High Dam and High Line Canal Component for the Panay River Basin Integrated Development Project (PRIBDP)
Country: Philippines
PRIMEX provided the services of five key specialists in the implementation of this study. Their key tasks in the team are as follows:
1. Structural Engineer: (i) conduct of site inspections and field investigations in each damsite, including location of major appurtenant structures; (ii) determining the extent of topographic and mapping necessary for the conduct of feasibility grade design; (iii) selecting the appropriate dam type for each damsite, including major appurtenant structures; (iv) checking and review of the prepared topographic map of every damsite; (v) preparing the layout the location of proposed dam structure and conduct of plans-on-hand site visits; (vi) performing flood routing for each damsite; (vii) preparing feasibility grade design for each dam specifically structural design, including other appurtenant structures; (viii) providing guidance to the Electro-mechanical Expert in carrying out the feasibility grade design of mechanical and electrical works, including other appurtenant facilities; and (ix) review of feasibility grade drawings and plans of dams and appurtenant facilities of each damsite.
2. Geodetic/Survey Engineer: (i) collection and review of all engineering survey information, topographical maps, and other survey references; (ii) determining the extent/scope of engineering surveys needed for the establishment of a one-system/basin wide vertical and horizontal controls tied up with NAMRIA-PRS to serve as common reference for the conduct of feasibility grade surveys of several floodways, identified damsites, irrigation service areas, and locations of other major appurtenant structures; (iii) supervision of the conduct of engineering surveys and other related activities; and (iv) review of engineering survey results, topographic maps, and layouts prepared for the project.
3. Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer: (i) collection and review of all available geological data and information considered in the previous studies/ reports and developing geological investigation programs for the dams and reservoir areas, including locations of major appurtenant structures; (ii) conduct of site visits to confirm the actual geological conditions of several floodways and each damsite, reservoir area, and location of major appurtenant structures; (iii) geological mapping of several floodways, each damsite area, reservoir area, and locations of major appurtenant structures, including the identification of potential sources of dam construction materials and estimated available quantities; (iv) identification of the location and preparation of a program for the required geological sub-surface investigation; and (v) supervision of field activities following the sub-surface geological investigation program for several floodways and each damsite area and locations of major appurtenant structures; and (vi) analysis and evaluation of all geological investigation results.
4. Sociologist/Resettlement Specialist: (i) collection of all available data/results of previous social surveys conducted within the area, assessment of data, considering them as baseline data; (ii) conduct of a rapid field assessment of stakeholders’ understanding and attitude towards the project; (iii) preparation of a program on the conduct of social survey of the affected and benefited stakeholders; (iv) supervision of social survey activities following such program; and (iv) conduct of rapid field assessment on the status of livelihood of affected stakeholders who need to be relocated.
5. Environmentalist: (i) conduct of site visits and rapid field appraisal; (ii) community mapping and stakeholder analysis; (iii) formulation of design of environmental examination methods and tools; (iv) recommending appropriate mitigating and monitoring measures to minimize adverse environmental effects; (v) preparation of a program for the conduct of social survey of affected and benefited stakeholders; and (vi) identification of potential positive and adverse effects of the project on stakeholders, validation of results and recommendation of measures to address unfavorable issues and concerns; and (vii) conduct of rapid field assessment of the status of the watershed.