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Delivering the Vision
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Walker S Kimball
It is three years since I first met with President Ali Bongo Ondimba to discuss the possibility of Bechtel helping to support the country’s progressive programmes and vision towards economic growth through the realisation of Le Gabon Emergent.
It has also been my personal privilege to bring Bechtel’s values, standards and reputation for hard work to address this challenge, and work in a vibrant partnership with Gabon’s Government and its people, to make progress a reality.
This document sets out our own journey in delivering such an ambitious programme:
• Developing the National Infrastructure Master Plan (NIMP)
• Establishing a new government Agency – the Agence Nationale des Grands Travaux (ANGT)
• Planning and delivering a pipeline of infrastructure projects diversely located across Gabon and within multiple industrial sectors of varying complexity.
It also describes how a new construction industry – fit for purpose for the 21st century – is being built today in Gabon, with a local skilled workforce, the right tools and equipment for the job and national and international investment that will help make Gabon a model of progress, and promote yet more investment.
Gabon chose Bechtel because it wanted a partner that it and others could trust to deliver on its promises. Our record, as provided in this document, Delivering the Vision, is testament to our commitment to deliver a strong, successful and sustainable future for Gabon and its people.
Gabon, supported by ANGT, is attracting attention in the rest of Africa – and internationally – as a model for infrastructure development. We are honoured to be able to play our part in achieving the successes described in this document, and the realisation of the President's Vision for Gabon.
Senior Vice President Bechtel Corporation Stakeholder and Community Programme Management Planning Relations
Training and Development Engineering and Design
Operations and Maintenance Construction Management Contract Management Gabon: Delivering the Vision Status Update: Autumn 2013
Contents 1.0 Plan ...... 1 1.1 NIMP: Gabon's Infrastructure Roadmap...... 1 1.2 Technical Studies to Validate Projects...... 3
2.0 Programme: ANGT...... 7 2.1 ANGT: The Government Agency established to Deliver the NIMP...... 7 2.2 Increased Visibility and Control over the NIMP -...... 9 2.3 Procedures for Project and Construction Management...... 11 3.0 People: Nurturing the Next Generation...... 15 3.1 Tomorrow’s Leaders for Gabon and the NIMP...... 15 3.2 World-Class Expertise to Execute NIMP Projects...... 17 4.0 Projects: ANGT and Bechtel: Desiging for the Future, Building for Today...... 21 4.1 Driving Economic Growth...... 21 4.2 Making Connections: International, National, Regional...... 23 4.3 Capital Improvements for Libreville...... 25 4.4 Lambaréné, Franceville and Port Gentil: From Regional Capitals to Planned Cities...... 28 4.5 Social Infrastructure for a More Sustainable Future...... 30 4.6 Sports and Event Management...... 34 5.0 Engaging with the Wider Community...... 37 6.0 Looking Up, Looking Ahead...... 41 Attachment: Gabon Project Status List...... 44
i The 2012 publication of the National Infrastructure Master Plan (Schéma Directeur National d’Infrastructure) realised the President’s vision of Le Gabon Emergent and plotted a detailed course for Gabon’s infrastructure- improvement programme
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1 Plan The National Infrastructure Master Plan
NIMP 1.1 NIMP: Gabon's Infrastructure Roadmap • Integrates, prioritizes and schedules major transportation, social and urban In 2010, in response to a request by infrastructure through 2025 Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba, Bechtel brought together a team of senior • Connects Gabon internally, with its experts selected from some of the world’s neighbours, and to the rest of the world largest infrastructure projects to study • Evolved following an exhaustive Gabon’s future infrastructure priorities and 18-month exercise that resulted in the long-term development vision. 2011 version of the NIMP Drawn from key infrastructure sectors, • Will be updated every three years to such as rail, transport, power and housing, show progress and take into account and from projects that included London evolving requirements Crossrail, Angola LNG, Jubail Industrial City in Saudi Arabia, and Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone in Abu Dhabi, the team was tasked with supporting the President’s vision for Le Gabon Emergent and turning it into a reality.
The team balanced Le Gabon Emergent’s plans and aspirations against current needs and potential constraints, in order to maximize the potential for short-term benefits and long-term gains.
NIMP was the result: the first ever integrated national master plan for infrastructure improvement in Gabon. Priority corridors for infrastructure development now exist across Gabon, with corresponding NIMP continues to progress today, serving development programmes and projects across all as both a benchmark and a detailed guide infrastructure sectors – from road, rail and air to for the country’s government ministries health, housing and education to telecoms, water and other agencies to follow. and waste-water.
1 President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon consulting a map of priority infrastructure projects identified in the NIMP.
Gabon - Projets Prioritaires Nationaux
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78 49 67 52 66 66 67 Infrastructure 68 Transport 17 67 Eau / Energie 49 Education Sante
70 Urbanisme 69
Telecommunication 7
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• National Infrastructure Master Plan 1.2 Technical Studies to programmes are undergoing detailed Validate Projects study Bechtel, through the ANGT, has brought a • Over 10 national studies have been consistent evaluation approach to master planning that requires programmes and launched, identifying the options and projects to be assessed and studied feasibility of specific projects before they are designed and built. The infrastructure development corridors • The Government of Gabon now has identified in the NIMP are now undergoing more technical, social and financial further detailed study to help determine information on which to make project the range of feasibility options, as well decisions as realistic costs and durations for each project, to ensure value creation.
The table below shows several of the key studies that the ANGT is undertaking.
Sector /Study Consultant Phase
Libreville Traffic Study: Transit roads and public transport to optimise traffic flows Louis Berger Complete
Lope Corridor: Study of 300km road corridors in order to improve travel times between SCET Tunis Award Liberville and Franceville National Port Study: Master plan and feasibility studies of exsisting ports and a new deep- Egis Complete water port linked to the Belinga iron ore deposit. Bus Study: Advisory services to public operator to restructure company and develop a business plan. Development of bus network based on priority lanes, bus shelters, depots Transurb Execution and terminals Port Gentil Corridor: Study of rail and road corridors, airports and river ports to improve BNETD Execution travel to Port Gentil Belinga Corridor: Study of railway alignments to connect the Belinga iron ore deposit to the deep-water port at Port Gentil. Business plan for Belinga programme to include rail, mine, Bechtel PPD Bid port and power generation National Freight Study: Traffic forecasts for Gabon and the region, capacity requirements, Louis Berger Execution development of projects accounting for intermodal transport Champ Triomphal Awondo Creek MP: Master plan for urban development along main governmental boulevard and associated neighbourhoods in Libreville, according to Bechtel PPD Award SmartCode Logement Study: Master planning and conceptual studies for neighbourhood Prince's Foundation for developments for selected sites in Libreville and in the country, based on SmartCode and Award Building Community the Prince's Foundation principles for sustainable communities LBV Storm and Waste-Water Study: Master plan for developiong waste-and storm-water Merlin Execution networks in Libreville
3 CASE STUDY
Feasibility Study of the • Undertake a redesign of 152 intersections on the transit roads, which could cut Transit Roads in Libreville average waiting times at intersections to a third, while improving safety A prime example of how this approach is being implemented by the ANGT is the • Create 2x2 bypasses, reprofile existing new Libreville road system. roads and expand roads from 2x1 to 2x2 at appropriate sections, thereby improving Louis Berger, a leading international traffic traffic flows by 20%, as well as improving consultant, was selected to conduct a safety six-month study to develop a sustainable Libreville road programme. Under the • Organise 13,600 formal parking spaces, supervision of the ANGT’s sector and thus improving traffic flows by 10 to 15% planning teams, Louis Berger built a traffic model and assigned the demand to the • Bury utilities and sewage ducts road network over the next 20 years. • Enhance and widen sidewalks. The main findings of the study were: The feasibility study report has been • On average, only 15% of the theoretical disseminated to appropriate Gabonese road capacity of the roads is used in ministries, and is currently serving as Libreville a reference for interested financial institutions. A tender for preliminary • The average speed is 21 km/h engineering and final design has also been issued. • For each trip, an average of 10 minutes is spent at intersections, and 8 minutes is Construction of the first major road spent on the actual driving projects based on this study started in 2013. Road projects now being developed • If nothing is done to improve the road are taking into account required capacity, network, the average speed will drop to public transport, pedestrian safety, parking less than 10 km/h by 2031. and quality of life. A review of these findings led to a number By 2021, the total installed cost for the of key recommendations: recommended road programme is • Implement a bus network in priority lanes. estimated to be USD 340 million. The This could lead to a 40% decrease in car expected benefits from its implementation traffic (for the most part, shared taxis) and a and the resulting productivity gains are 20% increase in average speed expected to be USD 936 million over period of programme, as well as a 42% reduction in CO2 emissions.
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• Un reseau couvrant 292 km de rues: - 6 lignes en site propre - 7 lignes en site banalisé
• Un parc de 335 bus: - 140 bus bi-articulés - 33 bus articulés - 162 bus standards
• Total number of journeys: - 1 million per day GBN_017 The road network in and around Libreville will see increasing demand over the next Reseau bus recommande d’ici 2016 20 years, on an already over crowded system. The NIMP’s improvements will more than meet that demand.
5 Through Ordinance 004/PR/2010-Feb, the ANGT became an official government Agency, charged with integrating, coordinating and synchronising work with ministries and other government agencies.
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2 Programme Agence National des Grands Travaux
ANGT 2.1 ANGT: The Government Agency established to • Is a registered government Agency with an organisation and legal structure to Deliver the NIMP perform its work Recognising the need for a Gabonese • Drives the NIMP’s execution by entity to implement and manage the integrating, coordinating and hundreds of individual NIMP projects, synchronising work with ministries and the ANGT was created in 2010, thereby other government agencies providing a clear Gabonese direction for the implementation of its master plan. • Provides monitoring systems and decision-making tools to Gabon’s The inspiration for the ANGT came from leaders and officials the Government of Gabon, while the procedures came from similar planning • Applies world-class project and development agencies established in management procedures and tools Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, the United States and other nations around the world. From • Has instituted communication its foundation, and working with Bechtel’s programmes to keep international and initial project team, ANGT developed the local communities aware of progress organisational structure, management processes and the commercial and legal requirements to enable the ANGT to fulfil its mandate.
To date, the ANGT has translated the USD 25 billion NIMP budget into a detailed infrastructure development programme to be sequenced over a 15-year period. Through continual engagement with support from other Gabonese ministries, the Agency is also working to clarify and confirm project budget planning requirements.
The ANGT is also providing government leadership with the Gabon's management control systems needed to provide assurance that the infrastructure development programme is delivering value for money, and that individual projects are being managed effectively to budget and to schedule.
7 In addition to its project operations, the Agency maintains an ongoing communication programme with international and local stakeholders that is helping to explain the purpose and goals of the organization and of NIMP, and further guarantee its success over the long term.
Henri Ohayon was appointed first Director General of the ANGT, in 2010.
The ANGT in Operation
• The ANGT is registered as a legal, functional government entity
• Its financial records are fully audited by leading international audit firms
• The ANGT has created the first internationally equivalent payroll in the Gabon government
• 200-plus employees have been provided with equitable and within-market- rate pay and benefits
• angt.ga: IT systems have been established, including the Government of Gabon’s first use of a centralized mail server
• The ANGT has established Gabon’s first-ever government electronic document management system.
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• The ANGT has world-class tools to 2.2 Increased Visibility and oversee individual infrastructure Control over the NIMP: development projects, e.g., the Gates Process and Delivery Method A USD 25 billion-plus
• Key planning activities – such as investment operations, business modelling and The ANGT uses a leading international environmental impact assessment project management tool to facilitate – are completed early on in project optimum infrastructure programme assessment delivery. This tool, known as the Gates Process, ensures that key factors – such • The ANGT and the Government of as project and legal requirements, Gabon are now obtaining the right financing and business case information, information on which to make better environment and sustainability issues, and more informed decisions about engineering and construction execution project development are a given full consideration throughout the development process. The process adopted by the ANGT also establishes clear and specific roles and responsibilities for individual ministries in the ongoing development of projects.
Project Life Cycle
Stage Gate Stage Gate Stage Gate Stage Gate Stage Gate Stage Gate Stage Gate Stage Gate 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7
Initiate Requirements Scope Design Award Handover Go Live Close Out Name
Commercial Project Premliminary Final Design Operate Masterplan Feasibility Execute Completion Identification Design & Tender Operational Customer and Studies with Award and Complete Identify goals Development Bid and trails of the Business Internal rate execute commerical Activites and of design Evaluate project requirements of return construction closeout of the Expectations options Construction (if required) contract
Stop or go to Award Validate design Accept Transfer Gate 2 Stop or contract Agreement Stop or go to Handover ownership Approve that project is Gate 1 Build - (by operator/ to operator/ Agreement of project Full funding complete Decision Yes/No Ministry) Ministry stakeholders committed
The Gates Process takes projects from Gate 0 (the initial idea) through the various stages of the process to Gate 7 (handover of completed facility and maintenance programme) – and helps maintain schedules and budgets.
9 The Gates Process provides the Government of Gabon with a programme and projects which are better planned and executed, thereby increasing the chances of a successful outcome.
The Gates Process at Work
Regional Hospital: Lambaréné Owendo - Nkok Road
• ANGT oversaw the building of the new Regional • The road link from Nkok to Owendo is critical Central Hospital and University Campus in to the success of the Special Economic Zone, Lambaréné allowing heavy truck traffic to bypass Libreville on a dedicated link road • Key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, Presidency, Travaux Public, and • Initial bids to build the road came in at CFA Telecommunications, were brought into the 120 billion (USD 240 million). Already at Stage planning process before design started 4 (construction phase), ANGT used the Gates Process to ensure that key components of earlier • Key requirements were incorporated into early stages were complete. A detailed design review stages of design and facilities planning covering factors from the first three stages • Planning for facilities operations were (including environmental impact assessment completed 12 months before delivery of the and outstanding technical difficulties) was facilities carried out.
• Resulted in facilitities that were fit for purpose, • This led to the creation of a new road alignment, and turned over to competent operators upon with fewer environmental and social impacts, a completion shorter schedule and an estimated cost of CFA 40 billion (USD 80 million), improving the project and saving 80 billion CFA (USD 160 million)
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2.3 Procedures for World-Class Management Procedures Project and Construction • The ANGT has developed and is implementing international project and Management: More than construction management processes to 100 ongoing projects oversee its projects 2.3.1 Project Management • These are based on Bechtel’s world- class management practices, ANGT’s approach to project management procedures and experience is based on Bechtel’s world-class and industry-standard practices experience, • Standard forms of contract have also which embody the key functional been introduced based on Gabon’s disciplines required for efficient and Marché Public requirements, and now effective project delivery: ethics, incorporate the new ANGT processes engineering, design management, • Procedures assure that payments are procurement, project controls, contract made for work completed and that administration, quality, HSE and payments, following approval, are construction. received in a transparent and timely fashion These disciplines interact during a project to enable key objectives to be achieved – safety above all else, quality in everything we do, and cost and schedule control to ensure that the expected value is delivered.
Project Management Services
• Schedule Control • Document Control Project Project • Cost Control • Reporting Controls Controls • Trends • Risk Management
• Monitor and Review Design • Engineering Progress and Design Project • Value Engineering / Performance: Reporting Management Controls Constructability Reviews • Environmental Review
• Contract Administration • Contract Closeout ContractProject Admin/ Construction • Contract Change • Construction ManagementControls • Variation / Claim Management • Testing and Commissioning
• Quality Assurance • Security ProjectProject Execution • Stakeholder Management • Communications SupportControls • Environmental, Safety and Health • Sustainability
Bechtel’s project management services assign clear roles and responsibilities. They also include the processes and tools – now adopted and applied by the ANGT – that help assure that projects are delivered to Gabon’s and Bechtel’s standards of quality, cost and schedule control.
11 2.3.2 Commercial Management Improved Contracts for ANGT In addition to detailed project management, Bechtel has brought a range of robust commercial procedures • Detailed scopes of work mean that the to the management of contracts. These contractor is clearer about the work to procedures include detailed scopes of be performed work, design briefs, specifications, norms and standards. Additional contract terms • Detailed delivery schedules have been included, which reduce the • Penalties for delayed delivery Government of Gabon’s financial liabilities, as well as protect it from overpaying for • Requirements relating to health, safety services. and environment, quality and ethics
The introduction of a transparent payment • Risk-management tools, such as bank system, including automated payment guarantees, insurance provisions, and approval and tracking, means that letters of credit payment is now only received after work has been validated and approved.
This ANGT-designed system – the invoice status report – provides visibility on invoices, as well as payment status.
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Transportation Programme - Project ID: LV05 Glass Road - Phase 1 Report Period End: July 2013 Programme Manager Project Manager Project2.3.3 Engineer ConstructionConstruction Engineer Proj. Management Contr. Engineer Contract Administrator ES&H Engineer 12- Key Project Milestones Dan Easton Barbara Moro Cashmond Baker Alex Atoume Olivier Duclos Brahim Sacket Alexis Engohang No Description Original BL Baseline Current Act/Fcst Var. Mthly Var. 1- Summary Project Scope Project Gate Stage: 5 1.1 Expropriation - Phase 1 & 2 3-Jan-13 3-Jan-13 Act 0 0 The Glass Road is a major artery of the city of Libreville, connecting the Bord de Mer and the Voie Express roads and linking the city with the industrial zone of Oloumi. The road section of 1.2 km for phase I extends between the 1.2 Utilities Relocation - Phase 1 12-Jul-13 24-Jul-13 Act -12 -12 interchange Lalala and the Marché d’Oloumi. The scope of work includes the following: The ANGT has also developed a robust 1.3 Road - Phase 1 12-Feb-13 26-Jul-13 26-Jul-13 Fcst 0 0 • Rehabilitation and widening of the road into a 2x2 lanes and Widening of Sidewalks to reach 2.5 m. • Buried Utilities and a new drainage network installed, Development of green spaces along the road. Construction of several parking areas and dedicated bus lane. 2.2 Utilities Relocation - Phase 2 19-Aug-13 19-Aug-13 Fcst 0 0 • Construction of bus stops and installation of solar panels for lighting. project site construction management 2.3 Road - Phase 2 8-Mar-13 27-Aug-13 27-Aug-13 Fcst 0 0 2- Project ES&H Status 3.1 Expropriation - Phase 3 13-Jul-13 13-Jul-13 Act 0 0 Hours Worked This Period Cumulative. Hours worked LTI's this period LTI's ITD ES&H Inspections this Period 3.2 Utilities Relocation - Phase 3 15-Jul-13 24-Jul-13 Act -9 -9 Incident Description Below capability by tailoring Bechtel’s industry- 18,450 71,983 0 0 0 3.3 Road - Phase 3 28-Apr-13 14-Aug-13 14-Aug-13 Fcst 0 0 The work has been stopped by ES&H Dpt due to Safety issue on trenching the 20/06/2013.leading for planning and managing work 4.4 Expropriation & Demolition - Phase 4 21-Jun-13 19-Aug-13 Fcst -59 -20 4.2 Utilities Relocation - Phase 4 27-Sep-13 27-Oct-13 Fcst -30 0 3- Major Accomplishments this Period 4- Work Planned for Next Period 4.3 Road - Phase 4 21-Jun-13 6-Dec-13 6-Dec-13 Fcst 0 0 - Phase I: Main drainage & Oulet towards expressway completed (200m); Secondperformance. Outlet 80% - Phase II: ACCIONA to complete the retaining wall 4 5 Complete Project Completion 15-Mar-14 15-Mar-14 Fcst 0 0 - Phase II: Retaining wall 7 completed and retaining wall 4 at 55 % progress. - Phase I & III - Complete the Earthwork and some Roadway work in order to open the road for the Variance Legend: Greater than +14 days Betw. +1 and +14 days Negative - Phase III: Retaining wall 1 completed and retaining wall 2 at 90% progress. Independance Day. - Phase I & III: ACCIONA works for enlargement road structure (Laterite completed; Gravel 15%). SETEG has - Phase II: SETEG to complete all the work possible before beeing stopped by ACCIONA delayed 13- Variance Explanation completed the definitive utilities relocation. These and other management capabilities No Category Explanation - Phase IV: Complete expropriations, increase the pressure on DGCE. x.1 Delay Expropriation & Demolition process involve external administration 5- Critical Action Items/Risks are key to ensuring6- Planned Mitigation thatActions the Government x.2 Delay Utilities contracts have been signed only in January 2013 and lack of payment due to unavailable funds - 1 - ACCIONA is delaying the progress of the utilities relocation by SETEG due to a procurement issue. - 1 - Notice for delay to be sent to ACCIONA asking them to solve this issue. 5 Delay Linked to Milesstones x.1 and x.2, Right Of Way not cleared to allow the work to start - 2 - Demolition are delaying Road construction activities in Phase IV. - 2 - Request to the Minister SG to proceed to the demolition as the Génie Militaire isn't available. of Gabon is obtaining value for money 14- Schedule & Progress - 3 - Delay in the contract signature process of Mission de Controle is having a severe impact on verifying quantities - 3 - The contract is waiting for signature at the DGCFCP since the 19/07/2013. Recalls are being issued and the level of quality control being performed. from all of its contractors. For its part,
7- Project Key Budget (All figures are in XAF Millions) 8- Invoices Status (All figures are in XAF Millions) the ANGT is gradually transferring these Finish Date March 2014 Budget Data Budget Request Trends Invoicing Data Budget Actual Pending Remaining Approved by Fcst Remain. Overdue Remaining Funds from Budget Line AC Data Budget responsibilities to localInvoiced firms, Paid Invoices Unpaid which Invoices will Yr. Commitments Commitments Uncommitted DG ANGT Uncommitted Payment Budget - - a b c d = a - b - c e f = d + e g h i = g - h j = i (if > 2month) k = a - h 2011 64.91.0.1.15 4,000 3,000 0 themselves0 0 eventually0 687 take687 over0 project0 3,313 2012 64.91.1.3.80 1,024 868 64 91 1,993 0 868 852 16 0 171 1.20 Target Cum. SPI (Act) Cum. SPI (Fcst) 2013 64.91.1.3.80 2,488 2,190 3,696 and(3,399) construction3,616 0 management539 401 138 leadership,0 2,087 1.10 TOTAL 6,511 6,058 3,760 (3,307) 5,609 0 2,094 1,940 154 0 5,572 1.00 0.90 Previous Period Total 4,894 6,058 3,760 (4,738) 5,609 0 1,895 1,693 202 0 4,201 as their capability improves. 0.80 Period Movement 1,617 0 0 1,430 0 0 198 247 (49) 0 1,370 ITD Feb-13 Mar-13 Apr-13 May-13 Jun-13 Jul-13 Aug-13 Sep-13 Oct-13 Nov-13 Dec-13 Jan-14 Feb-14 Mar-14 9- TIC Estimate & Scope Trend Information: (All figures are in XAF Millions) Original TIC Budget (OB) Trends Approved Trends Pending Approved Current TIC (CB) Current TIC Forecast (CF) 15- Progress Performance Responsible Group Notes a b c d = a + b e = c + d Incremental % Cumulative % Legend Project 4,975 3,385 146 8,360 8,506 Trend for MDC increased cost after bid to be submit Period PV EV Delta SPI Period PV EV Delta SPI Delta SPI Contingency 0 1,302 0 1,302 1,302 Previous 6.1% 5.7% -0.4% 1.06 Previous 19.7% 19.2% -0.5% 1.03 > 0% < 1 TOTAL 4,975 4,687 146 9,662 9,808 Current 6.1% 6.1% -0.1% 1.01 Current 25.8% 25.2% -0.6% 1.02 = 0% = 1 10- Cashflow Forecast and Figures (All figures are in XAF Millions) Next 14.9% 9.1% -5.8% 1.64 Next 40.8% 34.3% -6.4% 1.19 < 0% > 1 M CF on 64.91.1.3.80 (Others) Mthly CF on 64.91.0.1.15 (ACCIONA) Mthly 3,000 10,000C 16- Quality Metrics O Act./Fcst CF TOTAL Mthly Act. CF on 64.91.1.3.80 (Others) Cum. Running out U Open N 2,500 Fcst CF on 64.91.1.3.80 (Others) Cum. Planned CF Cum. Running out of Budget 8,000M Type Closed TOTAL T Act. CF on 64.91.0.1.15 (ACCIONA) Cum. AC Budget on 64.91.1.3.80 2,000 of Budget U < 30 days > 30 days > 60 days Total H AC Budget on 64.91.0.1.15 (ACCIONA pay) Act/Fcst CF TOTAL Cum. 64.91.0.1.15 64.91.1.3.80 6,000L E L NCR 000000 1,500 A Y 4,000 CAN 0 0 0000 1,000 T I RFI 0 0 0 0 00 500 2,000V Quality Commentary 0 0 ITD Dec-12 Jan-13 Feb-13 Mar-13 Apr-13 May-13 Jun-13 Jul-13 Aug-13 Sep-13 Oct-13 Nov-13 Dec-13 Jan-14 Feb-14 Mar-14 Apr-14 May-14 Jun-14 The quality of the work performed by ACCIONA must be improved. Once Mission de Contrôle will be in place, quality parameters will be better monitored 11- ACWP-FCTC (Actual Cost Work Performed-Forecast Cost To Completion) vs. BCWS (Budgeted Cost Work Schedulded=Planned) (All figures are in XAF Millions) 1,500 10,000 M BCWS Monthly ACWP Monthly C 17- Commercials O FCTC Monthly BCWS Cum. U Contrats/Entreprises Numéro Contrat Origine Initial Value Change Orders % C.O./ Initial Trend Current Value N 8,000M T ACWP Cum. FCTC Cum. 1,000 U Design/SNGE GL0001 Nat. 89.99 12.47 14% - 102.46 H 6,000L E Geotech/2STI 12RLV05-006 Nat. 25.97 - 0% - 25.97 L A Y 4,000T Roadway/ACCIONA 12RLV05-002 Nat. 3,433.60 - 0% - 3,433.60 500 I V Elec-PW / SETEG 12RLV05-008 Nat. 1,226.22 - 0% - 1,226.22 2,000 Telecom /BATELF 12RLV05-007 Nat. 630.11 - 0% - 630.11 0 0 MdC /CIRA MALI 12RLV05-016 Nat. 346.04 - 0% - 346.04 XAF Millions ITD Feb-13 Mar-13 Apr-13 May-13 Jun-13 Jul-13 Aug-13 Sep-13 Oct-13 Nov-13 Dec-13 Jan-14 Feb-14 Mar-14 Apr-14 May-14 - Signatures for third party Quality and Quantity Control (Mission de Contrôle) contract with CIRA MALI. ANGT expects consultants to be mobilized by mid of August 2013 (The contract signature didn't progress as expected). BCWS 189 97 285 268 421 561 568 1,378 1,235 1,212 981 1,277 421 175 175 0 0 ACWP & FCTC 189 97 285 268 405 0 561 840 1,315 1,369 957 1,333 573 175 175 175 0 Project monitoring "dashboards" – such as this, for the Glass Road Project – enable ANGT and Bechtel management to see at a glance how the project is progressing and performing against original estimates.
ANGT staff optimise design and layout issues on site during construction.
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3 People Nurturing the Next Generation
Building Leaders 3.1 Tomorrow’s Leaders for Gabon and the NIMP • The ANGT is training and building the skills and technical capacity of local 3.1.1 Finding Talent Gabonese to become future leaders
• Bechtel’s world-class performance- Bechtel is developing the staff and management tools are being organization required to implement the transferred to local firms NIMP and develop the ANGT of the future. Many talented Gabonese – both local and • Through the ANGT, Bechtel is working from the Gabonese diaspora – have been with local schools to build the attracted to the organisation and have confidence and capability of the next returned to Gabon to work. generation to enter the engineering profession and the construction sector The ANGT has also participated in the Gabon Career Fair (Salle d’emploie), explaining and publicising the potential for future job opportunities for Gabonese
youth.
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n n i a t e io r n a al 7 st ich aff, of wh 293 Engineering interns from the University of Masuku TOTAL NATIONAL STAFF being instructed on how to review and assess the BY END OF 2013 Libreville water distribution plans.
15 3.1.2 Training and Development 3.1.3 Organisational Improvement with A range of Bechtel's technical courses Six Sigma – technical training, skills and career Bechtel has also brought to Gabon Six development – is available to ANGT staff Sigma, the leading industry-recognised and contractors. Over 1500 on-line courses tool for continual process improvement. have been conducted to date. ANGT has now incorporated Six Sigma into their activities, along with our tools for Ethics, uncompromising integrity, honesty performance review. and fairness are also at the heart of ANGT’s approach. To achieve industry- Bechtel has also added processes leading levels in these areas, the ANGT has to ensure that ANGT employees are introduced Bechtel’s corporate programme motivated to improve their skills. For this, of ethics and compliance training. we have conducted an annual survey, based on the industry-wide Great Places A programme to support individual to Work programme. The results will help employees’ experiences in real-life ethical to identify those areas where ANGT can situations is also being implemented improve and provide more support to its through videos and case studies. This employees. programme, called ‘Voicing Bechtel Values’, allows employees and our supply chain to examine ethical dilemmas based on real workplace situations, learn how to recognise and respond to these circumstances, and stay vigilant and engaged in promoting a strong ethical culture.
‘Time out’ for training, progress and performance discussions add up to time well spent.
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• The ANGT is improving the capacity of 3.2 World-Class Expertise the local consultancy and contractor to Execute NIMP Projects companies delivering the NIMP Developing local and • The ANGT is attracting international companies to work in Gabon attracting international
• The ANGT is finding ways for small- consultants and and medium-size enterprise (SME) contractors businesses to participate The joint efforts of the ANGT and Bechtel • Performance and schedule are working to attract and develop the improvements are being delivered contracting skills needed to implement the NIMP and its projects in Gabon. The • Quality and safety improvements are progress already made in improved project also being realised – not only on ANGT and contract conditions has encouraged sites, but Gabonese construction sites highly skilled international firms to work more broadly in the country, and increased business confidence more broadly in Gabon.
The ANGT is also helping to improve the performance of contractors by requiring them to meet international standards and implement quality work. Key areas focused upon include schedule management and cost control.
Now, with these management areas in sharp focus, many are better able to deliver projects. They can also participate as local partners for international consultants and contractors seeking and performing work in Gabon.
Assistance is also being provided to local SMEs to become involved and a part of the wider contracting process. The ANGT has introduced a minimum percentage of SME participation for large works contracts, ES&H at work. All and has also identified works that can workers and contractors are required to wear be awarded to SMEs through annual industry-standard framework contracts. personal protection equipment (PPE).
17 3.2.1 Quality The ANGT is supporting the local contracting industry in their efforts to improve quality. ANGT’s contractors are now required to complete quality plans before the start of work in order to help assure that any work carried out is performed in accordance with appropriate quality standards.
As part of Bechtel's leadership role in developing quality standards throughout the construction industry, ANGT supported the development of the First National Quality Day, which was held in Gabon in March 2013. ANGT Planner Pierre Mounanga addressed attendees At this national event, we were able to at the National Quality Day Event, held in March 2013. brief 200 participants from construction companies, consultants, architects and laboratories on the quality requirements for the sector – as well as providing clear guidance on what local firms need to do to improve the quality of their own work.
Quality every step of the way. Gabon’s first National Quality Day Event attracted a wide range of participants.
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3.2.2 Safety Bechtel has brought its core value of zero or grinding; there was no rigging expertise; accidents to the work of the ANGT, which and crane and heavy equipment safety from Day 1 has continuously promoted on- and maintenance standards were not site safety among contractors, the public being adhered to. Additional areas marked and ANGT staff. for improvement include the use of hand tools, excavation control, ladder safety and Throughout this effort, the ANGT has used scaffold construction. every available tool to gain credibility and cooperation with on-site contractors. Today, great progress is being made as the Safety has been made a key part of ANGT gains trust and builds respect with progress meeting agendas and discussed contractors and on-site techniques for the during contractor kick-off meetings. There safe execution of work and regular training are daily on-site safety visits a and safety are instituted. A site-based environmental, messages are being reiterated at all-hands safety and health (ES&H) procedure meetings, in order to ensure that all new manual has been produced, and six local employees are aware of ANGT’s safety ES&H advisors have been recruited to requirements. support this effort and to work directly with contractors on site. Safety plans are now At first, there were challenges. Many required to be prepared by any contractor, contractors were not responsive to safety and Safety Action Notices have been advice, they did not provide personnel introduced, requiring resolution within with PPE and fall protection was not used specific time frames. while working at heights. Eye protection was also not worn whilst welding, cutting
Bilingual Safety: In both languages there's a right way and a wrong way.
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4 Projects ANGT and Bechtel: Designing for the Future, Building for Today
• Belinga Corridor Development – The 4.1 Driving Economic ANGT is working with the Gabon Growth Ministry of Mines on the Belinga Corridor Development, and managing Working closely with the ANGT, Bechtel feasibility planning for associated continues to make progress on projects infrastructure and port facilities that will unlock Gabon’s economic potential. Specific efforts have been • The Nkok Economic Zone – an focused on projects that increase the industrial park with a focus on the efficiency of the country’s mining industry, timber insdustry is a joint venture thereby opening up new resources for effort between the Rebulic of Gabon development, as well as allowing for the and Olam International. In support of potential expansion of the agriculture industrial planning and development sector. the ANGT is overseeing and planning road expansion to access Nkok and the 4.1.1 Belinga Iron Ore Development Port of Owendo The Belinga iron ore deposit is potentially • Deep Water Port – The ANGT is the most substantial iron ore asset in planning and beginning the initial Africa. design for a deep-water port to solidify Gabon’s position as a regional import/ ANGT is working in close partnership with export hub the Gabon Ministry of Mines to manage
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Potential route options for accessing the Belinga iron ore deposit.
21 several studies that will identify the best port and rail development options for its exploitation.
Efforts are on track to provide a detailed feasibility analysis of potential infrastructure options by 2014, and Bechtel has begun a study to further detail the costs, schedule and construction requirements for the full development of A faster track to the deposit. prosperity: An upgrade of the Trans Gabonese Rail Line 4.1.2 Trans Gabonese Rail Line: is an essential part of unlocking Gabon’s Improving Manganese Export Efficiency economic future. The ANGT is also overseeing a new railway study to identify improvements that are port and speeding up traffic to and from needed to increase the Trans Gabonese the port area. Rail Line’s capacity and effiency. In a similar vein, ANGT has started planning These changes will also help improve the for a new port in Lambaréné, which will productivity of manganese being exported, work to improve the productivity of the improve passenger services and provide logging industry, as well as fostering the support to the tourism sector. export of agricultural products from the interior of the country.
4.1.3 Nkok /Lambaréné Agricultural 4.1.4 West African Deep Water Port: Industrial Development: PK5 – 12 Road Creating an Import/Export Hub Expansion The ANGT is overseeing the National Port The ANGT has prioritised the key road Study, which will help determine the best projects that will improve freight and locations for new ports in the country, as general access to Nkok. well as potential port expansions. On the PK5 – 12 road expansion, ANGT The Agency is also assisting in the is introducing new concepts, such management of work with the US Divers as dedicated shoulders and planned company in their expansion of capacity intersections that are integrated with at Port Owendo. Ongoing analysis of the adjacent communities. These dredging costs for various depths and improvements are expected to navigability periods has helped compare dramatically improve the speed of traffic options for reducing cost, improving and movement of goods and material operations/navigability and reducing through Libreville. environmental impact. The Agency has also taken over the design and management of PK12 through Ntoum. The soon-to-be-completed new 2x2 road will run between Nkok and the port of Owendo, providing direct access to the
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• RN1 – The ANGT is overseeing four 4.2 Making Connections: independent road sections of RN1 for International, National, improved travel within the country Regional • Regional Connections – Planning and negotiations with the Congo-B 4.2.1 RN1 Government will create proper road connections between the two countries The ANGT has started to enhance the country’s primary road, the RN1. Previously • International – New international airport managed by an international contractor and rail links are being studied and financed by an international lender, the management of the 65km section – from • Rail – Improvements to the Trans Ntoum-Nsilé and onwards to Bifoum – has Gabonese Railway Line are underway, been transferred to the ANGT. designed to increase the efficiency of travel within the country Using the Gates Process tool, additional studies and business planning were undertaken to determine improvements that could be made to the existing design. A design and geotechnical investigation were performed, which introduced a more robust pavement structure to withstand the heavy traffic and ensure longevity, including wider shoulders for safety reasons.
Optimising the alignment will also enhance user comfort, whilst limiting expropriation impacts.
A billboard advertising ANGT's programme of work in the road sector.
23 4.2.2 SOGATRA: Restarting Libreville 4.2.3 National Airport Modernisation Bus Services The ANGT is also improving the quality The ANGT is overseeing the reinstitution of and capacity of Gabon’s airports to better SOGATRA buses. support the international and national traveller. Bus stops and depots have already been integrated into the design of new projects, The upgrade of the Franceville and Port and a consultant has been identified Gentil Airports has resulted in an increase to begin planning the operations and in capacity, as well as helping to bring maintenance of the bus programme – all Franceville Airport up to the standard of which is expected to make a significant needed to accept international flights. improvement in the circulation of Libreville traffic. A study to assess the requirement and location for a new international airport In addition to improving road durability, for Libreville is also underway. This new the increased transport access will help airport will serve as the flagship modern connect citizens to places of work and and sustainable signature gateway for leisure. the development of the country, as well as supporting the tourism, logistics and business sectors.
Visualizations of sections of the RN1 upgrade.
A finished car park at the new Mvengué …And the finished passenger terminal at Airport… Port Gentil Airport.
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• The ANGT is transforming Libreville into 4.3 Capital Improvements a world-class capital city for Libreville • A common planning and design Libreville is being transformed into an framework is being used to develop international destination city. The ANGT is each neighbourhood driving it's transformation through a variety of initiatives, including the integrated • Entertainment, tourism and transport and urban planning studies now government centres are being included being undertaken by the Agency, which to attract visitors to Gabon will form the foundation for a world-class • Major planning works include the international city. upgrade of key infrastructure 4.3.1 The Champ Triomphal Waterfront • All major roads are being studied and assessed in order for the city to This waterfront centre for leisure and become more efficient for travel, leisure events, which is now being managed by and business. the ANGT, will help attract the citizens of Libreville and the world by expanding the current existing area from 4 to 44 hectares.
The ANGT has also supported the Fond Gabonaise d’Investissment Strategique in the creation of a commercial development entity, Champ Triomphal Development Corporation, to manage the development of the project.
The ANGT has also led an international tender process that has resulted in the selection of one of the world’s leading dredging firms to begin work on Phase 1 land reclamation work.
From signing to site: The signing of the Port Mole reclamation contract and the beginning of site preparation work.
25 A new waterfront for Libreville. Artist's design renderings of the Port Môle waterfront development.
4.3.2 New Boulevards Modern corridors for public transit: Artist’s The ANGT is designing and building new design renderings of boulevards to create modern corridors for the Glass Road area of public transit. Libreville.
The 1.7km section of Glass Road is being transformed into a modern urban boulevard, featuring green space, underground utilities and dedicated bus lanes – a design that will help to reduce congestion and provide opportunities for commercial development.
Improvements in safety and appearance are also expected as utilities are laid below ground. Work has also been divided into small construction packages to give advantage to local SME involvement.
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4.3.3 Business and Events Centre: Cité Bechtel, through the ANGT, has brought its de la Démocratie expertise to create a model of sustainable development, with the first planned To better enable Gabon to attract and LEED (Leadership in Environmental and host international activities and events, the Engineering Design) certified buildings ANGT is overseeing the building of Cité de and self-contained water and waste-water la Démocratie. The six projects currently treatment facilities. under construction include a 1,000-person Conference Centre, a 500-person banquet An international design competition has hall, an amphitheatre, diplomatic villas, also been held, which attracted the best government buildings, a golf course and a international architects and contractors, public education animal park highlighting while additional innovative ideas continue the wildlife and plants of Gabon. to be developed to maximise the future use of the site. This programme is a cornerstone of the vision to transform Libreville into the leading event and learning centre and business hub for the West Africa region.
Gabon - West Africa's business hub. An artists rendering of the state-of-the-art Cité Conference Centre, and the Palais des Banquets et Spectacles at the new Cité de la Démocratie.
27 • The development of infrastructure in 4.4 Lambaréné, Franceville Gabon's cities will help support local and Port Gentil: industries to create value, improve the economy and create jobs, as well as Modern Planning of improve the local quality of life Regional Capitals • The development of infrastructure in Other major cities in Gabon are also being these locations will serve to attract developed by the ANGT as part of a intra- people to these population centres – national approach that will help ensure thus helping to rebalance population that, in the future, population density density and economic growth across and growth, together with economic the country development, are well balanced across the country.
4.4.1 Lambaréné Expansion: Medical Research Hub The ANGT is providing infrastructure in Lambaréné to help the city achieve its aim of becoming a world-class medical research hub, continuing off the historic research of Albert Schweitzer.
Some key projects that have recently been managed successfully by ANGT include the completion of a new emergency and tropical diseases centre at the regional hospital, the construction of a conference room at the Ogouée Palace site, and the completion of the Research Medical Unit at the historical Albert Schweitzer site.
In a separate initiative, the Agency is managing the construction of a new market, a river port along the banks of the The President of Gabon (second from right) at the Ogooué River, the installation of fibre optic centennial opening of the Research Medical Unit at connection and the construction of an the historical Albert Schweitzer site where ANGT also co-ordinated site visits for many of the world's leading access road. health professionals. Other planned Lambaréné infrastructure projects include improvements to the roads, the development of an urban plan and a new housing development.
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4.4.2 Port Gentil Industrial Development 4.4.3 The Franceville Urban Plan Another key project includes drainage In Franceville, the ANGT is supporting improvements to the economically critical the development of the region with city of Port Gentil, where local residents infrastructure planning following on from living alongside the canals currently suffer the Franceville Urban Plan, which will from periodic flooding during the rainy help better plan the region’s road and season. infrastructure network.
The ANGT is assisting the Ministry of Public Works to draft construction services tender packages, support the commercial and technical evaluation and draft a recommendation to the international lender financing the project.
The ANGT has also supported the expansion of the airport to serve international flights. Taken together, these activities are improving the ability of Port Gentil to expand its oil and gas sectors and attract other industries.
29 • The ANGT is addressing Gabon’s 4.5 Social Infrastructure for housing deficit by initiating a a More Sustainable Future neighbourhood development programme for Libreville The ANGT is also focusing upon projects that will improve the quality of life of • ANGT’s plans will provide local citizens Gabonese citizens. From housing to with sustainable communities within hospitals to schools, the focus is on walking distances of schools and infrastructure projects that will have a lasting medical facilities, thus reducing the impact upon it's people. strain on transportation resources
• The ANGT is incorporating modern 4.5.1 A New Housing Plan for Angondje: schools where the youth of Gabon will The Modern Community Development be able to learn in some of the world’s Programme best educational facilities The ANGT is developing new sustainable • The ANGT is also providing the neighbourhoods to decentralize congested necessary infrastructure for good urban areas, provide quality of life healthcare and is supporting hospital improvements and eventually improved development living standards.
• Local citizen health will also be The original designs were based on a improved through the development of planned community concept intended water and sewerage infrastructure to bring structure and cohesiveness to the design. Amenities include health care facilities, police stations, schools, civic centres, parks and shopping areas. Water, power, telecoms and roadway infrastructure, together with public transportation needs, are also being incorporated into the design. In addition to delivering urgently needed houses, this project has also created employment opportunities for local workers.
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An artist’s design rendering of the new Angondjé neighbourhood.
Sustainable neighbourhoods and quality of life. To date, more than 1,100 new homes have been or are in the process of being constructed as part of the new Angondjé neighbourhood development programme.
31 The Prince's Foundation and the President’s vision. Consultants from the Prince’s Foundation for Building Community are attracted to President Ali Bongo’s Gabonese vision and ANGT’s role in creating a sustainable future for the people of Gabon.
4.5.2 Modern Schools for Gabonese Youth In addition to creating new schools, the number of students per classroom – from ANGT is overseeing the upgrading of its current average of 80 to a goal of 35. existing schools. This design – a simple modular structure This next generation of schools will offer – incorporates sustainable concepts students modern communications, such as rain-water harvesting to reduce adequate space and external facilities dependency on public water distribution for sports and leisure activities. To meet networks, which are either non existent or the demand, the ANGT has developed a unreliable. replicable design for standard classroom The Agency is also leading the expansion units, which can be constructed to of new facilities for tertiary education at increase the capacity of existing school the University of Omar Bongo and in other establishments, whilst reducing the locations in Gabon, such as Boue.
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Before and after. On the previous page, a school building undergoing renovation. At left, the finished school after the work has taken place.
4.5.3 Hospitals and Health The ANGT is supporting Gabon’s hospital people in Libreville, including an initial first development programme. To date, the of a kind industrial size municipal water Agency has managed the construction supply system in Gabon, designed to of the new Lambaréné Regional Hospital, supply 20,000 people. which serves the citizens of the Moyen Ogouée region. Facilities include modern As part of this programme, the Angondjé operating rooms and a maternity clinic. Waste Water Treatment Plant has been designed to handle sewerage flows from the Angondjé Housing Phase 1 4.5.4 Water also Sewerage development. The ANGT is focusing on the rollout of a water and wastewater infrastructure development programme, the objective of which is to provide clean water for the
33 • The ANGT supported the Government 4.6 Sports and Event of Gabon’s co-hosting, with Equatorial Management Guinea, of the 2012 Coupe d’Afrique des Nations Football Tournament (CAN 2012) 4.6.1 FIFA, COCAN, and Performing on an International Stage • The Agency oversaw the construction The ANGT supported the delivery of the programme, which included 3 CAN 2012 infrastructure works, including competition stadia, 6 practice stadia, the stadia, hotels, access roads and other 5 hotel/accommodation facilities, critical infrastructure needed to support numerous roads and other support the Games. facilities The CAN 2012 team was able to work • CAN 2012 demonstrated the capacity successfully with both international and of Gabon’s businesses and its people to local contractors, as well as the local come together to achieve success workforce, to build a range of safe and • The tournament boosted Gabon’s quality facilities on time and according to global standing for the future, and new design and construction standards. awakened it to the possibilities that The ANGT also managed operations for the await its further development event. This required working with FIFA and COCAN representatives to ensure that the Games’ facilities operated and functioned to meet event requirements.
The Tournament’s infrastructure projects are and will remain a legacy that will carry
Building a reputation on the international stage. The President of Gabon Ali Bongo Ondimba with members of the winning team, Zambia, and, at right, the CAN 2012 closing ceremony.
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on well beyond the historic Africa Cup of 4.6.2 Omnisport Stadium (3rd Nations event. Arrondissment) Urban Redevelopment
An assessment of ANGT’s impact on the The Omar Bongo Stadium area of management of the CAN 2012 contracts Libreville is being redeveloped to create an was also performed, and the findings international-level sports complex. provide a very real and quantifiable reward It will incorporate office towers for in themselves. business, housing and athletic facilities An estimated CFA 15.9 billion (USD for the city’s youth, encouraging athletic 32 million) was saved through scope participation at state and international optimisation for non-tendered contracts levels. This project will also provide change and claims reductions for additional work. to a critical area of Libreville, improving its However, the main accomplishment quality of life and urban landscape. was the on-time delivery and safe Lessons learned from this project will serve implementation of the Games. as the basis for the redevelopment of Gabon recieved significant international Gabon's other urban centres. acclaim for hosting this event which will be the first of many.
In 2013, Paris Saint Germain played and beat French Artist's model of the urban redevelopment of the Cup holders Bordeaux in the Champions Trophy Final area surrounding the Omar Bongo stadium of held in the Amitié Stadium in Libreville. Libreville.
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5 Engaging with the Wider Community Supporting Gabon and the Gabonese
5.1 An Advocate for Gabon • Outside of our work, we are involved and continually support the local Through the activities of ANGT, Bechtel community continues to support Gabon in the development of international events. These • Our employees engage in community include the UK Investment Forum, the New work to help address issues such as York Forum Africa and the Turkey Forum local youth unemployment and health (where we helped attract Turkish firms to Gabon). • We also engage with local transport companies and health providers. For another event - the 2012 and 2013 New Through our audits, we help them York Africa Forum - the ANGT supported identify improvements to meet logistics and site prepararations for both international standards events which welcomed many world leaders. ANGT also presented the Gabon • We participate in international events, Master Plan and associated studies to the acting as an advocate for Gabonese Africa Urban Infrastructure Summit in April companies 2013.
In addition, Bechtel has sponsored the CASE Conference. This international event, which was held in Gabon, included leaders from universities across Africa, discussing how to identify improvements that could be made to African Universities.
We have also participated in Gabonese television shows explaining ANGT's programme of projects. We believe that our presence and advocacy help to better communicate the credibility and uniquely positive aspects of working in Gabon.
Attendees at the Turkey Conference in March 2011.
37 5.1.1 Community Engagement and Social Social responsibility. Responsibility One of the many examples of community The ANGT takes its responsibilities towards investment programmes the local community seriously, and implemented by ANGT. since its establishment has developed a broad range of community investment programmes.
5.1.2 The Lycée Mba Young Engineering Programme The ANGT has partnered with the Lycée Mba to support the school’s young engineering programme. We have conducted two presentations at the school, and also brought a group of 30 students to our Angondjé work site.
5.1.3 Bechtel: Engineers without Borders and other Initiatives Bechtel has brought to Gabon Engineers without Borders (EWB), a leading international organisation that supports engineering projects in local communities.
Engineers without Borders at work in Gabon. Ready for work. A group of students from the Lycée EWB held a two-day interactive workshop on waste Mba visiting our Angondjé work site. minimisation opportunities in Gabon.
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Transforming Africa one (million) youth at a time
EWB has already completed local projects The programme comprises two courses, aimed at improving utilities in smaller which use hands-on, action-learning communities. Current EWB projects methods of teaching to help nurture young include the development of a waste- entrepreneurs. minimization and recycling initiative, which will have a knock-on effect on the new The Junior Achievement ‘ITS TYME’ course Libreville waste landfill site being designed provides participants between the ages of by the ANGT. 15 and 35 with real-life business education, practical life skills, mentoring and an understanding of access to finance. 5.1.4 Bechtel: Junior Achievement Africa A second course, the JA Company Bechtel and Junior Achievement Africa Program, promotes entrepreneurship have developed a partnership to bring a to high school students, with some 300 major new entrepreneurship skills-training students being taught in the programme’s programme to Gabon. first year. We hope that, by supporting This programme will see young Gabonese entrepreneurship and small business learn important business education skills development, we will contribute positively needed to develop and run their own to Gabon’s long-term economic future. businesses and forge their own futures.
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6 Looking Up, Looking Ahead 2014 – 2016 Highlights
• 2014 National Infrastructure Master Plan Update: Updated version of NIMP produced to demonstrate progress and to incorporate evolution of Gabon’s needs and requirements • Completion of national port/transportation studies – in order that future road and transportation Planning demands can be met • Libreville Urban Framework: Will detail city's plan, ensuring it meets current and future growth • New Libreville Airport: Completed studies and options for moving forward
• Project budgetary control procedures are to be provided, with strategic allocation of funding for projects • Ministry technical assistance: Support to individual ministries in support of capacity-building and Programme development • ANGT Leadership Development Programme: Creation of a programme to grow and nurture Gabonese staff identified as future leaders of the ANGT
• PM/CM responsibility transferred to the local private sector • Safety commitment to Zero Accidents embedded within ANGT programme and more widely across the construction industry in Gabon People • Provide Bechtel project management training to key ANGT staff in-country and on other Bechtel projects globally • Transition ANGT to organisation where National staff lead future programme development
• Streamline expropriation procedures associated with ANGT projects Community • Junior Achievement: Creation of entrepreneurs and others to start businesses. This organisation's activities could lead to the creation of SMEs, which can go on to create local jobs in Gabon
• Belinga Iron Ore Corridor: Infrastructure studies reach completion, providing the Government with information to make strategic decisions Projects: • Trans-Gabonese Rail Line: Improvements to contribute to Gabon's economic development Economic • New Nkok infrastructure connection: New roads completed to support access to the port • SME Business Champion to develop and enhance opportunities for business in Gabon
• Potential for less than three hours transit time from PK0 - Lambaréné: PK 0 – 12 will be completed, as well Projects: as Ntoum and Nsilé, opening up tourism and commerce Connectivity • Nkok will be connected to the port and a new road will allow commercialisation
• Cité de la Démocratie: New conference centre and executive area to support future regional and continental fora. Such as the African Union Summit, as well as the ability to attract conferences Projects: • Bongo Stadium (Third Arrondissement): Competition stadium will be completed. Opportunity to create Cities a future Sport City in the middle of the capital to promote youth in sport and healthy living, and improve living standards • Port Môle: Reclamation complete
• State-of-the-art schools in Gabon: From new universities to first high schools, the next generation of Projects: Gabonese will benefit from the very best facilities Communities • Modern homes for Gabonese citizens. Several phases of new-generation homes will have been developed. More Gabonese citizens will enjoy living in affordable and modern homes.
41 A selection of ANGT TEAMS performing work in Gabon
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43 Gabon Project Status List
National Infrastructure Master Plan Health Education Other Special Priority Projects Priority Projects Priority Projects Priority Projects Priority Projects
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Gate Project Description Sector Stage 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Nouvelle Aéroport de Libreville et les Infrastructures Transport 1 supportant l’Aéroport Route Koumameyong - Booué (40 km) Infrastructure 2 Voie ferrée Booué - Bélinga (320 km) Transport 1 Aéroport Port Gentil Transport Aéroport Port Gentil - Runway Transport 5 Aéroport Port Gentil - Terminal Transport 2 Aménagement du port en eaux profondes Transport 2 Eau Potable - Eau Pluie - Assainissement de Port Gentil Assainissement et Resource en Eau Eau Potable Port Gentil Assainissement et 1 Resource en Eau Assainissement Port Gentil Assainissement et 3 Resource en Eau Assainissement Port Gentil - Route d’accès et bâtiment Assainissement et 0 administratif Resource en Eau Liens routier et/ou rail au port en eaux profondes de Port Transport 1 Gentil - 300 km Corridor Transgabonais: Alembe - Lastourville (311 km) - Infrastructure Partie Leroy - Lastourville (140 km) Booue - Carrefour Leroy (50 km) Infrastructure 1 Booue - Alembe (250 km) Infrastructure 1 Koumameyong - Alembe (corridor rail) Transport 1 Rénovation et optimisation du Transgabonais Transport 2 Pôle Intermodal de Ndjole Transport 1 Réhabilitation des ouvrages d’art du chemin de fer Transport 5 Réseau National de Transport d’Electricité (RNTE) Énergie 2 Phase 03: Franceville - Bifoun Route Nationale 1: PK12 - Ntoum (28 km) Infrastructure Route Nationale 1: PK12 - Ntoum (28 km) - Road Infrastructure 5 Route Nationale 1: PK12 - Ntoum (28 km) - Intersection Infrastructure 2 and Perimeter Roads Route Ndjolé - Medoumane (47 km) Infrastructure 5 Achêvement de la route d’accès à l’Hopital Régional de Infrastructure 4 Lambaréné Corniche de l’Ogooue à Lambaréné Transport 2 Embellissement du site historique de l’Hôpital Albert Transport 5 Schweitzer Extension de la capacité Hôtelière de Lambaréné et Transport 5 Construction d’un Amphithéâtre de 250 places Modernisation de l’Aéroport régional de Lambaréné Transport 5 Optimisation de la signalisation de la ville de Lambaréné Transport 2 Route alternative a l’Hôpital Régional de Lambaréné Infrastructure 1 Route Nationale 1: Ntoum - Nsile (65 km) Infrastructure 5 Routes d’accès aux sites de Lambaréné Infrastructure 5 Télécommunication entre les 2 sites du CHU de Télécommunication 5 Lambaréné Télécommunication Lambaréné - ANINF (14 km) Télécommunication 5 CFPP Lambaréné Éducation 5
45 Gate Project Description Sector Stage 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Centre de gestion et de stockage des déchets pour Assainissement et 1 Libreville Resource en Eau Plan d’urgence d’alimentation en eau d’Angondje et Assainissement et 5 Owendo Resource en Eau Plan Stratégique Assainissement de Libreville Assainissement et 1 Resource en Eau Plan Stratégique Collecte et Drainage des eaux de pluie Assainissement et 1 de Libreville Resource en Eau Stratégie Energétique pour Libreville Énergie 2 Traitement et distribution des eaux potables y compris Assainissement et 2 les eaux pour la lutte contre les incendies de Libreville Resource en Eau Agrandissement, Réhabilitation et Modernisation du Port Transport d’Owendo Agrandissement, Réhabilitation et Modernisation du Port Transport 2 d’Owendo - EGIS Extension Agrandissement, Réhabilitation et Modernisation du Port Transport 2 d’Owendo - SDP Extension Développement du Bord de Mer Transport Développement du Bord de Mer - Road Transport 2 Développement du Bord de Mer - Landscape / Transport 1 Architecture Réseau de bus de Libreville (SOGATRA) Transport Réseau de bus de Libreville (SOGATRA) - Terminaux Transport 2 5 Carrefours sur la Voie Expresse à Libreville Infrastructure 5 Ingénierie et Construction des Pénétrantes (5+10 km) et Infrastructure de la route de contournement “Bypass” Contournement de l’Aéroport Infrastructure 3 Contournement du Centre-ville Infrastructure 3 Rond-point Aéroport Infrastructure 3 Glass phase 2 et 3 Infrastructure 3 Boulevard Triomphale Infrastructure 3 Programme des Projets A Infrastructure 3 Echangeur Tahiti - Bodega Infrastructure 3 Passerelles et accès piétons Infrastructure 3 Amélioration de la voie express Infrastructure 3 Route Bikele - Port Owendo (2x1) Infrastructure Route Bikele - Port Owendo (2x1) - First 2 km Infrastructure 3 Route Bikele - Port Owendo (2x1) - Rest Infrastructure 2 Route de Glass (1,2 km): Phase 01 Infrastructure 5 Route de la Sablière (5,5 km) Infrastructure Route de la Sablière (5,5 km) - Phase II (800m) Infrastructure 5 Route de la Sablière (5,5 km) - Phase III Infrastructure 0 Logements d’Angondje: Infrastructure et Dalles de Béton Habitat / Urbanisme et Unités Turks Logements d’Angondje: Infrastructure et Dalles de Béton Habitat / Urbanisme 5 pour 5,000 unités - Parcelle 1 Logements d’Angondje: Infrastructure et Dalles de Béton Habitat / Urbanisme 5 pour 5,000 unités - Parcelle 3 Logements d’Angondje: Infrastructure et Dalles de Béton Habitat / Urbanisme 5 pour 5,000 unités - Parcelle 4
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Gate Project Description Sector Stage 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Logements d’Angondje: Infrastructure et Dalles de Béton Habitat / Urbanisme 5 pour 5,000 unités - Parcelle 5 Logements d’Angondje: Infrastructure et Dalles de Béton Habitat / Urbanisme 4 pour 5,000 unités - Parcelle 6 Logements d’Angondje: Infrastructure et Dalles de Béton Habitat / Urbanisme 5 pour 5,000 unités - Parcelle 7 Logements d’Angondje: Infrastructure et Dalles de Béton Habitat / Urbanisme 5 pour 5,000 unités - Parcelle 10 Logements d’Angondje: Infrastructure et Dalles de Béton Habitat / Urbanisme 5 pour 5,000 unités - WWTP Infrastructure Logements d’Angondje: Infrastructure et Dalles de Béton Habitat / Urbanisme 5 pour 5,000 unités - Electrical Supply Package Plan National de Développement du Logement Habitat / Urbanisme Plan National de développent du logements - Libreville Habitat / Urbanisme 1 Plan National de développent du logements - Champs Habitat / Urbanisme 1 Triomphale Plan National de développent du logements - Angondje Habitat / Urbanisme 1 Phase 2 (Princes Foundation) Plan National de développent du logements - Angondje Habitat / Urbanisme 2 Phase 2 (Mangouba River Développent Project) Plan National de développent du logements - Lope Habitat / Urbanisme 0 Plan National de développent du logements - Port Gentil Habitat / Urbanisme 1 Plan National de développent du logements - PK5-PK12 Habitat / Urbanisme 1 Barrage Hydro-électrique des Chutes de l’Impératrice Énergie 5 Eugénie (84 MW) Barrage Hydro-électrique de FE II (Mitzic) (42 MW) Énergie 5 Réseau National de Transport d’Electricité (RNTE) Énergie 3 Phase II, Ekouk - Bifoun - Gare Alembé- Mitzic (Plan Energétique National) Centre de dispatching Réseau Energétique National - Énergie 0 Nkok Route Nationale 1: PK0-PK5 Infrastructure 3 Route Nationale 1: PK5-PK12 (7km) Infrastructure 3 Port Mole: Dragage et Infrastructures (CTWD) Infrastructure Port Mole Réclamation et Infrastructure - 3A Infrastructure 3 Port Mole Réclamation et Infrastructure - 3B Infrastructure 2 Construction du CHU de Lambaréné Santé 5 Réhabilitation de la partie active de l’Hôpital Albert Santé 5 Schweitzer Construction Centre Hôspitalier Universitaire Santé Santé 0 mère et enfant Jeanne Ebori Modernisation & Sécurisation 3 Universités Existantes Éducation UOB Réhabilitation (Clôture, Terrain de Sports, etc) Éducation 2 USS Réhabilitation Éducation 5 USTM Réhabilitation Éducation 5 ENSET Réhabilitation Éducation 5 ENI Réhabilitation Éducation 5 Nouvelles Constructions des Universités Éducation 2 Education Nationale: Programme de Réhabilitation Éducation Lycées et CES - Travaux 2011 et 2012 Éducation 5
47 Gate Project Description Sector Stage 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pré-Primaire et Primaire - Travaux 2011 et 2012 Éducation 5 Education Nationale: Programme des Nouvelles Écoles et Extensions Nouvelles Lycées et CES - Mindoube, Alibandeng, Éducation 4 Ondongo Nouvelles Pre-Primaire et Primaire Éducation 2 Modultec “CES” Éducation 5 Modultec “Primaires” Éducation 1 Lycees et CES - Expansions Éducation 5 Enseignment Technique: Programme de Réhabilitation Éducation 5 Enseignment Technique: Programme des Nouvelles Éducation Écoles et Extension Ecole de Tourisme et Hôtellerie (Cap Esterias) et Ecole Éducation 1 de Commerce (POG) Route Tchibanga - Mayumba (106 km) Infrastructure 5 Eau Potable pour Lambaréné Assainissement et 5 Resource en Eau Schéma national d’aménagement et de développement Infrastructure 1 du territoire Nouvelle Prison de Libreville Pas de Secteur 4 Logement des étudiants, Chercheurs et Médecins du Habitat / Urbanisme 5 CHU Aménagement du Marché a Lambarene Infrastructure 0 Stabilisation du Bord de Mer Infrastructure 1 Barrage Hydro-électrique de Ngoulmendjim (100 MW) Énergie 1 Relocalisation de l’Entrepôt National des Explosifs Énergie 2 Route Assok - Ngomo - Rivière Kom (110 km) Infrastructure 2 Route Lalara-Koumameyong (63 Km) Infrastructure 5 Mausolée Président Omar Bongo Franceville Pas de Secteur 5 Cité de la Démocratie - Palais Présidentiel Pas de Secteur 4 Rénovation de la Cité de Libreville près du Palais Pas de Secteur 0 Résidence du Premier Ministre Pas de Secteur 2 Annexe de l’Assemblée Nationale Pas de Secteur 1 Stade Omar Bongo - Rénovation et Finition Pas de Secteur 5 Stade Omar Bongo - Nouveau Environnement “Cité des Infrastructure 2 Sports” Projets ANGT: Opérations et Maintenance Pas de Secteur 1 Aman Hôtel Resorts Tourisme 3 Cité de la Démocratie - Centre de Conférence Pas de Secteur 4 Développement de la Superstructure de Port Mole Pas de Secteur Auditorium de Port Mole Pas de Secteur 1 Cité de la Démocratie - Golf Pas de Secteur 4 Cité de la Démocratie - Réhabilitation du Palais des Pas de Secteur 4 Banquets et Spectacles Cité de la Démocratie - Routes d’Access et Sécurité Pas de Secteur 4 Cité de la Démocratie - Zoo et Infrastructures Diverses Pas de Secteur 4 Cité de la Démocratie - Nouvelles Villas (4 unités) Pas de Secteur 4 Cité de la Démocratie - L’ensemble des projets Pas de Secteur 4
48 2010: Henri Ohayon appointed first Director General of the ANGT
First Gabon Bord de Angondje New 13,000 classrooms Creation of ANGT email Champ National Port Study National Mer traffic Phase 1 road and Auditoriums seats delivered in address/domain Triumphal Completed Infrastructure relief infrastructure at University Gabon New network systems and IT Reclamation Identified through study by Masterplan Engineering and Planning, engineering, Omar Bongo Increase of school capacity for infrastructure brought a secure contract international consultants, Port construction complete construction contracts the students in Gabon helping to network operating environment infrastructure needed to help completed Completed modern for ANGT electronic data, business awarded position Gabon’s industries and reducing traffic on completed for teaching facilities to provide adequate teaching facilities Delivered major Libreville Artery. infrastructure to support for students. process and files. resources for growth. comprehensive support the expanding new Angondje Houses: university population Masterplan identifying Parcels: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10. First houses arrive in Champ Triumphal the 25 years of at Gabon’s largest Work started infrastructure to University. from Turkey achieve Gabon First delivery of new houses in Began reclamation on project Emergent. the Angondje development. which will increase waterfront Homes brought new technology footprint 10 fold. This Waterfront and building techniques. New Development to create the neighborhoods designed to new entertainment and leisure provide residents green space, center for Libreville. transport access, and social infrastructure.
2012 2013
Africa Cup of Nations Completed two competition Glass project Construction start stadiums, hotels, roads, and associated Began construction on new urban boulevard on Lambarane infrastructure for 2012 Jim Dutton main corridor connecting Libreville to industrial Albert Africa Cup of Nations appointed second area and Owendo Port. New road brings cutting- Schweitzer Soccer tournament edge techniques for road design such as dedicated co-hosted with Director General of bus lanes, underground cables, green space and opening Equatorial Guinea. the ANGT designated parking structures. International Event Jim Dutton took over from honoring the 100 LBV Heri Ohayon First Waste Water Treatment year anniversary of airport Port Mole started the Albert Schweitzer improvements marine works Ntoum-Nsile Began construction on First municipal Waste Water Hospital. Completed National Road 1 Treatment in Gabon which will be able to bring new regional hospital, Engineering and Complete the sewage services support 25,000 citizens in the university teaching construction planning, engineering, Engineering and northern part of Libreville. school and other completed and tendering plan construction awarded to infrastructure for event in immigration and for launching the improve major portion of attended by some of National Employees baggage handling reclamation of the Port RN1 linking Libreville to the National Employees Global experts in Total reached 100. section. Mole project. rest of the country. Total reached 200. health sector.