic loading and design life  Materials Characterization and Specifications
requirements.  Geotechnical Investigation
 Thickness Design for New Pavement
Design Life and Traffic Loading:

Traffic loading for 20 years design life is calculated based on the output of traffic model with input from the classified
traffic volume count conducted at strategic locations or from the traffic projected models.
Materials Characterization and Specifications:

Locally available materials shall be used for different layers as per RTA specifications.
Components of Pavement Design & Management Geotechnical Investigation:

The geotechnical work covers investigation for groundwater table, in-situ test pit, asphalt coring and also cut out of
Base Data
Design Traffic Loading
the existing road. The locations of the geotechnical investigation have been allocated, and provided to the sub-
Inventory
Study consultant onboard.
Pavement Evaluation
Materials Surveys, Investigation and Test Pits: The Test Pits are conducted with 2.0 (meter) depth or up to ground water table with soil.
Characterization
Thickness Design & Cost Optimization On shoulder side: In-situ moisture content and dry density are determined at existing sub grade level. The soil
samples collected during the investigation at sub grade level is tested for, sieve analysis, shrinkage, proctor’s
density test, Atterberg’s limits and soaked CBR value test.
Technical
Specifications
Pavement Composition: Existing pavement structure in vicinity (if any) is determined from the as built drawings or
Quality Construction from core or cut out samples.
Post Construction Maintenance Strategy
Sub-grade Materials: Locally available borrow soil shall be used for sub-grade construction. Design CBR is
determined based on 85th percentile CBR value from the test samples.
Construction Materials: The approved quarry source materials is used for the pavement construction as per RTA
Design Constraints:
specifications. AASHTO, ASTM, BS and Dubai RTA specifications are followed for testing of the materials.
The following potential design constraints are identified based on site visit and further severity shall be assessed
after layout plan is finalized in conjunction with the outcome of asphalt coring of the existing roads.

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3.3.2 Street Lighting Considerations Road Type Collector Roads and

Free Ways Local and residential Roads
The purpose of street lighting is to ensure that the streets are safe for the motorists and pedestrian and also Parameter Arterials
provides a proper guidance to the motorists. The lighting design should also highlight all the road conflicts, and
Average luminance level
ensure that the road users are provided with a visually comfortable lighting. The lighting design should provide an
Lav (min.) 2 1-1.50 0.50-0.75
energy efficient as well as economical system. A correlation between lighting levels and safety performance is well Cd/m2
established in academic and industrial practices. It has been widely recognized that the number of fatal accidents
can be greatly reduced to certain extents by having well illuminated carriageways. There are empirical experiments Overall uniformity ratio
conducted which lead us to conclude that providing adequate road lighting does enhance road safety. Thus all (av./max.) 0.4 0.4 0.4
efforts must be made to reduce the road accident deaths. Hence the lighting must be adequately provided for the Uo, min.
complete roads network. Longitudinal uniformity ration
0.7 0.7 NR
UI (min.)
The lighting design involves selecting the appropriate luminary type, light source (lamp), mounting height,
luminaries’ position and pole offset from the edge of the carriageway. Threshold increment TI
10% 10% 15%
(max.)
Highway lighting design provides lighting levels for average maintained horizontal luminance and uniformity of Table 5-8: Lighting Levels
luminance, i.e. the uniformity ratio, recommended in CIE/BS standards. As per the current practice in Dubai, the
lighting is achieved using the LED luminaires to ensure adequate lighting provided with high efficacy.
The proposed poles heights, spacing, wattage, etc. is determined with respect to the roads configuration and as per
lighting level calculations.
Lighting design is considered for the proposed roadways, junctions, interchanges, bridge crossings, and for other
new roadways developed from the study within the project scope to enhance access to surrounding developments.
Road Lighting calculation is carried out using computerized lighting Design software such as Ulysse2 and Calculux,
etc.
For all lighting requirements within the project scope, the lighting schemes is studied and analyzed in close
coordination with the Client and relevant authorities.
The shape of the street lighting poles shall be selected by the Client
At detailed design stage, the following is considered:-

A network of LV cabling and feeder pillars will power the road lighting poles. The circuits feeding the lighting Poles
will be 400V,50 Hz, 3-phase and of 5–wires (3 lines-neutral-earthing).
 Detailed lighting design including illumination level calculations, uniformities, verifying glare index, etc.
Preparing lighting design reports. The proposed road lighting, Feeder Pillars and LV Electrical connections will be detailed on the layout drawings at
 Lighting layout drawings showing, new/relocated road lighting poles, pole to pole spacing, pole heights, the final design stage.
type of pole proposed and the wattages of the light fixtures.
 Circuits Diagrams for complete lighting system, supported by the Voltage Drop calculations reports, feeders The road lighting cables will be installed inside UPVC duct and will be utilized to energize the road lighting. Time
pillar Single Line Diagrams. Switches, Photo Electric cell & Timers will be proposed to control road lighting.
The lighting levels are designed on the values indicated in the Table 5-8 below. However this is subject to The following design conditions have been taken into consideration:
discussion and agreement with the Client and relevant authorities.
 All equipment which are installed outdoors shall have roofs to protect against direct sun radiation.
 Minimum protective structures for electrical installations shall be as follows:
- For installation outdoors IP-55 or above

- For light fitting IP-55

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 The power supply for lighting shall be 400 V / 230 V in the low voltage side.
 Overall voltage drop shall not exceed 4% or otherwise specified by DEWA.  Handling the generated trips with an acceptable Level of Service (LOS) in the target year;
 Providing suitable access to each project component;
3.3.3 Traffic Signals Considerations  Allocating adequate parking spaces throughout the project site;
Signalization will be provided on a number of at-grade intersections to control the movement of traffic, thereby  Providing adequate facilities to ensure overall pedestrian safety and convenience within the project site;
improving safety and increasing capacity. Roadway intersections work on the principle that each vehicle in the and
minor stream of traffic has to select a safe gap in the major stream, in order to avoid conflict. Signal control, if  Providing easy and safe circulation movement throughout the site through the provision of a simple and
warranted, is a very effective method of eliminating conflicts at an at-grade intersection through time separation of easy to understand road hierarchy.
flows and hence increase their capacity and improve traffic flows in the intersection and along the roadway corridor
with the proper interconnect. Trip Generation
Based on the trip rates mentioned in Section 6above, the estimated trip generation for each land use category is
Signal indicators let the driver know whether or not he should proceed. It is important the signal heads displaying calculated. A summary of trip generation calculation is shown in Table 35-9. This table shows the total trips
these indications are clearly visible to the approaching driver who has stopped as instructed. Safety is the primary produced/attracted in the development inclusive of the internal and transit trips.
purpose for our recommendation to use overhead signals at all intersection locations requiring signalization.
Overhead signals are more visible than side mounted signals. Further, overhead signals place the traffic control
message directly over the lanes the message is intended for, thus greatly improving driver understanding of the
intended traffic control.
Traffic signals system will be provided as per RTA regulations and standards.
The traffic signal system shall consist of:
1) Traffic Signal controllers (one for each signalized junction).

2) Traffic lights
3) Associated power and signal cables.
4) Necessary UPVC ducts.
5) Manholes.
6) Scoot loops, never fail loops.
7) Pedestrian signals/Push bottoms.
8) Poles, cantilevers, supports complete with foundations.
9) Leased line for each Traffic Signal controller for remote control.
The final signals locations will be defined after completing the pavement markings (stop-lines, pedestrian crossings
etc.).
3.4 Preliminary Design
3.4.1 Roads & Traffic

The main objective of a transportation network in the development is to facilitate smooth and easy movement of
road users and other system users, and to provide adequate and convenient access to and from the facilities within
that development. These considerations are considered as important factors in assessing the success of the
development. Generally, the objectives of transportation network within a given site may be summarized as follows:

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Quantity AM Trips LT Trips PM Trips PHG
Land Use
No Land-use Description as per DTGPM DTGM Code Variable Used Park Site
(DTGPRM)
Area # UNITS GFA (Sqm) In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total In Out Total
(sqm)
1 Residential Town houses 722 No. of Units 932 167,812 228 533 761 269 248 517 322 243 565 228 533 761
2 Local Shopping Centre 112 100 sqm GFA 4,720 29 15 44 44 42 87 68 83 151 68 83 151
Commercial
3 F & B (Restaurants) 121 100 sqm GFA 250 1 1 2 3 7 10 10 8 17 10 10 20
4 Fitness Center (Recreational Sports Club) 531 100 sqm GFA 500 1 1 2 3 2 5 5 5 10 5 5 10
5 Jumma Mosque 333 100 sqm GFA 1,000 4 0 4 4 5 9 4 5 9 4 5 9
6 Community Facilities Private Clinic 822 100 sqm GFA 700 9 5 15 11 13 24 18 18 37 18 18 37
7 Pharmacy 831 100 sqm GFA 60 4 2 6 7 6 13 5 5 10 7 6 13
8 Nursery/Child Care 311 100 sqm GFA 700 62 73 136 23 46 68 8 8 15 62 73 136
9 Community Park Activity Oriented Regional Park 522 1000 sqm of Area 41,409 800 6 3 9 15 15 30 25 23 49 25 23 49
GRAND TOTAL 41,409 932 176,542 346 633 979 378 383 762 466 397 863 429 757 1,185
Table 3-9: Summary of Trip Generation

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Internal Capture

A percentage of trips calculated will be internal to project site meaning both the origin and destination will be within Quantity DM
the project boundary. This percentage is called internal capture rate and the trips are referred to as internal trips. DM Parkin
Land-use Description as Park
No Land Use Variable Used # Parkin g
The modal split of internal trips will be between vehicles and walking. However, internal capture rate will be adopted per DTGPM Visitors/ Site GFA
UNI g Rate Deman
Students Area (Sqm)
based on the traffic model outputRTA discussion. (sqm)
TS d
1 Residential Town houses No. of Units 932 167,812 1.000 932

Transit Share
RTA envisages achieving a transit ridership of 20% throughout Dubai by the year 2020 through metro services, bus 2 Local Shopping Centre 500 ft2 GFA 4,720 1.000 102
Commercial
transit and feeder buses. Parsons proposed fedeer buses to and from the development to the nearest Green Line
3 F & B (Restaurants) 100 m2 GFA 250 2.150 5
Metro Station in International City. However, transit share will be adopted based on the traffic model output in close
Fitness Center
coordination with RTA. 4 (Recreational Sports 100 m2 GFA 500 2.180 11
Club)
Parking Demand 5 Jumma Mosque 5 Worshipers 500 1,000 1.000 100
Parking demand is calculated for each land use category based on the parking rates obtained from the DTGM 2013 Community
6 Facilities Private Clinic 100 m2 GFA 700 2.150 15
Manual and provided in Section 6. The total parking demand of this development calculated based on the DTGM
2013 and DM Bylaws is provided in the below Tables 35-10 and 35-11 respectively. 7 Pharmacy 100 m2 GFA 60 2.150 1
Number of
8 Nursery/Child Care
Classrooms
70 700 2.500 7
Quantity RTA
Land-use Parkin Community Activity Oriented 100 m2 Total
DTGM Park Parkin 9 41,409 800 1.080 447
No Land Use Description as per Variable Used # g Park Regional Park Area
Code Site GFA g Rate
DTGPM UNI Deman
Area (Sqm)
TS d GRAND TOTAL 41,409 932 176,542 1,620
(sqm)
1 Residential Town houses 722 No. of Units 932 167,812 1.685 1,570
Local Shopping Table 3-11: Parking Demand Summary as per DM Bylaw
2 112 100 sqm GFA 4,720 1.792 85
Centre
Commercial
3 F & B (Restaurants) 121 100 sqm GFA 250 9.688 24 Roads Hierarchy Plan:
Fitness Center
4 (Recreational Sports 531 100 sqm GFA 500 2.068 10 As per the Master Plan of the site, the roads hierarchal plan has been determined based on the available right of
Club) ways widths and the proposed function of each road.
5 Jumma Mosque 333 100 sqm GFA 1,000 6.460 65
Community Figure 5-12 shows the adopted Roads Hierarchy Plan, and related Right of Ways widths.
6 Facilities Private Clinic 822 100 sqm GFA 700 3.910 27
7 Pharmacy 831 100 sqm GFA 60 18.852 11 Road Category ROW width (m)
8 Nursery/Child Care 311 100 sqm GFA 700 4.086 29 Collector Road (1) 36.60
Community Activity Oriented 1000 sqm of Collector Road (2) 21.00

9 522 41,409 800 1.191 49
Park Regional Park Area
Local Road 15.25
GRAND TOTAL 41,409 932 176,542 1,871 Table 5-12: Roads Hierarchy Plan
Table 3-10: Parking Demand Summary as per new DTGPRM 2013 Typical Roads Cross Sections:

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The typical roads sections have been developed to comply with the RTA standard cross sections as per the
provided Row. Refer to drawings included in appendix A.

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Figures 5-2 and 5-3 show the proposed roads Plan as per the standard geometric design and related cross section.

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Figure 5-3: Roads Hierarchy Plan

Typical Junctions Configuration and Driveways: For the preliminary stage Parsons carried out the pavement thickness design based on traffic volumes and
geotechnical investigations data.
The roads plan at the intersected roads has been developed in accordance with the RTA standard and controlled by
the following considerations:
Pavement Type-2 Pavement Type-3
Pavement Type-1
 Traffic Volumes and required capacity (Main Roads with 2 (Roads/Parking) with
Material (Local Roads with
 Design vehicle requirements Asphalt Surfacing 80mm Interlock Paver
 Pedestrian movement Asphalt Surfacing ) and 40mm Sand Bed )
Layers)
 Safety
 Villas’ driveways locations AC Course/
60 120 120
 Matching with existing intersections 80mm Paver Blocks with 40mm Sand
Wet Mix Macadam/ Aggregate Road

200 200 150
Base
Subbase 150 150 150
Total 410 470 420
Table 5-13: Proposed Pavement type and Thickness
3.4.2 Site Grading:

Based on the topography survey data, existing site levels have been checked, and the provision of full site grading
was evaluated with consideration with the following factors:
 Minimizing earth works quantities.

 Slopes limits will be applied.
 Respecting of any existing features located in the site.
 Considerations for drainage/sewerage flow directions and slopes.
 Matching with the surrounding existing levels.
Figures 5-5 to 5-7 are showing the existing topographic survey and the site grading plans
Figure 5-4: Typical Junction at 3-legged Local/Local Roads

Pavement Thickness Design:
The pavement thickness design procedure shall be as per the AASHTO-93 Guidelines. The goal of the pavement
design is to optimize the pavement improvement technically and economically, based on the pavement investigation
and traffic forecast.

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Figure 5-5: Existing Topographic Survey Plan

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Figure 5-6 shows the proposed rough

grading Plan taking into consideration the
balance between cut and fill volumes to
minimize the expected earthworks.
Figure 5-6: Proposed Rough Grading Plan

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Figure 5-7:Grading Plan & Cross sections

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4 ROWS AND SERVICE RESERVATION

3.4.3 Street Lighting
4.1 Design Criteria
Street lighting design follows the RTA standards and guidelines.
As per utility road cross sections it is proposed to provide street lighting on one side of the road for 18.30 and on the Road right of ways and utility service reservations shall follow RTA standards as applicable for Dubai projects.
median for the 36.6m road right of ways.
Preliminary Design drawing is attached in Appendix J. Utility section for the Cherrywoods Development has been developed with consideration of final master plan;
combination of carriageway, sidewalk and median are part of Right of way and RTA nearest typical utility section
has been considered as applicable. All infrastructure services have been allocated with a corresponding utility
corridor according to the requirements of each approving Authorities following the horizontal alignment of the
proposed roads. Service corridors have been allocated for the following primary services and are attached in
Appendix J.
 Potable water network

 Sewerage network
 Primary irrigation network
 Firefighting / hydrant network
 Strom water drainage network
 Electrical cables (LV and 11kV)
 Telecommunication duct network for Etisalat & Du
 Street lighting
 Secondary irrigation network
 Trees and landscaping
 Gas

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5 STORM WATER DRAINAGE The following sections present the design criteria that are used in the design of the storm water drainage system for
the Cherrywoods Development project. In general, the storm water drainage network is designed to remove runoff
5.1 Existing Information Review from catchments within all the roads/plots within the project area. Design criteria relating to the collection system are
Currently there is no existing drainage network within the vicinity of the project. However, as per coordination with described hereinafter and follow all the requirements of the Dubai Municipality Standards.
DM there will be a future plan to provide storm drainage network to serve the development.
Rainfall intensity
5.2 Basis of Design, Codes and Standard The design of the drainage system will be based on Dubai Municipality, Drainage and Irrigation Department
Following codes applicable in the Emirate of Dubai for the Design of storm water drainage system shall be used standard design criteria. The design storms were defined using the Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) curves
throughout all the design stages. developed for the Dubai Urban Areas. The IDF curves for return periods from 5 to 100 years are shown in Figure 7-
1 with the rainfall intensities corresponding to various rainfalls.
1. Sewerage and Drainage Design Criteria, Drainage and Irrigation Department, Dubai Municipality, 2000
2. Draft Drainage Design Criteria (Doc. No. TN-DS185-05), July 2013, This criteria is yet to be published but is
often referenced during the design process
The design of the storm water drainage system shall achieve the following objectives:
 Use of sustainable urban drainage strategy whenever applicable.

 Conventional system as per DM requirements.
 Safe use of the road during after the rainfall event.
 Long term serviceability of the road structure.
 Control of the ground water and capillary rise influence on the road substructure.
 Minimize health and safety risks due to long and short term standing water.
5.3 Design Criteria

Design of storm water drainage system will be carried out utilizing the Storm water Drainage Criteria adopted by the
Dubai Municipality throughout all design stages. The design of the storm water drainage system shall achieve the
following objectives: Figure 7-8: IDF Curves for Return Period from 5 to 100 Years
 Use of sustainable urban drainage strategy whenever applicable.
 Conventional system as per DM requirements. Duration and return periods are summarized in Table 7-1. The Dubai IDF curves were developed using the
 Positive connection to the DM system and long term solution for the storm drainage. frequency analysis of extreme values technique. The primary relationship is of the form:
 Safe use of the road during after the rainfall event.
 Long term serviceability of the road structure. 1
i=
 Control of the ground water and capillary rise influence on the road substructure. cT ed
 Minimize health and safety risks due to long and short term standing water. Where:
i = rainfall intensity (mm/hr.)
The proposed drainage system will consider that the ultimate connection from the site will discharge into the Dubai Td = duration of rainfall (hr.)
Municipality future System as shown on Appendix J - sketch No.(CI_SD_888_01_02_007), this proposed concept
drawing showing direct connection to Dubai Municipality future network is subject to final approval from the Dubai c and e are constants for Dubai as presented in Table 7-2.
Municipality.

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Intensity (mm/hr.) by Duration (hr.) Q= 2.78CIA

Return Period
0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 6.00 24.00 Where,
1000 Year 103.44 70.99 52.40 43.63 34.90 20.51 7.62
200 Year 83.78 57.81 42.73 35.50 28.40 16.43 6.12
Q = calculated flow rate in (L/s)
C = surface runoff coefficient
150 Year 80.26 55.45 41.00 34.05 27.24 15.70 5.86 I = rainfall intensity (mm/h)
100 Year 75.30 52.12 38.56 31.99 25.59 14.66 5.48 A = measured contributing area in Ha
75 Year 71.77 49.75 36.82 30.53 24.43 13.93 5.21
50 Year 66.78 46.40 34.37 28.47 22.78 12.89 4.83 The typical runoff coefficients based on the Dubai Municipality Design Criteria are presented in Table 7-3.
40 Year 64.03 44.56 33.01 27.33 21.87 12.32 4.62
30 Year 60.46 42.17 31.26 25.86 20.69 11.58 4.35
Area Description Runoff Coefficients (DM)
Categorized by Surface
25 Year 58.20 40.65 30.15 24.92 19.94 11.11 4.18
Asphalt 0.70 – 0.95
20 Year 55.41 38.78 28.78 23.77 19.02 10.53 3.97
Brick 0.70 – 0.85
15 Year 51.80 36.35 27.00 22.27 17.82 9.78 3.70
Concrete 0.80 – 0.95
10 Year 46.63 32.89 24.46 20.14 16.11 8.71 3.30
Sandy Soil 0.05 – 0.20
5 Year 37.48 26.75 19.96 16.35 13.08 6.81 2.61
Clay Soil 0.13 – 0.85
4 Year 34.38 24.67 18.44 15.07 12.06 6.17 2.37
Categorized by Use
3 Year 30.19 21.86 16.38 13.34 10.67 5.30 2.06
Agricultural 0.05 – 0.30
2 Year 23.65 17.48 13.16 10.64 8.51 3.94 1.56
Unimproved 0.10 – 0.30
Table 7-14: Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency Relationship Parks and Playgrounds 0.10 – 0.25
Cemeteries 0.10 – 0.25
Playground (non-asphalt or concrete) 0.20 – 0.35
Correlation
Return Period
c* e* Coefficient Business Districts 0.70 – 0.95
(Years)
R2 Table 7-16: Typical Runoff Coefficients
5 0.0395 0.7100 0.996
10 0.0320 0.7011 0.997
15 0.0289 0.6976 0.997 Clearance Times:
25 0.0258 0.6941 0.998
50 0.0226 0.6904 0.998 System clear time refers to the amount of time after a storm event ends which is required to remove flood volumes
100 0.0201 0.6876 0.998 from service areas. These times have been set to minimize commercial impacts and to protect the public.
*Note: Constants correspond to i in mm/hr, Td in Hours.
Table 7-15: Constants for Rainfall Equation for Various Return Periods Within the project catchment areas, the area classifications are mostly residential, commercial and roadways. The
recommended clear times are summarized in Table 7-4. The clear time adopted for this project is 4 hrs as
Estimate of the Runoff: combination of commercial and residential areas.
The drainage network for the Cherrywoods Development project has been designed based on the 1 in 5 Year storm
event. In terms of rainfall intensity, the design criteria applied follows the one already established within the DM
Drainage Master Plan. Peak flow rates will be calculated for the rainfall intensities of 20mm/hr for the roadway that
represents 1.5 hour storm duration of 1 in 5 Year occurrence, and the Rational formula will be applied in the peak
flow calculation:

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Area Classification Maximum Clear Time, hrs.

The maximum depths to invert during the design should be on the basis of maintaining a cost-effective and safe
Residential 6 design. The recommended maximum cover is approximately 10m. The basic design criteria to be used when a
drainage line crosses or runs near another utility are presented in Table 7-6. The values presented in the table will
Commercial 4 be used as a general guideline during the later design stages as the clearances may require reductions due to
congestion of site.
Industrial 4
Roadways Parameter Minimum Criteria
Local (single lane) 6 30 cm minimum.

Vertical Clearance If less than 30 cm, use concrete saddle.
Collector (two lane) 6 Carry encasement to first joint on each side of crossing
Arterial (two lane) 4 3 m minimum if the services reservation corridor allowable.

Horizontal Clearance If in same trench, place other utility on separate bench on undisturbed soil
Arterial (three or more lanes) 2 above drainage line
Underpasses 0 (No surcharge)

Potable Water Lines Always placed above drainage lines to protect public health
Table 7-17: Recommended Drainage System Clear Times
Table 7-19: Utility Crossing Guidelines
Hydraulic Criteria
The hydraulic design of the stormwater drainage system will be based on the Colebrooke-White formula. The
Manning equation will also be used during modeling exercises. The hydraulic calculations of the drainage system 5.4.1 Assumptions
will be based on the clear time philosophy. In general, the storm water drainage network is designed to remove runoff from catchments within all the
roads/plots within the project area.
The design flow velocities will be within the limits that are given in Table 7-5. The minimum velocities will be based
on providing self-cleansing velocities and preventing solids sedimentation in the drainage pipes. The proposed drainage system will consider that the ultimate connection from the site will discharge into the Dubai
Municipality future System as shown on Appendix J - sketch No.(CI_SD_888_01_02_007), this proposed concept
Pipe Description Minimum (m/s) Maximum (m/s) Design (m/s) drawing showing direct connection to Dubai Municipality future network is subject to final approval from the Dubai
Gravity Line 0.75 2.5 0.75 Municipality.
Pressure Line 1.0 3.0 1.0
5.4.2 Design of Conventional (Positive) System
Table 7-18: Maximum and Minimum Velocities in Drainage Pipes
Rainfall intensity
The pipe material that will be selected for the drainage pipes that are > 315mm in diameter is GRP pipes, and uPVC The design of the drainage system shall be based on the design storms that have defined using the Intensity-
for pipes that are  315mm in diameter. Duration-Frequency (IDF) curves developed for the Dubai Urban Areas. The IDF curves for return periods from 5 to
100 years are shown in Figure 7-2 with the rainfall intensities corresponding to various rainfalls.
The minimum pipe size permissible on drainage projects is 250 mm with the exception of those used for land
drains, which should have a minimum diameter of 200mm.
The minimum cover depth above the crown of the drainage pipes is 1.2m. Pipes with a depth less than 1.2m above
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Estimate of the Runoff:

The drainage network for the Al Cherrywoods Development shall be designed based on the 1 in 5 Year storm event.
Peak flow rates shall be calculated for the rainfall intensity of 20mm/hr for the roadway that represents storm
duration of 90minutes for 1 in 5 Year return period. .Rational formula shall be applied for the peak flow calculation:
Q= 2.78CIA
Where,
Q = calculated flow rate in (L/s)

C = surface runoff coefficient
I = rainfall intensity (mm/h)
A = measured contributing area in Ha
The typical runoff coefficients based on the Dubai Municipality Design Criteria are presented in Table 7-8.
Area Description Runoff Coefficients (DM)

Categorized by Surface
Asphalt 0.70 – 0.95
Figure 7-9: IDF Curves for Return Period from 5 to 100 Years
Brick 0.70 – 0.85
Rainfall intensities corresponding to various durations and return periods are summarized in Table 7-7. Concrete 0.80 – 0.95
Intensity (mm/hr.) by Duration (hr.)
Sandy Soil 0.05 – 0.20
Return Period
0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 6.00 24.00 Clay Soil 0.13 – 0.85
1000 Year 103.44 70.99 52.40 43.63 34.90 20.51 7.62 Categorized by Use
200 Year 83.78 57.81 42.73 35.50 28.40 16.43 6.12 Agricultural 0.05 – 0.30
150 Year 80.26 55.45 41.00 34.05 27.24 15.70 5.86 Unimproved 0.10 – 0.30
100 Year 75.30 52.12 38.56 31.99 25.59 14.66 5.48 Parks and Playgrounds 0.10 – 0.25
75 Year 71.77 49.75 36.82 30.53 24.43 13.93 5.21 Cemeteries 0.10 – 0.25
50 Year 66.78 46.40 34.37 28.47 22.78 12.89 4.83 Playground (non-asphalt or concrete) 0.20 – 0.35
40 Year 64.03 44.56 33.01 27.33 21.87 12.32 4.62 Business Districts 0.70 – 0.95
30 Year 60.46 42.17 31.26 25.86 20.69 11.58 4.35 Table 7-21: Typical Runoff Coefficients
25 Year 58.20 40.65 30.15 24.92 19.94 11.11 4.18 Clearance Times:
20 Year 55.41 38.78 28.78 23.77 19.02 10.53 3.97
System clear time refers to the amount of time after a storm event ends which is required to remove flood volumes
15 Year 51.80 36.35 27.00 22.27 17.82 9.78 3.70
from service areas. These times have been set to minimize commercial impacts and to protect the public.
10 Year 46.63 32.89 24.46 20.14 16.11 8.71 3.30
5 Year 37.48 26.75 19.96 16.35 13.08 6.81 2.61 Within the project catchment areas, the area classifications are mostly residential, commercial and roadways. The
4 Year 34.38 24.67 18.44 15.07 12.06 6.17 2.37 recommended clear times are summarized in Table 7-9. The clear time adopted for this project is 4 hrs as
3 Year 30.19 21.86 16.38 13.34 10.67 5.30 2.06 combination of commercial and residential areas.
2 Year 23.65 17.48 13.16 10.64 8.51 3.94 1.56
Table 7-20: Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency Relationship
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is approximately 10m. The basic design criteria to be used when a drainage line crosses or runs near another utility
are presented in Table 7-11. The values presented in the table will be used as a general guideline during the later
design stages as the clearances may require reductions due to congestion of site.
Commercial 4
Parameter Minimum Criteria
Industrial 4 30 cm minimum.
Vertical Clearance If less than 30 cm, use concrete saddle.
Roadways Carry encasement to first joint on each side of crossing
Local (single lane) 6
3 m minimum if the services reservation corridor allowable.
Collector (two lane) 6 Horizontal Clearance If in same trench, place other utility on separate bench on undisturbed soil
above drainage line
Arterial (two lane) 4
Arterial (three or more lanes) 2 Potable Water Lines Always placed above drainage lines to protect public health
Underpasses 1 (No surcharge) Table 7-24: Utility Crossing Guidelines
Table 7-22: Recommended Drainage System Clear Times
Hydraulic Criteria
The hydraulic design of the stormwater drainage system will be based on the Colebrooke-White formula. The
Manning equation will also be used during modeling exercises. The hydraulic calculations of the drainage system
will be based on the clear time philosophy.
The design flow velocities will be within the limits that are given in Table 7-10. The minimum velocities will be based
on providing self-cleansing velocities and preventing solids sedimentation in the drainage pipes.
Pipe Description Minimum (m/s) Maximum (m/s) Design (m/s)

Gravity Line 0.75 2.5 0.75
Pressure Line 1.0 3.0 1.0
Table 7-23: Maximum and Minimum Velocities in Drainage Pipes
The selected pipe material shall be uPVC for pipes sizes  315mm and GRP for pipes > 315mm in diameter.
The minimum pipe size permissible on drainage projects is 250 mm with the exception of those used for land drains,
which should have a minimum diameter of 200mm.
The minimum cover depth above the crown of the drainage pipes is 1.2m. Pipes with a depth less than 1.2m above
the crown will be concrete encased for protection from external loads. The maximum depths to invert during the
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6 POTABLE WATER
6.1 Existing Information Review Adopted Daily demand liters
Consumer
Based on the information NOC obtained from DEWA, existing water lines surround the site boundary. Along the Al per capita
Awir Road (E-44), there is 1200mm water line and 450mm on one side of the road (Cherrywoods development Residential Apartment 350
side). Along Academic city Road, 1200mm, 450mm and 225m water line on one side of the road and 300mm water Residential Villas / Town Houses 350
line on the other side. Along link road 2 X550mm water line exist one side and 300mm and 225mm exist others side
of road. Worker/Employee 75
Visitors 40
2X550mm DEWA-W Transmission line is traversing the development area from east ward direction to south ward
Retail/Office Worker 80
direction. These line need to be relocate outside from project boundary.
Community Facility Visitor 40
Based on the as built drawings received from DEWA-WD, The potable water network has already been laid and
School/Kindergarten Worker/Visitor 80/40
constructed within Cherrywoods Development according to the previous master plan. The potable water network
installed at the site consists of GRE pipes ranging in size from DN100mm to DN225mm. The as-built drawings show Mosque Worker/Visitor 80/60
that the potable water network was constructed with pipes, gate valves, air valves and wash-out valve chambers
Table 8-25: Proposed Water Consumption Rates
with one tie-in connection. The internal water pipe network was installed according to the previous water corridor;
however, due to change in master plan and road alignment all the constructed pipes shall be removed to suit the
latest road alignment and utility corridor.
b. Fire Demand
Based on the information NOC received from DEWA, there is a existing 100mm potable water supply line for others
plot and it is traversing from south ward direction to north ward direction within development area which need to be No allowance for firefighting requirements has been made in any of demand computation or pipe network
relocated outside from development area. analysis for potable water supply.
Information NOC received from DEWA-WD is presented in Stage 1A report.

c. Water Storage
6.2 Basis of Design, Codes and Standard In Dubai, water is generally delivered from the water distribution network and locally stored within the
For potable Water relevant design system is to be based on Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) boundary of the individual property using ground level or underground tanks. The water is then pumped to
standards. secondary overhead tanks within the buildings for domestic use. Each building will require a ground level
storage tank with 24 hour storage capacity. In compliance with DEWA recommendation, it has been
6.3 Design Criteria assumed that each building or development unit within Cherrywoods Development will have its own 24
hours ground level storage with booster pumping allowance to lift the potable water supply to overhead
The potable water network system has been designed as per DEWA guidelines. This will ensure that the
tanks within the buildings.
transferring of any additional potable water system ownership of the infrastructure will go unobstructed in the future
as it is assumed that DEWA will continue maintaining the potable water supply system in the development area.
The network system will be designed in such a way to match DEWA requirements for velocity inside the
distribution network. Maximal velocity for distribution lines should not be more than 1m/s, unless dictated by
The potable water supply network will be as per the standards and specifications of DEWA. The water supply
specific conditions for short length of the pipeline.
network for the baseline option has been developed by using the following design criteria:
d. House Connections
a. Water Consumption Rate
The potable water distribution lines within the Cherrywoods Development will be connected to buildings
Water demands for the design of the water supply network in Cherrywoods development are as tabulated in
through house connections as per standards and requirements of DEWA.
overall utility demand in Appendix B. These water demands have been developed based on the following
The developer or contractor of each building shall prepare detail plans showing the size required for the
water consumption rates as per DEWA Guidelines for New Developments Update - 2015.
house connection and the exact location of the house connection revenue meter box depending on the

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building potable water demand and architectural layout of the individual buildings. The developer or Based on new DEWA criteria and RTA circular 21/2015, all pipes crossing road should be protected as
contractor has to submit the plans to DEWA – WD for approval and get NOC (No Objection Certificate) from follows:
DEWA-WD consumer services as per DEWA requirements. - Transmission lines (450-1200) mm: GRE pipes (10,000 stiffness) with reinforced concrete encasement
- Distribution lines (100-300) mm: GRE pipe (10,000 stiffness) without coupler (laminated joints)
e. Pipe Materials
All water supply work shall be as per DEWA standards and specifications. Glass fiber Reinforced Epoxy
The proposed Cherrywoods Development potable water system is a pressurized looped network designed to deliver
(GRE) or Fiber-cement (FC) Class 18 / 24 pipes shall be used for the distribution and transmission mains
an estimated total domestic average demand of 3,122 m3/day and a peak domestic demand of 3,902 m3/day (Peak
for the water supply network in compliance with latest DEWA (WD) Technical Specifications and approvals
Factor = 1.25) while maintaining a minimum pressure of 1.0 bar at all consumer points. The potable water supply for
the proposed potable water network shall be tapped from two existing DEWA water transmission mains from one
f. Material for Specials (Bends etc.)
tie-in connection points located at Al Awir Road and another is along academic city road. Both supply line pipe
diameter is 225mm and tie in from existing DEWA 450mm line.
Glass fiber reinforced epoxy (GRE) material specials as per standard and specifications of DEWA-WD are
proposed to be used as per the requirements of DEWA –WD.
The proposed potable water distribution network shall be laid in their allocated utility corridor within the right of way.
A number of gate valves, air valves and washout valves shall be installed along the pipe network as required to
g. Types of Valves
complement ease in operation and maintenance of the system.
Distribution line (300mm dia. and below) - Gate Valve (Cast Iron) and butterfly valve type for DIA 400 and
The potable water network drawings are attached in Appendix J.
above.
Water Demand Calculation

All existing valves located within the development are buried type and all additional valves will be of the
same type, following current DEWA requirements. The water demands for the Cherrywoods Development water supply network are based on the consumption rates
as per DEWA Guidelines for New Development Projects Update – 2015. The unit rates have been selected from the
After the completion of the grading works all existing valve covers will be reconstructed to match the final range of values based on master plan requirements and presented in Table 8-2.
landscaped levels and shall be made as flushed.
DEWA Demand Range Consumption Rates Used
Air valves and wash out valves will be provided at regular intervals at high and low points respectively along Category (Liter/capita/day) (Liter/capita/day)
the pipe network, and based on the current design there will be no additional air valve or washout chamber Residents Workers Visitors Residents Workers Visitors
installations. Apartment/ 250-350 150 14-40 350 N.A N.A
Villas/
h. Pipe Depth Townhouse
Office 60-75 - 80 -
Retail 60-80 14-40 - 80 40
The minimum depth of 1.20 m to the top of pipe is required for the potable water supply distribution system
Mosque 14-40 - 80 60
and a minimum depth of 1.50 m to the top of pipe is required for the potable water supply transmission
School 60-80 - 80 80
system.
Community 100 14-40 - 80 40
facility
i. Thrust Blocks School Nursery 60-75 75 80
Clinic N.A 450 @ BED - 75 450
Thrust Blocks are required at all Tees, Bends, cross and reducers. Park N.A 14-40 - 80 40
Recreation & 100 14-40 - 80 40
j. Protection Ducts Sports club
Table 8-26: Potable Water Consumption Rates

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networks. A network consists of pipes, nodes (pipe junctions), pumps, valves and storage tanks etc. WaterCad
The total potable water demand projections are calculated based on the range of water consumption rates provided hydraulic simulation model computes hydraulic heads at junctions and flow rates through links for a fixed set of
in the DEWA Guidelines for New Development Projects Update – 2015. The estimated average potable water reservoir levels, tank levels, and water demands over a succession of points in time. This process, known as
demand for the Cherrywoods development is 3,122 m3/day for a total population of 15,242. The potable water hydraulically balancing the network, utilizes an iterative technique to solve the nonlinear equations involved.
demand per land use is summarized in Table 8-3 and the detailed water demand calculation is attached in Appendix WaterCad employs the Gradient Algorithm for this purpose. The resulting files produced from WaterCad can if
B. required be linked to both GPS/GIS software as well as water quality software packages.
Average Water Basic input Data Required:

Population Demand
Land Use (m3/day)  Elevations at pipe junctions
Residents Workers Visitors  Base Demand at pipe junctions
RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS 3,316 1,161  Length of the pipe link
VILLAS 1,342 470  Diameter of the pipe link
TOWNHOUSE 2,340 819  Coefficient of Roughness (C-value for H-W)
F&B 236 945 57
RETAIL 120 480 29 Outputs & Results:
OFFICE
POST SHELTER The sizing of the potable water network is done for peak water demand (peak factor 1.25), optimum pipe size are
RESIDENTS CLUB 395 821 64 selected based on pressure, velocity and minimum pipe size requirements. The hydraulic analysis of potable water
FACILITY MANAGEMENT network observed that the pressure ranged from 1.40 bars to 2.69 bars which are above the minimum pressure
SCHOOL 632 207 2,070 403 criteria of 1.0 bars. While maximum head loss gradient is 7.55 m/km and maximum velocity observed are 1.04 m/s.
HEAD QUARTERS 5 However, small number of pipe sections in the network showed velocity less than 0.3m/s. This is mainly either due
MOSQUE 11 1,075 65 to the use of 100mm GRE pipe (required minimum pipe diameter) or at the connection pipe providing loop network.
COMMUNITY PARK 4 255 11
RIGHT OF WAY The hydraulic network calculations, input model data and output data has been appended in Appendix B.
CLINIC 43 17 4
UTILITIES NOC Status
OPEN SPACE For the hydraulic design of potable water supply system tie-in-connection has been proposed from the existing
TOT LOT DEWA transmission mains as per discussions and recommendation of DEWA during coordination meetings. The
PARKS 10 719 30 status of the Master plan NOC and Detailed design NOC is depicted in table below.
SUPERMARKET 40 160 10
LOCAL PLAZA
Cherrywoods Development NOC STATUS for ( Master plan NOC & Design NOC) Date: 18 Dec 2013
ARTIFICIAL LAKE
Description of Submission to Authorities Authorities Reply NOC Status Remarks
INDOOR PARKING Authority
Department Letter
Total 7,630 1,070 6,543 3,122 letter Reference Date
Reference
Date
Table 8-27: Potable Water Demand Summary 350707/OT- 14 April

DEWA Water (PWP) In Process
0094/AA/cjc 2016
Hydraulic Modeling:
The Hydraulic model for the potable water network system is generated by simulating the site conditions and the
nature of development. The model is proposed to be created in WaterCad software developed by Bentley, USA.
WaterCad is a computer program that performs extended period of hydraulic behavior within pressurized pipe

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7 FIRE FIGHTING b. Pipe Depth
7.1 Existing Information Review The minimum depth of 1.20 m to the top of pipe is required for the firefighting distribution system
There is no existing firefighting system in the development area, or nearby vicinity.
c. Thrust Blocks
7.2 Basis of Design, Codes and Standard Thrust Blocks are required at all Tees, Bends, cross and reducers unless otherwise specified by the
Consultant
For Fire Fighting design of the system is to be based on Dubai Civil Defense (DCD) and National Fire Protection
Agency (NFPA) standards.
d. Protection Ducts
7.3 Design Criteria Based on Dubai Civil defense criteria, pipe crossing the road should be provided with uPVC class D pipes.
Following design criteria for the external fire hydrant system are proposed and shall comply with Civil Defense
guidelines: 7.4 Preliminary Design
Design Strategy:
 No. of hydrants operating at a time. 2 nos.
The operation of the fire hydrant system shall be through independent pumps and network. Firefighting water
 Pressure at the hydrant 6.9 bar
requirement of 454 m3 will be always available in the storage reservoir so that 2 hydrants can work simultaneously
 Flow in each hydrant 500 USGPM ~ 32 liters/sec
for 2 hours with 500 GPM (~32 lps) per hydrant.
 Continuous operation 2 hrs
 Fire water reserve required 2 hrs capacity The fire hydrant will be connected to fire network and will have independent fire pumps as per Civil Defense
 Max Spacing between hydrants 120m requirements.
 Standby pump shall be diesel operated or having dedicated generator set.
The water to the hydrants shall be supplied through the firefighting pipe line subject to Civil Defense approval. The
Other Design Criteria operation of the fire pumps shall be through the pressure sensors installed in the fire pump station. The fire pumps
 Pipe material used should be HDPE PN-20 as per Dubai Civil Defense guidelines or as per residual shall operate maximum for two hours or as per the requirements of Civil Defense. Jockey pumps have been
pressure in the system provided in the pump station to maintain the pressure of the water in the firefighting pipe network.
 Provide air valves on high points and washout valves at low points.
External Fire Fighting System:
 All valves and fittings shall be as per NFPA24 and CD approval.
External firefighting network system shall be a loop system as per Dubai civil defense guidelines. The water to the
 A minimum cover of 1200mm shall be maintained from finished ground level to the top of the pipe and as
hydrants shall be supplied through the firefighting pipe line subject to Civil Defense approval. The operation of the
per requirements of Civil Defense.
fire pumps shall be through the pressure sensors installed in the fire pump station. The fire pumps shall operate
 Fire pump sets to be provided with all accessories as per NFPA 20 and Civil Defense approval.
maximum for two hours or as per the requirements of Civil Defense. Jockey pumps have been provided in the pump
 Fire water tank capacity shall not be less than 120 minutes of fire pump operation or as per requirements of
station to maintain the pressure of the water in the firefighting pipe network.
Civil Defense. (460 m3/day)
 All pipes shall be pressure tested to 1 ½ times the working pressure. The external fire hydrant network design basis, the proposed design parameters and criteria to be used for the
 All Fire hydrants will be overhead type. design of the external fire hydrant system for Cherrywoods Development are described in the subsequent
paragraphs.
a. Pipe Size
- The minimum pipe size is considered at 180mm HDPE (outer DIA) The design criteria used for the external firefighting system design will be as per the requirements of Dubai Civil
- Maximal Pipe Size is 300mm HDPE (OD) Defense. An independent pump system as per NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and Civil Defense
- Pressure rating for pipes is determined as PN20 or as per residual pressure in the system requirements is proposed to be designed to meet the fire demands.

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Hydraulic Modeling and NOC:

Fire Hydrant System Design Criteria: Hydraulic design shall be based on the Hazen-Williams formula. The hydraulic modeling will be done using Water
External fire hydrant system is proposed to be laid along the roads to cover the Cherrywoods development as per Cad program software. Necessary approval and No Objection Certificate (NOC) on final designs will be required to
the requirement of Civil Defense. be obtained from Dubai Civil Defense on the Fire hydrant network. Based on final design NOC the infrastructure
contractor will take the construction NOC from Dubai Civil Defense department on their shop drawings and lay the
Following design criteria for the external fire hydrant system will be proposed and shall comply with Civil Defense services as per requirements and guidelines of Civil Defense,
guidelines.
Basic Input Data Required:
 No. of hydrants operating at a time 2 nos.
 Pressure at the hydrant 6.9 bar  Elevations at pipe junctions
 Flow in each hydrant 500 USGPM ~ 32 liters/sec  Firefighting Demand at assumed fire event junctions
 Continuous operation 2 hrs  Length of the pipe link
 Fire water reserve required 2 hrs capacity ~ 460 m3  Diameter of the pipe link
 Spacing between hydrants 120m  Coefficient of Roughness (C-value for H-W)
Other Design Criteria
 Pumping head as a discharge pressure to the firefighting system main
 Pipe material used should be HDPE PN-20 as per Dubai Civil Defense guidelines
 Provide air valves on high points and washout valves at low points. Outputs & Results:
 All valves and fittings shall be as per NFPA24 and CD approval. The sizing of the firefighting network is done based on three scenarios as given below:
 A minimum cover of 1200mm shall be maintained from finished ground level to the top of the pipe and as
per requirements of Civil Defense. 1. Fire event at two highest points.
 Fire pump sets to be provided with all accessories as per NFPA 20 and Civil Defense approval. 2. One Fire event at highest point and another is on farthest point
 Fire water tank capacity shall not be less than 120 minutes of fire pump operation. 3. Fire event at two farthest points.
 Underground fire hydrants to be provided in the entertainment areas.
 Pillar type hydrants for road right of ways. Fire event at two farthest point scenarios is identified as most critical. The hydraulic analysis for fire network
observed that the pressure ranged from 7.08 to 8.50 bars at extremely located fire hydrant with 2 working @ 500
Fire Hydrant System Operation Philosophy: GPM flow. The maximum pipe velocities observed is 1.67m/s which is within the prescribed range. However small
number of pipe sections in the network showed velocity less than 0.3m/s. This is mainly either due to the use of 150
The operation of the fire hydrant system shall be through independent pumps. Firefighting water requirement of 460
mm HDPE pipe (required minimum pipe diameter) or at the connection pipe providing loop network.
m3 will be available in the storage reservoir so that 2 hydrants can work simultaneously for 2 hours with 32 l/s per
hydrant.
The hydraulic network calculations, input model data and output data has been appended in Appendix B.
The water to the fire hydrants shall be supplied through the dedicated and firefighting pipe line following the Dubai
Fire Fighting Storage Tank:
Civil Defense and DM standards and requirements.
Proposed firefighting Tank shall be combined with irrigation tank, as indicated in the Utility Plot drawing of irrigation
The operation of the fire pumps shall be through the valve opening sensors located at the fire hydrant and pressure and firefighting pump station in Appendix J.
gauges located at the pump room installation.
Tank capacity is to be sufficient for 2 hours, unobstructed operation, provided for 2 simultaneous fire events, within
The fire pumps shall operate maximum for two hours or as per the requirements of Civil Defense, and shall be the project area.
controlled by water level inside the TSE tank. Jockey pumps have been provided in the pump station to maintain the
pressure of the water in the firefighting pipe network. Proposed Fire Fighting Network
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The proposed Cherrywoods Development firefighting network system shall be a pressurized looped network
designed to deliver the estimated total fire flow (2-hour operation) of 454 m3/day while maintaining a minimum
pressure of 6.9 bar each at the 2 farthest operating fire hydrant . The proposed firefighting network shall be supplied
through a tapping point at the existing DM TSE (treated sewage effluent) main line located at the northeast of
project site. The supply line tapped from the existing DM TSE supply line of 300mm line and line shall be connected
to the proposed fire storage tank and deliver the fire water requirement through a proposed fire pump station.
The proposed firefighting network shall be laid in the approved allocated firefighting corridor within the right of way.
A number of gate valves, air valves and washout valves shall be installed along the pipe network as required to
complement ease in operation and maintenance of the system.
The proposed firefighting network shall be of HDPE (PN20) material in accordance to DCD specifications with pipe
sizes ranging from OD180 mm to OD355 mm. The proposed firefighting network layout is attached in Appendix J.
Proposed Pumps
Proposed pumping arrangement catering for the Fire Fighting system will be comprised of the following:
 Electrical Pump Set

 Diesel Pump Set
 Jockey Pump Set
Surge Protection
Firefighting system is to be equipped with surge protection (vessels) as per Dubai Civil Defense requirements. Final
protection requirements, size and the details of the anti-surge installations are to be confirmed by surge analysis
which is to be performed by the contractor or Pump manufacturer, as specified in the project specifications.
NOC Requirements:
The Consultant is to obtain necessary Final Design approval from Dubai Civil Defense Authority for both network,
pumping and storage installation in order to get No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Dubai Municipality.
Based on the final design NOC the infrastructure contractor will take the construction NOC from DCD.
The firefighting pipelines shall be laid in reserved corridors as per the utility cross sections developed for
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8 IRRIGATION The primary irrigation distribution lines will be proposed to be provided with connection points and risers to
feed the secondary irrigation network system of open spaces / parks and streetscape within road right of
8.1 Existing Information Review ways.
There is no existing irrigation network passing within the site boundaries. However, existing TSE network are
available around the development area to cater for the irrigation water demand of the project. The connection points (Point of connection - POC) and risers will be connected to the secondary irrigation
network system based on the landscape requirements in the common areas and within the road right of
There is existing DM’s dia. 300mm TSE supply line pipe diameter of 300mm with Flow meter and inlet valve ways as depicted in the utility cross section drawings.
chamber and which identified as potential tie in connection line for the proposed development and subject to Dubai
Municipality approval. Minimum Diameter of proposed Risers will be 80mm and maximum dia will be 100mm
Apart from it there are two (3) line of 4 inch uPVC, one (1) line of 2 inch uPVC and one (1) 1200mm line exist along For commercial plots stub-outs will be provided for taking future connection from the primary irrigation
Al Awir road and one (1) line of 800mm exist along academic city road. distribution lines, subject to confirmation of TSE requirements and NOC from the Dubai Municipality.
8.2 Basis of Design, Codes and Standard c. Pipe Materials:
For Irrigation and TSE water design is to be based on Dubai Municipality standards Pipe material proposed for the main primary irrigation system will be uPVC Class D pipes for diameters up
to 300mm.
8.3 Design Criteria
The criteria to be used in the design of irrigation water supply facilities in Cherrywoods Development project are Take off connections for the secondary irrigation system shall be uPVC class D.
proposed to follow standards as of the Dubai Municipality. The irrigation water supply network is proposed to be
developed by using the following criteria: Pipe depth shall be minimum 1200mm from the finished ground level.
a. Hydraulic Design d. Types of Valves
Hydraulic design is based on the Hazen-Williams formula:  Transmission Lines (Over 300 mm dia.) Butterfly Valve
Q = 0.278 C D2.63 S0.54  Distribution Line (300mm dia. and below) Gate Valve Ductile Iron
 Air valves and wash out valves will be provided at regular intervals at high and low points
where: respectively along the pipe network.
Q Flow rate (m3/s)
e. Thrust Blocks
C Hazen-Williams coefficient
D Internal pipe diameter (mm) Thrust Blocks shall be installed as required on all Tees, Bends, cross and reducers.
S Slope of energy grade line (m/m)
f. Service Ducts
The “C “value adopted for design is 130 for UPVC and 140 for GRP Pipes.
Service ducts are proposed to be provided for the future use in the distribution system. The proposed ducts
b. Network Pressure cover all landscape areas, streets and road crossings.
A residual pressure of 3.5 bars is proposed to be maintained in the irrigation network to ensure that all The size of the ducts will be as per requirements of the project. The material proposed for ducts is uPVC
landscape areas have adequate pressure for operating the irrigation distribution system. Class – “D” pipe.
Connection Points

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8.4 Preliminary Design With the detailed landscape master plan still in progress, the irrigable areas in this preliminary design criteria report
were initially assumed to be as percentages of the total land area for each type of development as summarized in
Table 10-2 Consequently, a general irrigation demand rate of 12 liters/m 2/day was used to estimate the concept
8.4.1 Irrigation Network
irrigation demand for Cherrywoods Development.
Cherrywoods development is a residential, middle level development with minor intrusion of softscaping proposed
for the development. Landscape Area
LAND USE
Total Landscape Hardscape Softscape
The landscape components optimizes landscape elements by lush vigorous green landscape treatment along the
inner or central core (plaza’s / open spaces) and using less vigorous native/local plant species treatment towards Residential Apartments 0% 0% 0%
the outer ring, thus taking into consideration a sustainable and efficient maintenance. The Hardscape elements Villas 0% 0% 0%
consist of locally available paving, surfaces and street furniture. Townhouse 0% 0% 0%
Retail 0% 0% 0%
Irrigation scheduling and internal organization of irrigation system will be elaborated following the finalization of
landscaping plan and secondary & tertiary system. Office 0% 0% 0%
Community Facility 40% 70% 30%
System will be predominately based on the bubblers, drippers and sprayers with minor utilization of the sprinkler RETAIL, SHOPPING CENTER, RESTAURANT
0% 0% 0%
installations covering large green areas. ETC
School 50% 55% 45%
Design Strategy: Mosque 0% 0% 0%
The proposed primary irrigation network for the development will have centralized storage or pumping facility and Nursery 0% 0% 0%
will distribution system will cover the ROW landscaping, open spaces and parks. Utilities 20% 80% 20%
Mixed Use 0% 0% 0%
The irrigation water supply shall be obtained from existing DM’s dia. 300mm TSE supply line pipe diameter of
Parks 70% 20% 80%
300mm with Flow meter and inlet valve chamber subject to DM Irrigation Department approval.
Open Space 60% 60% 40%
Parking 10% 40% 60%
Irrigation Water Demand:
Sikka 0% 0% 0%
The primary irrigation network for the landscape areas will be designed based on the water requirement for plants
as per Dubai Municipality (DM) approved demand of 1167 m3/day. The unit rates presented in Table 10-1 shall be Right of Way 30% 60% 40%
used for calculating the detailed irrigation water requirement for various plantings and vegetations. Note:
- School is assumed to have 4 Football pitches, dimensions 90 x 45 m. Total area for all football
pitches is 16,200 Sq.m
Description Irrigation Rate Remarks - Football pitches shall have artificial grass as per DM instruction
Palm Trees 150 liters/day/plant 15 m average spacing
Ornamental Trees 60-80 liters/day/plant 15 m average spacing
Table 10-29: Landscape/ Hardscape/ Softscape Areas Percentages
Shrubs and Hedges 15 liters/m2/day Percentage covered to be
Ground Cover, Flowers 12 liters/m2/day determined based on the
landscape design The secondary irrigation system design works for the landscaped areas is not part of this scope and shall be
Grass 12 liters/m2/day detailed in a separate landscape and irrigation package.
Table 10-28: Irrigation Water Requirement
As per DM new regulation estimated total irrigation demand shall be less than irrigation demand of total landscape
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development is 1167 m3/day for a total irrigable area of 82900 m 2. The irrigation water demand per land use is
summarized in Table 10-3 and the detailed irrigation demand calculation is attached in Appendix B.
Landscape Area
Area Landscaped Area Hardscape Softscape
Irrigation Water Demand

Land Use % of Plot % of Irrigable % of Irrigable
Plot Area Area
Total Landscaped Area
Area
Total Hardscape Area
Area
Total Softscape Area
m2 % m2 % m2 % m2 Lpd m3/day
Apartments w/Retail (G+3) 67442 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0 0
Villas 111449 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0 0
Townhomes - 4 plex 172372 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0 0
F&B/Retail 11240 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0 0
Nursery (2 nos) 143315 50% 71658 55% 39412 45% 16046 232783 233
Club 22481 40% 8992 70% 6295 30% 2698 39118 39
Mosque (2 nos) 2810 0% 0 0% 0 0% 0 0 0
Storm Water Detention Pond 30911 20% 6182 80% 4946 20% 1236 18442 18
Roads (Micro ROW's) Allowance 172929 30% 51879 60% 31127 40% 20752 264582 265
GREEN STRIP 175704 60% 105422 60% 63253 40% 42169 611688 612
Total 910654 244133 145033 82900 1166613 1167
Table 10-30: Irrigation Water Demand Summary
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Description Requirements
8.4.2 Combined Irrigation and Firefighting Storage Tank
Reservoir Tank 1 : 954 m3
A combined storage tank is proposed to meet both irrigation and firefighting demands of the Cherrywoods Tank 2 : 954 m3
Development. The storage capacity is equivalent to one day irrigation and (2 hr) firefighting demand. The location TOTAL : 1,908 m3
of the irrigation and fire storage tank plot and the proposed layout arrangement of pump station in the Cherrywoods
Pump Station Size 18m x 11m (~198 m2)
development is Appendix J.
Table 10-31: Pump Flow Requirements for Irrigation and Fire system
Proposed Irrigation/Fire Pumping Station will be located at the South-East of Project site. For this submittal storage
tank will be underground structure subject to Client approval as per study report to minimize the land use and also B. DESIGN METHODS
to minimize the visual impact. A combined storage tank is proposed to meet both irrigation and firefighting
Vertical centrifugal pumps are proposed for the irrigation system in order to minimize the overall footprint of the
demands. The storage capacity is equivalent to one day irrigation demand in addition to firefighting demand (two
pump room. The pump station is provided with ventilation system, flow meters, pipe works, motor control centre
hrs operation) as per authority regulations.
and other controls for the automation to ensure and enhance smooth operation of the system.
In order to meet the Irrigation and firefighting requirements for the proposed Development, a pump room with 198
The location of the irrigation and fire storage tank along with the proposed layout arrangement of pump station for
m2 area has been considered in order to house the pumps and related pipe work/accessories. Proposed pump
the MERAAS CHERRYWOODS Development will be furnished as part of the design.
room is equipped with dedicated pumps for Irrigation and fire system as per the Authority regulations and National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards. Irrigation System is provided with (1) Duty + (1) Standby pumps with
A. DESIGN CRITERIA
30 l/s capacity to cater the demand. One jockey pump of 6 L/s is proposed to cater the anticipated smaller
Irrigation Pumping Station is designed to cater for the total irrigation demand of 1,167m3/day for the entire demands and thereby avoiding main pump to start which will reduce the electrical load.
development, i.e. a pump flow rate of 30 l/s. Considering the Irrigation demand, one duty pump is only required to Fire system is equipped with (1) Electric Pump – 1000 GPM, (1) Diesel Pump – 1000 GPM and (1) Jockey Pump -
serve the landscaping requirements in addition to one stand by and one jockey pump. Pump will be operated via 150 GPM @95m Head and the detailed arrangement along with pipe work will be reflected in the design drawings.
VFD/soft starter arrangement and will be finalized based on the final landscaping methodology in the detailed
design stage. C. IRRIGATION & FIRE FIGHTING RESERVOIR
The total pump flow requirements serving the irrigation and firefighting demand for the entire development is shown
Proposed reservoir will be an underground structure to minimize land use and also to minimize the visual impact. A
in Table 10-4.
combined storage tank is proposed to meet both irrigation and firefighting demands of the development. The
storage capacity is equivalent to one day irrigation demand in addition to (2 hr) firefighting demand. The proposed
storage tank has the capacity as given below:
Description Requirements  Tank 1 : 954 m3
 Tank 2 : 954 m3
Irrigation Pump
Avg. Irrigation Water Demand 1,167 m3/day The effective volume in that case will be 1,908 m3 (1,447 m3 Irrigation Storage + 461 m3 Fire Fighting Storage).
Total Pump Flow Required 30 l/s Tanks are proposed with partition wall for ease of maintenance and thereby ensuring continues operation of the
Irrigation Pump discharge (l/s) 30 l/s system.
Pump Configuration 1 Duty + 1 Standby + 1 Jockey (6 L/s) D. DESIGN CALCULATION
Irrigation Pump Head 52m  Calculations are based on Colebrook-White formula.
Irrigation Time 12 hours  DM guidelines are followed for selecting the pipe diameter and velocities within the permissible
Fire Fighting Pump limit.
Total Fire demand 1000 GPM E. ASSUMPTIONS
Fire Pump Configuration 1 Electric + 1 Diesel + 1 Jockey (150 GPM)
 Internal pipe diameter is equivalent to nominal pipe diameter
Fire Pump Head 95 m  There will be 1 Duty + 1 Standby + 1 Jockey pumps
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 The pump operation shall be based on pressure in the system and will be controlled with VFD/soft The design working life of concrete structures is 50 years.
starter based on actual landscaping methodology.
Site Conditions
F. IRRIGATION & FIRE PUMP SELECTION The site conditions detailed below have been extracted from the Geotechnical Report.
To cater the irrigation and firefighting requirements of MERAAS CHERRYWOODS Development, a 198 m² area
Water Levels
pump room is proposed in order to house the pumps, related pipe works and accessories. The pump room shall be
Ground water was encountered in any of the boreholes. The ground water pressure is significant in the design
fully underground with dimensions 18m (L) x 11m (W) x 4m (H). The proposed pump room is equipped with
calculation and construction of the underground structures but due to deep water table level, ground water pressure
dedicated pumps for irrigation and fire system as per the authority regulations and NFPA Standards. The irrigation
will not be calculated.
pumps are provided with one (1) duty + one (1) standby + one (1) Jockey arrangement, each main pump with a
capacity of 30 liter per second (30 LPS) to cater the total flow of 30 LPS and a jockey pump of capacity 6 LPS.
Winds
Vertical centrifugal pumps with the VFD/soft starter controls are used for the irrigation pumping system. The pump
Wind load is not considered. Structure is underground and not exposed to wind.
station is provided with flow meters, motor control centre and other controls for the automation.
The fire system is provided with one (1) electric pump (1,000 GPM), one (1) Diesel pump (1,000 GPM) and one (1)
Topographic Survey
jockey pump (150 GPM) of total head 95m and the detailed arrangement along with pipe work is reflected in the
The site depicts a gently undulating desert topography with isolated mounds of dune sand and scantly distributed
final design drawings.
desert shrubs
The irrigation and firefighting system has been designed in accordance with DM and Civil Defense standards
Geotechnical Data
respectively. The fire pumps shall operate maximum for two hours to suit the requirements of DCD and NFPA
Borehole logs are available. The parameters to be used should be complying with the geotechnical report:
regulations.
Raft
G. CONTROL PHILOSOPHY FOR PROPOSED IRRIGATION AND FIRE SYSTEM
Net allowable bearing capacity = 180 kPa
Irrigation pumps will be operated based on the secondary landscaping requirements and accordingly pumps will Modulus of subgrade reaction is 28,800 kPa/m
start based on the pressure drop signal received from the Pressure transmitter and the system will have to be
programmed with the help of PLC to enhance the complete operability of Irrigation system which in turn will be fine- Codes and Standards
tuned as per actual landscaping methodology. The following codes have been used for the design of Irrigation Pump Station:
Fire Pump shall operate based on the Pressure Transmitter installed at the pump discharge header. Sudden drop BS 648 – Schedule of Weighs of Building Materials
in pressure below the set point will trigger the Fire Pump to Start. Diesel pump has been proposed to support the BS 6399 Part 1 1996 – Code of Practice for Dead and Live Loads
Fire system in case of power failure and to meet the DCD regulation. BS 6399 Part 2 1997 – Code of Practice for Wind Loads
BS 6399 Part 3 1988 – Code of Practice for imposed Roof loads
BS 8110 Part 1 1997 – Structural Use of Concrete
H. IRRIGATION AND FIRE PUMP STATION STRUCTURE BS 8110 Part 2 1985 – Code of Practice for Special Circumstances
BS 5950 Part 1 2000 – Structural Use of Steelwork in Buildings
The permanent Irrigation and Fire Pump Station with associated reservoir is considered to be below ground subject
BS 8002 1994 – Earth retaining structures
to Client confirmation. The Reinforced Concrete Irrigation Storage Tank & Fire Storage Tank and Pump Station
BS 8004 1986 – Code of Practice for Foundations
have dimensions of 25m x 25m x 3.2m and 18m x 11m x 3.2m respectively. To determine the thickness of each
BS 8006 1995 – Strengthened/Reinforced soils and other fills
element, the height of the structure and the environmental effects will be considered on the design. The assumption
CIRIA Report 91 1992 – Early-age thermal crack control in concrete
of 350mm thick cover slab, 400mm thick wall at reservoir, 500mm thick wall at pump room, 350mm thick for
BS 8007 1987 – Design of Concrete Structures for Retaining Aqueous Liquids
partition wall & 800mm thick for raft foundation shall be confirmed by the calculation
BS 8103 Part 1 1995 – Structural design of low-rise buildings – Foundations
BS 6031 1981 – Earthworks
BA 24/87 – British Advice notes for early thermal cracking in Concrete
Design Life
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BS 5400 – Steel concrete and composite bridges

BS 3797 – Lightweight aggregate concrete Modulus of Elasticity
BS 5385 – Wall and Floor Tiling Reinforcement – 200,000 MPa
BS 5628-1 – Code of Practice for the use of masonry
BS 5628-3 – Code of Practice for the use of masonry Soil:
BS 4449 – Code of Practice for carbon steel bars for the reinforcement of concrete Density
EN 1998-5:Eurocode8 – Design of Structures for earthquake resistance – Part 5: Foundations, Unit weight of soil (above water table) – 19 kN/m³
retaining structures and geotechnical aspects Unit weight of soil (below water table) – 9 kN/m³
Structure:
Angle of Internal Friction of Backfill
Angle of Internal Friction – 38 degree
Material Type
Irrigation & Fire Pump Station – Reinforced Concrete. Soil Pressure Coefficient
Active Pressure Coefficient – 0.38
Materials Properties At Rest Pressure Coefficient – 0.5 (to be considered in the design)
Water:
Density Allowable Soil Bearing Capacity
Water – 10.0 kN/m³ Allowable Soil Bearing Capacity – 180 kPa
(Refer to Geotechnical report no. SD15000074, Table 7)
Concrete:
Design Loads
Density
Generally, the loadings will comply with the requirements of British Standard 6399 Parts 1 and 2 Codes of Practice
Plain Concrete – 24 kN/m³
Reinforced concrete – 25 kN/m³ of dead and imposed and wind loads. Where the contract specification requires loads in excess of those in BS 6399
Lightweight concrete – 18.5 kN/m³ then the specification loads will be adopted.
Strength (cube strength) Dead Load

Plain Concrete (fcu) – 20 MPa
Reinforced concrete (fcu) – 40 Mpa The dead load components of the structure shall be estimated based on the material properties detailed in the
above sections. For assessment of self-weight and dead load calculations, the following mass densities shall be
considered:
Modulus of Elasticity
Concrete (cube strength, fcu=40) – 28,000 MPa Reinforced Concrete 25kN/m³
Concrete Durability Requirements Unreinforced Concrete 24kN/m³
Minimum cementitious content – 350 kg/m³ Structural Steel 78.5 kN/m³
Maximum water-cement ratio – 0.42 Concrete Block 16.5 kN/m³
Soil 19 kN/m³
Ceramic Tile 0.80 kN/m²
Steel:
Density Machine/ equipment plinth loadings assumed as covered by the design live loads.
Structural Steel – 78.5 kN/m³
Super Imposed loads
Strength Generally, the imposed loads are consisting of the finishing for the each floor and the Ceiling loads which are
Reinforcement (fy) – 460 MPa supported by roof slab.
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Uniformly Fall temperature = -32 ºC

Location Super imposed loads
Distributed Load Wind Loads
Wind loads are not calculated since the structure is not exposed to wind.
(Reservoir)
Base Level
0-2.4 kN/m2 Triangular

Concrete Slope (1:200)=0.1*24=2.4 kN/m2
load Earth pressure Loads
Structures retaining wall shall be designed for lateral pressure caused by soil, load surcharges resting on retained
soil.
Base Level
A surface surcharge of 20 kN/m2 will be considered in the design.

Room)
(Pump

Concrete Slope (1:200)=0.06*24=1.44 kN/m2
load
All of the above information should be confirmed by the recommendations contained in the geotechnical report.
Finishing Ground Water Pressure

Ground Floor Level
Bituminous waterproofing=0.1 kN/m2 1.3 kN/m2 The water pressure is not considered in the design due to deep water table level.
(Reservoir)
+50mm cement screed=0.050*24=1.2 kN/m2)
Earthquake Loads
Concrete Slope (1:200)=0.0625*24=1.5 kN/m2 The earthquake design data are extracted from the Seismic Design Code for Dubai with reference standard (EN
load
1998-5: EUROCODE 8).
Finishing
Load Combinations
(Pump Room)
Cement tile=0.8 kN/m2

Roof Level
+insulation= 0.003 kN/m2 3.0 kN/m2 For the load combinations that shall be considered for the design of the structure, refer to structural design
+Bituminous waterproofing=0.1 kN/m2 calculation of this document.
+50mm lightweight concrete=0.050*24=1.2 kN/m2
Utilities 0.50 kN/m2 Settlement and Deflection Limits
Expected settlements would be within allowable limits of 50mm for the bearing capacity for the raft foundation,
while differential settlements shall be considered up to 75% of the total settlements.
Live loads
The nominal loadings live loads identified for will be as follows:- DESIGN METHODS:
Designs generally for the structure will be based on the recommendations of British Standards 8110 & 8007 for
UNIFORMLY DISTRIBUTED LOAD
concrete works.
Roof Slab level 1.5 kN/m2 (Clause 4.2, BS 6399 Part-3)
Pump Room 7.5 kN/m2 (Table 1, BS 6399 Part-1)  The crack width calculations will follow BS 8110 for exposed surfaces and will follow BS 8007 for buried
Ground Slab 5.0 kN/m2 surfaces and water retaining structures.
Ground Slab
HS20 (35kN, 145kN, 145kN) converted to Strip width as per AASHTO Elemental design will be carried out using conventional techniques together with where appropriate the use of
(Truck Load)
computer aided design packages.
Temperature loads
Design packages may include:
Coefficient of thermal expansion of mature concrete (Alfa) =10 x10 E-6 /deg. C (Clause 7.5, BS 8110-2 1985)
SAP2000 Advanced v17.3.0
The following temperature variations shall be considered:
Rise temperature = +42 ºC
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Durability considerations for the structure should be considered in relation to the recommendations that are driven
from project specifications. The following recommendations will be considered while designing the Irrigation Pump
Station.
CONCRETE COVER
The structure generally is enclosed and therefore protected from external environmental effects. In accordance with
the project specifications concrete cover of 75 mm for exposed faces to marine environment or in direct contact
with the soil and 50 mm for exposed faces of walls, column & slabs, Concrete design strengths adopted are C40.
CRACK WIDTH
In accordance with the project specification, the crack width shall be limited to 0.3 mm for the exposed surface and
0.1mm for buried ones.
THERMAL & SHRINKAGE CRACK CHECK

In accordance with the project specification, the thermal contraction and restrained shrinkage control shall be
checked as per BS 8007.
The element of substructure members is modeled by SAP2000. The geotechnical report is available and the effect
of soil underneath the raft is considered with spring support with the recommended value as follow: DAMP AND WATER PROOFING
 The foundation support is placed on the compacted soil with assumed allowable bearing capacity = 180 The structures in contact with the ground (i.e., raft foundation, retaining walls) shall be protected with the water
kPa. proofing membrane to the surfaces in contact with soil, the application of waterproofing membranes to buried
structure will be extended up to 150 mm above the ground level, the membrane shall be protected from damage
during construction activities by a sand cement screed or protection board as necessary.
 Approximate value of ks (Foundation analysis & Design. .E.Bowles) is
Ks = 40 x (SF) x qa
Therefore, Ksv= 40 x 4.0 x180=28,800 kN/m/m
 The effect of soil underneath the raft horizontally is considered as spring support; the value is derived as
follow:
Ksh= 10% of Ksv = 0.1 x 28,800 = 2,880 kN/m/m
For structural members that are visible, deflection of the sag in the member shall be limited to span/250. Pre-
camber shall be applied where required to the slabs to eliminate the short-term deflection components from slab
self-weight, and partitions.
Deformations are to be checked in the Serviceability Limit State with an applied load factor equal to 1.0.
Long term deflection shall be checked based on the proportion of 25 % of live load as sustained Load.
DURABILITY:
DURABILITY
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8.4.3 Irrigation Measurement Strategy: However, small number of pipe sections in the network showed velocity less than 0.3m/s. This is mainly either due
to the use of 100mm uPVC pipe (required minimum pipe diameter) or at the connection pipe providing loop
The irrigation system for the Cherrywoods area shall be equipped with inlet valve flow meter arrangements. Flow
network.
meters will be of electromagnetic type, located within the chamber with SCADA integration capability, as per DM
requirement.
The hydraulic network calculations, input model data and output data has been appended in Appendix B.
TSE water shall not be provided for irrigation of landscaping in the residential areas due to public health and safety
NOC Status
reasons.
For the hydraulic design of Irrigation distribution and its tie-in-connection to existing DM TSE line has been
Hydraulic Design: proposed as per discussions and recommendation of DM during coordination meetings. The status of NOC is
The irrigation water demand as estimated to be 1,167 m3/day for a total irrigable area of 82,900m2 , irrigation area depicted in Table 10-5.
will be refined as per final landscape proposal and further developed during detail master planning stage.
The Hydraulic model for the independent Irrigation system has been generated by considering the site conditions NOC STATUS for Master Plan NOC & Design NOC Date: 18 December 2013
and the nature of development. The model shall be created in WaterCad software considering DM design
Submission to Authorities Reply
guidelines. Description Authorities
# Authority of NOC Status Remarks
Department Letter Letter
The average irrigation water demand is estimated to be 1,167 m3/day and the model is simulated for Peak factor of Date Date
Reference Reference
2 giving 27.01l/s as the peak irrigation demand.
TSE Water
03 15
Irrigation 350707/OT- 812/02/02/1 Approved quantity
Hydraulic design is based on the Hazen-Williams formula. The hydraulic modeling is done using WaterCad 1 DM November February
Dept. 0037/AA/jss
2015 /1602229 approval
program software. 2016
Valve and
Basic Input Data Required: Inlet
Chamber
 Elevations at pipe junctions Inlet and Detail have
Flow meter been
 Base Demand at pipe junctions (irrigation riser demands & POC demands) Irrigation 350707/OT- 20 April
2 DM Valve approved
 Length of the pipe link Dept. 0095/AA/jss 2016
chamber is and DM
 Diameter of the pipe link approved advised to
 Coefficient of Roughness (C-value for H-W) update
 Pumping head layout
drawing.
 Residual pressure at tie-in point on existing DM- Irrigation mainline line (to be confirmed by DM- Irrigation
Department) Irrigation 350707/OT- 08 May
3 DM In Process
Dept. 0104/AA/jss 2016
Outputs & Results: Table 10-32: NOC Status – Irrigation System

The sizing of the Irrigation network is done for peak water demand (peak factor 2.0), optimum pipe size are
selected based on pressure, velocity and minimum pipe size requirements. The hydraulic analysis of irrigation
network observed that the pressure ranged from 3.62 bars to 4.75 bars which are above the minimum pressure
criteria of 3.5 bars. While maximum head loss gradient is 4.57m/km and maximum velocity observed are 0.90m/s.
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9 SEWEGE NETWORKS
Average Daily Demand in liters/ Average Daily Demand in liters/
9.1 Existing Information Review Consumer
Capita (*Proposed by Parsons) Capita (*DM Design Guidelines)
Sewerage network does not exist within the project area. Residents 300 300
POL met with DM engineer on 08 Sep 2015 and subsequent meeting held on 24 Feb. 2016, discussed the design Worker 60 --
of sewer network, the meeting’s outcomes are: Worker (School) 72 --
Worker (Mosque) 54 --
a. DM confirmed the possibility of connecting the sewer network to existing Awir STP. Commercial/Retail staff 60 26-60
b. DM stated the sewer networks shall constructed until the development boundary and the connection to Visitors 36 --
STP shall be made by DM. Mosque (Visitors) 54 --
c. DM advised of current expansion project of Awir STP which shall be completed within 6 months. School 72 38-75
Table 11-33: Proposed Sewage Load Rates
d. DM advised the tunnel project is part of 2020 scheme with a priority to Dubai area (expo area). DM Added
the number of tankers shall be eliminated/drastically reduced at the completion of this project.
c. Hydraulic Design / Modeling
e. DM advised that the number of tankers shall be reduced after the completion of all Awir STP related
projects.
Hydraulic design of gravity network is based on the Colebrook-White formula:
f. DM informed that there is expected delay of construction of main sewerage line along academic road, thus
interim sewerage arrangement must be provided in this case. V = -2√(2gDS)log[Ks/3.7D+2.51v/D√(2gDS)]
g. Interim sewerage arrangement is provided in the design report submitted for DM approval. where:
V velocity in m/sec
g gravitational acceleration in m/s2
For Sewer system design is to be based on Dubai Municipality standards
D pipe diameter in m
9.3 Design Criteria S hydraulic gradient in m/m
The criteria to be used in the design of sewerage facilities are similar to those used in other projects for Dubai Ks roughness coefficient in m
Municipality.
v kinematic viscosity of fluid in m2/sec
a. Peaking Factor Rising main head losses will be calculated with the use of Hazen- Williams formula:
The peaking factor used in municipal projects in Dubai is a variation of the commonly used Babbit formula: Q = 0.278 C D2.63 S0.54
PF = 4.25 x P -1/6 where:
where P is the population equivalent in thousands Q flow in m3/sec
b. Wastewater Generation Rates C coefficient
D pipe diameter in m
The sewage flow is estimated based on Dubai Municipality Sewerage & Irrigation Department Guidelines.
For design purposes, it is assumed that about 90% of the potable water consumption of each community S slope of energy grade line
shall be generated as sewage.
d. Depth of Flow (d/D)
The waste water generation figures were computed on the basis of following per person sewage
generation rates for various land uses: Trunk sewers 0.75 max 0.50 min
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Other sewers 0.85 max 0.50 min
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e. Minimum and Maximum Velocity in m/s  Change in pipe gradient

 Change in pipe diameter
Pipe Description Min. Velocity (m/s) Max. Velocity (m/s) Design Velocity (m/s)  Change in pipe alignment
Gravity Sewer 0.6 2 0.75  Junction of two or more pipes
The maximum spacing between manholes should be 100 m.
Pressure Mains 1.0 3.0 1.5
Table 11-34: Design Velocity for Sewer Description Standard
Maximum -100m for most sewers
f. Pipe Gradients spacing -120 for large trunk sewer (D>1200mm) (Limited by reach of sewer cleaning equipment)
-Minimum 0.5m width on at least one side of the flow channel
Pipes will be designed with gradients such that the minimum cleansing velocity listed above can be Benching
-Ladder stops to be incorporated into the surface
achieved and within the maximum scouring velocity.
Manhole rungs -Access by permanent steps or electric winch and tripod
and ladder -Ladder stops to be incorporated in benching for emergency access
g. Pipe Material
Manhole Cover -Rectangular opening 0.60m x 0.60m minimum
Ø315mm or less Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC) and Frame Double triangular leaves loosely bolted with 316ss bolts and nuts
More than Ø315mm Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) Cover and frames to be machined and tagged to prevent rocking
All covers and frames in roadways to be rated for maximum vehicle load
h. Roughness Coefficient Access Shaft -Diameter 1.0m min
-Length 2.5 max
uPVC 0.3 good 0.6 normal 1.5 poor Barrel -Diameter 1.5m except as otherwise noted. (Based on pipe diameter plus minimum
GRP 0.3 good 0.6 normal 1.5 poor benching of 0.5m one side)
Safety Chains -Provide on all manholes with Pipe diameter of 600mm and above
i. Pipe Depth
Table 11-35: Manhole Design Details
The minimum depth for sewer pipes shall be, as adopted in Dubai, 1.2 m to the crown of the sewer pipes. If
pipe depth is less than 1.2 m above the crown, then concrete protection is required. m. Materials for Construction
j. Pipe Bedding Manhole Cover and frame Ductile Iron with epoxy coating: plus GRP sealing plate
Access shaft Mass Concrete (no reinforcement)
Granular bed and surround to pipes shall be enclosed in Geotextile where pipelines are below the water
table. Top Slab Reinforced Concrete
Barrel Mass Concrete (no reinforcement)
k. Minimum Pipe Size Bottom Slab Reinforced Concrete
Sewers Ø200 min Benching Granolithic concrete base

House connections Ø150 min or Ø160 outer dia. Lining GRP either hand-lay or factory fabricated
Exterior Corrosion Protection Bituminous impregnated membrane with flexible fabric
l. Manholes
Testing Hydrostatic and infiltration, Mirror test and Deflection test. (as
required)
The design shall include a manhole at the following points throughout the collection system:
Table 11-36: Manhole Construction Details
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n. Utility Crossings
Q = 0.278 CD2.63 S 0.54
The basic design criteria to be used when a sewer line crosses or runs near to another utility are presented Where:
in the table below.
Q Discharge / Flow rate (m3/s)
C Hazen-Williams Coefficient (Dimensionless)
Parameter Minimum Criteria D Internal pipe diameter (m)
S Slope of energy grade line (m/m)
Vertical Clearance -300mm minimum
-If less than 300mm, use concrete saddle Design velocity
-Carry encasement to first joint on each side of crossing Minimum velocity of 1.0 m/s and maximum 3.0 m/s is maintained in the pipe line.
Horizontal Clearance -300mm Minimum (as per DM standard)
Air and Vacuum Release Valves
-If in the same trench, place other utility on separate bench on Air and Vacuum Release Valves will be provided at high points in the system for releasing the accumulated
undisturbed soil above sewer line
air and to avoid vacuum formation in the force main. Air Valves will be located at minimum intervals of
Potable Water lines -Always placed above sewer lines to protect public health 500m.
Table 11-37: Utility Clearance Requirements
Washouts
Washouts will be provided at all low points in the pipeline with facilities for pumping out of sewage for safe
o. Sewer Pump Station
disposal off site.
The sewage pump stations should be designed to handle the projected peak influent flow rate. Pump
q. Sewer House Connection
selection should be made to optimize conditions over the projected range of flows – minimum, average,
maximum. Selection is made to minimize holding times in the wet well before pumping and maximizing The sanitary sewer lines within the Cherrywoods Development will be connected to buildings through
pumping efficiency. sewer house connections as per standards of Dubai Municipality.
Odor control systems should be provided to ensure that obnoxious gases and odors are in concentration Minimal DIA of sewer connection pipe is to be 160mm uPVC
lower than the detection level. DM design criteria to be used for design of sewage lifting / pumping stations.
Minimal slope of sewer connection pipe is 1%
The proposed arrangement is for a circular wet well in order to eliminate the chance of leakage. Pump The sewer house inspection chamber will be laid by the infrastructure contractor and the developer of each
start/stop levels are spaced to suit a pumping regime that produces the best compromise between plot will connect their sewer system to the sewer house connection. The sewer line and the sewer house
stop/starts and continuous flow. The wet well has been sized based on the Dubai Municipality Design connection will be laid in respective road reserved corridors.
Guidelines. The minimum working fluid volume is determined based on the formula =QT/4(where Q is the
peak sewage flow and T is the pumps starts per hour). For an installation with several identical duty Minimal depth of the house inspection chamber, as proposed on site should be 1.10m to allow for ease of
the connection of future plot sewer system.
pumps, the start and stop levels of all the pumps will differ by a constant value determined by the
characteristics of the control system. The difference in levels should be quite enough to eliminate Sewer connection pipes with cover less than 0.9m crossing under the road or areas exposed to vehicular
accidental pump starts and to avoid long run of pumps and thereby increasing the pumping efficiency. The traffic should be protected by concrete slabs.
inlet arrangement is designed to minimize turbulence and hence emission of gases.
Side slopes to wet well benching is a minimum of 40° to 45°.
9.4.1 Design Strategy:
p. Sewer Rising Main: As per current Land Use budget and as based on the Dubai Municipality standard rates, estimated average sewage
demand for Cherrywoods Development is 2,685 m3/day.
Rising main head losses will be calculated with the use of Hazen-Williams formula:
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As presented in the existing infrastructure section of this report, there is no major sewerage system existing within
the proposed development area. However an existing sewer forced main located southwest of the proposed
project. A twin DN 1000mm and a single DN 1200mm and DN 1800mm sewer forced main running from west to
south serving the nearby development. Existing sewer network is shown in Appendix J drawing number
CI_SS_888_01_02_002.
Parsons booked a meeting with DM shown in Appendix H Reference No. 350707-MOM-E005 to discuss the outfall
strategy since there is no existing DM gravity sewer network to cater the flow from Cherrywoods Development.
DM agreed to build a sewer gravity network to cater the sewage flow from the proposed development but it does
not confirm the exact date of commissioning of their pipeline and suggested to provide some interim solutions.
The sewer network shall be connected to the proposed pumping station which will pump the sewage flow to Al Awir
STP as an interim solution shown in Appendix J Sketch number CI_SS_888_01_02_001. Parsons will submit to
DM the hydraulic model for their consideration and confirmation of Tie-in details and location.
9.4.2 Sewage Demand

Based on the latest LUS, sewage demand is generated as per DM standard wastewater generation rate. Below is
the Sewage Generation calculation Table 11-6-
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MERAAS CHERRYWOODS
LANDUSE DETAILS POPULATION
AVE. SEWAGE GENERATED
No. LANDUSE CATEGORY TOTAL LAND AREA GFA RESIDENTS WORKERS VISITORS
RESIDENTS WORKERS VISITORS TOTAL
m2 m2 nos. nos. nos. m3/day m3/day m3/day m3/day
1 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS 126,334 148,970 3,316 995 995
2 VILLAS 113,561 52,580 1,342 402 402
3 TOWNHOUSE 163,864 109,860 2,340 702 702
4 F&B 17,709 4,727 236 945 14 34 48
5 RETAIL 2,400 120 480 7 17 24
6 OFFICE
7 POST SHELTER 70
8 RESIDENTS CLUB 9,996 7,897 395 821 24 30 53
9 FACILITY MANAGEMENT 500 300
10 SCHOOL 95,145 82,700 632 207 2,070 190 15 149 354
11 HEAD QUARTERS 1,181 472 5
12 MOSQUE 5,597 2,687 11 1,075 1 58 59
13 COMMUNITY PARK 10,740 400 4 255 9 9
14 RIGHT OF WAY 245,430
15 CLINIC 1,200 43 17 3 1 3
16 UTILITIES 5,624
17 OPEN SPACE 51,025
18 TOT LOT 11,509
19 PARKS 31,280 950 10 719 1 26 26
20 SUPERMARKET 800 40 160 2 6 8
21 LOCAL PLAZA 12,661
22 ARTIFICIAL LAKE 8,000
23 INDOOR PARKING
TOTAL 910,155 416,013 7,630 1,070 6,543 2,289 67 329 2,685
Table 11-38: Sewage Generation Calculation

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9.4.3 Description of the Proposed Sewerage Scheme: Pumping stations are conspicuous by their function and every effort should be made to disguise them and reduce
their environmental impact to a minimum.
The population of the Cherrywoods Development is composed of 7,630 residents, 1,070 workers and 6,543 visitors.
Odor Control Unit (OCU) is provided to ensure that toxic gases and odors are in concentration within the
The detailed land used was based on the information from the Master Planner received last 13 April 2016 Revision
permissible limit.
C. The average sewage generation for this population is 2,685 m3/day. Estimated value is summarized in Table 11-
6 and the detailed UDC is shown in Appendix B. The final sewerage scheme and design will be done during the  Substructure Configuration
design and approval process. Hydraulic analysis of preliminary design for sewer network is shown in Appendix B. The arrangement selected is for a circular wet well in order to eliminate the chance of leakage.
The proposed sewerage system shall be designed in accordance with DM standards. The sewerage design will be Pump start/stop levels are spaced to suit a pumping regime that produces the best compromise between stop/starts
based on the sewage load of fully developed project area as per the land use of the development. The wastewater and continuous flow. The wet well has been sized based on the Dubai Municipality Design Guidelines. The
flow shall be based upon the proposed land use and population count. QT
minimum working fluid volume is determined based on the formula V = (where Q is the Peak Sewage Flow & T
4
is the Cycle Time).
The proposed sewerage network is a conventional gravity sewerage network. The sewage flow will be collected
from the building and plots via inspection chambers and house connection lines which will discharge by gravity to a
main trunk gravity line following the road alignment and the site grading topography.  Pumping Requirements
A Temporary Sewage Pumping Station has been designed to handle the projected peak influent flow rate of 94 l/s.
The total sewage flow at the proposed outfall of the development will be discharge to Al Awir STP as an interim There shall be one (1) Duty and one (1) standby submersible sewage pumps each of capacity 94 L/s at 32m total
solution through a forced main from the proposed Sewage Pumping Station. head to meet the pumping requirements.
No information received yet for the proposed location of discharge chamber near Al Awir STP, thus it is estimated The design shall be capable to accommodate the overall requirements of the MERAAS CHERRYWOODS
through Google Earth information the ground level and the alignment of temporary sewer forced main that will Development. Only (1) pump will need to operate with help of soft starter as well as with duty cycling in order to
convey the sewage flow. meet the peak design flow.
9.4.4 Sewage Pumping Station: The total sewage pump flow requirements for pumping the sewage of the entire development are shown in Table
11-7 below.
 Location of Pumping Station
Temporary Sewer Pumping Station location during interim arrangement will be located at the South-East of Project Description Requirements
site near Package Area PA-10 (PF_002 Private School). The circular wet well station is proposed at the lowest
Peak Daily Sewage Generation 94 LPS
catchment area in order to enhance smooth gravity flow to the wet well and the sewage will be pumped out to the Al
Awir STP. Pump station layout is shown in Appendix J drawing no. CI_SS_851_01_03_003. Pump Flow (l/s) 94
Pump Head (m) 32
 Pump Selection
Pump Configuration 1 duty + 1 standby
Pumps are selected for optimum operation over the projected peak flow of the MERAAS CHERRYWOODS
development. The selection is made to minimize holding times in the wet well before pumping and maximizing Total Pump Flow (l/s) 94
pumping efficiency. High efficiency submersible pumps will be selected for the smooth operation of the system. Solids handling capacity 100mm
Odour Control Unit Provided
 Design Criteria
Macerator Provided
Sewer Pump station design shall be as per Dubai Municipality sewage design criteria and are designed to handle
the projected peak flow of 94 l/s. The pumps are capable of handling the design peak flow as well as operate Lifting equipment Guide rail
efficiently. Instrumentation Provided
 Environmental Aspects

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Table 11-39: Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) Requirements

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10 POWE SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUATION values specified in table below are the breakdown of different land use type. This presentation was established by
considering different references including international standards and best practices of previous projects. Table 12-1
10.1 Existing Information Review shows the summary load rates assumption and diversity factors to be adopted in developing project power demand.
As per the NOC information and site verification, there are existing electrical utilities installed within the project
boundary to cater the necessary power for EO Nursery that are subject for relocation. Details of existing PSS are as Power Demand unit rate
Assumptions
follows: Total Power
Load Rates Lighting & Small
Land Use Category Local Cooling Diversity
including Local Power Load
 Existing pocket substation located at the North portion along Al Awir Road. This PSS is located outside Cooling Factor
project boundary. However the location shall be further verified at the time of designing the CD road.
W/m² W/m² W/m²
 There is existing 11kV cable inside the development feeding the existing pocket substation for EO Nursery.
This existing cable/substation need be removed/relocated by DEWA. Residential Apartment 205 145 60 0.8
Residential Villas 180 115 65 0.8
MU-Residential Apartment 205 145 60 0.8
Townhouse 180 120 60 0.8
Facility Management 175 105 70 0.8
Police Station 175 105 70 0.8
Pvt. Clinic 195 115 80 0.8
Supermarket 300 185 115 0.8
Retail 195 115 80 0.8
F&B 600 425 175 0.8
Post Shelter 185 105 80 0.8
Resident's Club 220 140 80 0.8
Institutional 195 125 70 0.8
Nursery 195 125 70 0.8
Figure 12-10: Existing Pocket Substation along Al Awir Road and Existing Pocket Substation for EO Nursery Private School 195 125 70 0.8
Juma Masjid 190 110 80 0.8
Local Masjid 190 110 80 0.8
As per the development requirements, all existing utilities within the project boundary will be removed and relocated
Utilities 140 80 60 0.8
outside the project boundary. Conditions of relocation and cost of all existing utilities will be subject to discussion Indoor Parking 20 20 - 0.8
and coordination between the developer and the owner of the existing utilities as the project progress. Site survey Public Parking 5 5 - 0.8
and physical inspection of existing utilities shall be carried prior to relocation. Refer to existing information drawing Local Plaza 5 5 - 0.8
in Appendix J. Neighborhood Park 3 3 - 0.8
Park 3 3 - 0.8
DEWA-ED shall be notified in advance to ensure timely cut-off of removal of the 11kv and Substation subject to Road, Right of Way 3 3 - 0.8
tenants relocation schedule as discussed in Stage 1A report. Landscape / Open Space 3 3 - 0.8
Community Park 5 5 - 0.8
Tot Lot 10 10 - 0.8
Table 12-40: Power Rates and Diversity Factors of Different Land Use Type
For power distribution system is to be based on Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) standards and
specifications.
10.3 Design Criteria 10.4.1 Overview
The development is a mixed land use type comprises of high quality residential plots, commercial use type and
The objective of this load rate design criterion is to establish the basis of Electrical Power Requirement estimate educational institutions. The site development has a total GFA of 290,284 square meters. The project development
intended for the development area taking into consideration the different type of Land-Use. Power rate (W/m2)

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will require a primary substation, distribution substations, 11kV and LV networks. Appropriate 132kV, 11kV and LV
electrical corridors including road crossing ducts will also be provided for the development.
10.4.3 132 kV Substation and Connectivity
10.4.2 Demand Load Summary
Based on the total connected load requirement described in Table 12-2, the project development will require a The proposed 132kV primary substations will be fed from existing 132kV network as per DEWA design and
132kV primary substation. The Primary substation is located at the southeast periphery and established by configuration. For the proposed 132kV Primary Substation, Table 12-3 describes the package area served by the
PSS and served load.
considering two major factors, close to the 132kV corridor and the distribution catchment. Refer to drawing in
Appendix J.
Sr. No PSS No. Area Covered Total Connected Load (kW)
Landuse Details Population 1 PSS 01 All 90,854
Total Total
Total Land Connected Diversified Table 12-42: Summary of Total Connected Load and Area covered by PSS
No Landuse GFA Residents Workers Visitors Load Load
Area
10.4.4 11kV Distribution Network
m2 m2 Nos. Nos. Nos. kW kW
The 11kV distribution network is designed for operation in a ring system. This will provide maximum reliability and
1 Residential
126,334 148,970 3,316 30,539 24,431 flexibility of operation. The 11kV network within the development will run along the 11kV corridor as described in
Apartments
drawing No. Refer to drawing in Appendix J.
2 Residential Villas 113,561 52,580 1,342 9,464 7,572
3 Residential 10.4.5 Low Voltage (LV) Distribution Network
163,864 109,860 2,340 19,775 15,820
Townhouse
4 F&B 17,709 4,727 236 945 2,836 2,269 Low voltage distribution is taken from 11/0.4 kV substations. The low voltage distribution will be presented in the
5 Retail 2,400 120 480 468 374 detailed design LV network drawing layouts.
6 Post Shelter 70 13 10
10.4.6 Distribution Network – Design Fundamentals
7 Resident’s Club 9,996 7,897 395 821 1,857 1,486
8 Facility Management 500 300 53 42 System Fault Levels
9 School 95,145 82,700 632 207 2,070 19,699 15,759 The rated design switchgear bus bars fault levels shall be in accordance to DEWA standard specification and
10 Headquarters 1,181 472 5 83 66 regulation.
11 Mosque 5,597 2,687 11 1,075 510 408
All equipment connected to the switchgear bus bars shall be designed to be capable of withstanding the
12 Community Park 10,740 400 4 255 54 43
electromechanical and the thermal effects of short circuit currents up to the maximum fault levels as specified by the
13 Right of Way 245,430 736 589 DEWA standard specification and regulation.
14 Clinic 1,200 43 17 234 187
15 Utilities 5,624 2,157 1,726 Voltage Drop
16 Open Space 51,025 153 122 As per DEWA regulation, voltage drop shall not exceed 5% during normal operation at medium voltage level.
The maximum permissible voltage variations at the consumer points are limited to +10%, with an allowed voltage
17 Tot Lot 11,509 115 92
drop of 5% and 3% for non-motorized and motorized load respectively within a customer installation.
18 Parks 31,280 950 10 719 94 75
The Low Voltage distribution system is also designed to conform to the above requirements on voltage drop
19 Supermarket 800 40 160 240 192 limitations.
20 Local Plaza 12,661 63 51
21 Artificial Lake 8,000 500 400 Grounding (Earthing)
22 Indoor Parking 1,211 969 DEWA regulation requirements will be followed in sizing the earth continuity conductors and equipment earthing
including system grounding, neutral grounding, and equipment/structure grounding etc.
Total 910,155 416,013 7,630 1,070 6,543 90,854 72,683
Table 12-41: Summarized Electrical Load for Cherrywoods Development (Land Use wise) System Components
This section provides guidelines for requirement and sizing of:

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• Transformers  Feeder pillar to MDB (Building service panel) - 20 meters

• Switchgear
• Cable However, wherever the above criteria could not be maintained, the size of cable to be suitably selected to account
for voltage drop calculations.
Distribution Transformers
10.4.7 Building/Facilities Distribution
Table 12-4 describes the sizes of transformers as per DEWA standard and guidelines.
Distribution substation 3 phase, 400 volt will be distributed within the development to serve the building / utilities
building, offices, commercial, warehouses, etc. to suit the particular dedicated load requirements. Each substation
Transformer Ratio – kV Rating – MVA Vector Group Type of cooling Cooling Media
will comprise of:
As per DEWA
11/ 0.4 500,1000,1500 Dyn11 As per DEWA specification
specification  11 kV Ring Main Unit
Table 12-43 Standard Transformer Specification
 Transformer
 11 kV Switchgear
Distribution Switchgear
The following switchgear will be specified in accordance with DEWA specification requirements:  LV Switchgear
 MV – 11kV
Maximum rating of any single transformer will be up to 1500 KVA with actual size selected to suit the load being
 LV – 400V
served and fully comply with DEWA standards. However, 1000 KVA is the preferred transformer size by DEWA.
11/0.4 kV Building Substations will be located within the Development to suit the low voltage electrical systems.
Guideline for Loading of Distribution Transformers
As per DEWA practice the maximum loading of a distribution transformer are shown in Table 12-5
10.4.8 Cost Estimate
Diversity Maximum Total Connected Load Per Transformer Capacity (KW) The estimated cost for the Electrical Network is shown in section 8, preliminary design cost estimate. The
Factor breakdown of the preliminary design cost estimate is in Appendix I.
500 KVA Transformer 1000 KVA Transformer 1500 KVA Transformer
0.8 500 KW 1000 KW 1500 KW 10.4.9 Authority Coordination
0.9 450 KW 900 KW 1350 KW
Table 12-44 Maximum Loading of a Distribution transformer 1. DEWA was requested to provide the power suply for the development and a meeting was organised
regarding requirement for 132 kv Primary Substation on 03 November 2015, DEWA ED confirmed the
Guideline for Loading 11KV Cable Circuits requuirement to provide a new 132kv PSS for the development. However, developer again requested
 The DEWA Standard cable sizes are 3-core 300 mm2 XLPE insulated copper cable and 240 mm2 XLPE to build a primary substation on DEWA exisitng plot located in the left corner of the development and
insulated Aluminum cable. DEWA declined the proposal & advised to allocate dedicated substation withing the development.
 The maximum sustained load of 11kV feeder for 300 mm2 copper XLPE cable is 175A/3MW. Developer is still planning to have a high level coordination with DEWA to short out the issue.
 The maximum sustained load of 11kV feeder for 240 mm2 Aluminum XLPE cable is 160A/2.7MW.
2. PIL has submitted power supply master plan ( DEWA PTP NOC) thorugh letter no
Guideline for 11KV Cable Installation 350707/OT-0065/AA/cjc dated 4 th february 2016. DEWA has send their review commets through letter
Vp-PTP/PC/0104/2016 dated 21st February 2016, the referred commets will be address & resubmitted
 Minimum clearance of 2 meters shall be maintained between any 11kV cable trench and surrounding heat
once the 132/11Kv primary substation location is finalyzed.
source such as 132Kv
 Horizontal spacing between 11kV cables are 150mm (edge to edge) and vertical spacing of 100mm (edge to
edge).
Guideline for Loading of LV Cable Circuits

Only DEWA recommended sizes of LV cables have been considered in designing the LV distribution network.
Guideline for LV Cable Circuit Lengths

Recommended distances for LV distribution system:
 Substation LV panel to LV feeder pillar - 270 meters

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11 TELECOMMUNICATION 11.4.2 Fiber to the Premises/ House (FTTP/FTTH)
11.1 Existing Information Review The telecom infrastructure is based on a converged infrastructure network which will support all applications and
meet the increased demand of bandwidth requirements. The structured cabling system will be installed to support
There are existing telecom networks near the Cherrywoods development for both Du & Etisalat. These are located the telephone, data and TV applications.
along Al Awir road. A meeting was held on 27 October 2015 with both Du & Etisalat, it was confirmed that the
development will be under Taawun Framework and DU & Etisalat will discuss internally to nominate the lead Fiber to the Premises/House (FTTP/FTTH) technology has been recommended for Cherrywoods Development.
telecom service provider. By using this technology of fiber optic cables and eliminating the use of copper cables the following are achieved:
During last meeting with Du, it was confirmed that Du will be the lead telecom infrastructure operator. Accordingly  Extended Distances
Parson submitted the design to Du for approval with copy to Etisalat.  Expanded Bandwidth
 Immunity to electromagnetic interference
11.2 Basis of Design, Codes and Standard  Low transmission loss
 Security
ETISALAT & Du Standards and Design Guidelines
The proposed infrastructure on the project consists of uPVC duct system which will carry fiber optic cable along the
11.3 Design Criteria road forming the backbone of wide telecom network. This will be distributed to various plots using lead in ducts
The proposed telecommunication network criteria will be in accordance to the service provider standard guidelines which will be used to pull fiber cable to landing rooms within the building. Through the landing rooms, fiber/copper
and regulation. The dedicated infrastructure services corridor shall be allocated for the outside plant network. The network will be distributed within the building. Fiber backbone network will enable provision of triple play services.
network will include multiple uPVC ducts system connected to the joint box/manholes. Triple play services will consist of HDTV-based IPTV (Internet Protocol television), Video on Demand (VoD),
broadband Internet services and VoIP.
The proposed Telecom network for Cherrywoods Development will be in accordance to the TAAWUN framework
agreement between Du and Etisalat. TAAWUN will require a shared Telecom infrastructure for Du and Etisalat Telecom Duct Network
which include Ducts, manholes/JRC, cables, and services corridor. GENERAL - The type of duct used is 54D is manufactured from PVC. It is supplied in 6.0 metre effective
lengths, has an internal diameter of 90mm and a nominal wall thickness of 3.25 mm. Each duct length has a
The (5m x 4m) Meet Me Room (MMR) is also required either inside the building or in the (10m x 10m) plot. MMR tapered socket at one end which will accept the barrel of the duct.
will accommodate up to 5,000 units/tenants for commercial/mixed use building development, and up to 1500 Coupling ducts 54A, 300 mm in length are also available for use with short lengths of duct which have no
units/tenants for Villa / Townhouse development. There is one plot (10m x 10m) allocated for the MMR in socket. Coupling Duct 54A shall not be used for duct leading into buildings.
Cherrywoods Development, however the total numbers of MMR and location will still be subject to the lead service
provider (Du) review and approval. TRENCH - The trench shall be excavated to the required width and depth; the trench bottom shall be free from
stones, level and well tamped. The duct shall be laid at standard depths unless otherwise specified.
GSM – Global System for Mobile Communication
For the Preliminary Design - Etisalat and Du (shared) Network Layout, refer to Appendix J.
The design criteria for GSM shall comply with the service provider guidelines. The number of GSM sites required
will be based on population and area. The standard size of the enclosed Greenfield GSM tower plot area is 11.4.3 GSM – Global System for Mobile Communication
approximately 10m x 10m. The GSM antenna height will be approximately 30 meters above the ground.
The mobile communication (GSM) services will be provided by Du and Etisalat, and it is proposed that the GSM
site/tower be shared by Du and Etisalat. The locations are also proposed to be on the roof-top of the building only,
11.4 Preliminary Design however this will be subject to the lead service provider (Du or Etisalat) review and approval.
11.4.1 Introduction
The telecommunication services proposed for Cherrywoods Development shall consist of telephone services,
mobile phones, cable TV, and internet services. The telecom infrastructure network throughout the development
shall be designed to support the following applications described on the following sections.

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12 GAS
11.4.4 Technology Strategies
12.1 Existing Information Review
Telecom Services
There is confirmed presence of Gas transmission outside the project boundary owned by DUSUP.
The following will generate the requirements for the infrastructure provisions necessary to provide the services.
• Communications 12.2 Basis of Design, Codes and Standard
• Entertainment ENOC and DUSUP Standards shall be executed by third party or as directed by the Client
• Education
• Information 12.3 Design Criteria
• Building Management System
• Infrastructure Management System Design of gas network is outside the scope of works of Parsons. However, a dedicated gas corridor is allocated
within ROW, refer to utility cross sections under appendix A. Also a utility plot of (50 x 50) m is allocated for Gas
• Transport Management System
farm.
• Business and Commerce
• Security
• Emergency Management System
Gas Distribution System
Telecom Constraints As per Cherrywoods Development requirement and as part of wider Dubai Municipal initiative for implementation of
A strategy is only of any value if it can be implemented. The constraints imposed by cost, technology limitations and more sustainable and cost effective energy solutions, Cherrywoods development is envisioned to have centralized
existing infrastructure have to be taken into account. Furthermore, technologies evolve over time, so strategic gas distribution network.
choices need to be made about which technologies will evolve in a way that will continue to meet future
requirements. The Master plan must consider the broad principles of which strategic choices should be made. As a part of infrastructural design Parsons is required to incorporate Gas network reservations in the Service Utility
sections and make allowance for future installation.
11.4.5 Smart Home Technology
Gas Farm
Smart Home Technology is an initiative of Dubai Government that encourages to be implemented in new
development. However this system will not be implemented in this development and subject to services provider As presented on the Utility Plot Location drawing, proposed Gas Farm plot is located at the western corner along
coordination in the future. the boundary. The plot allocated has a dimension of 50m x 50m and will be provided a direct external access, refer
to utility plots drawing in Appendix A.
Distribution Network
The design of gas distribution network is not included in Parsons’ scope and shall delivered by Third party as per
MERAAS direction. Parsons design will only consider allowance for further gas network installation and provision of
duct for ease of pipe laying.

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13 PRELIMINARY DESIGN COST ESTIMATE
The summary of Preliminary Design Cost Estimate for Infrastructure is presented below;
Assumptions:
1- General Items is 20%

2- Contingencies is 10%
Exclusion:
1- District Cooling Plant

2- Gas network
3- POP Building
4- GSM Tower
5- Price Escalation
6- Inflation
7- Land Acquisition
8- Authority Fee's
9- Soft Cost
10- Expropriation
Please refer to Appendix I for the cost breakdown of Infrastructure preliminary design.

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14 WAY FORWARD
This Infrastructure Preliminary Design Report is submitted to MERAAS for review, comment and approval. Parsons
will incorporate MERAAS comments and submit the detailed design for MERAAS approval. Later and upon
receiving MERAAS approval, Parsons will proceed with the submission of detailed design report.
At the same time, Parsons have submitted most of the utility design to local authorities for their approval. Parsons
will continue pursuing the approval from all local authorities.
MERAAS is expected to finalize their decision regarding the location of 132/11 kc S/S at the earliest to facilitate the
necessary approval from DEWA for permanent power and interim power. For school buildings.
15 APPENDICES
Appendix A: Master Plan Drawings
Appendix B: Utility Calculation / Hydraulics
Appendix C: Geotechnical Report
Appendix D: Landscape Presentation
Appendix E: Value Engineering Study/Report
Appendix F: EIA Scope of Works
Appendix G: Relocation Works
Appendix H: Agency Coordination/Approval
Appendix I: Preliminary Cost Estimate
Appendix J: Preliminary Design Drawings

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Preliminary Infrastructure Design Report

Document Control Record of Issue:

Status: For Approval

Parsons Overseas Limited

3.4.1 Roads & Traffic.....................................................................................................................................11

iii May 2016

9.4.1 Design Strategy:...................................................................................................................................45

Appendix A: Master Plan Drawings List of Figures

Table 5-1: Trip Generation Rates..................................................................................................................................6

Table 7-4: Recommended Drainage System Clear Times...........................................................................................25

The project location in Dubai is shown in Figure 1-1.

Figure 1-1: Project Location

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2.2 Preliminary Design Report Objectives

2.3 MERAAS Requirements

2.4 Master Plan Status

2.5 Infrastructure Design Opportunities and Constraints

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3 ROAD WORKS 3.2.2 Street Lighting

Figure 5-2: Existing Road Network 3.3 Design Criteria

3.1.2 Street Lighting

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 LOS “A” – Average vehicle delay 10 seconds or less;

3.3.1.1 Trip Generation Rate

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AM Rates LT Rates PM Rates PHG Rates

Table 3-1: Trip Generation Rates

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1 Residential Town houses No. of Units 1.000

Table 3-3: Parking Demand Guidelines as per DM Bylaw

3.3.1.3 Roads Classifications and Design Speed

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Table 5-5: Recommended Horizontal Curve Criteria

Design Speed (km/h) SSD (m) PSD (m) Curve Widening

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Road Min. Grade (%) Max. Grade (%) Parking

Vertical Curves 3.3.1.10 Clearances

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 Pavement of existing roads

Pavement Design Approach:

Design Life and Traffic Loading:

Materials Characterization and Specifications:

Components of Pavement Design & Management Geotechnical Investigation:

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3.3.2 Street Lighting Considerations Road Type Collector Roads and

At detailed design stage, the following is considered:-

- For installation outdoors IP-55 or above

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1) Traffic Signal controllers (one for each signalized junction).

3.4 Preliminary Design

3.4.1 Roads & Traffic

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Quantity AM Trips LT Trips PM Trips PHG

5 Jumma Mosque 333 100 sqm GFA 1,000 4 0 4 4 5 9 4 5 9 4 5 9

6 Community Facilities Private Clinic 822 100 sqm GFA 700 9 5 15 11 13 24 18 18 37 18 18 37

7 Pharmacy 831 100 sqm GFA 60 4 2 6 7 6 13 5 5 10 7 6 13

8 Nursery/Child Care 311 100 sqm GFA 700 62 73 136 23 46 68 8 8 15 62 73 136

Table 3-9: Summary of Trip Generation

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1 Residential Town houses No. of Units 932 167,812 1.000 932

Community Activity Oriented 1000 sqm of Collector Road (2) 21.00