Background

In order to implement future water projects outlined in the Investment Program, there is a need to carry out feasibility studies, develop detailed designs, and prepare tender documents for the proposed projects.  The standard procedure for the Ministry of Water and Irrigation (MWI) is to retain consultants to carry out the needed work.  Following are short profiles of some of the studies identified by the MWI to meet its current needs.  The remaining studies will be defined at a later stage.

Objectives

The objectives of the water studies are to prepare technical, economic, and environmental feasibility studies, detailed designs and tender documents for the water systems and networks.

The Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ) is the sole entity, which provides water for residential, commercial and industrial consumption in Jordan. WAJ faces the problem of high water losses in the system.  Since water supply in Jordan is limited, WAJ wants to do every thing possible to conserve the available limited supply and defer the expense of developing new resources.

Project Description

The main categories of studies currently required are:

·        Rehabilitation Studies

·        Restructuring Studies

 ·      Studies on optimization of operation cost

·        Conveyance studies

·        Water supply system studies

Project Status

Studies for Amman Governorate, Northern Governorate, Aqaba projects and other parts to be executed in the future. JD18.0 Million during the investment program period is to be financed by USAID, KFW, and EIB.  While the financing of the other JD8 million hasn’t been secured yet.

Estimated Cost

The total estimated cost for the program is JD26.0 million.

Hydraulic Analysis of Southern Jordan

The proposed, hydraulic analysis study for the Southern Region of the Kingdom shall cover the areas of Ma'an, Tafileh, with a combined population of about 390,000.  The parameter most used by water utilities to measure operating efficiency is the percentage of Unaccounted-For-Water (UFW).  WAJ records show that the percentage of UFW in the proposed study area is about 55%.  The principal technical causes for UFW are:

·        Age of the System

·        High pressure in the system

·        Physical Losses

·        Meter under-registration

The benefits of reduction of high UFW are many and varied.  Among these are: Protection of the source of supply, reduced energy costs, extension of the life of system facilities, and reduction of wastewater treatment costs.

Objectives

The objectives of the Hydraulic Analysis Project for the Southern Jordan falls under the Restructuring and Rehabilitation program, which includes the following:

·        Verifying and updating the existing system layout facilities

·        Hydraulic network analysis and rehabilitation measures

·        System rationalization and optimization

·        Pre-design and cost estimates for all facilities deemed necessary.

Project Description

The consultant will be required to conduct a site investigation and update the existing maps of the water supply facilities and the network. He will also carry out a comprehensive hydraulic analysis of the transmission and distribution network, and conduct a program to identify factors of these factors and measures to reduce UFW.  The results must clearly indicate all measures required to establish a well functioning water transmission and distribution scheme which will be adequate to serve the needs of the area under optimal source and power utilization.  In addition, the study must outline a proposed implementation schedule according to defined priorities and costs.

Project Status

Project is awaiting finance for Ma'an, Tafileh Governerates. Waiting for consent for a financing by KFW for the hydraulic analysis of Karak Governorate only, and looking for another financing for Ma’an and Tafeileh Governorates studies.

Estimated Cost

The estimated cost for the consultancy services to carry out the study, other than Aqaba, is approximately JD500, 000 with duration of 18 months.

The Consulting Services for the Rehabilitation of the

Water Supply System in the Irbid and Mafraq Governorates

Background

The Water Authority of Jordan has appointed a French consulting the firm, Sogreah and Safag to conduct a hydraulic analysis study for both Irbid (including Ajloun and Jerash) and Mafraq Governorates. The total population of the Governorate of Irbid is 963,000 while the Mafraq Governorate has about 199,000 inhabitants.

Objectives

The objectives of the above study are as follows:

·        To verify and update the existing system layout facilities

·        To conduct a hydraulic network analysis and rehabilitation measures

·        System rationalization and optimization

·        To carry out a pre-design and cost estimation for all facilities deemed necessary

Based on this study, a follow up project will be needed to prepare tender documents and a detailed design for the restructuring and rehabilitation of Irbid and Mafraq water supply systems.

This project falls under the restructuring and rehabilitation program.

Project Description

Based on the results of the hydraulic analysis studies, that had been finalized, the proposed project shall consist of the following activities:

Stage I- Preparation of Detailed Design and Tender Documents: -

Preparation of all detailed design and tender documents necessary for tendering the proposed restructuring works.  This should include the preparation of all-tender drawings, specifications, bill of quantities and contract documents.

The detailed design will cover all proposed primary systems, distribution and district zones, system facilities, geotechnical investigations and contract packaging.

Stage II- Construction Supervision during the Construction Stage: -

Following the conclusion of Stage I, the consultant will supervise the execution of the contracts resulting from the study in order to implement the rehabilitation strategy.  The supervision stage will end at the completion of construction, which will be executed according to priorities agreed upon during Stage I and according to availability of funds. Therefore, the supervision stage will be awarded on an “as needed” basis and will not be a continuous process.

Project Status

Waiting financing.

Estimated Cost

The estimated cost for the consulting services for the two stages outlined above and the implementation cost is approximately JD8.4 million.

Consulting Services for the Rehabilitation

Of the Water Supply Systems in Southern of Jordan

Background

The Water Authority of Jordan (WAJ) will appoint a consultant to conduct a hydraulic analysis project for the Karak, Ma'an, Tafileh, and Governorates, which have a combined population of approximately 390,000.

Objectives

The objectives of the hydraulic analysis project are:

·        Verify and update the existing system layout facilities;

·        Hydraulic network analysis and rehabilitation measures

·        System rationalization and optimization;

·        Pre-design and cost estimates for all facilities deemed necessary.

Based on results of the hydraulic analysis project, a follow-up project (the proposed project) will be needed to prepare tender documents and a detailed design for the restructuring and rehabilitation of the water supply of Southern Jordan.

This project falls under the restructuring and rehabilitation program.

Project Description

Based on the results of the hydraulic analysis study, the proposed project shall consist of the following activities:

Stage I- Preparation of Detailed Design and Tender Documents

This stage consists of the preparation of all detailed design and tender documents necessary to tender the proposed restructuring works. This must include the preparation of all-tender drawings, specifications, bill of quantities and contract documents.

The detailed design must cover all the proposed primary systems, distribution and district zones, system facilities, geotechnical investigation and contract packaging.

Stage II-Construction Supervision during the implementation stage