| ITEC | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Name of Project | Feasibility Study, Preliminary Engineering Design and Environmental and Social Impact Study of Meru Town Roads. |
| Name of Client | Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) |
| Financier | Government of Kenya (GoK) |
| Objectives of the Project | To conduct Feasibility Study, Preliminary Engineering Design and Environmental and Social Impact Study. |
| Description of Services | Collection of social, economic, environmental, operating, and physical data that is necessary to support conclusions about the technical feasibility and socio-economic viability of the road and any related feeder roads required to support the project road and preparation of Feasibility and Economic Study report. Assess existing structures and bridges along the route and recommend retention or otherwise. Assess the need for new drainage structures, where the existing structure is inadequate, or realignment requiring new drainage structures is proposed and prepare preliminary designs and cost estimates, Assess the need for new bridges and large drainage structures, where the existing structure is inadequate, or realignment requiring new structures is proposed and prepare preliminary designs and cost estimates Review of the existing data on the proposed road project and social and economic activities in the project study area; Collection of social, environmental, and physical data that is necessary to assist in the design of the project road; Preliminary corridor definition including plot boundary information, details of encroachments and illegal allocations. Preliminary engineering survey and design work for the optimum alignment and design standards including preliminary costs estimates and implementation schedule; Carrying out an environmental impact and social impact assessment of the project area in relation to the proposed project including preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment Report and preparation of a Resettlement Action Plan for project affected persons. |