PROJECT OVERVIEW

Construction of a 4,300 ft long subsidiary weir located 1,500 feet downstream of the existing barrage to raise the tail water level and ensure proper energy dissipation at high river flows. Repair of the existing barrage floor by removing weak concrete and replacing it with a new layer of concrete, and grouting to seal joints and fill voids in the foundation Sediment mitigation measures for the D.G Khan canal at the right bank by construction of a silt excluder and remodeling of the head regulator. Installation of a safety monitoring system by placing some critical monitoring instruments in the barrage and its foundation.

Performance Review

Notice to commence was given by the Engineer to the Contractor for construction of civil works of Taunsa Barrage Emergency Rehabilitation Project (ICB-1) on May 10, 2005. The project duration is 36 months, however, major works are planned to be completed in first two years.

The Project’s first year works started on September 01, 2005. The works under this contract were done on the right side of the Barrage where downstream sub-weir and allied structures were constructed. The downstream sub-weir would help in raising tail water level and will ensure proper dissipation of energy in periods of high flood. Right Fish Ladder structure was also remodeled and extended to allow easier movement of fish through the Barrage structure. A Silt Excluder was constructed and the DG Khan Canal Head-Regulator was rehabilitated for better strength and modernization. The Main Barrage body was also strengthened during this period and right half of the Main Barrage structure, i.e. bay 32 to bay 65, was rehabilitated. The major activities planned for the first year were successfully completed in time.

The Project started its second year on September 01, 2006. During the second year, civil works on the left side upstream and downstream of the main Barrage are being done. The Sub-weir and allied structures for the left side downstream of the main Barrage will be constructed during this year.

Additionally, the Guide Banks will be extended and new ones will be constructed for the Abutment and Flared Out walls. Also, the settled blocks in the downstream right half will be rehabilitated. The main Barrage bays 01 to 31 will be rehabilitated during this period. In addition to this, the mechanical and electrical (E&M) portion of rehabilitation of main Barrage and Under Sluice gates is also in progress.

As of March 15, 2007, the Project’s Civil works (ICB-01) portion is lagging from its plan for the second year by 45% (SPI = 0.547). Although the progress delay has been somewhat covered during this period as compared to the previous report (SPI = 0.512 as of February 19, 2007), still there is a lot of work remaining to be completed during the second year of the project (2006 – 2007). Breakdown of Batching Plant No. 2 (100 cum capacity) for 10 days during March 2007 and consistent breakdown of one of the two Sheet Piling Hammers is contributing to the delay in the progress. Current trend indicates that the Main Barrage Rehabilitation Works will be successfully completed before start of the flood season (July 2007), however some portion of Sub-Weir Construction might be delayed to the next working season (October 2007 onwards) due to the current delay and slow pace of the work. ICB-02 and JICA Contractors are working on the relevant E&M works and are making satisfactory progress in their respective areas.

SERVICES BY DGM&E

DGM&E has contributed to the Taunsa Barrage Emergency Rehabilitation Project in a number of ways:-

1. Facilitation in Creation of Project Management Office (PMO) for Barrages
2. Preparation of Contract Documents (Drafting of Clause SP-11)
   The Directorate General of Monitoring & Evaluation has helped in the preparation of the Contract Documents by drafting the Clause SP-11 of the Contract Documents. This clause was approved by the World Bank without any changes to it. Clause SP-11 is the project control clause which enumerates as to how the project will be planned and the progress monitored. This Project Control Clause can be used in other ICB contracts of the Punjab Government.
3. Preparation of Project Plan
   As per clause 11 of Special Provisions of the Contract Documents, the Contractor has to submit a detailed construction schedule within 28 days starting from the Letter of Acceptance. In order to facilitate stakeholders of the project, the Directorate General of Monitoring & Evaluation, in consultation with the Project Management Consultant, has prepared a detailed project plan for the Taunsa Barrage Emergency Rehabilitation Project. The project plan document was submitted by the DGM&E to the Secretary I&P Department on 17th May, 2005. The project plan was developed using the available project information from; PC-1 Document, Engineer Estimate, Contractor's bid, Contractor's method statement, Contractor's initial project plan, Historical data from Irrigation Department, Books/Material related to Irrigation Engineering and Discussions with the Client and the Consultant.
   The plan prepared by the DGM&E will help parties involved in the project to understand the underlying scope, constraints, problems, risks, assumptions and other aspects of the project while finalizing the project plan submitted by the Contractor.
4. Vetting of the Contractor.s Project Plan
   The Contractor submitted his construction schedule on 11th May, 2005. After reviewing the plan of the Contractor, comments of the DGM&E were conveyed on 21st May, 2005. It was observed that the schedule submitted by the Contractor can not be termed as a Baseline Construction Schedule as the Contractor failed to break-up any further the Tender schedule already submitted by him meaning there by that his understanding of the project is pretty much the same as was developed by him during his bid preparation stage.
   It was suggested that regular meetings be conducted between the PMO for Barrages, Punjab Barrages Consultants, the Contractor and the DGM&E, P&D Department for Project Plan development and its finalization. It was iterated that the services of the DGM&E may be utilized to facilitate the PMO for Barrages, Punjab Barrages Consultants and the Contractor for development of construction schedule acceptable to all the stake holders.
5. Project Status Reports
   In order to apprise the I&P Department as well as the P&D Board of the developments of the project, the following project status reports have been generated by the DGM&E from time to time:

   SN	Project Status Report No.	Issue Date	Data of Report
   1	TBRP-023	January 19, 2007	January 15, 2007
   2	TBRP-024	February 28, 2007	February 19, 2007
   3	TBRP-025	March 20, 2007	March 15, 2007