Lot 1 : Construction of a 700m long Breakwater:
- Contract was awarded to Interbeton bv of The Netherlands.
- Contract financed with Dutch bilateral funding (FMO/ORET Grant & ING Bank Loan), BDEAC & CNIC;
- Contract became effective on 3 January 2005;
- Contractor is fully mobilised and has started work on the site.
- A quarry at Batoke has been opened and is being exploited by this Contractor as the source of rocks for the breakwater;
- Starting of blasting operations at Batoke Quarry on June 17, 2005;
- Starting of stone placing on the breakwater access: first truck on July 11, 2005.
Lot 2 : Construction of a 400m long Quay Wall at -12m depth: (Financed by BADEA) & CNIC)
- Contract was signed with Six Construct Co. Ltd on 1 September 2005 following contract negotiations.
- The Duration of Execution is 19 months.
Lot 3 : Dredging and Reclamation (Financed by the AfDB)
- Contract negotiations being finalised.
- Contract signature imminent.
Lot 4 : Earthworks, roads, building and utilities (Financed by the IsDB)
- Some site clearing, earth works performed by anticipation during the preparation of the launching ceremony:
- Updating of tender documents underway.
- International Call for Bids scheduled before end of year 2005.
Lot 5 : Cranes and working equipment (Financed by the AfDB)
- Definition of equipment requirements underway.
Lot 6 : Rig dock and floating equipment (Financed by the IsDB)
- Definition of the equipment and specifications underway.
Employee Housing Programme :
Site Development to be financed by the AfDB
- Demarcation of 25 ha site complete;
- Demarcation of 75 ha site underway.
