CONSTRUCTION OF OFFGRID WATER SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION

NETWORK IN ILALA & PART OF KIGAMBONI

DAR ES SALAAM WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY

(DAWASA),

Construction Report No. 41 for the period up to 13 December, 2022

Date of report: 13th December, 2022

Prepared by Advent Constructions Ltd (Offgrid Team)

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Table of content

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

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 CLIENT:

DAR ES SALAAM WATER AND SEWERAGE AUTHORITY (DAWASA),

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

CONSULTANT: CONTRACT:

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

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

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 800mm pipes.

MAIN CONTRACTOR:

ADVENT CONSTRUCTION LTD

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

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

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

Shillings Eleven Billion Two hundred Eighty Million Two Hundred Forty Eight
Thousand One Hundred Twenty Four and Thirty Cents) VAT Inclusive. The duration
of contract is 12 months. This report will describe progress that occurred up to 13 th
December, 2022.

2. STATUS OF CONSTRUCTION AND SUBMISSION OF IMPORTANT PROJECT

DOCUMENTS UP TO 13th December 2022

SITE WORKS

 DN 800mm, MS Pipes = 1188m

 DN 200mm, UPVC Pipes = 5515.8m
 DN 160mm, UPVC pipes = 4880.7m
 DN 110mm, UP VC pipes = 1247m
 DN 90mm, UPVC pipes = 2337.6m
 DN 75mm, UPVC Pipes = 37186.5m
a. Delivery of pipes to site
i. DN 800mm dia MS Pipes delivered = 2196m (183 Nos)
ii. DN 315mm dia HDPE Pipes delivered = 3240m (270 Nos)
iii. DN 200mm dia UPVC pipes delivered = 5573.8m (961 Nos)

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 iv. DN 160mm dia UPVC pipes delivered = 4959m (855 Nos)
v. DN 110mm dia UPVC pipes delivered = 1287.6m (222 Nos)
vi. DN 90mm dia UPVC pipes delivered = 2412.8m (416 Nos)
vii. DN 75mm dia UPVC pipes delivered = 37618.8m (6486Nos)
b. Pipes Layed at site
i. DN 800mm dia, MS pipes = 2196m
ii. DN 315mm dia, HDPE Pipes = 0m
iii. DN 200mm dia UPVC pipes = 5515.8m
iv. DN 160mm dia UPVC pipes = 4880.7m
v. DN 110mm dia UPVC pipes = 1247m
vi. DN 90mm dia UPVC pipes = 2337.6m
vii. DN 75mm dia UPVC pipes = 37186.5m
c. Order for 5.8km HDPE pipes delivery has started and is ongoing.
d. Fittings installation and construction of thrust blocks
i. Re-excavation of trenches at jointing areas is going on.
ii. Fittings installation at Nzasa is going on. Although stopped a while due to
fittings insufficient.
iii. Fittings installation is going on at Kibada distribution system.
iv. Thrust blocks casting not started due to lack of transport for materials and
absence of guidance regarding the payment of the activity (casting of thrust
blocks). This is more than one month we are requesting the same from our
office with no solutions.
e. Pipes balance at site
I. OD 800mm dia, MS Pipes = 84 Nos
II. OD 315mm dia, HDPE Pipes 270 Nos
III. OD 200mm dia UPVC pipes = 13 Nos
IV. OD 160mm dia UPVC pipes =18 Nos
V. OD 110mm dia UPVC pipes = 7 Nos
VI. OD 90mm dia UPVC pipes = 13 Nos
VII. OD 75mm dia UPVC pipes = 79 Nos

f. NZASA GSR construction

i. RCC/GAD drawings and design calculation; submitted and approved.
ii. Setting out completed and excavation work Completed
iii. Levelling and compaction work for GSR completed
iv. Cleaning of rental area for mobilization completed
v. Hardcore laying completed.
vi. Sand filling for the hardcore completed.
vii. Compaction after sand filling completed.
viii. Preparation of formwork and shuttering for PCC done
ix. DPM installation done

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 x. Blinding PCC completed.
xi. Formwork for foundation base not started
xii. Steel fixing for foundation raft completed
xiii. Shuttering for raft foundation is completed.
xiv. Concrete casting for a raft foundation is completed.
xv. De-shuttering of formwork for a raft foundation base is completed.
xvi. Steel fixing for wall distribution bars for Nzasa GSR wall is going on.
xvii. Steel fixing for wall main bars for Nzasa GSR is going on.
g. Mix design work
i. Mix design results for concrete, steel tests and blocks were submitted to
consultant for approval. Steel tests and Concrete Class 10, 15, and 25 were
approved. Class 35 test done. Results already obtained and approved by
consultant.
ii. Survey work is completed.
iii. All Distribution drawings are approved
iv. Soil investigation: 100%, done and approved
v. Route surveying: 100 %, total 69.9km done and submitted.
vi. Hoarding Works: Completed in Mgeule and Nzasa sites respectively.
vii. Signboards installation 8 nos done.
viii. Temporary facilities: Offices, stores, laboratory, toilets done by 100%

h. Pump test and Flushing

i. Borehole flushing and pump test already done. Report submitted and is under
review by the consultant.
i. Construction of Guard House
i. RCC/GAD Drawings submitted and approved.
j. Construction of Panel House and Chlorine Building
i. RCC/GAD Drawings submitted and approved.
k. Construction of valve chambers and Valves installations
i. This is waiting for procurement of the valves from RGI India.

OFFICE WORKS SUBMISSIONS

I. Delivery of second batch 1.4km MS pipes 800mm dia from TSP is going on
and pipe laying and welding works have been resumed.
II. Delivery of HDPE Pipes 315mm is going on. We are planning to start
excavation and pipe laying by Thursday 15 th December 2022 but we have not
received ordered materials, plant and equipment to facilitate this activity
from our office. This includes 2 Nos Generators, 2Nos Butt fusion machines,
and crane truck and 1Nos pickup/tipper.
III. Procurement of casing pipes (MS Pipes): We were processing VAT exemption
but TSP provided quotation in form of USD and TRA have refused to sign and

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 instructed to write the quotation on Tanzanian shillings. Therefore we need
to restart VAT exemption processes using Tanzanian shillings quotation.
Already informed our procurement department to inform TSP officially and
restart the process immediately.
IV. The water investigation report for the 2 bore wells is submitted. Decision
have been made as explained above. We are proceeding with Nzasa GSR and
Mgeule ESR was discarded and removed from scope. However, as per water
quality analysis report from CARMEL CONSULTATION AND SUPPLY LIMITED,
WATER FROM Nzasa borehole has iron content. Therefore we are in
discussion with DAWASA and consultant to resolve this issue. Regarding this
they have instructed verbally to do one more water quality analysis test to
confirm the iron content before deciding otherwise.
V. Pipeline hydraulic design is submitted and approved for distribution networks
Nzasa and Kibada and Yangeyange
VI. Pipeline distribution drawings and LS Profiles completed, submitted and
approved.
VII. Soil investigation report is APPROVED.
VIII. Baseline report was approved by WAPCOS. Specific ESMP report submitted
and approved. Monthly reports also submitted on a monthly basis.
IX. CRB Project registration: done
X. OSHA registration for project: done
XI. Work Programme/Schedule already approved by consultant
XII. Project vehicle procurement: On process with DAWASA for approval of
addendum. We are waiting for official instruction in writing.
XIII. Mobilization of key staff: 100%.
XIV. Structural design for reservoirs: Submitted and approved by Consultant.
Approved drawings already printed and submitted to consultant.
XV. Simba Pipes procurement: QAP of UPVC and HDPE pipes have been approved
for Simba DPI.
XVI. For valves export details have been approved for RGI. QAPs and data sheets
for valves have been approved by the consultant. Procurement is arranging to
place orders for Valves from RGI India.
XVII. Pump 60cum/hr and control panel procurement. Approved for Genvik pump
make. Mr. Tamish is arranging to place final Purchase order for the pump.
XVIII. Transformer for Nzasa borehole already purchased and delivered at the site.
XIX. We received confirmation to proceed with procurement for all types of pipes.
XX. Method statement for uPVC and HDPE pipe laying already submitted to
consultant and approved. Hydro test method statement is also submitted
waiting for approval.
XXI. Designs drawings for Guard House, Chlorine Building, Panel House, re –
submitted and approved.

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 XXII. Procurement of all types of fittings for UPVC, HDPE and MS is with
Procurement department. Fittings delivery to site has started and is ongoing.
Fitting installation is also ongoing.

3. LOOK AHEAD NEXT WEEK FROM 14TH DECEMBER TO 20TH DECEMBER 2022
 Finalizing delivery and offloading of MS Pipes at Kimbiji transmission main for 1.4km
order.
 Pipe laying and welding of MS pipes DN 800 at Kimbiji transmission main.
 Finalizing steel fixing for Nzasa reservoir wall main, distribution and haunch bars.
 Fittings installation & construction of thrust blocks for uPVC pipes at Nzasa and
Kibada distribution system.
 Delivery of HDPE pipes 315mm dia along Pugu-Chanika Road.
 Setting out and commencing trench excavation for the pipeline HDPE DN 315mm for
Yangeyange transmission main.

4. MANPOWER ON SITE – UP TO 22ND NOVEMBER, 2022

S.no Name Skilled Unskilled
1 Project Manager 1
2 Project Coordinator 1
3 Site Engineer 4
4 Land surveyor 1
5 HSE Representative 2
6 Environmental officer 1
7 Social officer 1
8 Site supervisor 1
9 Plant operator 2
10 Mechanics 0
11 Storekeeper 2
12 Auto electrician 1
13 Driver 3
14 Mason 2
15 Steel fixer 8
16 Carpenters 2 5
17 Casual Labors 4 (subcontract) 3 (subcontract)
18 Foremen 3 (subcontract)
19 Plumbers 2 (subcontract)
20 Consultant staff WAPCOS 5
21 Counterpart staff Counterpart 3
22 MS Welders 3
23 MS Pipe Fitter 1

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 24 Machine Operators 7
25 Grinder man 1
26 Electrician 1
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 Average Daily people 35 nos.

5. EQUIPMENT ON SITE UP TO – 13th December, 2022

Description Qty Remarks Description Qty Remarks

Vibrator &
1 2
Mixer Machine Poker

Generators 2 Excavator 1

Wheel Loader 0 JCB Backhoe 0

Pick Up 0 Circular Saw 2

Small car 1 Batching Plant 0

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

Carpentry Machine 0 RTK GPS 1

HDPE Fusion machine 0 Motorbike 0

Welding machine 2

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6. FINANCIAL STATUS
IPC No. IPA Date IPA Amount IPC Date IPC Amount Payment Date
Advance 1,692,037,218.60 Paid on
Paymen
t
IPC 01 551,078,571.28 494,197,320.70 Paid on 26th
Sept 2022
IPC 02 899,558,928.17 709,947,857.54 Paid on 7TH
Nov 2022
IPC 03 10th NOV 1,010,184,021.56 11th Nov 994,431,830.58 Not Paid
2022 2022
th
IPC 04 13 1,088, 014,752.00 Pending Pending Not paid
December
2022

7. CHALLENGES
 Delays from our Head office in delivering ordered materials for Raft in time
 Delays from our office in obtaining required plants and equipment to facilitate work
progress.
 Challenge on obtaining in time of required documentations from the suppliers and
manufacturers
 Absence of our supervision vehicle (Pickup) which is under repair for more than one
month up to now.
 Absence of transport for materials from Nzasa site to pipe line to facilitate
construction of thrust blocks. This has been requested from head office three weeks
ago with no positive replies. It has delayed this activity and also affecting our
planning for hydro test.
 Delays in delivery of uPVC Pipe fittings which has also delaying finalizing joining of
fittings.
 Delay in delivery of required materials on time.
 Absence of transport at Kibada site.
 Absence of butt fusion machine, Generator 15kVA, Pickup or tipper for transport and
crane truck for loading and offloading of pipes when distributing along excavation
pipeline.
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8. IMPORTANT EVENTS
 Delivery of MS Pipes OD 800mm at Kimbiji transmission main.
 Delivery of HDPE Pipes OD 315mm at Yangeyange distribution system along Pugu-
Chanika Road.

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

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 SITE PROGRESS PHOTOS

Pipe laying of MS Pipes DN 800 at Kimbiji.

Pipe fitting and welding works at Kimbiji transmission main

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MS Pipe Direct penetration test

Steel fixing at Nzasa GSR

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Delivery of HDPE Pipes DN 315mm for Yangeyange transmission main

Prepared by:

Advent Construction Ltd. (OFFGRID PROJECT SITE)

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