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

Proposed Solutions

CIMA International’s role involved detailed engineering studies for all sub-projects except the Mali River Bridge and the Biboko-Mbitom footpath. Deliverables included :

• Summary 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. CIMA International provided the following services:

• Technical control;
• Administrative and financial oversight;
• Supervision and preparation for provisional acceptance of work;
• Progress updates for the prime contractor and contracting authority;
• Raising awareness among beneficiaries about the importance of maintaining the infrastructure;
• Production of monthly progress reports and detailed reports.

CIMA International’s Added Value in the Project

The key benefit of CIMA International’s service is the exchange of expertise between the Canadian team and local project teams, as well as the customer’s experts involved in the project.

Main Obstacles met and Implemented Solutions

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

• In the design phase, the focus is on managing subcontractors to guarantee that all deliverables are completed on time.
• In the construction phase, the primary challenge is overseeing the contractor’s selection of materials, adherence to proper dosage during application, and compliance with construction standards.
• The decision to use the Lom River detour accelerated pile foundation work, resulting in the Touraké bridge being finished three months earlier than planned.