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Welcome to the first issue of Pride & Partnership,

our new newsletter for our valued partners.

This bi-monthly newsletter has been created

based on feedback we have received from some

of you where you have asked for more direct

contact with our Ministry. Thus, the aim of this

publication is to share news about activities,

plans and other topics of interest.

The contribution made by the Ministry of Works to

the Kingdom’s development is largely facilitated

through the many partnerships we have forged

and these enable us to engage with both the public

and private sectors to create public infrastructure

for the betterment of Bahrain

The collaborative effort between us is also

part of differentiating our Ministry. We are a

dynamic, leading professional organization that

is committed to high performance and which

uses project management as a core competency

where strategic management, best practices and

innovative technologies have made us a leader in

our field. You are part of this achievement.

You are also part of the colossal metamorphosis

that is transforming the urban landscape of the

Kingdom. And this reverberates far and wide. As

you know, our roads, sanitary engineering and

strategic projects masterplans are progressing

with benefits accruing towards enhancing

economic, social and cultural sectors throughout

the Kingdom.

It is an exciting time in our history and your

contribution is key. I take this opportunity to

thank you all for your efforts in being with us on

our journey into the future and to supporting the

Bahrain Government's recently launched 2030

vision.

I trust that you will find this issue interesting and

we look forward to receiving any feedback you

may have on how we can improve the content in

future issues.

Yours sincerely,

Fahmi bin Ali Al Jowder

Minister of Works

Building the FutureBuilding the Future Pride & Partnership

Welcome to the first issue of Building the Future, our new newsletter for our valued partners. This bi-monthly newsletter has been created based on feedback we have received from some of you where you have asked for more direct contact with our Ministry. Thus, the aim of this publication is to share news about activities, plans and other topics of interest. The contribution made by the Ministry of Works to the Kingdom’s development is largely facilitated through the many partnerships we have forged and these enable us to engage with both the public and private sectors to create public infrastructure for the betterment of Bahrain The collaborative effort between us is also part of differentiating our Ministry. We are a dynamic, leading professional organization that is committed to high performance and which uses project management as a core competency where strategic management, best practices and innovative technologies have made us a leader in our field. You are part of this achievement. You are also part of the colossal metamorphosis that is transforming the urban landscape of the Kingdom. And this reverberates far and wide. As you know, our roads, sanitary engineering and strategic projects masterplans are progressing with benefits accruing towards enhancing economic, social and cultural sectors throughout the Kingdom. It is an exciting time in our history and your contribution is key. I take this opportunity to thank you all for your efforts in being with us on our journey into the future and to supporting the Bahrain Vision 2030. I trust that you will find this issue interesting and we look forward to receiving any feedback you may have on how we can improve the content in future issues.

Yours sincerely,

Fahmi bin Ali Al JowderMinister of Works & Minister in Charge of the Electricity & Water Authority

The Ministry of Works has achieved a record breaking number of tenders in 2008 and as of September 2008 the number stood at 415 tenders for projects worth BD 635 million. These are projects which have been awarded, completed and initiated during this period. Nayef Al Kalali, Undersecretary for Public Works Affairs at the Ministry, related this success to the Ministry’s vision and mission, which have hugely contributed to the Ministry of Works today becoming a leading professional organisation responsible for providing quality services to the people of Bahrain and enhancing quality of life. The extensive care dedicated to training staff at the Ministry has also contributed to this success, where 26 engineers have acquired Project Management Certification from the American Institute for Project Management. The values & ethics instilled throughout the Ministry, including integrity and team spirit, have played a huge role in the Ministry’s success in implementing various projects

simultaneously. In the Roads Sector, three BD 5 million tenders were prepared, 56 contracts worth BD 51 million were initiated, 39 contracts worth BD 12 million were completed and the final account for four contracts worth BD 63,000 was prepared. In the Sanitary Engineering sector, 31 tenders worth BD 145 million were prepared, 75 contracts worth BD 95 million were initiated, 30 contracts worth BD 10 million were completed and the final account for a contract for BD 182,000 was prepared. In Construction & Maintenance, 19 tenders worth BD 22 million were prepared, 144 contracts worth BD 99 million were initiated, nine contracts worth BD 3 million were completed and the final account for five contacts worth BD 3 million was prepared. In Strategic Projects, four tenders worth BD 21 million were prepared, four contracts worth BD 58 million were initiated, four contracts worth BD 114 million were completed and the final account for a contract worth BD 81,000 was prepared.

Record Achievement: 415 Projects for the Ministry between January and September 2008

Minister’s Message

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The Ministry has launched new guidelines on reclamation levels and a Dredging and Land Reclamation Technical Manual for all dredging and land reclamation works in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Two hundred invited guests, including partners who work with the Ministry and media attended the launch event, which was held under the patronage of H.E. Fahmi Bin Ali Al Jowder, the Minister of Works & Minister in Charge of the Electricity & Water Authority at the Bahrain Sheraton Hotel. The overall aim is to proactively ensure protection against natural disasters and at the same time create environmental and economic benefits by detailing specific processes, procedures and guidelines for dredging, land reclamation and other associated activities in the Kingdom, said HE Nayef Omar Al-Kalali, Undersecretary of Public Works Affairs at the Ministry, “Bahrain is in the dawn of a new era in urban development – in only 26 years the Kingdom’s surface area has grown by more than 11%. The Ministry has a key role in contributing

to ongoing progress while at the same time caring for and striving to protect the environment,” said Mr Al-Kalali. “The guideline and manual we have launched are part of a comprehensive undertaking where we investigated and redefined existing recommended reclamation levels within the Kingdom. These have been set and will contribute towards achieving environmental benefits as well as cost savings for contractors by eradicating unnecessary ‘over’ reclamation.” The guideline, titled ‘Reclamation levels: Guidelines for coastal development lands and artificial islands’ is based on a study conducted by Dutch consultant, Delft Hydraulics. It determined required reclamation and crest levels with recommendations being based on calculations of extreme water levels which occur once every 100 years. The impacts of tides, storm surges, barometric pressure, wind and wave set up and run up, meteorological oscillation and climate change were also all factored into the equations. The outcome of the study has also provided clearance levels for the expected rise in sea water due to global

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The Ministry of Works’ new building in Hoora has exceeded the midpoint of construction. Work on the BD5.3 million project is expected to be complete by June 2009 and is being carried by Mohammed Jalal Contracting Company. The building covers an area of 11,586 square metres spanning 11 floors. When completed it will accommodate the offices of the Undersecretary, Assistant Undersecretaries and numerous Directorates and it will be connected to the existing Works building by bridges on the 4th and 7th floors. Its secondary features include a sub power station to provide electricity to the building as well as to other external structures.

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warming. This is set at 0.4 metres in 100 years and an additional safety clearance of 0.1 metre has also been included. The manual is a one stop reference portal providing background information on key aspects of dredging and land reclamation projects from conception to completion. It has been produced with input by a Ministry commissioned consortium led by Dutch consultant, Deltares. The consortium included Delft Hydraulics, Anthony Bates Partnership Dredging and Coastal Consultants and Dredging Research Limited. This consortium reviewed an earlier land reclamation guideline prepared by Sogreah Consultants in 2001. The earlier guideline examined past, current and planned reclamation works and provided design parameters and recommended reclamation levels. It also suggested possible borrow areas for sand as well as methods for dredging, reclamation and shore protection. The review and update followed numerous investigations, statistical analyses and mathematical modelling and indicative wave crest level

calculations which were conducted at five reclamation sites around the Kingdom. The amount of reclamation works and design parameters were then updated and imported into a Geographical Information System (GIS) and a resulting recommended reclamation level map of the Kingdom of Bahrain was produced. “The Ministry of Works helps to shape the future by operating in cooperation with society and the community through partnerships, and this facilitates how we meet the needs and expectations of our diverse stakeholders. Many contributors who we consider to be our partners have contributed to making the guideline and manual a reality and we thank everyone who has been involved in this undertaking,” said Mr Al-Kalali. “This includes the Environmental Assessment & Planning Directorate and the General Directorate for Protection of Marine Resources at the Public Commission for the Protection of Marine Resources, Environment and Wildlife; the Survey & Land Registration Bureau; the Structural Planning Directorate and the Water Resources Directorate

at the Ministry of Municipalities & Agriculture Affairs; the Housing Projects Directorate at the Ministry of Housing, Arabian Gulf University and all consultants. We also thank those who worked on this project from the Ministry of Works’ Strategic Projects, Roads Planning & Design and Sanitary Engineering Planning & Projects Directorates as well as from our Central Planning Office.” “The process of dredging and land reclamation encompasses many different disciplines and personnel who are charged with handling such developments need to have access to relevant and up-to-date literature that explains the processes involved. This will be achieved by the manual,” concluded Mr Al-Kalali.About land reclamation in Bahrain In 1981 the surface area of Bahrain was 665.3 square kilometers. In 2007 it was 741.40 square kilometers. This is an increase of 76.1 square kilometres in 26 years. This 11.4% expansion of the Kingdom has been from land which has been reclaimed from the sea, mainly for housing and industrial developments. The number of islands which make up the archipelago is dynamic and as of the end of 2007 the Kingdom of Bahrain comprised 196 islands (133 natural and 63 artificial). Bahrain still experiences a shortage of land for future housing, industrial and infrastructural development. The Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain therefore developed a plan following an integrated approach to continue reclaiming land from the intertidal zone. Setting up guidelines for dredging and reclamation works is part of an integrated approach to prevent degradation of marine resources.

Environmental and economic benefits anticipated in tandem

with growth of Kingdom

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Our Ministry is responsible for all infrastructure in the Kingdom of Bahrain, including the public road network, drainage systems, and public buildings. Our work encompasses strategic planning, design, development, construction, project management and maintenance and is carried out in accordance with the National Strategic Master Plan for Bahrain, outlook 2030. This national plan provides the legal framework for structural planning, strategic development and investment in the Kingdom, as well as a strong framework for development control. Our partners are vital to our ability to provide quality services to the people of Bahrain as this helps to increase quality of life for all in the Kingdom and it supports national development goals for economic progress. Increased budgets and an aspiration for economic diversification are supported with increased resources for upgrading our towns, villages, and urban areas and for supporting community development objectives. In this issue we take a closer look at three key areas of our Ministry that are integral to our work and which impact our relationships with our partners:

The Central Planning Organization (CPO) The Central Planning Organization (CPO) is responsible for the management

of the coordination of the planning and implementation of all infrastructure in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The CPO operates a business model to integrate over 70 individual infrastructure related stakeholder organizations at all functional levels ranging from:• Strategic planning.• Network planning.• Project planning.• Project execution.• Protection and security of existing national infrastructure assets. The number of stakeholders has increased and now includes many private sector infrastructure providers such as:• Telecom companies.• District cooling companies.• Major private sector master plans such as Bahrain Bay. In addition, the CPO is a primary source of research and advice on planning and infrastructure directly to H.E. the Minister of Works and Minister in charge of the Electricity & Water Authority (EWA). The volume and complexity of work is continuously increasing with CPO providing direct line management of the Manama Northshore Programme Management Project which has been established to integrate the budgets and programmes of both the public sector (in excess of BD 300m) and the private sector (in excess of US$20

A closer look

Opportunities and challenges are synonymous with the current status of infrastructure development in Bahrain and indeed across the wider region. In this environment Project Management really comes into its own and the recent 12th International Conference, Seminars and Exhibition of the Project Management Institute – Arabian Gulf Chapter, provided an ideal venue for the Ministry of Works to showcase its experience in introducing Project Management within the Ministry. Ebrahim Hassan Al Hawaj, Director of Sanitary Engineering Operations and Maintenance, outlined the Ministry’s achievements, developments and remaining tasks and challenges corresponding to three goals set earlier to develop a Project Management System (PMS); to put in place a ‘projects based’ organisation; and to ensure the adoption of a consistent and integrated approach to managing all projects. The event was held from 27-29 January at the Gulf Hotel. More information can be found at www.pmi-agc.com.

‘Dawn of a new era’

Paradigm shift in Project Management

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billion investment) and to manage technical and spatial issues. This is a radical and new approach to value management and the orchestration of multiple agencies and support to invest in ensuring the success of Bahrain’s mega projects in contributing to the economic growth of the Kingdom. CPO is also a key planning player in all other major projects such as the Ad Dur Power Station and the Qatar/Bahrain Causeway. Since its inception, CPO has focused on the use of technology to enhance integration in the infrastructure industry. CPO has redefined the application boundaries in terms of technological innovation in the pursuit of closer integration through a unique Intelligent Decision Support System (iDSS). One of the objectives of this project is to aid decision making through closer integration of the planning and design phases of diverse engineering fields.

Strategic Planning Section and Project Management Office The Strategic Planning Section (SPS) and Project Management Office (PMO) are integral to implementing the Ministry’s strategy and to planning and delivering Ministry projects.

Strategic Planning Section The implementation of strategy is facilitated through the use of the globally recognized Balanced Scorecard Methodology (BSC). This strategic management system also enables the Ministry’s role as a key planning player in all national strategies, and as a leader in public-private partnership and project

management practices. An office of strategy management - known as the SPS - was established within MOW. This fulfils requirements of the BSC methodology and marks a regional first. Similarly, the PMO was also created in January 2008.

Project Management Office The PMO is a Centre of Excellence in project management for the Ministry. It defines and maintains the process standards for project management, and strives to standardize and introduce economies of repetition in the execution of projects. The PMO is the source of documentation, guidance and metrics on the practice of project management and execution. It disseminates knowledge, offers training in the Ministry’s Project Management System (PMS), and looks for continuous process improvement. The Project Management System (PMS) operates on best practices according to the internationally recognized Project Management Institute (PMI). The PMS is used on all of the Ministry’s large projects where a high level of expertise is required. It ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget and with a high quality in the most efficient way possible. In parallel, the Ministry is working to achieve PMI certification for Ministry staff. To date, numerous engineers have been certified as Project Management Professionals (PMPs) and many others are working towards certification.

Four Ministry services now available on Bahraine-Government Portal

Four Ministry services are now available on the Bahrain e-Government Portal. They are: 1. Materials Testing Results (QC) E-Service, which allows contractors and supervisors to track the testing of material samples and also view the test results report online. 2. Government buildings’ maintenance requests.3. Sanitary network connection application. 4. Sanitary-related complaints. Instructions for using e-service are available on the e-Government portal www.Bahrain.bhand the Ministry’s website www.works.gov.bh. According to Hisham Yousif Sater, Director of the Ministry’s Information Technology Directorate, the online services are a demonstration of the Ministry’s efforts to work in collaboration with the e-Government Authority to achieve a higher standard of living and quality of life by providing comprehensive, accurate and timely information and services. “The Ministry is currently working on a five-year strategic information systems plan to deploy more public infrastructure e-services on the e-Government portal. We have developed a world-class ICT infrastructure which is e-ready, fully secured and is based on the latest standards. This will ensure high reliability and responsiveness,” said Mr Sater.

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Huda Fakhro, Roads Planning & Design Director at the Ministry of Works, said the Traffic Planning & Studies Department at the directorate has prepared annual traffic surveys for traffic movement statistics at main roads leading to Manama. The surveys aim to help in the creation of concepts & ways to improve the efficiency of the roads network, develop over-congested intersections and increase road safety levels. Statistics prepared by the General Directorate for Traffic highlight rapid growth in the number of registered vehicles, which stood at 371,000 by the end of 2007, a 35% increase compared to 2004, which equates to a 9% annual increase. The numbers also show the average number of vehicles entering the Kingdom through King Fahad Causeway is 12,814 per day, a 93% increase compared to 2003. It is also expected that 4,000 vehicles will enter the Kingdom every day through the new Qatar-Bahrain Causeway. Ms Fakhro related the increase in traffic to the fact that most government, commercial and banking establishments and businesses are located in Manama, and this has lead to congestion in roads and highways leading to the city. Statistics show average daily traffic heading to Manama from all directions reached 291,292 vehicles in 2007, while in 2003 it was 245,868, an 18% increase over 4 years. Traffic movement coming from Manama reached 274,856 vehicles daily, compared to 241,391 in 2003, a 13% increase. Main highways leading to Manama from the west, including Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway, Budaiya Highway, Shaikh Salman Highway, Shaikh Isa Bin Salman and Tobli Service Road, are considered to be the

most congested of roads carrying 62% of traffic inside Manama. On the east side, Shaikh Hamad, Shaikh Isa Bin Salman and Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Causeways carry 25% of traffic heading towards Manama and from the south, Sitra Causeway carries 13% of traffic heading to Manama.Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway Statistics show that Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway bears the highest percentage of traffic movement heading to Manama at 60,862 vehicles daily (21%). This is due to the fact that a large percentage of people live in the northern area and this is linked to Manama through Budaiya Highway, which is one of the most important roads connecting to Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway. The amount of traffic on Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway near Seef District has increased with average traffic in both ways reaching 110,118 vehicles daily in 2007. In 1999 the figure was 51,236 per day. This is seen as a 100% increase and is attributed to rapid urban development in the Seef District. Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Highway Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Highway is one of the most important strategic roads in the Kingdom, as it connects King Fahad Causeway to Mina Salman, Hidd Industrial Area and Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Port. According to traffic statistics, traffic at both directions reached 92,682 vehicles daily in 2007, whereas in 2003 it was only 63,252, a 46% increase. This percentage at

Traffic Statistics

The Security Services Complex in Muharraq has been completed, marking the end of a three year project period, where the Ministry partnered with Al Moayyed Contracting. The main building comprises five floors, a sub power station, cafeteria, parking facilities for VIPs and staff, as well as a number of entrances and external facilities. The complex provides various security services, including policing, licensing, traffic and immigration and passports and with modern facilities and state-of-the-art techniques citizens are assured optimum service. According to Mona Al Mutawa, director of the Ministry’s Construction Projects Directorate, the BD2.5m project has been a success through coordinated efforts between both the Works & Interior Ministries. Work on the project started in December 2004 and will be officially handed over following coordination between the two ministries.

Muharraq Security Complex Completed

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the time called for urgent changes to Bahrain Map, Umm Al Hasam and Mina Salman Intersections, at which work is now taking place to create flyovers and underpasses to ease traffic flow.Sitra Causeway Sitra Causeway, one of the main roads in the Kingdom, is considered to be the fastest link to Manama from Sitra, Nabih Saleh, Nuwaidrat, Ma’ameer and other areas. According to traffic statistics, traffic in both directions reached 77,242 vehicles daily in 2007, whereas in 2003 it was 60,725, a 27% increase in this case. This growth indicates the importance of this causeway and highlights the urgent need to increase its capacity.

The causeway is currently being re-constructed to accommodate the rapid increase in traffic. Traffic Movement in Muharraq A number of active & vital facilities are located in Muharraq, including Bahrain International Airport, Khalifa Bin Salman Port and Hidd Industrial Area and this is a reason why traffic movement reaches high levels in this particular area of Bahrain. Traffic surveys indicate an increase in average traffic movement in Muharraq, and surveys in 2007 showed traffic heading to Muharraq through the three connected causeways reached 83,933 vehicles per day, whereas in 2003 it was 77,187 vehicles. This represents an 8% increase. In 2007, average traffic movement coming from Muharraq through the three causeways reached 72,595 vehicles every day, whereas in 2003 the number was 70,945. Traffic movement is divided among the three causeways connecting Muharraq and Manama. These are Shaikh Hamad, Shaikh Isa Bin Salman and Khalifa Bin

Salman Causeways. The highest traffic volume is on Shaikh Hamad Causeway with 47% of the total traffic to and from Muharraq. Shaikh Isa Bin Salman

C a u s e w a y comes in second with 32%, followed by Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Causeway with 21%. A further rise in traffic movement on Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman C a u s e w a y is expected following the

opening of Khalifa Bin Salman Port and expansion in Hidd Industrial Area. The amount of traffic registered on Shaikh Khalifa Causeway at opening reached 17,597 vehicles daily, whereas in 2007 it was 33,752, a 91% increase. Major Intersections A number of major intersections in the Kingdom witnessed rapid growth in traffic especially at peak hours. Some of these intersections have

already reached their maximum so it is not possible to further increase their capacity. These include Bahrain Map In tersec t ion , Umm Al H a s a m Intersection and Isa Town Gate In tersec t ion . The Ministry is currently

building flyovers and tunnels at these intersections, while others – such as A’ali, Bahrain Gas, Sanad and the General Traffic roundabouts - are being managed by traffic signals. Statistics indicate traffic entering Bahrain Map Intersection reached 5,898 vehicles in the morning peak hour in 1996. However, in 1997 it increased to 9,378, a 57% increase. Traffic entering Umm Al Hasam Intersection in 1997 reached 5,373 in the morning peak hour, while in 2005 the number increased to 8,954 vehicles (a 66% increase). Yet, in 2007 it dropped to 8,542 vehicles due to development work at the intersection. Ms Fakhro explained that the increase in the number of vehicles requires more solutions to improve traffic flow, and this can be achieved through the use of Public Transport and Intelligent Transportation Systems. This is due to limited capacity of the roads network, which cannot indefinitely accommodate increasing traffic volume, irrespective of changes and improvements being made to them. Traffic statistics prepared by the Traffic Planning & Studies Department at the Roads Planning & Design Directorate hugely contribute to the study of the

growth in traffic volume over the years and they also play a major role in future predictions. Consequently, they are invaluable in contributing to making greater changes and improvements on the roads network and at busy and congested intersections.

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Strategic Projects Khalifa Bin SalmanPort at Hidd The Ministry of Works is a leading contributor to the development of the Kingdom and it is dedicated to providing high quality services to the people of Bahrain. One of the most important strategic projects it recently completed is the Khalifa Bin Salman Port. The Khalifa Bin Salman Port project comprised three contracts valued at BD 130.8 million and these were for Dredging, Reclamation & Marine Works, Port Infrastructure and Port Buildings. The need to create a new port arose from a number of factors. The most important is the draft limitation in the access channel to Mina Salman Port which has a maximum water depth of 10.5 metres due to fresh water aquifers. The drafts of large container vessels are continuing to increase and therefore the future potential of Mina Salman to handle larger ships is limited. Other factors include the limited outreach and age of Mina Salman’s

container cranes, the amount of refurbishment that would be required to upgrade the port and the restrictions on available land to create a Bahrain Free Trade Zone area. The Dredging, Reclamation & Marine Works contract resulted in reclaiming an area of 110 hectares, which formed the platform for the new Port and a 7km causeway linking the Industrial Area at Hidd with the new port. A 1.8km quay wall was constructed for a container terminal and general cargo. The Port Infrastructure Works contract included the construction of a container terminal yard, road networks, street lighting, car parks, high & low voltage electrical networks, water supply, drainage & storm water networks in addition to fire fighting systems and ducting for telephone and data networks. It also included the gantry crane rail and an arterial road which joins the port and Free Zone Area (which has an area of 90 hectares). The contract for Port Buildings Works included the construction of 16 buildings. These are the Main Gate and a Port Operations Building, a Container Terminal Building, a Harbour Master’s Office, a Control Tower, a Passenger Terminal, Customs Clearance Building, a Quarantine Building, as well as a Food Control Centre, Canteen, two Transit Sheds, an Aluminum Export Shed, Workshop, Marine Workshop and Container Freight Station.

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