Mandate awarded by EDC
The cost of the project is in the order of 18 billion Fcfa
Cost of services provided by CIMA International: US$ 5 million

Proposed Solutions

CIMA International’s services focused on detailed engineering studies for all sub-projects (with the exception of the bridge over the Mali River and the footpath), with the production of :

• Preliminary design (APS)
• Preliminary detailed design (APD)
• Tender documents (DAO)

CIMA International assisted EDC in the selection of contractors.

During the construction phase, CIMA International supervised and monitored work on the various sites. The services provided by CIMA International were as follows

• Technical supervision;
• Administrative and financial control;
• Supervision and preparation of provisional acceptance of work;
• Informing the prime contractor and the owner of the progress of the project;
• Raise awareness among beneficiaries of the need to take charge of maintenance work;
• Produce monthly progress reports and detailed reports.

CIMA International’s Added Value in the Project

The key benefit of CIMA International’s service is the effective exchange of expertise between the Canadian and local project teams, as well as the customer’s own experts working on the project.

Main Obstacles met and Implemented Solutions

The main obstacles encountered during the implementation phase of the project were the following:

• During the studies phase, managing subcontractors was crucial to ensuring timely delivery of deliverables.
• The construction phase was a constant challenge, involving the supervision of the company’s choice of materials, compliance with the correct dosages, and adherence to construction standards.
• The choice of the Lom river detour as the site for the project accelerated the foundation work on the piles in the riverbed, enabling construction of the Touraké bridge to be completed three months ahead of schedule.