Section 01 General PDF

Colombo Port Expansion Project
Harbour Infrastructure Works

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SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Symbols and abbreviations used are generally in accordance with the following list.
Units of Measurement
Length, Area and Volume
°‘“ degree, minute, second (of angle)

µm micron (m x10-6)
ha Hectare
km kilometre(s)
2
km square kilometre
l (lt) Litre
m metre (s)
2
m square metre
m3 Cubic metre
mm millimetre (s)
2
mm square millimetre
nm nautical mile
rad Radian
Time and Time Derived Units
d Day
dB Decibel
H (hr) Hour
Hz Hertz (cycles per second)
kHz kilohertz (Hz x 103 )
km/h Kilometres per hour
m/s Metres per second
2
m /s Square metres per second
m3/s Cubic metres per second
MHz megahertz (Hz x 106)
min Minute
mm/s millimetres per second
mth Month
s (sec) Second
wk Week
yr Year
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Mass, Force and Derived Units
°C degree Celsius
Atm standard atmosphere (101,325 Pa)
g Gramme (kg x 10-3)
kg kilogramme
3
kg/m kilogrammes per cubic metre
kN kilo Newton
2
kN/m kilo Newton per square metre
kNm kilo Newton metre
kPa kilo Pascal
kW kilo Watt (W x 103)
mg milligramme (kg x 10-6)
mg/l Milligrammes per litre
MN Mega Newton
MPa Mega Pascal
MW Mega Watt (W x 106)
N Newton
Nm Newton metre
Pa Pascal
T(t) Tonne (kg x 103)
T/m3 Tonnes per cubic metre
W Watt (J/s)
Electrical Units
A Ampere
Cd Candela
kVA kilo Volt Ampere
kWh kilo Watt hour
Lx Lux
V Volt
Proper Names / Organisations – International
AASHTO American Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials

ACE Association of Consulting Engineers (UK)
ACI American Concrete Institute
ADB Asian Development Bank
AISC American Institute of Steel Construction
API American Petroleum Institute
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
BA British Admiralty
BS British Standard


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BSI British Standards Institution

CIRIA/CUR UK Construction Industry Research and Information Association/
Civieltechnisch Centrum Uitvoering Research en Regelgeving
DIN Deutches Institut fur Normung ev (German Standards Organisation)
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EN European Standard
HSE Health and Safety Executive (UK)
IALA International Association of Lighthouse Authorities
ICE Institution of Civil Engineers (UK)
IEE Institution of Electrical Engineers (UK)
IMO International Maritime Organisation
ISO International Organisation for Standardisation
ISPS International Ship and Port Facility Security
LPC Loss Prevention Council
NEA National Environmental Act
PIANC International Navigation Association (formerly Permanent International Association of
Navigation Congresses)
SI Systeme Internationale d’Unites (International System of Units)
SIS Sveriges Standardiseringskommisionen (Swedish Standards
Commission)
SLMG Sri Lankan Metric Grid
TRL Transport Research Laboratory (UK)
UTM Universal Transverse Mercator
WGS World Geodetic System
Proper Names / Organisations – Sri Lanka
BOI Board of Investment of Sri Lanka

BQ Bandaranaike Quay
CCD Coast Conservation Department
CEA Central Environmental Authority
CEB Ceylon Electricity Board
CPC Ceylon Petroleum Cooperation
CMC Colombo Municipal Council
CSH Colombo South Harbour
DASL Department of Archaeology Sri Lanka
DMSL Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka
DPSL Department of Police Sri Lanka
GOSL Government of Sri Lanka
GSMB Geological Survey & Mines Bureau
HM Harbour Master
JCT Jaya Container Terminal
LHI Lanka Hydraulic Institute
MOC Marine Operations Centre


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MPPA Marine Pollution Prevention Authority

NARA National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency
NWSDB National Water Supply & Drainage Board
PCT Port Control Tower
PS Pilot Station
PVQ Prince Vijaya Quay
RDA Roads Development Authority
SAGT South Asia Gateway Terminal
SBH Small Boat Harbour
SDHM Senior Deputy Harbour Master
SDSL Survey Department Sri Lanka
SLC Sri Lanka Customs
SLMG Sri Lanka Metric Grid
SLN Sri Lanka Navy
SLPA Sri Lanka Ports Authority
SLR Sri Lanka Railways
SLT Sri Lanka Telecom Ltd.
UCT Unity Container Terminal


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Other Abbreviations
% per cent
ACM Asbestos Containing Material
AMP Asbestos Management Plan
approx Approximately
BM Bench Mark
CD Chart Datum
dia Diameter
DRCM Direct Reading Current Meter
eg for example
etc and so on/etcetera
Fig Figure
GMS Galvanised Mild Steel
GRP Glass Reinforced Plastic
HAT Highest Astronomical Tide
horiz Horizontal
Hs Significant Wave Height
HSFG High Strength Friction Grip (bolt)
Ie that is
LAT Lowest Astronomical Tide
LWOST Low Water Ordinary Spring Tide
max Maximum
min Minimum
MHWNT Mean High Water Neap Tide
MHWST Mean High Water Spring Tide
MLWNT Mean Low Water Neap Tide
MLWST Mean Low Water Spring Tide
MSL Mean Sea Level
MOF Materials Off-Loading Facility
No Number (order) as in No 6
no/nr Number (units) as in 6 no
PVC Poly Vinyl Chloride
PVC u/-u Poly Vinyl Chloride (unplasticised)
RCM Recording Current Meter
SD Sounding Datum
SSS Side Scan Sonar
Temp Temperature
Tp Peak Wave Period
vert Vertical
vol Volume
WBP Water and Boil Proof
(Plywood)
w/c Water/Cement (ratio)
wt Weight


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SECTION 1 – GENERAL
Table of Contents
Description of the Works
1.001 Location of the Works
1.002 General Description of the Works
Site Information
1.003 Site Investigations
Site Conditions
1.004 Temperature
1.005 Humidity
1.006 Rainfall
1.007 Winds
1.008 Waves
1.009 Tides
1.010 Currents
Surveys
1.011 Setting-out Grid
1.012 Level Datum
1.013 Topographic Survey
1.014 Condition Survey
1.015 Bathymetric Survey
1.016 Movement Monitoring
Conduct of the Works
1.017 Access to Site
1.018 Interference with Other Operations
1.019 Working within a Port Security and Customs Area
1.020 Agreement of Engineer to Significant Operations
1.021 Notice for Checking by Engineer
1.022 Loads on Existing Structures
1.023 Sequence of Construction and Programme
Control of Programme
1.024 Progress Meetings
1.025 Attendance upon Trades
1.026 Setting-out of Works
1.027 Existing Services
1.028 Existing Obstructions
On-Land Works
1.029 Silting of Works during Construction
1.030 Project Signboards
1.031 Fencing, Hoardings, Watching & Lighting
1.032 Traffic Safety & Control on Site
1.033 Port Entry Passes
1.034 Visitors
1.035 Cleaning and Clearing of Roadways and Footpaths
1.036 Noise Control
1.037 Debris
1.038 Health and Safety, Generally
1.039 First Aid Facilities
1.040 Life Saving Apparatus and Rescue Boat
1.041 Diving
1.042 Use of Explosives
1.043 Quarries, Borrow Pits and Haul Roads


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Marine Operations
1.044 Port Limits and Approvals
1.045 Floating Equipment and Craft
1.046 Navigation
1.047 Reconfirmation of Marine Operations
1.048 Mooring, Buoys, Lights etc
1.049 Night time Markings and Lights
1.050 Radio Link with Port Authority, Contractor's Radio Equipment
1.051 Pilotage
1.052 Tide Gauges
Facilities and Equipment for Engineer's Site Staff
1.053 Office Accommodation
1.054 Equipment
1.054 Materials Testing Laboratory
1.055 Motor Vehicles
1.056 Boat for the Use of the Engineer
1.057 Survey Craft
1.058 Diving Pontoon
Attendance upon the Engineer
1.059 General
1.060 Setting-out and Survey Staff and Small Equipment
1.061 Materials Testing Staff and Transport
1.062 Vehicle Drivers
1.063 Boat Crew
1.064 Diving Assistance
Accommodation and Facilities for Contractor
1.065 Contractor’s Compound Area and MOF
1.066 Contractor's Office, Stores, Workshops, etc
1.067 Staff Quarters and Labour Camp
Services for Contractor
1.068 Services for Contractor's Use
Records
1.069 Records
1.070 Progress Photographs
1.071 Progress Reports
1.072 Returns of Labour and Equipment
1.073 Submission of Information and Records
1.074 ‘As-Constructed Drawings’
Drawings, Designs and Standards
1.075 Additional or Notified Drawings
1.076 Interpretation of Drawings
1.077 Contractor's Designs
1.078 Contractor's Working Drawings
1.079 Alternative Design Proposals
1.080 Provision of Standards, Codes of Practice
1.081 Applicable Standards and Codes of Practice
Environmental Considerations During Construction
1.082 General
1.083 Environmental Management Plan
1.084 Mitigation Measures for Water Quality
1.085 Dredging and Reclamation
1.086 Disposal of Sewage and Wastewater from Land-Based Sources
1.087 Disposal of Sewage and Wastewater from Construction Vessels
1.088 Control of Surface Water Runoff from Reclamation Areas
1.089 Control of Spillages


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1.090 Mitigation Measures for Control of Solid Wastes

1.091 Mitigation Measures for Air Quality
1.092 Mitigation Measures for Noise and Vibration
1.093 Mitigation Measures for Ecology & Fisheries
1.094 Mitigation Measures for Cultural Heritage
1.095 Measures for Employment
1.096 Health and Safety
1.097 Monitoring General
1.098 Types of Monitoring
1.099 Impact Monitoring
1.100 Compliance Monitoring


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SECTION 1 – GENERAL
Description of the Works
1.001 Location of the Works

Colombo is situated on the west coast of Sri Lanka. The Permanent Works to be constructed
under this Contract are located within the marine area outside the western breakwater of the
existing Port of Colombo.
The location of Colombo, the existing port and the Permanent Works are indicated on
drawings number D105234 / GE – W / 0010 to 0012.
1.002 General Description of the Works

The Works to be executed under the Contract comprise the Harbour Infrastructure Works
associated with the Colombo South Harbour (CSH) expansion of the Port of Colombo. These
works include:
• Rerouting of a submarine oil pipeline. A new 36” pipeline of approximately 6km
length is to be laid in trench with one shore connection and one underwater
connection to the existing pipeline.
• Construction of a main breakwater. The breakwater is approximately 5 km in length
with the core formed using sand arising from the dredging operations. It is armoured
with rock and concrete armour units and capped with a concrete wave wall. It is
backed by partial reclamation and a beach.
• Construction of a secondary breakwater with Small Boat Harbour. The breakwater is
approximately 1 km long and encloses a small boat harbour with 400m of precast
concrete block quay wall. Onshore buildings include a Marine Operations Centre,
Control Tower and accommodation for pilots and crew.
• Dredging of a new access channel to CSH with a realigned channel to the existing
harbour.
• Construction of road access, drainage and utility services to the newly constructed
facilities.
• Dredging is mostly in sands and silty sands and the dredged material is to be used in
reclamation. Estimated volume of reclamation is 13.6 million cu m.
• Onshore Works including a number of small buildings and other facilities.
Site Information
1.003 Site Investigations

A schedule of the information available for the Site and the investigations carried out is
contained in Appendix 1.6 of this Section.
The site investigation data is available to the Contractor on a without prejudice basis and
solely for the purpose of assisting the Contractor to make his own interpretation of the ground
conditions. The accuracy or reliability of the information given and other information supplied,
prepared or commissioned at any time by the Employer in connection with the Contract is not
therefore warranted and the Employer shall not be held responsible in any manner for such
information.
Copies of the scheduled reports are available for inspection at the offices of the Sri Lanka
Ports Authority, Colombo.
Site Conditions
1.004 Temperature
The maximum temperature during the day is 2 or 3 hours after mid day. The minimum
temperature is generally in the night 1 or 2 hours before dawn. The higher monthly average
temperatures are in April, May or June, the low values are in December, January or


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February, however the differences are relatively small (6° seasonal variation). The average
monthly temperature at Colombo varies from 26°C to 28°C.The average maximum and
minimum monthly temperatures being 31°C and 23°C.
1.005 Humidity
Humidity is relatively high at most times. Generally variation is between 70% and 90% on
average.
1.006 Rainfall
The annual West Coast rainfall has considerable seasonal variation. The total annual rainfall
is generally between 2000 mm and of 2500 mm.
Typically the rainfall on the West Coast may be divided seasonally as follows:
• 250 – 500 mm in the first inter-monsoon period March – May
• 1000-1500 mm during the SW monsoon
• 500-1000 mm during the second inter-monsoon period October November and
• 250 – 500 mm during the NE monsoon.
Average monthly rainfall varies between 70 mm and 320 mm. The maximum recorded
rainfall figures for the past 15 years are as follows:
Annual 2888 mm
Monthly 683 mm
Daily 494 mm.
1.007 Winds
Wind at the south-west and west coast of Sri Lanka is governed by the monsoon conditions.
The summer monsoon or Southwest Monsoon is reckoned from May to September. The
winter monsoon or the Northeast Monsoon lasts from December to February. The period
between February and May is the first inter-monsoon period and the period between
September and December the second inter-monsoon period.
This regional wind system is locally influenced by the daily variation of sea to land and land to
sea winds. The breeze affects the strength of the SW monsoonal winds without significantly
affecting the wind direction. During the NE monsoon period, with weak average winds at the
West Coast, a daily pattern of a sea to land wind (during the day) and land to sea wind (at
night) can be established. An annual wind rose based on measurements in the Port between
1979 – 1984 is reproduced below.
C al m
0 .00 %
% 10%
S peed
B and s
m /s
Palett
10% A b ove 20
15 -20
10 -15
5 - 10
0- 5
B elow 0
Wind Rose – Annual Climate


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1.008 Waves
Wave Climate
The wave climate at the southwest and west coast of Sri Lanka is characterised by the
combination of two simultaneous wave systems:
•Sea waves, waves generated under the influence of the wind within the wind field,
and
• Swell waves, waves which have moved out of the area of generation and are no
longer subjected significantly to wind action.
Sea waves are characterised by having relatively short periods (3-8 seconds), whereas swell
waves are characterised by having relatively long periods (8-20 seconds).
Swell waves originate predominantly from the southern oceans. As the waves reach Sri
Lanka they are refracted towards the coast and the angle of approach measured at Colombo
ranges from 200° to 270°. Swell waves have their greatest intensity during the Southwest
monsoon.
In contrast, sea waves have a direction determined by the prevailing wind at the time of
generation, which varies much more widely. In the period May to September (the Southwest
monsoon), winds are predominantly from the southwest and sea waves are predominantly
from this direction. In the period December to February (the Northeast monsoon), wind
directions reverse and waves are predominantly from the North. However, the effect of the
orientation of the coastline is such that waves arrive at Colombo from a generally north-
westerly direction.
During the inter-monsoon periods, depression weather systems can lead to high sea waves
from directions between Southwest and Northwest. As a consequence of these mechanisms,
the sea state may consist of sea and swell with similar or different directions. In addition to
these permanent features, cyclones occur infrequently but may generate some of the highest
waves. Hence sea states are complex.
Wave roses for the annual swell wave climate and annual sea wave climate are reproduced
below. The data was compiled from directional wave measurements in the vicinity of
Colombo Port for periods in 1998 – 1999 and 2002 - 2003.


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Annual Swell Wave Rose
N
N
Calm
Calm
0.00 %
0.00 %
Hs (m)
Above 2.8
2.4 - 2.8
2 - 2.4
1.6
Legend
H (m) s
- 2
1.2Above
- 1.62.8
0.8 2.4 – 2.8

-2 1.2
– 2.4
1.6 – 2
0.4 1.2
- 0.8
– 1.6
0.8 – 1.2
0 0.4
- 0.4
– 0.8
55 %
% Below 00
0 – 0.4
Legend
Calm Hs (m)
0.00 % Above 2.8
2.4 - 2.8
2 - 2.4
1.6 - 2
1.2 - 1.6
0.8 - 1.2
0.4 - 0.8
0 - 0.4
5% 0
Annual Sea Wave Rose

The figures below show the variation in sea wave and swell wave height through the year
based on an annual composite of the most recent wave data. The increase in wave height
during the months of the Southwest monsoon can be clearly seen. The figures give a
representation of seasonal variation and are not to be considered as definitive values.


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Composite Directional Wave Data - Colombo

Sea Waves
2.5
1.5
Hs
0.5
0
D J F M A M J J A S O N D
Month
Variation of Sea Wave Height during the Year
Composite Directional Wave Data - Colombo

Swell Waves
3
2.5
2
Hs
1.5
0.5
0
D J F M A M J J A S O N D
Month
Variation of Swell Wave Height during the Year
1.009 Tides
LWOST is 0.42m below Mean Sea Level (MSL) Ref. National Hydrographic Office (NHO)
Sea Chart NO. 101.
Mean High Water Springs +0.7m
Mean High Water Neaps +0.5m
Mean Sea Level +0.4m
Mean Low Water Neaps +0.3m
Mean Low Water Springs +0.1m
The extreme mean water levels recommended for the planning of the construction works are
between +0.1m and +1.2m. All tide levels are quoted relative to LWOST datum.


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1.010 Currents
Due to the small tidal range in the Colombo area, tidal currents are relatively weak and are
influenced by the prevailing wind conditions.
Historical data indicates that currents speeds of up to 0.25 m/s have been recorded offshore
(JICA, 1996). Within the port area the maximum recorded speed is 0.39 m/s, but currents are
more typically between 0.05 and 0.25 m/s (Jayaweera, 1999).
Recent analysis of currents offshore of Colombo Port has confirmed that, in general, current
speeds are weak and are not dominated by a single driving force e.g. tides, winds. The
current regime varies from day to day and across the sea area adjacent to the existing Port.
This light and variable regime is driven by the complex interaction of environmental
conditions (tide, wind, oceanic currents, temperature/salinity) and the local bathymetry.
On average current speeds are less than 0.1 m/s; higher speeds of between 0.2-0.30 m/s
occur regularly but for short periods.
In extreme cases, depth averaged currents of greater than 0.4 m/s have been found to occur
and surface currents can exceed 0.8 m/s. These phenomena are common for the west coast
of Sri Lanka and are typified by currents which travel from south to north and have a duration
of a few days, generally in November.
Surveys
1.011 Setting-out Grid
The setting-out grid for the Works shall be the Sri Lankan Metric Grid. The grid co-ordinates
of existing points are as follows:
SRI LANKAN METRIC GRID:
DATUM Name : Kandawala

Ellipsoid : Everest 1830
Semi-major axis : 6377276.345
Flattening : 300.8017
PROJECTION Name : Sri Lanka TM
Type : Transverse Mercator
Latitude origin : 07-00-01.729 N
Longitude origin : 80-46-18.160 E
False easting : 200,000
False northing : 200,000
Scale Factor Org : 0.99992384189
The Sri Lankan metric grid is in a period of transition as at 2004/2005. The original 200,000 /
200,000 False Easting and Northing are being replaced by 500,000 / 500,000 values. Scale
Factor for these coordinates is as above.
Control Stations for the setting out of the Works and Contractor’s Bench Marks are indicated
on Drawing D105234/GE - S / 0013. Control station parameters shall be jointly surveyed and
confirmed by the Contractor and Engineer prior to commencement of the Works.
The Contractor shall at the commencement of the Works establish additional fixed survey
stations which will be used for setting out the Works. He shall construct the survey stations in
suitable positions and in such a manner that they are not disturbed during the execution of
the Works.
The Contractor shall protect the survey stations from damage throughout the execution of the
Works, and shall repair or replace at his own cost any that are damaged or destroyed.


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1.012 Level Datum

The level datum adopted for the Contract is LWOST Datum (0.0m). This datum shall be used
during the execution of the Works.
Drawing number D105234/ GE-S/ 0013 indicates the location of the control bench mark. The
Contractor shall be responsible for the establishment of such additional bench marks as he
deems necessary for the construction of the Works.
Should the Contractor consider there to be any discrepancy between the survey and design
information, at any point, he shall notify the Engineer accordingly, in writing, stating the basis
for his concern. The Engineer will instruct mitigating measures to be adopted to resolve any
proven discrepancy.
1.013 Topographic Survey

Prior to commencing the Works the Contractor shall carry out a topographic survey of the
land area of the Site, in which the position and level of all existing features shall be accurately
measured. The area of this survey shall be extended to include the areas where the Works
will tie into the existing topography and structures.
The Contractor shall prepare survey drawings plotted to a scale of 1:500, indicating the local
grid and the location of all existing infrastructure, earthworks and other installations and
features. The survey drawings shall be signed off as a true agreed record by the Contractor
and the Engineer prior to the commencement of Works. The Contractor shall supply the
Engineer with two hard copies of the signed plots and a ‘soft’ electronic copy in an agreed
format.
1.014 Condition Survey

Prior to commencement of the Works the Contractor shall undertake jointly with the Engineer
a condition survey of the existing structures, highways and installations which are likely to be
affected by the Works or operations associated with the execution of the Works.
The Contractor shall prepare a report as a written and photographic record of the condition of
these structures, highways and installations. This report shall be signed by the Contractor
and the Engineer as an agreed record and two copies provided to the Engineer by the
Contractor.
1.015 Bathymetric Survey

Before commencing marine construction, dredging or reclamation works in any area, the
Contractor shall undertake a bathymetric survey jointly with the Engineer. The survey shall be
carried out in accordance with Section 5 of this Specification relating to Dredging and
Reclamation works. Post dredge and post reclamation surveys shall be carried out in
accordance with Section 5 and other applicable Sections of this Specification.
The survey shall be plotted to a scale of 1:500 and shall show the local grid. The survey
plot(s) shall be jointly signed by the Contractor the Engineer as an agreed record. A hard
copy of the survey plot(s) shall be given to the Engineer together with an electronic copy of
the plot and original survey data in approved formats.
1.016 Movement Monitoring

The Contractor shall monitor the movement of structures and elements of the Works during
construction as required by the relevant sections of this Specification.
The frequency of monitoring surveys shall be agreed with the Engineer following receipt of
the Contractor’s programme for the Works. For the purposes of planning, monitoring for
movements shall be carried out at a minimum of once weekly.


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Measurements shall be taken at survey points and settlement stations to be established by

the Contractor at locations agreed with the Engineer.
The results of all monitoring surveys shall be recorded and plotted in an agreed format. Hard
and electronic copies of all data and plots shall be submitted to the Engineer by the
Contractor for his records.
Where the results of any movement survey have a bearing on the design, performance or
programming of the Works the Contractor shall not proceed without the prior agreement in
writing of the Engineer. Such agreement or otherwise will be provided within seven days of
receipt, by the Engineer, of the appropriate records.
Conduct of the Works

1.017 Access to Site
The CSH Works are to be constructed adjacent to and connected to the existing Port of
Colombo. Vehicular access to the Site shall be through the operational port areas using the
present highways network and associated highway structures.
Access to the Contractor’s working area and materials offloading facility (MOF) shall be
generally as indicated on Drawings No. D105234/GE-S/0012 & 0016. The Contractor shall
consider the available depth of water in the area and determine the optimum method of
transporting reclamation materials to provide adequate land area and water depth for the
establishment of the site compound and working areas. The Contractor shall at all times
conduct construction activities, both on land and at sea, in compliance with Clause 1.018.
The Contractor shall satisfy himself that the existing height and width clearances to bridge
structures are adequate for the passage of his proposed vehicles.
In addition the gross weight of his vehicles shall not cause damage to the carriageway and
bridges on the access route.
1.018 Interference with Other Operations

The Works are to be constructed, in part, adjacent to operational container terminals and
other operational Port facilities.
The Contractor shall execute the Works throughout the period of construction so as not to
interfere with third party traffic or the use of the existing facilities in the vicinity of the Site and
shall co-ordinate his activities with the Port authorities, and comply fully with their
requirements.
In particular the Contractor shall not interfere with the movement of marine traffic to and from
the Port of Colombo.
The Contractor shall programme the Works so as to cause minimum interference and
disruption to other parties with approved access to Contractor’s working areas, or rights of
way on the Site or in its approaches, and shall make due allowance for the work of other
contractors working on or near the Site.
The Contractor shall construct temporary diversions where Works activities are likely to
interfere with the existing foot and/or vehicular traffic. Diversions shall be to the approval of
the Engineer and concerned authorities, and shall have a capacity not less than that of the
routes which they replace. They shall be constructed in advance of likely interference and
shall be maintained throughout the required period and removed when no longer required.
1.019 Working within a Port Security and Customs Area

The site of the Works is within a Port Security area and is adjacent to or partially within a
Customs Bonded area. Colombo Port is a signatory to the International Ship and Port Facility


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Security Code (ISPS) and the Sri Lankan Navy is the ISPS authority. The Contractor shall be
bound by any security requirements imposed by the Navy.
The Contractor shall be responsible for liaison with the appropriate Authorities and for
obtaining all necessary permits and approvals for working within and entering / leaving the
designated areas.
1.020 Agreement of Engineer to Significant Operations

Notwithstanding the submission by the Contractor and agreement by the Engineer of any
programme, no significant operation shall commence without the written consent of the
Engineer.
1.021 Notice for Checking by Engineer

The Contractor shall give the Engineer a minimum of 48 hours notice of any proposed
operation to enable the Engineer to make such necessary arrangements for checking and
supervision. The Contractor shall only request inspections when works have been
completed in accordance with the Contract and the Contractor is satisfied that those works
are satisfactory and ready for inspection.
1.022 Loads on Existing Structures

The Contractor shall be responsible for liaison with the owners and occupiers of all existing
structures, either within the Site boundary on its boundary or likely to be affected in any way
by the proposed methods of construction.
Further to the provisions of Clause 1.017 the Contractor shall be responsible for assessing
the strength of the existing structures and their capacity to carry any loads imposed by
Contractor’s Equipment or Vehicles delivering Goods. Any damage to these structures due to
the use or passage of the Contractor’s Equipment or other vehicles shall be rectified by the
Contractor at his expense.
1.023 Sequence of Construction and Programme

The Contractor shall prepare and submit detailed method statements to accompany the
programme of Works. Particular consideration shall be given to the following sequence of
construction requirements:
• Use of dredged material in the Works
• Monsoon period working
• Breakwater construction Stages
• Surcharge and consolidation periods.
A programme, in accordance with Clause 8.3 of the Conditions of Contract, shall be prepared
by the Contractor using the latest version of Primavera, Microsoft Project or similar software,
clearly indicating the critical path.
The work headings to be shown in the programme shall be the main elements of the Works
and the structure shall be aligned with the work breakdown structure established and agreed
with the Engineer.
The programme shall clearly show the inter-relationship between the elements of the Works
and any dependencies between them. It shall also show the Monsoon periods and assign as
necessary alternative production rates for those activities affected by the seasonal weather
and sea states.
Each work heading shall be split into detailed activities including design (where required),
approvals, delivery of Materials, temporary works, fabrication, precasting, construction,
testing and commissioning. Long lead-in items and their lead-in times shall also be identified.


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Work to be undertaken by third parties shall be shown as separate activities. The duration of
activities to be undertaken by the Contractor shall be broken down into periods not exceeding
4 weeks.
Each activity shall be uniquely referenced. Bar charts, logic diagrams/tables and any other
necessary tabular and graphical reports shall be submitted to show the following information
for each activity on the network:
(a) Reference
(b) Description
(c) Duration
(d) Relationship with other activities
(e) Early and Late Start and Finish Dates
(f) Resources or Unit Production Time.
The Contractor shall provide all network details in electronic format.
Control of Programme
Progress against the programme shall be updated by the Contractor at monthly intervals so
that the progress of the Works can be adequately monitored by the Engineer and the
Employer.
The Contractor shall assess and report progress on each activity and all other input data not
more than 2 days after the scheduled time for an update. Changes in the network logic may
only be made after consultation with the Engineer.
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer updated programming data (bar charts, tables
and disk), showing actual progress and comparison with the programme.
Where slippage has occurred, the Contractor shall give explanations together with his
proposals for recovery of critical activities.
1.024 Progress Meetings

Progress meetings will be convened by the Engineer at both weekly and monthly intervals
and at other times as appropriate. The purpose of the meetings will be to review the
progress of the Works, to discuss the Contractor's programme and to cover such other
matters under the Contract as may be specified or notified by either the Engineer or the
Contractor. Such meetings shall be attended by an authorised senior representative of the
Contractor. A senior representative of the Employer and the funding agency may also attend
monthly meetings.
The agenda and minutes of each meeting will be prepared by the Engineer with a copy to the
Contractor. The Contractor shall record agreement of the minutes, either by signing them or
by minuted oral agreement at the following meeting.
1.025 Attendance upon Trades

Each trade shall provide for, and make good as necessary, all other trades so that each
section of the work is carried out in its correct sequence and completed in accordance with
the Specification.
1.026 Setting-out of Works

The Contractor shall give the Engineer not less than 24 hours’ notice of any intention to set
out or take levels for any part of the Works so that arrangements may be made, if required,
for monitoring the work. The accuracy of setting out and levelling shall be as called for in the
Specification, or as agreed with the Engineer; in the absence of other information, the
tolerances specified in BS 5606 shall be taken as the minimum requirement.


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1.027 Existing Services

The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and identifying existing services within the
Works and for protecting them during the progress of the Works.
Where appropriate, the Contractor shall with prior approval open up the ground in advance of
the main work, by hand digging if necessary, to locate precisely the position and details of the
services which are likely to affect its operations.
The Contractor shall be responsible for arranging any necessary temporary diversion,
supports and protection from interruptions of services. The Contractor shall carry out these
temporary diversions as directed by, and to the satisfaction of, the appropriate authority and
the Engineer.
The existing storm water drainage outfalls are indicated on Drawing No D105234/GE - D/
6200. The Contractor shall take all necessary measures to ensure the flow from these
outfalls is maintained throughout the construction of the Works, until such time as the flow
from these outfalls is diverted into the permanent drainage Works.
The Contractor shall remove all temporary diversions and re-instate the Site upon completion
of the final permanent diversions to the satisfaction of the appropriate authority and the
Engineer.
1.028 Existing Obstructions

General
The Contractor shall satisfy himself as to the nature and extent of any obstructions and shall
be responsible for taking any necessary measures to deal with any obstructions which may
affect the Works. Such measures shall, for obstructions encountered under water, include the
provision of buoys and lights and all things necessary for the safety of navigation while the
obstruction remains. The Contractor shall remove any such obstruction as is necessary for
the proper completion of the Works.
Marine Works
The Marine Works are generally to be carried out in an offshore area not previously
developed. Obstructions are anticipated to be of the form of wrecks and debris deposited at
sea.
The Contractor is advised to review the Site Investigation documents available including the
Side Scan Sonar (SSS) result plots and subsequent diving inspection reports, available for
inspection on request. The SSS results and the subsequent diving inspection have identified
the nature of the targets found and, where practicable, have quantified the magnitude of the
obstruction.
Wrecks and other targets to be removed by the Contractor are scheduled on Drawing No.
D105234 / DE – W / 0015.
It is anticipated that the remaining targets will be undisturbed by the Works or buried by
subsequent reclamation work.
On-Land Works
The Contractor shall note that a proportion of the on-land Works are in an area where
structures may have been constructed in the past and remnants of these and other
obstructions may be present.
1.029 Silting of Works during Construction

The Contractor shall ascertain the propensity of the Site for inundation by silt or debris of any
sort during construction, whether from the Contractor's activities, the activities of others or as
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from the Works to meet the requirements of the Contract and the Engineer, and to enable the
completed Works to fulfil their required function(s).
1.030 Project Signboards

The Contractor may provide a sign or signs on Site stating the project and the names of
Contractor, Employer, Engineer and the Bank. The sign(s) shall be subject to approval by the
Engineer and Employer.
1.031 Fencing, Hoardings, Watching & Lighting

The Contractor shall provide and maintain continuous fencing or hoardings around the areas
of work, storage, offices, etc., and all necessary watching and lighting. The Contractor shall
have at least one watchman at each main area of work at all times when work is not in
progress.
For work at night the Contractor shall arrange adequate lighting at each area of operation
with adequate standby in case of failure. The Contractor shall satisfy the relevant authorities
that such lighting will not constitute a hazard to traffic by land, sea or air in the areas adjacent
to the Site.
1.032 Traffic Safety & Control on Site

The Contractor shall provide, erect and maintain such traffic signs, lights, barriers and other
measures as may be necessitated on Site by the execution of the Works. The measures
shall be to the approval of the Engineer and of the relevant authorities.
1.033 Port Entry Passes

The Contractor shall, where necessary, arrange for all employees and subcontractors and
any of his visitors to have valid port entry passes and identification cards required for access
the Site.
Port entry passes may be applied for by providing the necessary information to the following
contact: SLPA Port Permit office tel. 2421201 or 2421231.
1.034 Visitors
The Contractor shall not allow any unauthorised visitors on the Site. Authorised visitors shall
sign a Contractor's visitors book. The Contractor shall provide safety equipment and
appropriate protective clothing for such visitors.
1.035 Cleaning and Clearing of Roadways and Footpaths

The Contractor shall ensure that existing roadways and footpaths used by vehicles or
Equipment of the Contractor, his suppliers or subcontractors are kept clean and clear of all
materials, dirt, soil or debris.
1.036 Noise Control

The Contractor shall follow the general recommendations of BS 5228 to minimise noise and
vibration arising from construction activities, noting the existence of important buildings in the
vicinity including the President’s House and offices of the Ministry, SLPA and Government
Departments.
1.037 Debris
The Contractor shall not discharge any oil or noxious materials within the Site or into drains,
ditches, watercourses or the sea adjoining the Site. The Contractor shall remove from the
Site and the adjacent areas any debris arising out of the construction of the Works.


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1.038 Health and Safety, Generally

The Contractor shall comply with the health and safety requirements of the Specification and
with the health and safety recommendations for building and civil engineering work published
by the International Labour Organisation and the Ministry of Employment and Labour, Sri
Lanka (Ref – Labour Code of Sri Lanka (2004)) and (Understanding Labour Law (2002)).
1.039 First Aid Facilities

The Contractor shall provide and maintain at each main area of the Works, including floating
Equipment, first aid medical facilities for the use of the Contractor's personnel and also those
of the Employer and the Engineer.
1.040 Life Saving Apparatus and Rescue Boat

Life saving apparatus on floating Contractor’s Equipment shall comply with current maritime
regulations appropriate for the type of equipment.
In addition, for land based works the Contractor shall provide and maintain at each active
marine area of the Works a minimum of three lifebelts, with buoyant lifelines at least 30m
long, in easily accessible positions, together with a boat suitable for rescue work fully
equipped and ready for immediate use.
The rescue boat shall be deployed whenever operations are taking place on, over or
adjacent to water.
1.041 Diving
All diving operations shall be carried out in accordance with accepted international standards
of safety (eg "Diving Operations at Work Regulations 1981" (SI 1981 No. 399) issued under
the Health and Safety at Work Act of the United Kingdom) and to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
Prior to the start of any proposed diving operations the Contractor shall submit to the
Engineer a copy of the diving rules intended for use generally, and also to any hazards
peculiar to specific aspects of the Works and to shipping. The Contractor shall also submit to
the Engineer a general method statement for diving operations.
The Contractor's diving team shall have, as a minimum requirement, a competent diving
supervisor, two qualified divers and a linesman in attendance at all times when underwater
works requiring diving are being carried out.
The diving equipment used by the Contractor shall conform to international diving standards.
1.042 Use of Explosives

The storage, handling, transport and use of all explosives for use in connection with the
Works shall be the responsibility of the Contractor, and shall be in accordance with the
requirements of Specification Section 20 “Use of Explosives", relevant authorities, the
Employer, and with the applicable recommendations in BS5607.
Before using explosives, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer written details of
proposed warning and safety precautions for the protection of all persons, works, property
and shipping from injury or damage.
Generally, blasting will not be permitted within 30 metres of any completed Permanent Works
under water or 20 metres on land, and shall be carried out only during the hours of daylight.
These limits shall be subject to confirmation following receipt of details of the Contractor’s
proposals and any trials deemed necessary by the Engineer or other authority.


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1.043 Quarries, Borrow Pits and Haul Roads

The Contractor shall be entirely responsible for making arrangements for the supply of
quarried stone and for ensuring that the materials obtained meet the Specification and are
available in sufficient quantities to enable the programme to be met. All quarried rock shall be
brought to the Site by sea.
A report on “Sources of Materials for Breakwaters Construction” is available for review. This
report includes a survey of a number of operating and potential quarry sites within a short
haul distance from the coast.
The Contractor’s attention is drawn to the environmental legislation in Sri Lanka. It will be
necessary to apply for a Mining Licence for expansion of any existing quarry or development
of new quarries. A significant part of any such application is submission of an Environmental
Impact Assessment.
The Contractor shall be wholly responsible for the transport of rock from quarries to the Site.
Arrangements for a haul road from the quarry to a load-out facility shall be made with the
local Divisional Secretariat, Roads Development Authority or other duly authorised body. Use
of an existing harbour facility for load-out to barge shall be agreed with the relevant Authority.
Construction of temporary load-out facilities at the coast will require the approval of the Coast
Conservation Department, in addition to local Authorities.
The Contractor may wish to develop the rock resource at Piyiangala in the Ampara Region.
This is on Government land and the Employer holds an EIA permit for the extraction of
material for the construction of a port at Oluvil. Information on this and other potential
services of rock is given in Appendix 1.7.
Marine Operations
1.044 Port Limits and Approvals
The Operational Limits of the Port of Colombo, for which the Sri Lanka Port Authority (SLPA)
has responsibility for vessel control, falls within the area contained by the following:
i. LAT 07° 2’ N LONG 079° 43’ E
ii. An Eastery line 90° from position (i) to the Coast
iii. LAT 06° 52’ N LONG 079° 43’ E
iv. An Eastery line 90° from position (iii) to the Coast
v. A North / South line connecting Positions (i) and (iii).
These limits are shown on drawing D105234 / GE – D / 0010.
The Contractor shall make all arrangements and obtain all necessary approvals and
consents for any temporary marine traffic arrangements and controls within this area.
Not less than 14 days before marine works commence, the Contractor shall submit the
following to the Engineer:
a) Evidence that SLPA and Naval authorities have been notified of the intention to
commence the Works.
b) Licences, permits etc to undertake the Works and any related conditions or restrictions.
c) Approval of temporary marine traffic control arrangements.
1.045 Floating Equipment and Craft
The Contractor shall comply with the regulations and shall obey the orders of relevant
authorities in respect of navigation or mooring of floating Contractor’s Equipment and craft in
the adjacent waterway/harbour and in the vicinity of the Site, and shall conduct operations in
such a manner that they do not interfere with the use of the waterways, anchorages or
wharves, jetties, causeways, dolphins etc.
Restrictions are imposed by the Naval Authorities on the speed and engine characteristics of
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intended for use during the execution of the Works are duly authorised and approved by the
Port and Naval authorities prior to their operation.
Only classified vessels, fully registered and recently surveyed to IMO standards, shall be
used on the Works, including for the transport or handling of rock. The Contractor shall
maintain all floating Equipment in good working order and in a seaworthy condition, and shall
provide copies of current seaworthiness certificates if required by the Engineer.
All craft and floating Contractor’s Equipment shall be manned at all times with adequate crew
and safety measures to be able to effectively deal with normal emergencies.
All floating Equipment shall be equipped with a comprehensive set of safety and first aid
equipment which shall be regularly checked and serviced, all in accordance with IMO
standards. This shall include, but not be limited to, sufficient lifejackets and lifebuoys for the
personnel on board, safety railing, fire extinguishers, lighting and navigation lights and signals,
a rescue boat with outboard engine maintained in a state of readiness at all times, and means
for the rapid evacuation of all personnel in the event of an emergency.
1.046 Navigation
The Contractor shall conform to any bye-laws and regulations concerning navigation and
shall obey the orders of any authorised officer in reference thereto. The Contractor shall
obtain all necessary approvals and permits from the appropriate authorities for any
operations that may affect the operations of the Port, and submit them to the Engineer at
least 7 days prior to commencing work.
Normal movement of craft within the harbour shall be notified to the authorised authorities.
All craft shall be fitted with VHF radios and sufficient safety equipment for the number of
persons permitted to be on the craft.
1.047 Reconfirmation of Marine Operations

Any marine operations to be carried out by the Contractor which involve the suspension of
ship movement and which have been agreed with the relevant authorities shall be
reconfirmed by the Contractor with both the Engineer and those authorities seven days
before the agreed date.
When the Contractor does not carry out any operation reconfirmed with the Engineer and the
relevant authorities, requiring the authorities to suspend shipping movement for the duration
of the operation, then the Contractor shall reschedule the operation to the convenience of the
authorities.
Any delays arising from rescheduling the operations to the authorities' convenience shall be
deemed to be the Contractor's responsibility and the Contractor shall not be entitled to any
extension of the Time for Completion of the Works, unless the Engineer is satisfied that the
rescheduling is due to circumstances outside the Contractor's control.
1.048 Mooring, Buoys, Lights etc

The Contractor shall provide such buoys, moorings and fastenings as may be required for
securing the floating Contractor’s Equipment and craft and also such buoys, warning lights,
signs and signals (if any) arising as a consequence of undertaking the Works as the
appropriate authorities may direct or as the Engineer may deem necessary to meet the
requirements of the authorities.
All mooring arrangements, locations and periods of use shall be agreed by the relevant
authorities, and all anchors shall be marked by lit buoys. The Contractor shall submit for
approval by the Engineer an emergency plan for rapid removal from shipping channels of the
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1.049 Night time Markings and Lights

The Contractor shall during the execution of the Works provide and maintain every night from
sunset to sunrise such light or lights on or near the Works as the appropriate authorities or
the Engineer may require.
1.050 Radio Link with Port Authority, Contractor's Radio Equipment

The Contractor shall carry VHF radio-telephones on all self-propelled marine Equipment so
that communication can be made at all times with the Port Authorities. The radios shall be
manned at all times during working hours and all radio messages shall be logged.
The radios shall operate on agreed channels and the Contractor shall maintain a listening
watch on one of them during the periods that the marine Equipment is within the port limits.
Radio frequencies used by the Contractor, including those relating to on-board

communication equipment, shall be to the approval of the duly constituted authority having
jurisdiction. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining the necessary licences and
permits.
1.051 Pilotage
The extent of the Colombo Port Limits are as set out in Specification Clause 1.044 and
shown on Drawing No. D105234/GE-D/0010.
Generally Contractor’s floating Equipment operating within these limits, outside the existing
breakwaters, shall be exempt from pilotage.
The requirement for pilotage on vessels wishing to enter the port may be waived at the
discretion of the Port Authority but shall be subject to negotiation.
1.052 Tide Gauges

The Contractor shall establish a master tide board and a pressure operated radio tide gauge
on a firm foundation at an easily accessible sheltered location to be approved by the
Engineer. A piled foundation and/or artificial shelter shall be constructed if it is necessary, in
the opinion of the Engineer, to provide the necessary support and/or shelter. On completion
of the Works the master tide board and its foundations/shelter, if any, shall become the
property of the Employer.
The master tide board shall be levelled directly from the main survey control datum and the
radio tide gauge subsequently calibrated from the master tide board. The reading of the
radio tide gauge shall be checked daily against the master tide board. The tide board shall be
checked against an approved benchmark when requested by the Engineer and in any case
at intervals not exceeding 1 month.
Facilities and Equipment for Engineer's Site Staff

1.053 Office Accommodation
The Contractor shall provide on Site for the sole use of the Engineer the following office
accommodation within temporary buildings. Areas given are the minimum required and are
exclusive of circulation areas.
Offices 10 no. total area 180 m2
Meeting Room 2 no. area 40 m2
Canteen 1 no. area 30 m2
2
Store/Filing Area 2 no. total area 20 m
Server Room 1 no area 4 m2
Welfare facilities , shower and w/c facilities 25 m2
The design, construction, location and layout of building(s) and surroundings shall be agreed
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The Contractor shall, not more than 7 days after the Commencement Date, submit full details
to the Engineer, including floor plans, elevations, construction principles, materials, fittings
and finishes, before commencing erection. Both the building and the facilities shall be
suitable for the environmental conditions prevailing at the Site. The Contractor shall provide
all additional incidentals necessary, so that the facilities will be completely adequate and
satisfactory in every respect for their intended use.
The Contractor shall be responsible for raising the ground (if necessary), grading and
drainage in the vicinity of the buildings, with suitable access and walkways. The Contractor
shall construct a covered hard-standing, for the exclusive use of the Engineer and his visitors,
of sufficient size to accommodate 15 vehicles adjacent to the office, and an access road to
the parking area. The access road shall be high enough in order not to be inundated during
heavy rain. Outside lighting shall be installed around the buildings and the parking area, and
appropriate signs shall be erected to indicate the purpose of the facilities.
Buildings shall be complete with all services connected including potable water, electricity
and sewerage. Each room shall be provided with least four 13 amp sockets. All power shall
be 220-240V, 50Hz, except where otherwise agreed by the Engineer. All rooms shall be
illuminated by fluorescent lighting.
Facsimile and PABX telephone services, including international direct dialling, shall be
provided in the main office by the Contractor. These shall be in the name of the Contractor
who shall pay all user charges, including installation, maintenance and removal. Each office
shall be equipped with a telephone connected to the PABX.
Offices and meeting rooms shall be air conditioned. The air conditioning may be either
individual units or a central ducted system and shall be adequate to maintain a temperature
of not more than 24oC (dry bulb) at a relative humidity of 50% during the hottest season of the
year. The noise level of the air conditioning while working should be sufficiently low to allow
normal voice level discussions to take place.
The Server room shall be air-conditioned to provide environmental conditions suitable for the
operation of electronic computer office equipment on a continuous 24hr basis.
Buildings shall be weatherproof, fire protected, heat-insulated and secure. Windows shall
give adequate light and ventilation and be protected with metal mosquito-proof gauze and
have security bars and venetian, or other approved, sun blinds. Ceiling height above the
floor level shall be at least 2.75m. All internal partition walls shall be sound insulated. Floors
shall be PVC tile covered. In toilets and other washing areas the floors shall have drains to
assist cleaning.
All doors shall be fitted with locks, with two keys provided for each lock. Two master keys
shall be provided, appropriate to all locks.
The Contractor shall provide, to the approval of the Engineer, the office furniture and fittings
as scheduled in Appendices 1.1 and 1.2 to this Section.
Full office accommodation, furniture and fittings shall be provided complete within 28 days
after the Commencement Date and shall be equipped and maintained by the Contractor to
the satisfaction of the Engineer until 3 months after the issue of the Taking-Over Certificate
for the Works or such earlier time as instructed by the Engineer, whereupon the buildings and
furniture shall be removed from the Site. Reduced office accommodation facilities, to be
agreed with the Engineer, shall be provided throughout the Defects Notification Period until
the issue of the Performance Certificate.
The Contractor shall provide all labour, materials and equipment for maintaining and cleaning
offices, furniture and fittings. The Contractor shall replace and/or restore, as directed, any
facilities or parts thereof that become damaged, worn out, lost or stolen. The Contractor shall
provide an adequate stock of all expendable items and shall ensure proper and continuing
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The Contractor shall provide a full time cleaner to ensure that the offices of the Engineer are
cleaned daily. Containers shall be provided for waste disposal in each office and these shall
be emptied and disposed of daily by the Contractor.
1.054 Equipment
The Contractor shall provide, to the approval of and for the sole use of the Engineer, the
equipment as scheduled in Appendices 1.3 and 1.4 of this Section.
The equipment shall be provided and be fully operational within 28 days after the
Commencement Date or at such other time as agreed by the Engineer. It shall be maintained
by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Engineer until 3 months after the issue of the
Taking-Over Certificate for the Works or such earlier time as instructed by the Engineer,
whereupon the items shall be removed from the Site. The equipment, other than personal
protection equipment, shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall revert to the
Contractor upon the authorised removal of the office, or at such prior time as instructed by
the Engineer. Reduced equipment, to be agreed with the Engineer, shall be provided
throughout the Defects Notification Period until the issue of the Performance Certificate.
The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the equipment in full working order and
shall repair or replace at his own expense any equipment which is damaged or defective for
any reason.
The Contractor shall be responsible for filling as required the air bottles provided for diving
use by the Engineer, using approved equipment. The Contractor shall have sufficient
reserve bottles to ensure that two charged bottles are always available.
1.054 Materials Testing Laboratory

The Contractor shall provide a laboratory for the use of both the Contractor and the Engineer,
for the testing of materials on Site in accordance with the Specification, including such
additional tests as may be required. It shall be operated by staff provided by the Contractor
working under the direction of the Engineer.
The laboratory shall be in a self-contained temporary building at a location agreed with the
Engineer. It shall have a plan area sufficient to accommodate all the equipment, materials,
functions and test programmes laid down in the Specification and any further testing required
by the Contractor to ensure the quality of the Works.
The laboratory shall include, for the exclusive use of the Engineer, an enclosed, air
conditioned office of at least 6m2 area with soundproof partition walls and an internal lockable
door. The office shall be equipped with a telephone and electrical sockets with furnishings
and fittings similar to those for the Engineer's office.
The store area shall be not less than 10 m2 and the laboratory plant / testing area a minimum
of 24 m2.
The laboratory building shall be to the standards specified for Engineer's offices and to the
approval of the Engineer.
The Contractor shall equip the laboratory with sufficient new equipment of the best quality to
carry out the laboratory tests as required in the Specification. The Contractor shall refer to the
Specification for the minimum of tests required.
The laboratory, furnishings and test equipment shall be provided and be fully operational
within 28 days after the Commencement Date and shall be maintained by the Contractor to
the satisfaction of the Engineer until 3 months after the issue of the Taking-Over Certificate
for the Works or such earlier time as instructed by the Engineer, whereupon the laboratory
shall be removed from the Site. The test equipment shall remain the property of the
Contractor and shall revert to the Contractor upon the authorised removal of the laboratory,
or at such prior time as instructed by the Engineer.


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The Contractor shall provide all labour, materials and equipment for the maintenance and
cleanliness of the laboratory. Containers shall be provided for waste disposal and these shall
be emptied daily by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all test equipment is correctly calibrated
before it is used for testing. The Contractor shall in addition arrange periodic calibration
checks in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, or as stated in the relevant
standard or directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall provide evidence of calibration
checks whenever required by the Engineer.
The laboratory shall incorporate space and facilities for storing and curing of concrete test
cubes and other test samples in accordance with the Specification.
The laboratory shall be provided with sufficient work benches to accommodate the
equipment provided.
A schedule of typical testing equipment in contained in Appendix 1.5 to this Section.
1.055 Motor Vehicles

The Contractor shall provide, within 14 days after the Commencement Date, or at such later
time as approved by the Engineer, the following new vehicles for exclusive use by the
Engineer.
No Type Description
2 A 4×4 Station Wagon 2.8 Turbo Diesel (Toyota Landcruiser or similar)
2 B 4×4 Twin cab utility vehicle (pick-up) 2.8 Turbo Diesel (Toyota Hi-Lux or
similar)
2 C 1.8 Lt Saloon (Nissan Primera or similar)
2 d 10 seat minibus
Detailed specifications of the vehicles, associated equipment, spare parts and manuals shall
be submitted to the Engineer for approval.
If any vehicle is unavailable for use for whatever reason the Contractor shall replace it with a
similar vehicle for the whole period of unavailability.
The vehicles shall be registered in the Contractor's name and shall remain the property of the
Contractor for the duration of the Contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for all
Customs clearance and licensing of vehicles for the duration of the Contract.
During the Contract the vehicles shall remain within the custody of the Engineer but they shall
be insured, fuelled, cleaned, repaired, serviced and maintained by the Contractor. Each
vehicle shall be provided with a qualified and experienced driver. The Contractor shall be
responsible for providing all spare parts to keep the vehicles in full safe working order.
Vehicles provided by the Contractor may be used by the Engineer in connection with other
works for the Employer. The Contractor shall ensure that insurance cover to this ‘extra-
curricular’ use is in place for the duration of the Contract.
The Contractor shall obtain all permits to allow the vehicles to enter and leave the port or
other restricted areas for the purpose of the Works.
Upon completion of the Contract all vehicles purchased under the Contract shall be fully
serviced and handed over to the Employer and the registration transferred to the Employer’s
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1.056 Boat for the Use of the Engineer

The Contractor shall provide a crewed launch of at least 8m length powered by an inboard
engine for the exclusive use of the Engineer in the waters adjacent to the Works during hours
when the Contractor is working. It shall be of robust construction and suitable for use in open
sea conditions. It shall be licensed (where appropriate), and maintained in good seaworthy
condition. It shall have a maximum speed of at least 5 knots and good slow speed
characteristics.
The forward part of the boat should have an enclosed area with a chart table and lockable
compartment. The aft part of the boaft shall be open with a canvas awning and be provided
with seats along the gunwales for at least 6 passengers, excluding crew.
The crewed launch shall be equipped with sufficient safety equipment for all crew and
Engineer’s staff.
1.057 Survey Craft

The Contractor shall provide a craft with crew suitable for carrying out hydrographic surveys
which shall be made available to the Engineer as required, but will not be for the Engineer's
exclusive use. The survey craft shall be equipped with a maintained echo sounder and
supply of paper as specified in Section 5 of this Specification.
1.058 Diving Pontoon

For the purpose of diving inspections, as required by the Engineer, the Contractor shall
provide a suitable equipped diving pontoon with crew for the use of the Engineer. The
pontoon shall be suitably sized to carry an enclosed weatherproof and insulated office cabin
for the diving inspector of minimum area 10m2 and a deck area of at least 10m2 for
accommodating diving equipment and operations.
The diving pontoon shall be seaworthy, sufficiently stable to be fully usable by divers at all
times when marine works are being undertaken, and adequate for the security and safety of
equipment and personnel.
The Contractor shall provide the pontoon with means of access agreed with the Engineer.
The open deck space shall be covered with a canvas awning to an extent agreed with the
Engineer.
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer full details of the diving pontoon for approval in
sufficient time to mobilise before diving works commence.
The Contractor shall move the pontoon between positions as and when required by the
Engineer, to suit the progress of the Works, and shall ensure that the pontoon is adequately
moored in safe and convenient locations.
Attendance upon the Engineer

1.059 General
The Contractor shall provide such assistance and supply such labour, materials and
equipment as may be required by the Engineer to support the Engineer and his staff in
carrying out his Site duties under the Contract.
1.060 Setting-out and Survey Staff and Small Equipment

The Contractor shall provide the services of competent chainmen, staffmen and labourers
and shall supply materials and small tools such as pegs, poles, lines, spirit levels and other
items required by the Engineer for checking the setting out of the Works or carrying out
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1.061 Materials Testing Staff and Transport

The Contractor shall provide suitably experienced, qualified laboratory technicians and
assistants to carry out, under the direction of the Engineer, the testing of materials. The
Contractor shall also provide transport, as required, for sampling and testing.
1.062 Vehicle Drivers

The Contractor shall provide, as required by the Engineer, competent and licensed drivers for
all of the vehicles provided for the use of the Engineer. Drivers shall be able to speak English
and shall be made available during normal working hours and at such other times as may be
required by the Engineer to undertake duties under the Contract or in connection with other
works for the Employer.
1.063 Boat Crew

The Contractor shall provide experienced crew to operate all boats and craft to be made
available for the use by the Engineer in a safe manner. They shall be made available during
normal working hours and at such other times as may be required by the Engineer to
undertake duties under the Contract. At least one crew member on each boat or craft shall be
proficient in English.
1.064 Diving Assistance

The Contractor shall provide a diving team to attend the Engineer when undertaking diving
work in connection with the Works. The team shall comprise at least the following:
• a competent supervisor
• a stand-by diver
• a competent linesman.
Accommodation and Facilities for Contractor
1.065 Contractor’s Compound Area and MOF
An area just outside the port on the southern boundary shall be made available to the
Contractor for his initial working area and compound. This is shown on Drawing D 105234 /
GE-TW/0016. Only cars and light vehicles may access this area from the South (Galle Face).
All other vehicles will be required to use the Port Access Road, transit through the Port and
then exit through Gate 1.
A further area as designated on Drawing D 105234 / GE –TW / 0016 has been allocated for
the Contractor’s longer term working area compound and Materials Offloading Facility
(MOF).
As no land area exists in the area indicated at present, the facility requires reclamation prior
to occupation.
The reclaimed area will become part of the Permanent Works and the southern edge of the
reclaimed area will be protected by the main breakwater. The other edges to the reclamation
shall be protected with rock armour designed by the Contractor to meet his Temporary Works
requirements. The Contractor shall be wholly responsible for the establishment of material
offloading facilities and for the design and construction of any temporary harbour works
necessary to give protection from wave attack and to provide the necessary shelter for his
operations.
The Contractor shall not be permitted without prior agreement to breach any security fence,
boundary fence or wall. Any accidental breach of or damage to a boundary fence, wall or
gate shall be rectified immediately by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Port and Military
Security Personnel.


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1.066 Contractor's Office, Stores, Workshops, etc

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary offices, stores, workshops,
casting yards, stackyards and other temporary works or facilities needed execute the Works.
Details of the proposed use of designated working areas shall be submitted to the Engineer
by the Contractor for comment prior to their construction.
1.067 Staff Quarters and Labour Camp

No members of the work force shall be permitted to reside on Site.
The Contractor shall make arrangements for the provision of living accommodation and other
off Site facilities and amenities for the Contractor's work force. If temporary labour camps are
set up they shall be subject to the approval of the statutory authorities and shall not be
located on the Site or within the Employer's boundaries.
Services for Contractor

1.068 Services for Contractor's Use
The Contractor shall arrange and pay for water, electricity and telecommunications services
for the performance of the Contract including the provision of any cables, pipes, valves,
meters, storage tanks, etc. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all permissions
and consents from the relevant supply or service authorities for the use of their respective
supplies or services.
The provision of electricity and water supply may be arranged by the Contractor through the
relevant SLPA offices - Chief Engineer Electrical (Tel. 0 11 2440754) / Chief Engineer Civil
(Tel. 0 11 2432536).
Records
1.069 Records
The Contractor shall maintain contemporaneous records of all construction operations and
daily weather conditions. Copies of such records shall be forwarded to the Engineer, at
weekly intervals, providing records of dates and details.
1.070 Progress Photographs

The Contractor shall arrange for progress photographs to be taken, at monthly intervals or as
otherwise directed by the Engineer, to cover all areas and stages of the Works. Where
necessary the Engineer shall indicate the subject matter of the photographs.
The Contractor shall supply one colour negative and three 175mm × 125mm colour prints of
each “record photograph”. The prints shall bear the date of the photograph. Each set of
prints shall be separately bound, approximately A4 size, photograph albums and provided to
the Engineer within a maximum of 3 weeks from the date when they were taken.
Digital photographs may be used to support the conventional record photographs.
Security clearance is required for photography within the Port premises and the Contractor
shall be responsible for obtaining the necessary clearances.
1.071 Progress Reports

The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, at the end of each month, a report on progress
of the Works during the month, showing the current cumulative progress of important
sections of the Works related to the latest Contractor's programme.
1.072 Returns of Labour and Equipment

The Contractor shall supply to the Engineer, by noon each working day, a return of the
personnel employed the previous working day and the work on which they were engaged.


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The return shall specify the number employed in each trade. The Contractor shall also
supply monthly a return showing the number of personnel and construction equipment
employed and the nature and quantity of the work done.
1.073 Submission of Information and Records

All reports, statements, returns, drawings, diagrams, programmes, etc., which the Contractor
is required to submit during the Works to the Engineer, shall be in triplicate, unless otherwise
agreed.
Where such material is available in electronic format it shall also be submitted presented in
an approved digital format (eg. CD-R or DVD-R).
1.074 ‘As-Constructed Drawings’

On completion of the Works or a Section of the Works, the Contractor shall prepare and
submit within six weeks after the issue of the Taking-over Certificate for the Works or the
Section a complete set of 'as-constructed' drawings in duplicate including for any Contractor-
designed portions of the Works.
Once agreed by the Engineer, the Contractor shall provide two final sets of drawings in hard
copy, and two sets of digital copies in an agreed format.
Drawings, Designs and Standards

1.075 Additional or Notified Drawings
The Contractor shall advise the Engineer of the dates by which he will require any additional
or modified Drawings so as not to delay the execution of the Works. Such dates shall be fully
justified by the Contractor and shall be reasonable in all the circumstances with respect to the
programmed commencement of the relevant part of the Works.
1.076 Interpretation of Drawings

All Permanent Works shall be constructed to the dimensions shown on the Drawings. Scaling
of dimensions from these Drawings if no dimension is marked is at the Contractor's risk.
1.077 Contractor's Designs

The Contract states which portions of the Works are to be designed by the Contractor.
Designs shall be undertaken to the criteria stated and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
Review or checking of designs by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of
responsibility for Contractor's designs.
1.078 Contractor's Working Drawings

The Contractor shall prepare and submit for comment by the Engineer, copies in duplicate (in
the first instance) of detailed drawings of Contractor-designed parts of the Permanent Works
or those drawings from which shop or fabrication drawings will be prepared.
The Engineer will, where necessary, make any comments on one copy which will be returned
to the Contractor, who shall make necessary amendments and forward to the Engineer three
revised copies and an original.
If the Contractor wishes to modify or alter any Engineer-designed or -specified parts of the
Permanent Works, the Contractor shall submit detailed drawings to the Engineer in
accordance with the above, drawing attention to the proposed modification and providing
such calculations or other information the Engineer may require.
1.079 Alternative Design Proposals

Where the Contractor submits an alternative proposal under Sub-Clause 13.2 of the
Conditions of Contract, it shall comply with the following requirements.


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(a) Stated design criteria are met and any additional criteria are stated.
(b) Sufficient drawings, calculations, specifications and samples are submitted to enable
the Engineer to evaluate the alternative. The information shall be submitted at the
Contractor's expense and in sufficient time to enable the Engineer to make an
assessment.
(c) Any additional costs incurred by the Engineer in checking the alternative proposals,
including any consequential work done by the Engineer, shall be at the Contractor's
expense and may be deducted from the amount due to the Contractor under the
Contract.
(d) Alternative design proposals may be accepted by the Engineer subject to the
Employer’s approval, provided that they are at least equivalent to the designs
specified in respect of stability, durability, maintenance and safety standards and
operational and environmental characteristics.
1.080 Provision of Standards, Codes of Practice
A full set of all Standards, Codes of Practice and other publications listed in the Contract or
those approved alternatives, shall be provided by the Contractor for the exclusive use of the
Engineer within 60 days after the Commencement Date.
As an alternative, licensed access to the relevant publishers’ websites, allowing access for
the Engineer to download copies as necessary, may be arranged.
1.081 Applicable Standards and Codes of Practice

Standards and other Codes and publications relevant to this Section include:
BS 5228: Noise control on construction sites
Part 1 Basic information and procedures for noise control
BS 5606 Accuracy in building
BS 5607 Safe use of explosives in the construction industry
Safety and Health in Building and Civil Engineering Work (ILO Code of Practice).
Diving Operations at Work Regulations (Her Majesty's Stationery Office).
Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement, 3rd edition (Thomas Telford).
Environmental Considerations During Construction

1.082 General
The following clauses outline the mitigation and best practice measures that shall be
developed by the Contractor in order to avoid or minimise any adverse environmental
impacts from the construction Works. To the extent possible this should be done by
eliminating the nuisance at source rather than mitigating the nuisance once it occurs.
1.083 Environmental Management Plan

Management of potential environmental impacts during construction will be the responsibility
of the Contractor. The recommendations set out in these Clauses shall be developed by the
Contractor to form an Environmental Management Plan (EMP). The EMP shall be the tool by
which the construction works are audited.
The EMP will be similar in nature to the quality plan and shall provide details of the means by
which the Contractor (and any subcontractors) will implement the required mitigation
measures and achieve the environmental performance standards defined in Sri Lankan
environmental legislation and the Contract. The Contractor shall be required to be proactive
in his commitment to achieve the standards required.
The environmental performance of the project will be managed through the EMP developed
and implemented as part of the Contract. The implementation of the Contractor’s EMP for the
Works shall be monitored by the Engineer and overseen by a single third party body set up
for the purpose.


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The monitoring of the EMP will be overseen by an Environmental Monitoring Committee

(EMC), chaired by the Coast Conservation Department (CCD). The membership of the EMC
will include the Engineer, and other key stakeholders such as SLPA acting through a Project
Implementation Unit (PIU), the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development
Agency (NARA), the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) and the Central
Environmental Authority (CEA). The EMC through the Engineer will develop a mechanism to
manage, investigate, respond and act upon any issues raised by the public or the results of
the monitoring throughout the construction phase. The EMC will oversee both compliance
and impact monitoring.
1.084 Mitigation Measures for Water Quality

The Contractor shall mitigate water quality impacts during construction through the adoption
of best practice techniques.
1.085 Dredging and Reclamation

Best practice dredging methods typically include:
•
Improvement of mixture formation – directing the flow lines of the suction stream to
the point of excavation in order to expedite the process of suction;
• Restricting the process of overboard pumping of lean mixture;
• Ensuring the hopper is filled to safe levels to prevent spillage while sailing;
• Discharging dredged sand through bottom doors or by split hull;
• Minimising the “rainbowing” of sand fill into areas below the water level and, where
this is necessary, utilising bunds, breakwaters or other suitable barriers to reduce
dispersion; and
• Ensuring seals on hoppers and/or discharge pipes are regularly checked and
maintained so as to ensure that leakage is minimised.
1.086 Disposal of Sewage and Wastewater from Land-Based Sources
The Contractor shall discharge sewage and wastewater from toilets, kitchens and similar
facilities into a foul sewer. If necessary, chemical toilets shall be provided with the sewage
subsequently disposed of into a foul sewer. Wastewater collected from canteen kitchens,
including that from basins, sinks and floor drains, shall be discharged into foul sewers via
suitable grease traps. The Contractor shall if necessary make adequate provisions for
disposal by pumping sewage to a road tanker for disposal to the city sewerage network.
1.087 Disposal of Sewage and Wastewater from Construction Vessels

The Contractor shall not discharge any sewage or wastewater into the harbour area. He shall
if necessary make adequate provisions for disposal by pumping sewage to a road tanker for
disposal to the city sewerage network.
1.088 Control of Surface Water Runoff from Reclamation Areas

During construction and following completion of the reclamation areas, the Contractor shall
minimise uncontrolled discharges of surface water to the surrounding waters. Typical
measures to achieve this include:
• Discharge of surface run-off from the reclamation via sand/silt removal facilities such
as sand traps and sediment basins. Provision of channels, earth bunds or sand bag
barriers on Site to properly direct storm-water to these facilities. Catchpits and
perimeter channels shall be constructed in advance of Site formation works;
• Maintenance of silt removal facilities, channels and manholes and regular removal of
the deposited silt and grit, to ensure that these facilities are functioning effectively at
all times;
• Protection and stabilisation of temporary haul and access roads, as reclamation
proceeds. Installation of intercepting channels to prevent storm runoff washing
across exposed soil surfaces;


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•Composition and sealing of the final surfaces of earthworks as soon as practical after
formation to minimise erosion. Intercepting channels will be provided where
necessary. Rainwater pumped out from trenches or foundation excavations shall be
discharged only via approved silt removal facilities;
• Covering of open stockpiles of construction materials (e.g. aggregates and sand) on
Site during rainstorms. Measures shall be taken to prevent the washing away of
construction materials into any drainage system; and
• All pits and gullies shall be covered to prevent construction materials from entering
into the drainage system, and to prevent storm run-off entering the foul sewers.
1.089 Control of Spillages
The Contractor shall provide locks on all fuel tanks and chemical storage areas and they
shall be sited on sealed areas. The storage areas shall be surrounded by bunds with a
capacity equal to 110% of the storage capacity of the largest tank. Surface run-off from
bunded areas shall pass through oil/grease traps prior to discharge. The Contractor shall
maintain all construction vessels and plant in good working order to avoid leakage or spillage
of oil, fuel or other contaminants. The Contractor shall prepare guidelines and procedures for
immediate clean-up actions following any spillages of oil, fuel or chemicals.
1.090 Mitigation Measures for Control of Solid Wastes

The Contractor shall manage all solid wastes (including general refuse from Site workers and
construction waste) generated during the Works, including those generated on land and on
construction-related vessels. He shall put in place measures to ensure that solid wastes are
not disposed of to sea or fly-tipped outside the Site.
Typically such measures shall include but not be limited to the following:
• Storage of general refuse generated on-Site in enclosed bins. Provision will be made
with the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), or a suitable alternative reputable
contractor, to remove general refuse from the Site on a daily basis to minimise
odour, pest and litter impacts;
• Establishment and maintenance of a recording system for the quantity of waste
generated and disposed of throughout the construction of the Works. The records
shall clearly indicate the relevant waste disposal site;
• No burning of refuse shall be permitted on Site;
• Provision of training to workers on the need for Site cleanliness and on appropriate
waste management procedures at commencement of their attendance on Site;
• Implementation of a litter management programme, to include collection of floating
refuse within the Site as well as picking of litter along the shore to the south of the
Site; and
• Appropriate management of any Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) such as may
arise from demolition of buildings, which require handling. An Asbestos Management
Plan (AMP) shall be prepared and submitted to the Engineer, prior to
commencement of demolition Works. The AMP shall indicate the location and
extent of ACM anticipated in the Works, and outline the Contractor’s proposed
methods for the safe removal and disposal of all ACM.
1.091 Mitigation Measures for Air Quality
The Contractor shall adopt good Site practice techniques to minimise emissions to air from
the Works.
The Contractor shall incorporate the following measures as a minimum requirement:

• Stockpiles of dusty materials to be either covered entirely by impervious sheeting,
placed in an area covered on the top and on three sides; or sprayed with water so as
to maintain the entire surface wet. Any excavated materials to be backfilled or
reinstated at the earliest convenience;
• Haul roads to be kept clear of dusty materials or sprayed with water so as to
maintain the entire road surface wet;


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• All spraying to be carried out with due regard to the drainage implications;
• Loading, unloading, transfer, handling or storage of bulk cement or any cement
during or after the de-bagging process to be carried out in an enclosed system or
facility, and any vent or exhaust to be fitted with an effective air pollution control
system or equipment;
• Any vehicles transporting dusty materials both inside and outside of the Site
boundary to be covered to ensure that such materials do not leak from the vehicle;
and
• If deemed necessary by the Engineer, vehicle washing facilities to be provided at the
Site exit point and all vehicles to be washed to remove dusty materials and mud prior
to leaving the Site.
1.092 Mitigation Measures for Noise and Vibration
The Contractor shall minimise noise emissions from the Works at all times, ensuring that
noise levels are maintained below 75 dB(A) during the daytime and 50 dB(A) during the
night-time.
The following typical control measures are anticipated:

• Only well-maintained Equipment shall be operated on Site and plant shall be
serviced regularly during the construction works;
• Machines and Equipment that may be in intermittent use shall be shut down or
throttled down to a minimum between work periods
• Silencers or mufflers on construction Equipment should be utilised and be properly
maintained during the construction works;
• The Contractor’s Working Area shall be suitably shielded from surrounding
developments either by bunding or by appropriate noise reflective security fencing;
• Material stockpiles and other structures should be effectively utilised, where
practicable, to screen noise from on-site construction activities;
• Mobile / temporary noise barriers should be made available on Site, to control noise
from particularly noisy operations (e.g percussive piling).
The use of explosives above water is not anticipated at CSH. In the event localised
underwater blasting proves necessary, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of
Section 20 of this Specification and submit a Blasting Plan for the approval of the Engineer.
The Blasting Plan shall include details of the proposed charge size and type, method of
detonation, and all warning and safety measures.
1.093 Mitigation Measures for Ecology & Fisheries

The best practice measures required for water quality, waste management and potential use
of explosives are also appropriate measures for ecology and fisheries.
1.094 Mitigation Measures for Cultural Heritage

It is proposed that elements of the Warehouse T3 shall be retained in whole or in part during
demolition Work in accordance with Specification Clause 3.010. The Works require the
demolition of buildings near a number of buildings of heritage interest. The Contractor shall at
all times consider the sensitivity of these buildings (as well as the Governor’s Bath located
immediately to the South of the Site) to his operations, and the need to avoid causing
damage to them.
No specific measures are necessary for the protection of underwater cultural heritage. The
Contractor shall, however, maintain a ‘Watching Brief’ during all dredging operations to
inspect the dredged material for historic artefacts and wreck material. For the avoidance of
doubt, the provisions of Sub-Cluse 4.24 of the Conditions of Contract shall also apply to
dredging and reclamation operations.


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1.095 Measures for Employment

Where reasonably practicable, the Contractor shall make construction opportunities available
to those in the more impoverished areas of Colombo / CMR. To achieve this, the Contractor
is required to work closely with local and provincial recruitment agencies.
1.096 Health and Safety

Health and Safety Plans shall be developed by the Contractor for the construction phase.
The Safety Plan will be monitored and managed through appointed Health and Safety
Officers. Adequate training and equipment shall be provided, as will nominated “First Aiders”
and adequate facilities for dealing with accidents.
1.097 Monitoring General

A Monitoring Plan shall be developed by the Engineer in conjunction with the Employer and
the EMC who will monitor the environmental measures throughout the construction of the
Works.
1.098 Types of Monitoring

There are two principal types of monitoring, which shall be employed during the Works:
• Impact Confirmation Monitoring (Impact Monitoring); and
• Compliance Monitoring.
1.099 Impact Monitoring
The purpose of Impact Monitoring is to ascertain the effectiveness of the mitigation measures
proposed and initiated during the construction phase and to monitor the long term impact of
the Harbour Infrastructure Works on the local environment. Impact monitoring shall be carried
out via the Engineer. Impact Monitoring primarily involves measurements of environmental
media to determine the influence, if any, of the Works on water quality, currents, sediment
transport, wave climate, changes to the adjacent shorelines and similar coastal
hydrodynamic matters.
1.100 Compliance Monitoring

The purpose of Compliance Monitoring is to confirm the effective implementation of mitigation
measures initiated by the Contractor.
During construction, the implementation of the mitigation measures required under the
Contract shall be the responsibility of the Contractor under his EMP. During the works,
Compliance Monitoring will be carried out by means of routine site inspections as part of the
Contract to ensure that mitigation measures are implemented correctly..


Specification
APPENDIX 1.1
FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS FOR THE ENGINEER’S OFFICE
Furniture
1. 2 Pedestal Desk 150 cm x 75 cm with Three Lockable Drawers 16

no
2. Conference Table 225cm x 125cm 2 no
3. Swivelling Chair with Arm Rests 16 no
4. Plan Table 150 cm x 75 cm 3 no
5. Office Chairs 30 no
6. Secretarial Desk 125 cm x 75 cm with the lockable Drawers 2 no
7. Typist Chair 2 no
8. Steel Lockable 4 Drawer Filing Cabinet 8 no
9. Steel Lockable 2 Drawer Filing Cabinet 4 no
10. Glass Fronted Bookcase 2m shelf length 3No Shelves for A4 height books 8 no
11. Durable Waste Paper Bins 14 no
12. 5 Drawer Plan Chest for A1 Size Drawings 2 no
13. A1 Size Drawing Board with Parallel Motion and Stand 3 no
14 A1 size Drawing Hanging Rack 2 no
15. 150 cm x 75 cm white board and marker pen sets (6) 2 no
16. 120 cm x 60 cm Notice Board – Pin board type 4
no
17. Cash Box (Lockable and fixed in place as directed by the Engineer) 1 no
18. Desk Lamps 14 no
Furnishings
Blinds to all Windows


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APPENDIX 1.2
OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR THE ENGINEER’S USE
Office Equipment
1. Pentium 4 PC, minimum 120 GB HDD, 512 MB RAM and broad band
modem unit, complete with keyboard, mouse and sound card.
All PC’s to be networked to common server unit and provided with
firewall and virus protection software 16 no
2 17” Monitor 12 no
3 21” Monitor 4 no
4 A4 Laser jet printer (Black & White) 4 no
5 A4 Colour laser jet printer 1 no
6 A3 Desk jet colour printer 1 no
7 A1 Size colour plotter 1 no
8 A3 Size scanner 1 no
9 CD Writer 1 no
10 Uninteruptable Power supply unit for PC 16 no
11 Multimedia Projector 1 no
12 MS Office (Suite of Programs) (latest version) (software license) 16 no
13 MS Project (latest version) (software license)* 6 no
14 AutoCAD (latest version) (software license) 6 no
15 Digital Camera with auto focus, date, zoom lens and flash (7M+ pixel) 2 no
16 35 mm film zoom camera, with databack with 35mm 2 no
mm films and batteries as requested by the Engineer
17 Telephone system with switchboard and 9 connections to extension
telephones. System to be connected to 6 external lines with 3
direct lines for the Engineer and nominated senior staff. System to be
provided with answering machine for out of office hours recording
of messages.
18 Facsimile Machine 2 no
19 Photocopier (A3/A4) 1 no
20 Binding Machine 1 no
21 Shredder
22 Flip chart 1 no
23 Refrigerator (minimum 200 litre capacity) 2 no
24 Water Cooler (replacement water bottles as required) 2 no
25 Electric Cooker 2 Plate 2 no
26 Electric Kettle 2 no
27 Fire Extinguisher Co2 Type 6 no
28 Microware Oven (750W minimum) 1 no
29 Sink (hot, cold water supply) 1 no
30 Private Mobile Phones (inc. SIM cards and account) 6 no
31 VHF Radio (for monitoring of marine vessels) 2 no
32 Extension Lead (4 gang) 6 no
NOTE:
* MS Project may be replaced by software compatible with that used for construction programmes
by the Contractor.


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APPENDIX 1.3
SURVEY AND PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT FOR THE ENGINEER’S USE

1. 2 no. Total Station Theodolites, tripods, EDM and targets complete with tripods as
approved by the Engineer
2. Automatic self levelling Levels and tripods approved by the Engineer (Wild NK2 type or
similar)
3. 4 no. metric levelling staves approved by the Engineer
4. 2 no. steel tapes at least 50 metres long and 10 mm wide, with repair kits
5. 4 no. Nylon, non-metallic tapes at least 30m in length
6. 10 no. 5m steel tapes
7. Ranging rods, drop arrows, marking chalk and paint etc, as required during the course of
the works
8. 6 no. survey umbrellas
9. 2 no. Aluminium straight edges, 3 m long
10. 2 no. plumblines for sounding survey
11. 6 no. Weatherproof, rubber-cased torches and batteries as required during the works.
12. Survey books, arrows, wooden pegs, poles, lines, spirit levels, nails, hammers, etc., as
required during the works.
13. Hand held GPS unit, minimum specification as follows:
Floating and water proof to IEC 6053 1PX7 standards
WAAS – enabled with full colour daylight viewing screen
Minimum 12 parallel channel receiver and 115MB of internal memory
Cables and software for USB connection to laptop / pc
Eg Garmin Type GPS Map 76 CS’ or equivalent approved product
14. Personal Protection Equipment
30 no Helmets
14 no Hearing Protectors
14 no Goggles
30 no prs Gloves (waterproof)
14 no Jackets (High visibility)
14 no Boots
14 no Life Jackets (Self inflating)


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APPENDIX 1.4
DIVING EQUIPMENT FOR THE ENGINEER’S USE

Equipment for one diver
1. Diving Air Cylinders 2 no

10 litre steel or aluminium air cylinders to BS 5045, working
pressure 232 bar. Cylinders to be fitted with boot and cross flow
valve incorporating reserve switch set at 50 bar pressure.
Manufacturer: A P Valves, or equal approved.
2 Regulator Assembly 1 no
Regulator assembly comprising first and second stages, tank content
gauge calibrated in bar and combined depth gauge calibrated in meters,
and including maximum depth recording device.
Models : regulator – U S Divers Conshelf SE2, or Spiro Supra XL,
or Scubapro
MK. 10, or equal approved: gauges: Scubapro, Automic, or equal
approved.
3. Stab Jacket 1 no
Stab jacket, double bag design fitted with direct feed and emergency
air tank, and air tank securing system.
Model : A P Valves Buddy Commando or equal approved.
4. Wet Suit 1 no
Lightweight 5 mm neoprene wet suit, two piece, suitable for
tropical waters.
5. Overalls
Cotton long sleeve overall, medium weight, (sizes t.b.a.) 5 no
6. Boots 2 pairs
Hard sole neoprene diving boots, fitted with side ankle zip.
7. Face Mask 1 no
Silicon face mask with adjustable strap
8. Snorkel 1 no
J design silicon snorkel tube, with purge value.
9. Weight Belt and weights 1 no

Nylon web weight belt fitted with quick release buckle. 5 x 2 kg and
2 x 1 kg lead weights to fit belt.
10. Fins 1 pair

Heavy duty fins with adjustable straps
Model : US Divers Rocket or equal approved
11. Knife 1 no
Heavy duty diving knife complete with sheath and straps
12. Gloves 6 pairs

Heavy duty cotton finger gloves
13 5 Mega Pixel underwater digital camera suitable for use in water depths 1 no
of up to 25m


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APPENDIX 1.5
SCHEDULE OF TESTING EQUIPMENT FOR MATERIALS TESTING LABORATORY

The Contractor shall provide, furnish, equip, staff, keep clean and maintain to the satisfaction of
the Engineer a materials tests laboratory building. It shall have one 6m2 furnished room for the
Engineer, one European style toilet with w/c and wash basin, one store room, area 10 m2, and
one large room of area 24 m2 in which to keep the equipment and carry out the tests.
The laboratory shall be sited in the immediate vicinity of the Engineer’s office. The layout shall be
to the approval of the Engineer. The building shall be constructed of approved weatherproof
materials and shall, at all times, be provided with electrical power, air conditioning, potable water,
drainage, sanitation and sewage disposal facilities and shall have adequate day-light and artificial
lighting. It shall be equipped by the Contractor with all necessary fittings, storage facilities, burglar
bars etc., to the requirements of the Engineer, and fire fighting equipment to the requirements of
the fire appropriate authority.
The Contractor shall supply to the Engineer two sets of the latest editions of the following
standards :-
1. BS 1377 (full set)
2. AASHTO (Materials ) Part I (Specification)
3. AASHTO (Materials) Part II (Tests)
The testing equipment shall include, but shall not be limited to the following :-
For sieve analysis to BS 1377 Part 2 Section 9
25 kg semi automatic balance with scoop

1 no weight set
1 no triple beam scale, 2610g reading to 0.1 g
1 no drying oven, minimum size 0.225 m2
4 no oven trays
1 no sieve shaker
1 no 50 mm riffle box
1 no 25 mm riffle box
3 no sieve brushes
Sieves 12 inch (304.80 mm) diameter; BS 1377 Part 2 Section 9
1 no lid
1 no receiver
1 no sieve 25.0 mm
1 no sieve 38.1 mm
4 no sieve 50.0 mm
1 no sieve 63.0 mm
1 no sieve 75.0 mm
1 no sieve 90.0 mm
3 no sieve 100.00 mm
Sieves 8 inch (203.20 mm) diameter; BS 1377 Part 2 Section 9
1 no lid
1 no receiver
1 no sieve 75 mm mesh
1 no sieve 1.18 mm mesh


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For Determination of Density : BS 1377 Part 2 Sections 7 & 8
1 no 5 kg. semi automatic balance fitted with wire basked
1 no water container
1 no air tight container
2 no absorbent cloths (packs of 3)
3 no pycnometer
1 no sand absorption cone
1 no tamping rod
2 no sample tray 254 x 254 x 38 mm
1 no thickness gauge (micrometer)
1 no length gauge (micrometer)
For liquid and plastic limit ; BS 1377 Part 2 Section 5
1 no liquid limit device conforming to BS 1377 Test Specification complete with revolution
counter.
1 no grooving tool
30 no moisture contents tins 90g
2 no spatula 100 mm blade
2 no measuring cylinder 100 ml
2 no 2 evaporating dish 150 mm dia
2 no glass plate
1 no balance 300g x 0.01g
For moisture content ;
1 no speedy moisture tester

2 no tins calcium carbide
For sand equivalent test; BS EN 933-8
Sand equivalent apparatus complete with

4 no Plastic measuring cylinders
1 no irrigator tuber
1 no weighted root assembly
1 no rubber tubing
1 no polythene funnel
1 no wooden carrying case
1 no syphon assembly
1 no calcium chloride 2.5 kg
1 no glycerol analar 2.5 litres
1 no formaldehyde 2.5 litres
For maximum dry density test BS 1377 Part 4 Section 4
3 no Compaction mould
1 no Compaction rammer 4.5 kg.
1 no Metal straight edge
2 no Sample tray
1 no Spatula 200 mm
2 no Sample tray 460 x 460 x 50


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For in situ density test: BS 1377 Part 9 Section 2

1 no 150 mm sand pouring cylinder
1 no 150 mm calibrating container
1 no density spoon
1 no metal dibber tool
1 no scraper
1 no club hammer
1 no pointed rod
1 no scoop
For CBR test ; BS 1377 Part 4 Section 7
12 no Mould body
12 no extension collar
12 no perforated base plate
03 no Solid base plate
01 no Cutting collar
12 no spacing disc
12 no 2.5 kg annular surcharge weights
12 no 2.5 kg split surcharge weights
1 no packet filter papers No.5
2 no Swell plate
2 no Swell tripod
2 no Swell gauge
1 no CBR frame complete with; 20kg load ring, penetration piston, dial gauge bracket and
stabilizing bar and dial gauges
1 no soaking tank
For in situ CBR test; BS 1377 Part 9 Section 4
1 no In situ CBR apparatus comprising
1 no 28 kN load ring
1 no Penetration piston
1 no Mechanical jack 45kN
1 no Ball seating attachment
1 no set extension rods
1 no Datum bar assembly
1 no Dial gauge
1 no Bracket
1 no 4.5 kg. annular surcharge weight
1 no 4.5 kg slotted surcharge weight
For tests on concrete;
1 no Compact 1500 motorised compression machine with 300 mm diameter gauge calibrated
to 1560 kN complete with safety guards
1 no Safety distance guards
1 no 100 mm distance piece
24 no 150 mm cube moulds
2 no Tamping bars
2 no Slump cone
2 no Tamping rod
2 no Base plate
2 no Spatula 150 mm
1 no Large scoop


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For tests on asphalt;

6 no Compaction moulds comprising: filling collar, mould body and base plate
1 no Compaction pedestal
1 no Compaction hammer
1 no Sample extruder
2 no Asbestos gloves
1 no hotplate
1 no 300 deg. Small fan circulated oven
1 no Scoop – small
1 no Trowel
10 no Sample containers
3 no Mixing trays
2 no Tongs
1 no Marshall frame with 28 kN load ring and flow meter
2 no Breaking head stability moulds
2 no Laboratory thermometers
2 no Pocket thermometers
3 no Beakers 500 ml
1 no 16 litre water bath
1 no Centrifuge extractor with 100 filter discs
2 no Measuring cylinders 2000ml
1 no Evaporating dish
1 no Drum methylene chloride 205 litre
1 no Asphalt core machine complete with 5 hp air cooled 2 – stroke engine, gearbox and
water swivel.
2 no Diamond core barrels 109 mm OD – 100 ID
1 no Expander coupling
General :
2 no Laboratory thermometers – 30 deg. – 60 deg
2 no Pocket thermometers – 30 deg. – 60 deg
2 no Measuring cylinders 100 ml
3 no Volumetric flasks 500 ml
3 no Volumetric flasks 250 ml
5 no Wash bottles
2 no max/min thermometers
2 no Wet and dry bulb thermometers
2 no Beakers 100 ml
2 no Beakers 1000ml
1 no Bunsen burner complete
2 no Brushes double ended – brass and nylon bristle
100 no Small polythene bags
100 no Large polythene bags
10 no Sample container, level lid 0.51
10 no Sample container, level lid 2.51
1 no Dessicator non vacuum type
1 no Silica gel 500g
1 no Stop clock 0-60 seconds
1 no Stop clock 0-30 seconds
2 no Club hammers
2 no picks
2 no Shovels
2 no Steel floats


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2 no Rubber buckets
Any other apparatus necessary for carrying out further tests requested by the Employer or the
Engineer for the benefit of and the proper execution of the works shall be provided, by the
Contractor, upon the request of the Engineer.
The quantities given for expendable materials, including delicate equipment such as fine-mesh
sieves, are indicative only and further supplies shall be provided whenever required. All the
equipment listed shall be supplied in good working condition and shall be serviced and
maintained throughout the construction period. Any apparatus which becomes damaged or in any
way fails to function as intended shall without delay be repaired or replaced by the Contractor to
the satisfaction of the Engineer. The Contractor shall supply adequate quantities of purpose –
printed laboratory forms for the calculation and presentation of laboratory test results.


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APPENDIX 1.6
SCHEDULE OF SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DATA REPORTS
Author / Source Description Date
EGS Offshore Geophysical Investigations

Marine Geophysical and Oceanographic Surveys
Volume 1 of 8
Report, Text and Overall Layout Drawings 1:20,000 July 2004
(final report)
Volume 2 of 8
Vessel Track, Sample Positions July 2004
(final report)
Volume 3 of 8
Sounding Plans 1:5,000 July 2004
(final report)
Volume 4 of 8
Contoured Levels on a Sedimentary Horizon above Rock July 2004
(final report)
Volume 5 of 8
Contoured Levels on Rock July 2004
(final report)
Volume 6 of 8
Side Scan Sonar Results, Isopachs of Material above Grade III July 2004
Rock
(final report)
Volume 7 of 8
ADCP Current Rector Plots, Dye Tracing Results July 2004
(final report)
Volume 8 of 8
Dye Tracing Results July 2004
(final report)
Seacore Offshore Ground Investigation
Ground Investigation
Volume 1 of 2 10th January 2005
Final Factual Report
Ground Investigation
Volume 2 of 2 10th January 2005
Final Factual Report
LHI Field and Site Investigations
Nearshore Survey
Field Investigations
Nearshore Survey March 2004
1.0 Shoreline Survey
2.0 Shore Profile Survey
3.0 Sediment Sampling & Analysis
(final report)


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LHI Numerical and Mathematical Modelling
Wave Climate
Numerical Modelling
Wave Climate April 2005
(Volume I: Main Report)
(final report)
(revised)
Part 5 – Item 11
Wave Climate
Numerical Modelling
Wave Climate September 2004
(Volume II: Wave Climate Tables)
(final report)
Part 5 – Item 11
Long Wave Study

Numerical Modelling
Long Wave Study August 2004
(final report)
Part 6 – Item 12.0
Resonance Study
Mathematical Modelling
Basin Resonance Study June 2004
(final report)
Harbour/Wave Disturbance
Numerical Modellling
Wave Disturbance September 2005
(final report)
(Revised)
Part 9 – Item 16
Hydrodynamics
Hydrodynamic Modelling
(final report) August 2004
Sediment Transport
Numerical Modelling
Sediment Transport September 2005
(final report)
Part 11 – Item 18
Coastal Evolution
Numerical Modelling
Coastal Evolution July 2005
(final report)
Part 11 – Item 19
Water Quality and Sediment Flume - Section 1

Numerical Modelling
Dispersal of Dredged Sediments June 2005
(final report)
Water Quality and Sediment Flume - Section 2

Numerical Modelling
Water Quality July 2005
(final report)
Part 12 – Item 20


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LHI Physical Modelling
2D Flume - Volume I
Physical Modelling
2D Stability (Flume) Model May 2005
Final Report with Addendum
Volume I of II – Main Report
2D Flume - Volume II
Physical Modelling
2D Stability (Flume) Model May 2005
Final Report with Addendum
Volume II of II – Photographs
3D Basin - Section 1
Physical Modelling
3D Stability (Basin) Model August 2005
(final report)
Volume I of IV – Main Report
Physical Modelling
(final report)
Volume II of IV – Appendices to Main Report
Physical Modelling
(final report)
Volume III of IV – Photographs (South Layout)
Physical Modelling
(final report)
Volume IV of IV – Photographs (North Layout)
3D Basin - Section 2
Physical Modelling
3D Wave Disturbance & Ship Motion Model July 2005
(final report)
University of Traffic Studies

Moratuwa
Traffic Impact Assessment April 2005
Transport Surveys
Vehicle Flows on Internal Port Roads September 2005
Transport Surveys
(final report) September 2005


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Scott Wilson Environmental Studies
Poverty Impact Study March 2005
Social Analysis Report March 2005
Technical Report on Marine Ecology & Fisheries April 2005
Baseline Reports on Sediment Quality in the Port of Colombo

and its Surrounding Areas December 2004
(final report)
Environmental Impact Assessment
(final) April 2005
SLPA / ADB Summary EIA

(final) June 2006
Scott Wilson / NARA Underwater Ecological Survey June 2004
Cdr. Somasiri Cultural Heritage Survey Report June 2005

Devendra
Submarine Pipeline
Nippon Kokan K.K As built Drawing May 1987


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APPENDIX 1.7
ROCK RESOURCE REPORT
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. This report concerns the supply of materials for construction of the breakwaters. It is a
summary of a full report prepared by Scott Wilson in April 2005 entitled “Report on Sources of
Materials for Breakwater Construction”. Two previous Studies on development of the new
harbour have been undertaken and both considered, to varying degrees, potential sources of
materials for construction. In addition, a study into the overall sourcing of materials for
construction work throughout Sri Lanka was carried out in 1995. A report was prepared in
2001 by the Geological Survey and Mining Bureau (GSMB), of the potential for development
of quarry sites in the Hambantota area.
1.2. The report draws on these previous reports, together with an inspection of existing quarries in
the south of the island, to identify possible sources of material for breakwater construction.
1.3. The main text of the full report describes the framework within which potential sources of
construction materials have been examined. It describes the environmental aspects that have
led the designers towards the areas that have been examined, and the desk and field studies
that have been carried out. These studies have been entirely visual – no sampling or testing
has been carried out.
1.4. The Appendices of the full report contain notes on field studies and a preliminary
environmental assessment of three potential quarry sites in the south west of Sri Lanka.
1.5. Responsibility for sourcing construction materials will remain with the Contractor. This report
is has been prepared by the designer, Scott Wilson, to assist Tenderers with their
investigation of potential sources of material, its transportation, and the associated
environmental factors.
1.6. The Contractor’s attention may be drawn to the environmental legislation in Sri Lanka. It will
be necessary for expansion of any existing quarry or development of new quarries, to apply
for a Mining Licence. A significant part of any such application is submission of an
Environmental Impact Assessment. Contractors may wish to note that an EIA is in place for
extraction of material to construct Oluvil Port on the south east coast – sufficient material is
available for both projects. The material has not been tested as part of the study for the South
Harbour, but it has been accepted for use in construction of Oluvil Port. Should the Contractor
wish to use this source it will be necessary to discuss and agree the arrangements with SLPA
during the tender period.
2. PREVIOUS STUDIES
2.1. Development of New Port of Colombo, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
– September 1996
2.1.1. JICA prepared this initial feasibility study report on development of the Port of Colombo. The
report briefly considered requirements for construction materials and concluded that sourcing
from quarries on the periphery of the City would be the most likely option. The study did not
examine individual quarries nor the environmental impacts associated with their use.
2.2. Colombo South Harbour Development Project, Maunsell – October 2001
2.2.1. This report examined, in greater detail, the feasibility of constructing the South Harbour at
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purposes within Sri Lanka, and examined the possibility of sourcing material from either
existing quarries within or near Colombo or from new quarries to be developed in the south-
west of the island near Galle.
2.2.2. Maunsell noted the main issues involved in the use of quarries located in or around Colombo
to be road transport. This included the additional pavement loading (and probable
strengthening), maintenance and the need for police approvals, together with the impact of
increased traffic in the city centre on existing congestion.
2.2.3. Rail transport was dismissed by Maunsell due to insufficient rolling stock. However, their
report noted that limited quantities of armour stone might be transported by rail.
2.2.4. Maunsell briefly considered transport by sea. Their report noted potential sources of material
in the area around Galle which could be transported by road to a loading facility within the
existing Port of Galle, for transport by barge to Colombo.
2.3. Quarry Industry Study, Wardell Armstrong - 1995
2.3.1. Wardell Armstrong was commissioned to undertake a nationwide examination of construction

aggregate requirements throughout Sri Lanka, and to identify potential sources and
transportation options. A considerable number of sources were identified, but the
recommendation in their Report was for a large quarry to be developed at Manawewakanda
in the North Central Province, which would supply the majority of the construction material
needs of Sri Lanka. A preliminary Environmental Impact Assessment together with a
Business Plan for this site was presented in their Report.
2.3.2. It was proposed in the Report that material from this quarry be transported by rail utilising a
new spur from an existing line near to the quarry site. The Report acknowledged that
transport by rail would require upgrading of the track and the probable purchase of new
rolling stock.
2.3.3. The Report noted several other sites that offered potential for development, including some in
the south of Sri Lanka.
2.4. Metal Quarry Site Survey, Ruhunupura Nature City, GSMB - 2001
2.4.1. The Geological Survey and Mining Bureau (GSMB) undertook a survey of potential quarry
sites to the north of Hambantota, on behalf of the Urban Development Authority (UDA).
2.4.2. This study identified a considerable number of locations where quarries could be established
for the production of material suitable for road construction, but many were relatively small
and unsuitable for producing the considerable quantity of material that would be required for
Port construction. However, by combining the resources of several sites, it would be possible
to resource sufficient material for the breakwater construction.
3. BACKGROUND
3.1. Geology of Sri Lanka
3.1.1. The island is largely formed from a complex sequence of crystalline metamorphic rocks,
except in northern areas where sedimentary rocks comprising Limestone occur. Excellent
mapping of Sri Lanka is available from the Geological Survey and Mining Bureau.
3.1.2. The distribution of metamorphic rocks may be simplified by describing the western side of the
island as comprising predominantly Charnockites, with the eastern side of the island
comprising predominantly Gneiss. Examination of the large-scale mapping shows
considerable variation within these broad groups.


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3.1.3. In the south of the island, the area around Galle comprises predominantly Charnockites. The
area around Hambantota however, comprises mainly Gneiss. Fig. 3.1 is reproduced from the
mapping and shows the distribution of rock in Sri Lanka.
3.1.4. The preferred material for use as armour rock is Charnockite. This is a fine-grained igneous
rock with a proven record of long-term use in Sri Lanka. Preliminary visual inspection of
Gneiss outcrops in the Hambantota area suggests that this material might be sufficiently
durable for use in quarry run material and some layers in the breakwater, but there is an
intuitive concern that the relatively coarse grained nature of this rock makes it inferior to
Charnockite.
3.2. Quantities Required
3.2.1. The estimated quantity of quarry-sourced materials required for the construction of the
breakwaters is given below.
Table 3.1: Estimated Material Requirement for the Proposed Form of Construction
Nominal Volume Bulk Total Weight

Type Density
Weight (m3) (t/m3) (t)
Rock 8 to 12t 229,400 1.7 389,980
3 to 6t 188,600 1.7 320,620
1.3 to 2.9t 960,200 1.8 1,728,360
800 to 1200 10,000 1.85 18,500
350 – 650 kg 67,300 1.9 127,870
300 to 1000kg 17,800 1.9 33,820
300 to 600kg 116,900 1.9 222,110
3.5 – 6.5kg 115,400 2.0 230,800
Selected Stone 50 to 100mm 148,300 2.1 311,430
Quarry Run 5 to 500mm 2,810,000 2.2 6,182,000
Concrete Aggregates 415,000 2.2 913,000
Total 5,078,900 10,478,490
3.2.2. These quantities include materials for breakwaters together with the coarse aggregate
(excluding sand) used for the construction of concrete wave walls and concrete primary
armour units. The quantities do not include for other concrete structures such as quay walls,
surfacing blocks, buildings etc.
3.3. Existing Quarries
3.3.1. All quarrying operations in Sri Lanka have to be licensed by the GSMB. Three grades of
licence are issued depending on the rate of extraction proposed, with the highest production
category being Industrial Mining Licences (IML) Type A, permitting the holder to extract more
than 1,500m3 of material a week. At the time of preparation of this report, GSMB had issued
thirteen IML A Licences in the following areas:


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• Colombo (3 quarries) • Ratnapura

• Gampaha (3 quarries) • Kurunegala
• Kalutara (2 quarries) • Ampara
• Trincomalee • Anuradhapura
3.3.2. Given the required quantities of material to be supplied within the construction period and the
reduced productivity during the South-West monsoon period the rate of production required
will be considerably in excess of the IML A type licence. Further, it is probably greater than
the present production rate of any single existing quarry in Sri Lanka.
3.3.3. Construction materials for the Colombo area are presently supplied by the various quarries
located near the City. By combination of two or more quarries, it might be possible to supply
material at the rate required for port construction. However, this may well severely reduce the
supply of materials to existing and future construction projects in the Colombo area, with a
consequent increase in price to these (and the harbour) project. The effect of increased
production would also have an adverse effect on the traffic conditions in the City.
3.3.4. Hence, it is considered probable that new sources will need to be found to supply material for
construction of the harbour on an exclusive basis, for the duration of its construction.
3.4. Areas Considered
3.4.1. An evaluation was made of existing facilities suitable for loading barges and of coastal areas
where a facility could be established. Between 30 and 40 kilometres was considered as a
maximum haul distance on both economic and environmental grounds in the South West but
this could be increased in the less populated areas in the East. Hence, areas of Charnockite
that were examined were limited to a distance of about 40km from a suitable load-out area at
the coast.
3.4.2. This criterion highlighted the following areas:

• East of Colombo (existing quarries)
• South of Colombo (Panandura)
• North of Galle (Ambalangoda/Elipithya Area)
• South of Galle (Habraduwa Area)
• Trincomalee.
3.4.3. In addition, sources in the vicinity of Hambantota and at Oluvil (where a new Port is to be
constructed and where the identified source of material exceeds construction requirements)
have also been examined. These areas do not comprise the preferred rock type, but appear
to offer rock of suitable strength, durability and size. The sourcing of material from quarries in
Southern India may be a potentially viable option but was not researched as there is no
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Fig. 3.1 is a reproduction of the geological map of Sri Lanka showing the locations referred to above.
TRINCOMALEE
GAMPAHA
COLO MBO Oluvil

Hanwella
Panad ura Horana
Ingiriya
Elpitiya
AMBALANGGODA
HAMBANTOTA
GALLE Weligama
– Potential Quarry Areas
Fig. 3.1: Geological Map of Sri Lanka with Potential Quarry Areas


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4. POTENTIAL QUARRIES
4.1. Colombo- Gampaha/ Mirigama
4.1.1. Existing quarries supplying the Colombo area are located in the area of Gampaha and
Mirigama, some 30 km and 50 km north east of Colombo respectively. Several quarries in
each area have been inspected.
4.1.2. Supply of material for the entire construction of the Harbour would impose unacceptable
additional truck movements in the centre of Colombo. However, it is thought that some
material could be sourced from these areas with perhaps the most appropriate being
aggregates for concrete production. Such materials will be required year-round and the truck
transportation of aggregates could be accommodated on Colombo’s Streets.
4.1.3. The quarries are located relatively close to a railway, and this could possibly be used for
transporting material, subject to agreement with Sri Lanka Railways.
4.1.4. It may be possible to establish a Load-Out Point (LOP) along the coast to the North of
Colombo. This is an environmentally sensitive area with a designated nature reserve and
tourist developments, but with some areas zoned for industrial development.
4.2. Panadura – Epping Forest – Milleniya
4.2.1. This area was suggested by the Director General of GSMB, as an IML Type A licence had
recently been issued for a quarry in this locality. Material is available in Epping Forest and, to
a lesser degree in Milleniya. The road between Epping Forest and Panadura is in the process
of being upgraded and could form a suitable haul route. However, the coast between
Kalutatra and Panadura is heavily populated and location of a LOP in this area would cause
considerable disruption to residents. For this reason, the area may not offer a suitable
location for sourcing materials for breakwater construction.
4.3. Ambalangoda – Elpitiya
4.3.1. There is an existing quarry some 4km south west of the town of Elpitiya. Other areas to the
south of the town do not appear promising as there would seem to be significant soil cover
over rock (evidenced by cuttings in progress for the north-south highway). In such cases,
extraction would require removal of considerable overburden. One area was identified where
the soil cover was less, but this lay adjacent to a 200 year old Buddhist Temple and there
would be environmental concerns.
4.3.2. A site for a LOP was found at Km 92 on the Galle Coast Road, but the difficulties of extraction
make this site unattractive.
4.4. Dodanduwa – Sunneyside – Baddegama
4.4.1. Two sources of potentially suitable material were examined, Sunneyside located to the north
of the Gin Ganga being the smaller and probably insufficient to supply all material required. A
larger source was found south of the river, but for this material to reach the coast would
require crossing the existing river bridge, which might need strengthening to accommodate
the traffic required. Traffic would also pass through Baddegama, which is a busy town. For
these reasons, these areas may not be attractive to contractors.
4.4.2. The coast at Dodanduwa is heavily developed but a LOP could be formed by extending the
presently incomplete breakwater that was to have formed a fishery harbour. Completion of
this breakwater would be a benefit to the town.


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4.5. Habaraduwa – Kandawattagoda – Madewulakanda
4.5.1. Extensive quantities of material are available in both the Kandawattagoda and
Madewulakanda areas with perhaps the latter offering the greater quantity but lying close to a
forest boundary. The existing road to the coast was the shortest of those examined.
4.5.2. An area of beach front at Habaraduwa is currently occupied by Roads Development Authority
and the Ceylon Electricity Board; these areas would form a suitable LOP, as the beach is
quite wide.
4.6. Hambantota – Mahagama
4.6.1. The rock at this quarry site is Gneiss and intuitively is considered to be inferior to the
Charnockites at the other sites to the north. However, laboratory testing of the rock may show
that it is suitable for use in construction.
4.6.2. The quarry site is relatively remote. The existing road to the coast is free of traffic, although at
some 35 km, is the longest haul of sites in the south and south-west. There are no facilities
on the coast for the loading of barges. This area might not be preferred from engineering
aspects (depending on the quality of the rock indicated by future laboratory testing) but might
offer advantages from an environmental viewpoint due to its remote location.
4.7. Oluvil – Piyangala
4.7.1. A new fishery Harbour and Port has been proposed at Oluvil. An extensive quarry site has
been found at Piyangala and a trial blast (the third) was carried out on 26th March 2004. The
rock type is Hornblend-Biotite Granitic Gneiss (occasionally Hornblend-Biotite Granite).
4.7.2. The haul road between the quarry and the harbour site is some 55km in length if passing
through Ampara, or 40 km if a direct haul route is established.
4.7.3. If the Oluvil harbour/port is completed prior to South Harbour construction starting, there will
be an established quarry with full completed Environmental Impact Assessment, and port
facilities (which might be sufficient or only require minor modification for loading material).
The sea route will be some 400 km in length compared with 125 km for Habaraduwa.
4.8. Trincomalee
4.8.1. Trincomalee has a deep natural harbour and the geological mapping indicates that there is
suitable rock close to the sheltered waters within the harbour. It is understood that there is
Crown land which could be developed but no detailed study of the area was made.
4.8.2. Although the sea transport route is longer than any of the others considered, the presence of
sheltered deep water and a very short road haul could make this a cost effective choice for a
contractor.
4.9. Southern India
4.9.1. There are environmental constraints on all quarrying activities in Sri Lanka. The areas that
offer the preferred rock type closest to the coast and the shortest distance to the development
Site, are also the most densely populated areas of the island. Accordingly, extraction, and as
importantly transport of material, could affect a significant number of people.


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4.9.2. Initial inquiries have revealed that there are established quarries in Southern India and
aggregates are shipped to the Maldives. Sourcing the quarry products in India and
transporting by large sea-going barges may be a commercial alternative to sourcing in Sri
Lanka and transporting over shorter sea routes.
4.10. Transportation
4.10.1. Transportation of material to the Site will generally be by sea. Transportation to a LOP could
be by road or by rail.
4.10.2. Transportation by rail would need to use the Sri Lanka Railways network which is generally in
poor condition and there is a shortage of rolling stock. The Contractor may wish to explore
the possibility of transporting rock from the quarry to the LOP by rail but this has not been
given detailed consideration in the report. It has been assumed that rock will have to be
transported from the quarry to the LOP by road.


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Colombo Port Expansion Project

Harbour Infrastructure Works

SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

Length, Area and Volume

°‘“ degree, minute, second (of angle)

Time and Time Derived Units

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Mass, Force and Derived Units

Proper Names / Organisations – International

AASHTO American Association of State Highways and Transportation Officials

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BSI British Standards Institution

Proper Names / Organisations – Sri Lanka

BOI Board of Investment of Sri Lanka

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MPPA Marine Pollution Prevention Authority

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1.090 Mitigation Measures for Control of Solid Wastes

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Description of the Works

1.001 Location of the Works

1.002 General Description of the Works

1.003 Site Investigations

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Wind Rose – Annual Climate

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Annual Swell Wave Rose

0.8 2.4 – 2.8

Annual Sea Wave Rose

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Composite Directional Wave Data - Colombo

Variation of Sea Wave Height during the Year

Composite Directional Wave Data - Colombo

Variation of Swell Wave Height during the Year

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DATUM Name : Kandawala

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1.012 Level Datum

1.013 Topographic Survey

1.014 Condition Survey

1.015 Bathymetric Survey

1.016 Movement Monitoring

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Measurements shall be taken at survey points and settlement stations to be established by