DRAINAGE UPGRADES IN THE VAISIGANO RIVER COASTAL AREA

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Client:

Government of Samoa through Land Transport Authority (LTA)

United Nation Development Project (UNDP)

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Location:

Apia, Samoa

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Funded by:

Green Climate Fund (GCF) through UNDP

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Lead Firm(s):

STANTEC NZ

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Associated Firm(s):

KEW Consult Ltd

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Project Period:

March 2019 – Current; expected to be done in 2021

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Project Description:

The Drainage Upgrades are being implemented to improve the Storm-Water Drainage in the Apia/Vaisigano region. There has been considerable flooding in the past, around the Apia region during the wet and dry season. The installation of an effective storm-water drainage system is expected to reduce the negative impacts of this major issue in the low-lying areas of Apia.

This Project has been segmented into 9 sites as listed below:

Convent St/ Mulivai; Savalalo St; Beach Rd/ RSA; Tanoa Hotel/Malaefatu Reserve; Australian High Commission; NZ High Commission; Bistro Tatau/ ASCO Motors Intersection; Beach Rd/ Cathedral Mulivai; Bus Terminal/ Fish Market

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Project Services:

• Developing an Environmental Management Plan to be followed for Sustainability

• Drone operation to get clear aerial images & footages of the 9 sites so to plan and incorporate the different obstacles into the planning process such as traffic, pedestrians, etc.

• Consultation with Potential Affected Parties (e.g. Businesses, residential buildings and landowners, etc.)

• Supervision of civil works to be conducted and liaisoning with Associates in NZ and Clients.

• Progress Report