Needs

MONITORING REPORT Consideration

Construction of Flyover at Railway Phatak Chak RS Shujabad

Expressway Length = 1.08 km District Multan.

January 2024

Directorate General (Monitoring & Evaluation)

Planning and Development Board
Government of the Punjab

4th Floor, 65- Trade Centre Block, Ayub Chowk, Johar Town, Lahore
042-99233177-91, info@dgmepunjab.gov.pk

Yasir Sultan
AD (Evaluation)
1. Project Profile
Table 1

Construction of Flyover at Railway Phatak Chak RS Shujabad Expressway Length =

1.08 km District Multan.
Objectives To provide easy access to local commuters

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GS NO.
01242308414
Scheme No.
Shujabad, Multan
Location
Communication & Works Department
ADP Sector
Road
Sub-Sector
Communication & Works Department
Sponsoring Ministry/ Agency
Punjab Highway (South Zone)
Execution Agency
1024.407 (M)
PC-I Cost
1024.407 (M) on 13-09-2023
Administrative Approval
508.362 (M)
Expenditure
25-10-2023
Planned Start Date
31-01-2024
Planned End Date
26-10-2023
Actual Start Date
3 Months 7 Days
Gestation Period
PDWP
Approving Authority
M/S M. Imran Mumtaz & Co.
Contractor
15-01-2024
Date of Visit
M/S NESPak
Resident Supervision

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2. Design & Scope
Table 2

Description Items/Quantity
Right of way Detail Not Provided

Traffic Count 13252 VPD

Existing Metalled Width 24’+24’

Length of Bridge 2022-Rft

Retaining wall portion 319.42+445.56=764.98Rft

Ramp / Approaches 2x300 = 600

Road way flyover 28’ wide

Pile work 120 Nos

Piles Caps 29 Nos

RCC Columns 29 Nos

Abutment walls 04 Nos

Pre-Stressed Beams 107 Nos

Launching of Girders 107 Nos

Deck Slab 26 Nos

3. Major Deliverables
Table 3

Total Cost
PC-I Components Qty. Progress
(Rs. M)
3’ dia test pile 01 No. 3.00 100%
4’ dia test pile in progress 01 No. 3.00 100%
3’ dia Working Pile 90 No. 285.00 60%
RCC PILES 90 No. 145.00 60%
RCC Girders 92 No. 134.00 70%
Pile Caps 29 No. 115.00 80%
Pier 29 No. 125.00 85%
Transom 29 No. 82.00 35%
R/Wall Multan Side Panal 04 No. 14.00 50%
R/Wall Shujabad Side Lean 06 No. 02.00 50%
Pre-stressed Girders 92 No. 16.00 80%
Earth Work 01 Job 6.00 0%
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 Sub Base 01 Job 0.002 0%
Base 01 Job 3.00 0%
Carpet 01 Job 10.00 0%
Boards 01 Job 4.00 5%
959.002
4. Ongoing Activities
Table 4

Component Progress

Construction of Flyover 67 % work completed at site as on 15-01-2024

Pile Work 90/120 completed

Pile Cap 23/29 Completed

Transom 19/29 were completed

Abutment Wall 04/08 Panels completed

92/107 Completed
Girders Casting

Deck Slab Work 08/28 completed at site

Physical
Planned Lag in
Achieved Financial vs
progress physical
progress. progress. financial
Progress Analysis . progress
progress

87% 67% 65% -20% 2%

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5. Financial Analysis
Table 5

Financial Efficiency
Fiscal Allocation Releases Utilization
Year (M) (M) (M)
Release/Allocation Utilization/Releases

2023-24 1024 940 661 92% 70%

Total 1024 940 661 92% 70%

6. Observations & Recommendations

Observations Description
Work was behind schedule with a lag of 20%.
Observation 1 Recommendation: The Executing Department should be vigilant enough for
(Slow progress) the timely completion of all the project activities within the provided
timeline.
Construction work has been temporarily paused, highlighting a significant
Observation 2
oversight in the planning and coordination of required permits, as C&W has
(Delay in
encountered challenges in obtaining the necessary NOC from railways.
obtaining NOC
Recommendation: It is recommended to obtain NOC promptly from
from Railways)
railways to avoid construction delays.
Delayed project activities due to the non-acquisition of private land points
Observation 3 to a significant obstacle in the project's progress and underscores the need
(Delay in private for efficient land acquisition procedures
land acquisition) Recommendation: It is recommended to expedite private land acquisition
for project progression.
Construction workers not wearing PPEs raises concerns about workplace
Observation 4 safety protocols, emphasizing the importance of enforcing safety measures
(Health & to protect the well-being of the workers.
workplace Safety) Recommendation: It is recommended to enforce PPE use among construction
workers for enhanced safety.
The absence of test reports at the construction site for a quick inspection of
Observation 5 material quality indicates a potential lapse in quality control processes,
(Non-Availability of necessitating a more organized and accessible documentation system
Test reports at site) Recommendation: It is recommended to establish a quick-access system for
material test reports, reinforcing quality control.

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 The C&W department may please justify the use of wooden planks and
Observation 6 beams in flyover construction shuttering, considering sustainability,
(Wooden Beams & durability and compliance with standards.
Plank Practice for Recommendation: It is recommended to please prefer opting most durable
Shuttering) and reliable standard practices for such a crucial projects like flyover
construction.
The proximity of electric wires and poles directly above the flyover
Observation 7 construction raises safety concerns, posing a potential hazard to both
(Concerning issue workers and the structural integrity of the project.
of Electric Wires Recommendation: Urgent measures are recommended to assess and
and Pole) mitigate these risks.

Observation 8 The launching of girders is being carried out without the implementation of
(Girders Launching
necessary safety measures for on-road traffic, highlighting a critical safety
concern that warrants immediate attention and rectification.
without safety
Recommendation: Department should implement robust safety measures
measures for on-
during the girder launching process to ensure the protection of on-road
road traffic)
traffic and construction personnel.

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Photo Gallery

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 Figure 01 [Usage of Wood Planks & beams for Shuttering]

Figure 02 [Girders Launching without safety measures for on-road traffic]

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 Figure 03 [Critical Proximity due to pending land acquisition ]

Figure 04 [Structural Elevation; Flyover Steelwork Progress]

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 Figure 05 [Sample Concrete Cylinders for Lab tests]

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 Figure 06 [Structural View of Girders]

Figure 07 [Concerning issue of Electric Wires and Pole]

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 Figure 08 [Construction work delayed due to awaited NOC approval from Railways]

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