CBRNIP Package C

Progress Meeting No. 56

CONTRACT NO: ICB NO: CBRNIP/RHD/C/01/2018

CONTRACT NAME: Reconstruction of 4 nos.small-to-medium size bridges along with the

approach roads on AH41 (Chittagong- Cox’s Bazar Road).

VENUE OF THE MEETING: Contractor’s Site Office, Dohazari.

DATE AND TIME: 6th October 2021 at 4.00 pm.

PARTICIPANTS:

Name (Consultant) Organization Position

Peter Dinan OCG & Assoc. Resident Engineer

Gouranga Prasad Roy OCG & Assoc. Quantity Engineer
Mohammad Ali OCG & Assoc. Materials Engineer
Humayan Kabir OCG & Assoc. Bridge Engineer

Name (Contractor)
Tauhidul Matin Spectra-CR24B JV Quantity Surveyor
Md. Ziaul Haque Spectra-CR24B JV Bridge Engineer
Md. Anwar Hossain Spectra-CR24B JV Highway Engineer
Md. Saiful Islam Spectra-CR24B JV Materials Engineer
Md. Rokon Uddin Spectra-CR24B JV Materials Engineer

ISSUES DISCUSSED IN THE MEETING

ITEM DISCUSSION ACTION BY
1 Introduction

All Contractor staff were welcomed to the Meeting Info.

2 Work completed to this period (to 5th October 2021):

a) Mathamuhuri Bridge
Info.
Substructure:- L/S Completed
Substructure:- R/S
18 Bored piles (total 88) have been completed

Superstructure: L/S Completed

. Info.
Superstructure: R/S Awaiting Bridge demolition after traffic diverted

Approach Road (L/S):

Chittagong End: Base 1 and cladding layer to be completed

Cox’s Bazar End: tie-in to existing road remaining

Base 1 and cladding layer to be completed
b) Sangu Bridge

Substructure:- R/S Completed Info.

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Substructure:- L/S 11 Bored piles (from total 71) have been completed

Superstructure:- R/S bridge

Approach slab, kerb and footpath slabs remain
Superstructure: L/S BridgeAwaiting Bridge demolition after traffic is Info.
diverted and furnace oil line is relocated

Approach Road (R/S):

Chittagong End: Phase 1 Working Drawings awaiting acceptance
Subbase placed for some of approach road

Cox’s Bazar End: Phase 1 Working Drawings submitted for

acceptance.
ISG layer in progress

c) Mazar Point Bridge

Substructure: L/S & R/S completed. Info.

Superstructure: L/S and R/S bridges
Parapets, Kerbs, Expansion joints, approach slabs
remain

Approach Roads:
Section 1: (Chittagong end) Employer/Contractor in negotiation with RHD/
local landowners for shifting graves. Contractor
PVD work to commence in October 2021
Section 2: (Chittagong end), PVD completed, 1 st layer of embankment
placed.
Section 3: (Cox’s bazar end), PVD completed, Embankment layers
almost completed.
Section 4: (Cox’s Bazar end) Land Acquisition is completed.
PVD work will commence by 10 October 2021 Contractor

d) Patiya Bridge
Substructure L/S:- completed.
Superstructure L/S
All 25m & 35m girders cast
Info.
35m: All 7 No. girders launched
Cross girders for span 2 in progress

Approach Roads: Working Drawings for approach road at Patiya

Bridge are approved.
PVD installation has not commenced
RHD
Awaiting land acquisition for utility removal

Work planned to 30 October 2021:

a) Mathamuhuri Bridge (L/S):

Contractor is submitting test results and Manufacturer certification for Contractor/

waterproof membrane primer acceptance. Consultant
The proposed subcontractor for waterproof membrane installation was
not accepted. Contractor to provide subcontractor with relevant
experience.

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Asphalt ACW: ACW JMD was accepted on 30 September 2021. info
Contractor’s AMP was calibrated by CUET on 23 September 2021. info
The Contractor conducted a 2nd trial for transport of asphalt from the info.
proposed AMP location in Chittagong. Report to be submitted to
Engineer and Employer
Contractor to request AMP acceptance by Engineer after AMP Contractor
requirements have been prepared.

Approach roads to Mathamuri Bridge (L/S):

Chittagong End:
Pavement layers, asphalt and cladding/verge to be completed by 10 Contractor
October 2021.
Asphalt layer construction awaiting asphalt and AMP acceptance.

Cox’s Bazar End:

Embankment, pavement layers and cladding/verge to be completed by 10 Contractor
October 2021.
Asphalt layer construction awaiting asphalt and AMP acceptance

b) Sangu Bridge (R/S)

Kerb Construction to be completed by 10 October 2021. Contractor

Footpath slabs completed by 15 October 2021 Contractor
Approach slab concrete at Cox’s Bazar end by 10 October 2021.
The Contractor did not procure the manufacturer’s priming agent for Contractor
waterproofing membrane. Contractor submitting further
requirements to Engineer
ACW JMF is accepted.
ACB JMD to be resubmitted Contractor

Approach roads to Sangu Bridge

Chittagong End: Phase 1 working Drawings for Chittagong approach
including access road accepted Info.
Embankment completed with subbase placed for
some sections
Pavement layers and cladding/verge to be completed Contractor
by 20 October 2021.
Furnace oil line relocation has commenced and is
expected to take at least 3 months.
If the Employer cannot hand over the existing Employer
bridge to the Contractor by 30 October 2021, the
completion of phase 2 bridge will be delayed.

Cox’s Bazar End: Phase 1 Working Drawings for Cox’s Bazar Info.
approach are accepted
Embankment to be completed by 15 October 2021. Contractor
Pavement layers and cladding/verge to be completed
by 25 October 2021.

c) Mazar Point bridge (L/S & R/S)

Expansion Joints to be completed by 25 October 2021

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Parapet walls to be completed by 20 October 2021 Contractor
Kerb Construction to be completed by 15 November 2021
Approach slabs to be completed in March 2022 after Contractor
embankment/surcharge is removed.
Bridge asphalt and waterproof membrane after approach slab
construction. Commencing by March 2022.

Approach roads to Mazar Point Bridge

Chittagong End: PVD installation and embankment to be completed by RHD/
15 November 2021 in Sections 1 & 2 after Land Contractor
acquisition is finalised
Surcharge placed by 30 November 2021.

Cox’s Bazar End: BC Drawings @ ch 0+875 to be submitted by 30 Contractor

October 2021. The Contractor to resubmit revised
Drawings and supporting information as requested by
Core Team.
PVD installation and Embankment to be completed
by 15 November 2021 in Sections 3 & 4. Contractor
Surcharge placed by 30 November 2021

d) Patiya Bridge (L/S)

All 35m Girders for Span P1-A2 are launched

All 25m Girder are fabricated Contractor
7 x 25m Girder to be launched by 18 October 2021.
Cross girders for 35m span will be completed by 31 October 2021.

Approach roads to Patiya Bridge

Chittagong end: SDM is completed behind Abutment A1
Removal of gas line from Ch 0+020 to 0+350
requires the completion of land acquisition so RHD
that demolition of structures on both sides of road
for relocating the gas line can be carried out.

Relocation of existing Power lines is required for

the operation of equipment for PVD installation. RHD.
Land acquisition is required to relocate Power
poles.

Cox’s Bazar End: Trees have been removed from both sides of Bypass Contractor
Road for commencement of PVD installation.
Presently too wet too commence
Traffic Diversion Plan is required from Contractor
Contractor for traffic at Patiya Bypass road so
that PVD installation can commence.
This diversion plan requires RHD approval. Info.
To be submitted by 15 November 2021.

3. Programme
The Contractor has submitted the revised programme for Package C. Contractor

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The Contractor was requested to resubmit their claim for time Extension to the
Engineer with full supporting documents.

The likely completion dates for each bridge, if land acquisition is resolved, as Contractor
follows:
1. Mathamuri Bridge to be completed by mid 2023
2. Sangu Bridge to be completed by mid 2023. Info.
3. Mazar Point Bridge to be completed by mid 2022.
4. Patiya Bridge to be completed by mid 2024
The Contractor’s programme for Patiya Bridge shows mid 2023 Contractor
finish. They have not included any allowance for surcharge loading (1
year required approx.) and have incorrectly shown traffic diversion
over the LHS bridge before the approach road on LHS is completed.
The Contractor is working with the Consultant’s geotechnical
Engineer to review the soft soil treatment at Patiya for alternative Contractor
options to reduce the completion time. Presently, Patiya Bridge likely
completion date is mid 2024.

Critical path to completion of Package C is completion of Patiya Bridge.

3.1 Mathamuri Bridge (L/S & R/S)
Contractor
Waterproofing: The Contractor did not procure the manufacturer’s priming
agent for waterproofing membrane. Contractor is pursuing
alternative priming agent for acceptance. Contractor
Employer’s acceptance of Chittagong AMP for supply of AC to Mathamuri is
required.
Traffic shall be diverted to New L/S bridge possibly by 20 October 2021
Demolition of existing Bridge is programmed to commence in October 2021
to commence R/S Bridge construction
Contractor
Phase 1 Approach roads (L/S) may be completed by 20 October 2021.
The Engineer’s Representative has suggested to the Contractor to consider
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concrete/ asphalt ramps over Expansion joints to expedite the traffic switch to
new bridge (if waterproofing membrane cannot be placed).
3.2.
Sangu Bridge (R/S & L/S)

BPDB will relocate the furnace oil line to the new R/S bridge. Likely
completion date of relocation works by BPDP is 30 December 2021.
RHD
Demolition of existing Sangu Bridge can commence when site possession of
existing bridge is issued by Employer to Contractor after furnace oil pipe
removal.

Pursuant to Sc 8.3 of the Conditions of Contract, “the Contractor shall

promptly give notice to the Engineer of specific probable events which may
adversely affect the work, or delay the execution of the Works”.
The Contractor has informed the Engineer that if the site cannot be handed
over to the Contractor by 1 November 2021, it is unlikely that piers for the
Phase 2 bridge can be completed by June 2022.
Engineer’s Representative has issued a request to Employer to negotiate with Employer
BPDP for a temporary relocation of the furnace oil pipe to expedite
commencement of phase 2 bridge works.

Completion of concrete works of kerbs by 15 0ctober 2021 Contractor

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Approach slabs to be completed by 15 October 2021.
Waterproofing and ACW over bridge awaiting Contractor’s new procedure and
approval of subcontractor

Phase 1 Approach roads (R/S) completed by 20 October 2021.

Contractor
Traffic switched to new bridge (R/S) by 20 October 2021, if waterproofing
membrane primer and Asphalt ACB JMD is resolved.

3.3 Mazar Point (L/S & R/S)

Expansion joints, kerbs & parapet completion by 15 November 2021 Contractor

Surcharging is scheduled to take place between November 2021 and February

2022 (90 days). Pavement construction to commence after removal of Contractor
surcharge.

Approach Road Cox’s Bazar end: Approach Road Layout is approved

PVD installation, embankment construction with
surcharge is scheduled for completion by mid November Contractor
2021
Additional Box culvert will need to be constructed to
replace existing structure at Ch. 890 (approximately). Contractor
Contractor to submit proposal and cost. New Structure
design to be expedited

Approach Road Chittagong end: Approach Road Layout is approved.

Completion of PVD installation, embankment Contractor
construction and surcharging by mid November 2021

3.4. Patiya Bridge

All girders launched by 20 October 2021 Contractor

Cross girders completed by 30 October 2021
Precast deck panels and deck slab by 30 November 2021

Contractor will prepare a programme and road diversion phases to submit to Contractor
Engineer and RHD including any proposed road/lane closures.

RHD have been advised for closure of one carriageway of Bypass road for Contractor
PVD installation. Contractor to submit plan and duration of the closure for
phase 1 and phase 2 construction.
PVD Installation (LHS) will commence after resolution of land acquisition and RHD
removal of utilities.
The Contractor is considering an alternative option for soft soil settlement to Info.
expedite the construction programme.

Cox’s Bazar end Completion of land acquisition is required so that clearing RHD
of existing buildings, removal of unsuitable material and
commencement of PVD works can commence.
Embankment construction and surcharge for Left side is Contractor
expected to be carried out in 2022.

Chittagong end: Gas line to be relocated on both LHS and RHS (after land RHD

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acquisition is completed).
Contractor stated that gas Utility will not commit to RHD
line relocation until all areas are acquired.
Embankment construction and surcharging (LHS) can Contractor
commence after PVD work is completed.
4. Materials
Consultant has requested Contractor to submit Manufacturer’s quality Contractor
Certification for materials delivered. This is required for
cement, steel reinforcement, stressing cable, geotextile,
expansion joints, waterproofing membrane
This should be submitted by RFI for material acceptance
and certification.
In accordance with Specification Section S1.07.(8) (b) “In the Contractor
case of bituminuous materials, cement and other manufactured
material, the manufacturer’s test certificates are required to be
submitted to the Engineer for his approval in writing for each
consignment”

A monthly Materials Report shall be submitted to Engineer each month. The Contractor
Report for August 2021 is yet to be submitted.

A revised mix design for C35 and C40 concrete with new admixture has been Info.
approved by Engineer. Concrete results are now very consistent

Contractor has received test results for steel reinforcement. Contractor is yet Contractor
to submit Report. Results show failure of larger diameter steel
in rebending. This diameter rebar is used in bored pile, pilecap
and pier construction.

Bridge Bearings: Engineer’s approval has been issued for phase 1 bridges Info.

Rubber Pad/Shoe: Source approval has been issued. Manufacturer’s Contractor

certification has not yet been submitted to Engineer’s
Representative

Asphalt production:
A further trial was conducted from the proposed Contractor/
Chittagong AMP to Mathamuri site, to ensure temperature Consultant
compliance with Employer’s Requirements.
The Contractor will request an inspection of the AMP at Contractor
Chittagong for Package C Works for Engineer’s acceptance.
Third Party calibration of AMP weighscales and temperature Contractor
gauges was carried out by CUET. Results are yet to be
submitted.
AMP Plant Manager CV was submitted for approval (Key Engineer
Personnel)
Source approval for asphalt materials has been issued.
Bitumen source has been accepted by Engineer
Asphalt Job mix (with hot bin samples from Chittagong Plant)
have been submitted for Engineer’s approval
JMF for ACW is accepted. Contractor to prepare ITP for Info.
ACW production for Engineer’s acceptance
JMD for ACB will be resubmitted on 6th October 2021. Contractor

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Piezometers: Installation is completed at Mazar Point. Monthly monitoring is
being conducted

Concrete Aggregates: Gujarat stone for concrete production has been

approved.

Subbase, Base1 and Base2: All trials accepted and materials are approved. Info.
Monitoring mixture of materials at Sangu is required

Waterproofing membrane: Source approval has been given

Method Statement for application of waterproof membrane was Consultant
resubmitted for Engineer’s acceptance. This cannot be
approved until primer material is resolved.
The Contractor’s submitted specialist subcontractor for Contractor
membrane installation was rejected by Engineer. Further
submission is now required
Contractor is requested for method statement/subcontractor for Contractor
correction of concrete deck surface (2 decks at Sangu and 4
decks at Mazar Point).
Waterproof membrane has been procured and on site. Quality Contractor
certificates to be submitted.
The Contractor did not procure the manufacturer’s priming
agent for waterproofing membrane. Alternative Primer for
waterproofing membrane has not been accepted by the Contractor
Engineer. Contractor is pursuing further requirements for
submission to Engineer.
Cladding Material. Source of cladding material has been approved

5. Utilities
All payments have been paid to relevant Authorities by the Contractor. Info.

The Employer has made arrangements for the Electrical Authority, BPDB, to
RHD
carry out the relocation of the Furnace Oil Line at Sangu Bridge.
The programme for the relocation of the Furnace Oil line is awaited.
Employer
Site possession of the existing Sangu bridge is awaited by the Contractor.

Pursuant to Sc 8.3 of the Conditions of Contract, “the Contractor shall

promptly give notice to the Engineer of specific probable events which may
adversely affect the work, or delay the execution of the Works”.
The Contractor has informed the Engineer that if the site cannot be
Employer
handed over to the Contractor by 1 November 2021, it is unlikely that
piers for the Phase 2 bridge can be completed by June 2022.
The Contractor will consider and submit a proposal for temporary
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relocation of the Furnace oil line for RHD/BPDB consideration.???

Mathamuri Bridge
Power poles have been relocated

Sangu Bridge
At Sangu Bridge, electric pole relocation (Chittagong end) has commenced
Info.
BPDB will relocate furnace oil line under the existing road to the new
bridge.

Patiya Bridge

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At Patiya bridge, electric pole relocation will be carried out after land RHD
resettlement is completed and area cleared.
At Patiya Bridge, the date of gas line relocation is unknown.
The Contractor requested RHD assistance to expedite the gas line Contractor/
relocation work. As land acquisition is not complete, the gas utility is RHD
unwilling to mobilise at different times to complete work in stages

6. Design/ Drawings

Contractor to submit revised Drawings of proposed new culverts to Core Team Contractor/
for Mazar Point, Patiya and Mathamuri sites. Consultant
A new Box culvert structure will be required at Mazar Point (Cox’s Bazar end)
to replace the existing structure which will be demolished for the wider
approach road.
A new Box culvert structure to replace the existing pipe culvert at Ch 0+276 at
Mathamuri Bridge has been requested for construction by RHD.
A new Box culvert is included in the revised approach road design at Patiya
Bridge at Ch 0+520 (Cox’s Bazar end). Plan, Section and soil data for the BC
to be provided by Contractor to Core Team with cost proposal for approval

Drawing Register has been submitted showing scheduled dates for submission Info.
of Working Drawings for Phase 2 Bridges for Mathamuri, Sangu and Patiya
sites and remaining designs for phase 2 works. This is being reviewed by
Consultant.

Phase 1 approach road Drawings for Sangu Bridges are accepted Info.

A new Drain alignment at Sangu approach (L/S) was submitted. Further details Contractor
are requested.

Working Drawings for Retaining wall at Sangu Bridge (L/S) are requested to Contractor
be submitted for Engineer’s acceptance. Embankment quarter cone design at
end of retaining wall to be corrected in the Working Drawings. Affected graves
to be demarcated on site.

The approved Approach road Drawings for all 4 bridges to be resubmitted with Contractor
correction to pavement levels (due to incorrect crossfall at SMVT barrier). To
be submitted by end of October 2021.

River Protection Drawings are required to be submitted. This work Contractor

should be programmed for dry season in 2022. Drawings to be submitted
by end of October 2021

Culvert design for access road crossings. Contractor to propose change of Contractor
encased Pipe culvert (RCP) design to Box culvert.
Details to be submitted for acceptance by October 2021.

7. Quality

Girders A Schmidt hammer test of girders is being implemented as part of the Info.
quality procedure to ascertain concrete strength of all new girders prior to
stressing.
Girder formwork. Much improved now Info.

Parapets. Concrete colour in parapet construction is still variable. Remedial Contractor

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works for parapets at Mathamuri Bridge and Sangu Bridge are still ongoing.
Ruby Cement Representative visited site for inspection, but only solution
offered was to change from OPC to blended cement, which is contrary to
Specification.

Waterproof Membrane
The proposed specialist subcontractor for this work has been rejected by Contractor
Engineer. A more qualified subcontractor is required
Priming agent is yet to be resolved. Possible additional lead time for
procurement is needed.

Pavement Materials
All pavement materials of Subbase, Base 2 and Base 1 are approved Info.

Asphalt
Contractor will request inspection for AMP acceptance. Info.
Third party calibration of AMP has been carried out.

8. Soft Soil Treatment (Mazar Point and Patiya)

Interim Geotechnical Engineer, Asif, is maintaining settlement and piezometer

records at Mazar Point.
Contractor shall appoint a new Geotechnical Engineer for Package C to present Contractor.
Settlement calculations by 10 October 2021 (Key Personnel)

In the original Contract, the estimated time for HOLD periods for surcharge is Info.
86 weeks (1.6 years).
The Engineer/Employer has since accepted the Contractor’s proposal to install
PVD wick drains instead of sand drains, reducing the surcharge period to 3-4
months for each site.

Mazar Point Soft soil treatment:

The Contractor is submitting settlement monitoring data twice weekly in RFIs Contractor
to Engineer.
Presently, the accumulated settlement at Mazar Point is approximately 250mm
in Section 3.
No soil subsoil model and selected sub soil Parameter have yet been submitted
for Mazar Point Bridge. Only a sample calculation excel table without showing
any equation/calculation is presented.

Patiya Soft soil treatment:

At Patiya, there are two phases of surcharge for Left and Right sides of the Contractor
approach road in order to maintain traffic flow. Contractor to submit
alternative surcharge proposal to expedite this programme.

The Contractor shall submit the traffic diversion plans for the two construction Contractor
phases at Patiya Bridge, showing surcharge areas during each phase, including
Diversion plans for Patiya Bypass road for PVD installation. RHD approval
and permission to occupy the Bypass Road will be required.

After the Contractor’s Geotechnical Engineer presents the expected total Info.
settlement & settlement during the embankment filling stage, then the actual
required surcharge height & holding period above the embankment can be
ascertained and alternative measures can be presented.

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9. Safety and Environment

Safety Procedure for sheetpiling work to be submitted for Engineer’s review Contractor

The Contractor shall submit their COVID protocol. Procedures for COVID Contractor
monitoring of workers shall be submitted.

Traffic Control Plans shall be submitted and authorised by the Contractor’s Contractor
Safety Manager and Project Manager prior to switching traffic to the new
bridge.
An RFI shall be submitted with the plans attached for Engineer’s acceptance.
Acceptance of traffic diversion plans by the Engineer does not relieve the Contractor
Contractor of his contractual responsibility for public safety.

Environment
Inspection checklists at campsites to ensure sanitary conditions and COVID
safe environment shall be included in weekly Reports.

10.
Land issues/Resettlement
There are remaining acquisition issues at:
1. Sangu Bridge (Chittagong end) RHD
2. Mazar Point Bridge. Relocation of gravesites to be resolved
3. Patiya Bridge (both approaches).

Land Acquisition at Patiya for utility relocation (electricity poles and gas line) RHD
is required so that PVD installation for soft soil treatment of approach road
(Chittagong end) can commence.

11. Interim Payments

Contractor submitted IPC No.20 for works up to the end of August 2021, has
Info.
been prepared by Contractor was certified by Engineer.

Unsuitable Material
The Contractor must submit an RFI to Consultant for classification of Contractor
Unsuitable Material prior to removal.
A second RFI is then issued for joint measurement for removal and
replacement
12.
Additional Works
Contractor previously informed the meeting that a new boundary wall for RHD Contractor/
compound is required (as it was demolished for the Mathamuri Bridge Consultant
approach road). Contractor to submit design and cost for approval.

New Box culverts at Patiya Bridge approach road, Mazar Point Bridge info
approach road and Mathamuri Bridge approach roads. Contractor to prepare
Drawings and cost proposal for Engineer’s consideration.

A new concrete drain is required on the Left side at Sangu Bridge approach Contractor/
road. The new approach road embankment will cover the existing drain and a Consultant
new drain is proposed to redirect the drain. Further details are required.

A new drain was also requested by PD on Left side of Mathamuri Bridge Contractor
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(Cox’s Bazar end). Contractor to prepare Plan and design and cost estimate.

13.
Other Business
Maintenance of Diversion Roads: ongoing. Mathamuri approaches require
repair. Contractor
Sangu Bridge requires urgent pothole repair

The Consultant is requesting further site resources for Contractor:

1 additional experienced surveyor for Sangu, Mazar Point and Patiya Bridges Contractor
1 Roads supervisor for approach road construction.
Road Designers for culverts and Patiya road diversion Plan

Change of Consultant’s Residence and Office to Dohazari for 2022 is Contractor/

proposed. Lease of existing residence for the present Contract period expires in Consultant
January 2022.

Contractor should be preparing a Variation proposal for extension of site Contractor

establishment costs if Extension of Time for Package C is granted by Engineer

Next Meeting:
The next Weekly Progress Meeting will be held on 25 October 2021 at
Contractor’s site Office at Dohazari.
The Resident Engineer thanked the attendees for their contribution and the
meeting was closed at 17:00 hours.

Attachments: Attendance List

Site possession status/ utility status
Status of Bridge works
Prepared by:-
Peter Dinan
Resident Engineer (East)
CBRNIP
Package-C

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