Project Name

EDFU WATER SUPPLY & SANITARY DRAINAGE PROJECT

Location

Edfu Town & Markaz - Upper Egypt.

Owner

Governorate of Aswan - Egypt

Client

Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA)

Project Value

$ 40 000 000

Starting/Completion

1991/1995

Scope

Main responsibilities of "MCE" in association with "DANGROUP" of Denmark include the following:

General Studies:     -  Leak detection                  -  Consumption study

   -  Institutional survey             -  Nile water analysis

   -  Sociological study               -  Accounting studies

   -  Rural Sanitation

   -  Solid waste studies/impact assessment

·  Feasibility report

·  Topographic surveys & soil investigations

·  Preliminary & Final design  

·  Tender Documents & Tendering procedures

·  Construction supervision

Project Description

The Edfu Water Supply and Sanitary Drainage was initiated by an Agreement between the governments of the ARE and Denmark dated November 1990.  The Development objective of the project is “Improved health and living conditions for the population in Edfu Medina and Markaz”. The project comprises the following elements:-

1.   A major expansion of the existing urban water supply which serves Edfu Medina and six sub-village.  Treatment Works:

      Using four 800 mm dia pipe intake followed by four  pumps 70 l/sec, followed by conventional treatment works capacity (300 l/sec.) consists of pre-chlorination flush mixing, flocculation, vertical flow sedimentation, rapid gravity sand filters and final chlorination.

      Treatment Work Storage and Distributions:

      Aground level tank of 4500 m3 and an elevated tank of 1500 m3 are provided in the first phase (up to year 2010) – and approximately 12 km of 200-350 mm dia P.V.C. main lines.

2.   New piped water supplies to three rural villages.  (El Riqaqine, Geziret El Fawza and Nag El Arab).

      A compact unit treatment works for El-Riqaqine 100 m3/h and ground water boreholes at Geziret El-Fawza and Nag El-Arab.

3.   A New sewerage scheme serving Edfu Medina.

      Gravity sewage network connected to four pumping stations.

P.S. No. I (100 l/sec.), P.S. No. II (65 l/sec.), and main P.S. No. III (220 l/sec.), pumped to sewage treatment works.  (stabilization pond system) with anaerobic pond (6000 m2), facultative pond (89100 m2)

Project Name

MA’ABAR WATER SUPPLY, SANITATION AND STORM WATER DRAINAGE

Location

Ma’abar City - Republic of Yemen

Owner

National Water and Sanitation Authority

Client

National Water and Sanitation Authority

Project Value

$ 15 Million

Starting/Completion

2000/2001

Scope

Topographic Survey.·  Hydrological Studies.·  Hydraulic/ Civil/ Structural/ Architectural/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Control Design.·  Preparation of: --  Inception Report.-  Preliminary Design.-  Final Design and Tender Documents

Project Description

The project aim at serving Ma’abar City and five neighboring communities with potable water supply and wastewater projects, as well as construction of a storm water drainage system up to year 2020.  It comprised:·

1- Potable Water Supply Project

-  Construction of10 production wells.

-  Construction of 4000 cu. m.. capacity R.C... groundwater reservoir with chlorination plant and the associated systems.

-     55 km. Of (D.I. & UPVC) transmission and distribution pipelines.

2- Sanitary Drainage Project

-  Construction of 20 km. Sewerage system.

- 5000 cu.m3/ day oxidation pond wastewater treatment plant composed of wastewater pumping station, oxidation pond, irrigation pumping station as well as the ancillary buildings and the associated system with the entire plant.

3- Storm Water Drainage System

-  Construction of R.C./ block work two vents/ one vent box channel of 27 km. Length and size 1.5 x 1.0 m. along with the connected rain gutters, box culverts and earth channel.

Project Name

SANA’A SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

Location

Sana’a, Republic of Yemen

Owner

Sana’a Water and Sanitation Local Corporation

Client

Sana’a Water and Sanitation Local Corporation

Project Value

$ 33 000 000

Starting/Completion

1997/2000

Scope

Review of the engineering designs and drawings , tender and contract documents, review and prepare addendums as necessary to the existing tender documents and prepare updated cost estimate of the works and ancillary costs and construction supervision

1- Review of M/S Howard Humphreys & partners' tender drawings and tender documents.

2- Review, up-date and prepare addendums as necessary of M/S Howard Humphrey tender documents and prepare / up-date cost estimate for the works including ancillary costs.

3- Evaluation of the qualified Contractors beds.

4- Full construction supervision till the end of defects liability period (The Contract was awarded to a joint venture of French Companies Dumez / Degremont).

Project Description

The developers aim was to treat the row sewage drained from Sana'a City with average flow of 50000 m3/ day (500 mg/ lit BOD, 750 mg/ lit suspended solids and 100 mm/ lit ammonia) to cover the increased demand till year 2005 by construction of extended Aeration sewage treatment plant.  The Project Comprised:

1- Reinforced concrete inlet pumping station to receive daily flow of 50000 m3 with 2 No. mechanical screens and 1 No. hand raked screen and 4 Nos. screw pumps.

2- Two Nos. detritors units fixed to reinforced concrete detritors' structure.

3- 97000 m3 capacity reinforced concrete aeration tanks composed of 8 Nos. independent tanks, 32 aerators units plus 8 Nos. mixers.

4- 8 Nos., 30 m. diameters circular reinforcement concrete settlement tanks, with electrical drive motor half bridge scrapers.

5- Chlorination plant equipped with chlorine booster pump set, gas chlorinators, chlorine residual analyzer …etc.

6- 4 Nos. 18 m. diameters circular reinforcement concrete sludge thickening tanks, with sludge bridge scraper, sludge pumps.

7- Effluent storage lagoon 200 000 m3 capacity made of earth bound and provided with an impermeable lining of polyethylene sheeting with irrigation outlet pipeline.

8- 12 Nos. sludge drying beds provided with sand/ gravel and piped under drains, along with reinforced concrete sludge storage slab to accommodate the sludge for 6 months.

Project Name

GABAL EL-ASFAR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (CONTRACT 16-1 & 16-2)

Location

Gabal El Asfar -  Egypt

Owner

Organization for the Execution of the Greater Cairo Wastewater Project.

Client

1) Union of National Company for Construction and  Reconstruction

2) Nasr General Contracting, Hassan Allam in joint venture with Ansaldo-Condotte d’acqua.

Project Value

$ 300 000 000

Starting/Completion

1991/2000

Scope

-  Soil investigation works and preparation of geotechnical reports for  part of the plant

-  Design of required dewatering system

-  Preparation of detailed designs and shop drawings for architectural, civil (including structural and bar bending schedules) and hydraulic works according to British standards and Codes, upon receiving of mechanical documents/drawings prepared by “Ansaldo”.

-  Preparation of designs and shop drawings for necessary mechanical and electrical works for ancillaries.

-  Preparation of bills of quantities for all works according to execution drawings.

-  Preparation of final landscaping drawings for the whole plant.

-  Submission of design calculations and detailed execution drawings for approval by AMBRIC (American British Consultants).

-  Attending work progress meetings with client, owner and contractors.

-  Preparation of detailed design engineering schedules.

-  Coordination between interfacing subcontractors and follow up of site problems.

-  Preparation of updated work progress schedules.

-  Preparation of final As-Built drawings.

Project Description

The project is constructed in three phases, the first phase capacity is 1,700,000 m3/day  and  the total capacity of the three phases is 3,000,000 m3/day.

The first phase is constructed on an area of about 1.75 Km2.  The plant comprises wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and sludge treatment facilities (STP).  Wastewater facilities include: inlet works pumping stations 10 screw pumps, screens, grit removal chambers, 24 primary sedimentation tanks (each of  dia. 43 m.),  4 surface aeration tanks (each of dims. 150 x 100 m. & capacity 68000 m3), 24 final clarifier tanks (each of dia. 53 m.), disinfection, sludge pumping, compressor and boiler house, duel fuel generator house, administration buildings, primary distribution substation, workshops, storage areas, all water and wastewater facility networks (16 Km. force mains of dia. 300:500 mm.; 23 Km. length gravity mains of dia. 200:2000 mm.; 30 Km. length service networks of dia. 50:300 mm.) and service roads network.  The sludge treatment facilities include: Thickeners, 30 digester tanks (each of dia. 30 m. & capacity 15000 m3), sludge dewatering house, gas holder and flair stack. The project comprises large green areas (100 fed.) with irrigation network.

Project Name

SHOUBRA EL-KHEIMA SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

Location

Shoubra El-Kheima - Egypt

Owner

General Organization for Sanitary Drainage, Greater Cairo

Client

The Arab Contractors "Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.", Water and Sanitation

Project Value

$ 40 000 000

Starting/Completion

1982/Current

Scope

General planning, design and preparation of tender documents for civil and mechanical works, environmental impact assessment and supervision.

Project Description

Constructed over an area of 352,800 m2, in two phases:  primary treatment and secondary treatment, each of capacity 600 000 m3/day.  The project comprises gravity mains of total length 10 Km. and dia. varying from 300 mm. to 1500 mm., inlet screens, grit chambers, distribution chambers, 12 primary  sedimentation tanks (each of dia. 45 m.), 3 surface aeration tanks (each contains 50 aerators, dims. 75 x 150 m. and capacity 50,000 m3), 18 final sedimentation tanks (each of dia. 45 m.),  return station activated sludge screw pumps, chlorination tanks and sludge pumping to Gabal El-Asfar drying beds in addition to administration, staff accommodation and laboratory workshops, storage areas, an elevated tank  (500 m3 capacity) roads and project site irrigation system.

Project Name

HELWAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT  (CONTRACT 5)

Location

Helwan – Egypt

Owner

Organization for the Execution of the Greater Cairo Wastewater Project.

Client

The Arab Contractors "Osman Ahmed Osman & Co." - Helwan Branch

Project Value

$ 25 000 000

Starting/Completion

1987/1991

Scope

*   Preparation of detailed execution drawings and bar bending   schedules, upon receiving of mechanical documents/drawings  prepared by “Snamprojetti” (mechanical  works sub-contractor).

*   Preparation of As-Built drawings.

Project Description

Located South East of El Tebbeen in Helwan with a capacity of 350,000 m3/day, the plant includes inlet works, aerated grit removal tanks, circular primary settling tanks, biological treatment by extended aeration, circular final settling tanks, and pumping stations, sludge treatment by thickening, stabilization and final drying on sludge drying beds. Site works include landscaping, tree planting, site roads and boundary walls.

Project Name

HELWAN WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN

Location

Helwan – Egypt

Owner

Ministry of Housing & Reconstruction

Client

Ministry of Housing & Reconstruction

Project Value

$ 90 000 000

Starting/Completion

1977/1978

Scope

Studies and designs in cooperation with a group of German firms.

Project Description

Master plan for Helwan wastewater in the year 2000, planned to serve the industrial and residential areas (1,000,000 inhabitants).  The project in two phases, intends to improve the cities existing networks in the first phase (1985), whereas the second phase is planned for the expansion, operation and maintenance of networks.

Project Name

URBAN & RURAL WS/WW NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR EL- GHARBIA GOVERNORATE

Location

El-Gharbia – Egypt

Owner

El-Gharbia Governorate

Client

El-Gharbia Governorate

Project Value

Study

Starting/Completion

1993/1995

Scope

Detailed sector assessment, ranking and prioritization framework for towns (Madina) and villages, development of Computer Database, project identification document for providing a prioritized (ws) and (ww) project list, and the top priority projects.

Training of staff of employees at the Governorate on the use and application of the computer database package.

Project Description

The objective of the project is to upgrade the existing infrastructure networks (water & wastewater) by providing the Governorate with a (Snapshot) of the prioritized physical needs of the water supply and wastewater sectors and rough cost, thus establishing an information system and assessment process to be the basis of comprehensive long-term water supply (ws) and wastewater (ww) sector plans at the Governorate level and planning the methodology suitable for establishing needs at the Markaz level.

Project Name

SURVEY OF LEGAL & PROCEDURAL FRAME WORK OF ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN EGYPT

Location

Egypt

Owner

Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)

Client

Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)

Project Value

Study

Starting/Completion

1996/1997

Scope

Survey and prepare basic document containing:

-   Laws and Regulations of Environment

-   Laws and Procedures of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

-   Laws and Procedures related to project affected people

Project Description

JBIC considers assisting some projects through its financing, it requires a recipient country or executing agency of the project to take appropriate measures to protect its social and natural environment. Such measures should be in accordance with relevant laws and regulations in recipient countries as well as international standards. Therefore, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) planned to establish Guidelines for conducting Environmental Impact Assessment for projects in Egypt.  The objective of this survey and study is to prepare a basic document to be used for evaluating the environmental sustainability for JBIC financed projects in Egypt.

Project Name

SOCIAL STUDIES, FEASIBILITY, ECONOMIC RETURN AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT – SOUTHERN ZONE – CAIRO GOVERNORATE

Location

Cairo Governorate – Misr Al Qadeema and Helwan districts

Owner

Cairo Governorate

Client

Social Fund for Development (SFD)

Project Value

L.E. 10 600 000

Starting/Completion

1998/1998

Scope

-     Assessment and review of proposed projects in view of the SFD goals.

-     Study of Technical and financial feasibility for proposed projects

-     Proposing alternatives for unsatisfactory projects. Studies include technical and financial evaluation of sub-projects comprising :

-          Field surveys for current status of sub-project.

-          Technical review of engineering documents.

-          Financial review of project components cost estimate.

-          Analysis of wages components and job opportunities.

-          Evaluation of project management team and executive Staff.

-          Social studies including the carry out of social survey , assessment of social benefits gained by the local community potential level of participation, evaluation of  potential role of non-governmental organizations in projects’ sustainability and means of their development, identifying the social needs of the community  to assist in completing  the infrastructure projects.

-          Environmental impact assessment of infrastructure projects including investigation and analysis of different impacts of the projects, positive and negative impacts of the local environment while maximizing benefits and mitigating the long term negative impacts.

-          Economic feasibility study including study of sub-projects cost estimates, analysis of financial structures

Project Description

Infrastructure Improvement of unplanned residential areas in the Southern Zone of Cairo aims at achieving a number of goals; First, to improve public utilities and services in the area. In addition to previously executed projects for water supply and sanitary drainage   financed by S.F.D.  in the same area , the public works program include implementation of water supply network for L.E 2,500,000 . ; implementation and construction  of sewerage lines and pump stations for L.E. 1,300, 000; construction, pavement and rehabilitation of urban roads for L.E. 5,200,000. Second, to overcome the negative impact caused by the current status of utilities and provide better environmental conditions. And Third, to improve the social and economic status by providing a considerable number of temporary job opportunities employing intensive labor to execute the project in addition to permanent job  opportunities for operation and maintenance . The Social Fund for Development projects are directed to improve life conditions and increase incomes of  the low income habitants which would eventually lead to development of rural communities

Project Name

SOCIAL, FEASIBILITY ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF VILLAGES IN SOHAG GOVERNORATE

Location

Sohag  Governorate – Egypt

Owner

Sohag Governorate

Client

Social Fund for Development (SFD)

Project Value

$ 3 000 000

Starting/Completion

1996/1998

Scope

-     Assessment and review of proposed projects in view of the SFD goals.

-     Study of Technical and financial feasibility for proposed projects

-     Proposing alternatives for unsatisfactory projects. Studies include technical and financial evaluation of sub-projects comprising :

-    Field surveys for current status of sub-project.

-   Technical review of engineering documents.

-    Financial review of project components cost estimate.

-    Analysis of wages components and job opportunities.

-    Evaluation of project management team and executive Staff.

-   Social studies including the carry out of social survey , assessment of social benefits   gained by the local community potential level of participation, evaluation of  potential role of non-governmental organizations in projects’ sustainability and means of their development, identifying the social needs of the community  to assist in completing  the infrastructure projects

-   Environmental impact assessment of infrastructure projects including investigation and analysis of different impacts of the projects, positive and negative impacts of the local environment while maximizing benefits and mitigating the long term negative impacts.

-   Economic feasibility study including study of sub-projects cost estimates, analysis of financial structures

Project Description

The integrated development project for villages in Sohag aims mainly at achieving a number of goals; First, to improve public utilities and services by implementing pavement of roads for 3,200,000 L.E., covering and retaining water channels sides for 1,000,000 L.E., implementation of potable water supply network and wells for 2,670,000 L.E., Repair and completion of public buildings (youth centers at schools) for 1,630,000 L.E. Second, to overcome the negative impact caused by the current status of utilities and provide better environmental conditions. And Third, to improve the social and economic status by providing  a considerable number of temporary job opportunities employing intensive labor to execute the project in addition to permanent job opportunities for operation and maintenance. In addition to a sum of 500,000 were spent to satisfy minor social demands of the community and to complete a few elements of the different infrastructure projects. The Social Fund for Development projects are directed to improve life conditions and increase incomes of the low income habitants which would eventually lead to development of rural communities

Project Name

ASSESSMENT OF GIZA GOVERNORATE NEEDS OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS; TECHNICAL, SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMICAL FEASIBILITY STUDIES

Location

Governorate of Giza - Egypt

Owner

Governorate of Giza – Egypt

Client

Social Fund for Development (SFD)

Project Value

L.E. 20 000 000

Starting/Completion

1995/1996

Scope

Phase I

-  Data collection and field surveys for Giza Governorate needs of rural development infrastructure projects available at the governorate authorities and local community level.

-  Analysis of data and review of available sources of finance for required projects.

-  Preparation of a “Draft Project Proposal” representing the governorate needs of infrastructure projects for SFD approval.

Phase II

- Preparation of a “Final Project Proposal” for required projects in the Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation Sectors.

-  Preparation of  an appraisal report with a prioritized list for the feasibility of implementation of the sub-projects in each sector based on the following studies:

-  Technical and financial evaluation of sub-projects including:

-  Field surveys for current status of served areas and number of beneficiaries.

-   Engineering technical evaluation.

-   Financial review of project’s components cost estimate.

-   Analysis of wages components and job opportunities.

Project Description

The project is mainly divided into two phases

Phase I  comprises:

The identification and ranking of the Giza Governorate needs of rural development infrastructure projects in the sectors of water supply, wastewater, roads and environmental sanitation, through the analysis of available data collected from the concerned authorities and field surveys conducted on a random sample of local community members taking into consideration certain technical, environmental, social and financial criteria.

Phase II  comprises:

First: Determination of the final list of selected projects proposed to be implemented by Giza Governorate covering its needs and fulfilling SFD regulations for financing development projects (mainly intensive labor projects).  The list included the Upgrading of Potable Water Supply System in 7 markaz through the implementation of 33 sub-projects (pipelines extensions, wells drilling, and construction of elevated water tanks) and an Environmental Sanitation Project comprising 21 protection works along 8 canals.

Second: Evaluation and ranking of the feasibility of implementation of the proposed list of projects based on technical, social, environmental and economical studies with the aim of achieving maximum benefits for the projects affected people.

Project Name

FEASIBILITY, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR PROTECTION OF WATERWAYS PROJECT IN GIZA GOVERNORATE

Location

Governorate of Giza - Egypt

Owner

Governorate of Giza – Egypt

Client

Social Fund for Development

Project Value

L.E. 5 000 000

Starting/Completion

1995/1995

Scope

Preparation of  an appraisal report with a prioritized list for  the feasibility of implementation of the sub-projects improvement works for the waterways proposed by the Governorate of Giza  based on the following studies:

-    Technical and financial evaluation of sub-projects including:

-    Field surveys for current status of sub-projects.

-    Technical review of engineering documents.

-    Financial review of project components cost estimate.

-    Analysis of wages components and job opportunities.

-    Evaluation of project management team and executive staff.

-    Social studies including the carry out of social surveys, assessment of social benefits gained by the local community, measurement of local community potential level of participation; evaluation of potential role of non-governmental organizations in projects’ sustainability and means of their development.

-    Environmental impact assessment of sub-projects including investigation and analysis of different impacts of the projects, and assessment of projects’ positive and negative impacts on the local environment while maximizing benefits and mitigating the long term negative impacts.

 -    Economic feasibility study including study of sub-projects cost estimates, analysis of        financial structure

Project Description

The project includes improvement works for six waterways (canals & drains) located in densely populated areas in the Governorate of Giza. The improvement works are intended to reduce the negative environmental impacts of the current status of these waterways on the surrounding environment, due to their misuse for waste disposal, thus safeguarding the health of people.  The project will also assist in the upgrade of standards of living for the project affected people through the provision of 4700 (man-month) work opportunities during the execution phase.  In addition to that, the project will have a positive impact on the economy of the served areas as some of these waterways lie on access roads to important antiquities sites.

Project Name

TECHNICAL, FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL STUDIES FOR RURAL ROADS PROJECT IN GOVERNORATE OF ASWAN

Location

Governorate of Aswan (5 districts) - Egypt

Owner

Governorate of Aswan

Client

Social Fund for Development (SFD)

Project Value

$ 3 000 000

Starting/Completion

1996/1997

Scope

-     Assessment and review of proposed projects in view of the SFD goals.

-     Study of Technical and financial feasibility for proposed projects

    -     Proposing alternatives for unsatisfactory projects. Studies include technical and             financial  evaluation of sub-projects comprising :

-         Field surveys for current status of sub-project.

-         Technical review of engineering documents.

-         Financial review of project components cost estimate.

-         Analysis of wages components and job opportunities.

-         Evaluation of project management team and executive Staff.

      -        Social studies including the carry out of social survey,  assessment of social         benefits gained by the local community potential level of participation, evaluation of  potential role of non-governmental organizations in projects’ sustainability and means of their development.

Project Description

Pavement and improvement works for rural roads in Aswan and Governorates aim mainly at achieving a number of goals.  Technically the project aims at improving and paving earth tracks of some villages located in different districts of Aswan Governorate, to overcome the negative impact of their current status on the environment.  Socially, it aims at providing a considerable number of temporary job opportunities by using the intensive labor method in implementing the project in addition to permanent job opportunities for operation and maintenance works. The Social Fund for Development projects are directed to improve life conditions and increase incomes of the low income habitants which would eventually lead to development of rural communities.