PROJECT SCOPE
The project’s scope includes the following:
- Full reconstruction of the B1/1 bridge to facilitate a higher volume of water, two 3.3m wide lanes of traffic and a sidewalk for pedestrians;
- Slope protection works inclusive of gabion baskets and reno mattresses within the river channel;
- Construction of associated drainage channels and sidewalks along the beach side of the roadway;
- Road rehabilitation on the bridge as well as 50m before and after the bridge
- With extra savings on the contract, the contractor was able to construct drainage in front of the Toco Secondary School on Galera road
PROJECT BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY
- Introduction of new drainage channels to alleviate excess water on the roadway;
- Introduction of sidewalks along the beach to create a safe pathway for pedestrians and beachgoers;
- Improvement the bridge’s hydraulic capacity during heavy rainfall events;
- Employment opportunities were created for the community during the construction phase of the project;
- Assisted in the alleviation of flooding within Toco Secondary School’s compound and constructed sidewalks and installed handrails in critical areas to improve the safety of students.