Objectives

The primary objectives of the rehabilitation project are to improve the level of service of Jim Payne Drive by eliminating potholes, enhancing riding quality, and upgrading stormwater drainage through the installation of pipe culverts. The project aims to deliver durable infrastructure using labour-intensive methods aligned with EPWP guidelines, promoting local employment, community participation, and black economic empowerment.

Scope

The scope encompasses the full rehabilitation of Jim Payne Drive, a 720 m long, 7 m wide collector road, including:

• Removal of existing pavement layers (~250mm and 350mm thick), stockpiling suitable material for subgrade layers
• Importation and construction of surface, base, and subbase layers from commercial sources
• Construction of approximately 0.72 km of new road with G2 base, C4 subbase, and 40mm AC surfacing
• Installation of 1.5 m wide, 80mm thick block-paved sidewalks on one side
• Construction of precast concrete kerbs and side channels
• Installation of stormwater pipe crossings with headwalls, inlets, outlets, and wingwalls
• Provision of traffic signs, road markings, and traffic calming measures
• Environmental management, site establishment, ancillary works, and community liaison

The project also includes geotechnical investigations, temporary works, site facilities, and measures for environmental and safety compliance.

Technical Requirements

• Adherence to Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Works (COTO 2020) and project-specific specifications
• Use of labour-intensive construction methods for specified portions, employing local labour and targeted enterprises
• Implementation of environmental management, safety, and traffic accommodation plans
• Proper management of existing services, borrow pits, spoil areas, and waste
• Provision of site facilities, security, and temporary works, including falsework, formwork, and traffic control measures
• Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993 and Construction Regulations 2014, including safety plans, training, and appointment of safety personnel
• Monitoring and testing of materials and workmanship, with quality assurance systems in place
• Development and adherence to construction programmes, including task-based activities and environmental considerations
• Community engagement and employment of local labour, with reporting on EPWP targets and targets for Targeted Enterprises

Skills Requirements

• Technical Skills:
  • Interpretation of drawings and specifications
  • Site set-up, layout, and construction planning
  • Execution of earthworks, drainage, paving, and kerbing
  • Use and maintenance of construction equipment and tools
  • Quality control, testing, and inspection procedures
  • Environmental management and safety compliance
• Management Skills:
  • Project planning and scheduling (Gantt charts, task prioritisation)
  • Resource management (labour, plant, materials)
  • Supervision and coordination of labour-intensive activities
  • Monitoring progress and quality assurance
  • Management of Targeted Enterprises and community liaison
• Financial Skills:
  • Cost estimation and budgeting
  • Procurement and supply chain management
  • Record keeping for wages, materials, and claims
  • Understanding of contractual obligations and claims management
• Health & Safety Skills:
  • Preparation and implementation of Health and Safety Plans
  • Training and supervision of safety personnel
  • Management of hazardous materials and environmental risks
• Community & Labour Management:
  • Employment of local labour and Targeted Enterprises
  • Training, coaching, guidance, and mentoring of Targeted Enterprises and EPWP workers
  • Effective communication and community liaison
  • Monitoring and reporting on EPWP employment targets