Farm Road Rehabilitation program, [LOT 2] length 68km was taken up by DOA under GOI assisted SDG. The existing roads were steep, narrow, and geometrically not designed. Therefore, DOA, awarded the survey and design work to a consortium which was successfully managed by APECS consultancy.

Following were the major scope of the assignment:

  • Field survey and  consultation with local leaders and road users’ to arrive at the consensus for change in the  alignment.
  • Realignment wherever techno-economically feasible to improve gradient
  • Improvement of road geometry including U turns
  • Achieving the standard road width as per farm road guidelines and
  • Standardization of road structures/furniture
  • Detailed Survey and Design
  • Preparation of cost estimate and bidding documents

Districts

• Wangdue Phodrang; • Haa; • Punekha; • Dagana, • Chukha; • Samtse; • Paro • Tsirang

Client

Department of Agriculture, MoAF

Timeline

April 2011- August 2011