Developing Design Documentation for Reconstruction of 54-km Section of Almaty – Tashkent Road & Provision of Designer Supervision Service

Implementation Period

February 2007 – December 2009

Footprint

Kazakhstan

Client

Committee of Roads of the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan

Position Held

Project Director

Main Project Features

In 2007 the Ministry of Transport has prepared the feasibility study for reconstruction of the international corridor “West China – West Europe” which was followed by preparing a detailed design for reconstruction of the 54-km problematic section in Kyzylorda region from 2 lanes (II category road), to 4 lanes with median (category IB road).

Activities Performed

Provided overall leadership, coordination, and support to the project team in delivering the following outputs: (i) review of feasibility studies and collection of field data (topographical surveys, geotechnical surveys, etc.); (ii) designing longitudinal profile, cross-sections, pavement structure; (iii) designing utilities (power and communication lines, water, heating, sewerage, etc.); (iv) preparing full construction cost tables, including civil works, relocation of utilities, land acquisition, etc.; (v) environmental impact assessment; and (vi) preparing the bill of quantities for contractors.