Annual Information Bulletin 2009

Annual Information Bulletin

Ministry of works and Human Settlement Royal Government of Bhutan Policy and Planning Division

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Policy and Planning Division Ministry of Works and Human Settlement Thimphu, Bhutan

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TABLE OF CONTENT

FOREWORD ...... v CHAPTER I ...... 1 MINISTRY OF WORKS AND HUMAN SETTLEMENT ...... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. BACKGROUND ...... 1 VISION ...... 2 VISION ELEMENTS ...... 2 PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE MINISTRY ...... 2 SECTORS UNDER THE MINISTRY ...... 2 TABLE 1.1 STAFF STRENGTH UNDER MOWHS ...... 3 FIGURE 1.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, MINISTRY OF WORKS AND HUMAN SETTLEMENT ...... 4 CHAPTER II ...... 5 DEPARTMENT OF ROADS ...... 5 BACKGROUND ...... 5 POLICIES AND STRATEGIES ...... 6 ROAD NETWORK ...... 7 FIGURE 2.1 PERCENT ROAD NETWORK BY DZONGKHAG AS OF 30TH JUNE 2009 ...... 7 FIGURE 2.2 PERCENT ROAD NETWORK BY CATEGORY AS OF 30TH JUNE 2009 ...... 8 FIGURE 2.3 PERCENT ROAD NETWORK BY AGENCY ...... 9 BRIDGES ...... 9 FIGURE 2.4 NUMBER OF MOTORABLE BRIDGES BY TYPE AS OF JUNE 2009 ...... 9 TABLE 2.1 EXISTING ROAD NETWORK BY DZONGKHAGS AS OF 30TH JUNE 2009 ...... 10 TABLE 2.2 EXISTING ROAD NETWORK BY CATEGORY AS OF 30TH JUNE 2009 ...... 10 TABLE 2.3 AGENCY-WISE ABSTRACT OF ROADS ...... 11 TABLE 2.4 SURFACES CATEGORY-WISE ABSTRACT OF ROADS AS OF JUNE 2009 ...... 11 TABLE 2.5 ROAD DISTANCES FOR NATIONAL HIGHWAYS ...... 12 TABLE 2.6 ROAD DISTANCES FOR DISTRICT ROADS ...... 13 TABLE 2.7 MOTORABLE BRIDGES BY TYPE AS OF JUNE 2009 ...... 14 TABLE 2.8 TOTAL NUMBER OF PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY BRIDGES AS OF JUNE 2009 ...... 14 TABLE 2.9 RATION BETWEEN DZONGKHAG AREAS TO THE ROAD IN THE DZONGKHAG ...... 15 TABLE 2.10 ROADS DETAILS AS OF DECEMBER 2009 ...... 14 TABLE 2.11 BRIDGE DETAILS AS OF JUNE 2009 ...... 52 TABLE 2.12 BRIDGES ON VARIOUS FARM ROADS ...... 80 FIGURE 2.5 ORGINAZATIONAL STRUCTURE, DEPARTMENT OF ROADS ...... 83 CHAPTER III ...... 84 DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES ...... 84 BACKGROUND ...... 84 OBJECTIVES ...... 85 STRATEGIES ...... 85 SUSPENSION BRIDGES ...... 85 MULE TRACKS ...... 85 ISSUE AND CHALLANGES ...... 86 TABLE 3.1 DETAILS SUSPENSION BRIDGES BY DZONGKHAG AND YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION ...... 87 TABLE 3.2 STATUS OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLANS AS OF DECEMBER 2009 ...... 89 TABLE 3.3 STATUS OF URBAN CENTRES TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY AS OF DECEMBER 2009 ...... 94 TABLE 3.4 INFORMATION ON DRINKING WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES BY URBAN TOWNS AS OF 31ST DECEMBER 2009 ...... 96 TABLE 3.5 INFORMATION ON URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES BY TYPE AND TOWNS AS OF 31ST DECEMBER 2009 ...... 98 TABLE 3.6 INFORMATION ON URBAN WASTE MANAGEMENT BY DZONGKHAGS AS OF DECEMBER 2009 ...... 100 FIGURE 3.1 ORGINAZATIONAL STRUCTURE, DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING SERVICES ...... 101

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CHAPTER IV ...... 102 CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT BOARD ...... 102 BACKGROUND ...... 102 ROLE OF CDB ...... 102 OBJECTIVES ...... 102 FUNCTIONS OF CDB ...... 103 A. Construction Regulatory Divisions ...... 103 B. Construction Promotion and Monitoring Divisions ...... 104 C. Research and Developmant Division ...... 105 D. Overseer of the Industry ...... 105 ACHIEVEMENTS: 2009-2010 ...... 106 IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES ONGOING/IN PIPE LINE ...... 107 PLANS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR 2010-1011 ...... 107 INSTITUNAL SETUP ...... 107 a) Board ...... 107 TABLE 4.1 BOARD MEMBERS ...... 108 TABLE 4.2 RECENTLY BOARD MEMBERS HELD ...... 108 b) CDB Secretariate ...... 109 NATIONAL ARBITRATION COMMITTEE ...... 109 TABLE 4.3 THE INTERIM NATIONAL ARBITRATION COMMITTEE ...... 109 TABLE 4.4 NUMBER OF NAC METTINGS HELD AND CASES SOLVED ...... 110 REGISTRATION ...... 110 a) Registration of Contractors ...... 110 b) Registration of Consultants ...... 110 b) Registration ofArchitects ...... 111 BRIEF STATISTICS OF CONTRACTORS ...... 111 FIGURE 4.1 DISTRIBUTION OF CONTRACTORS BY DZONGKHAG ...... 111 FIGURE 4.2 PERCENT CONTRACTORS BY CLASS ...... 112 FIGURE 4.3 NUMBER OF CONTRACTORS REGISTERED/DE-REGISTERED/UPGRADED/DOWNGRADED FOR THE YEAR 2008 AND DECEMBER 2009 ...... 112 FIGURE 4.4 NUMBER OF CONTRACTORS BY YEAR ...... 113 TABLE 4.5 NUMBER OF CONTRACTORS REGISTERED AS OF DECEMBER 2009 (BY DZONGKHAG/CLASS) ...... 113 TABLE 4.6 SUMMARY OF CONTRACTORS BY WORK CATEGORIES ...... 114 TABLE 4.7 NUMBER OF CONSULTANTS REGISTERED IN DIFFERENT CATEGORIES ...... 114 ABBREVIATIONS ...... 115 FIGURE 4.5 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT BOARD ...... 116 CHAPTER V ...... 117 STANDARDS & QUALITY CONTROL AUTHORITY ...... 117 BACKGROUND ...... 117 MISSION ...... 118 VISION ...... 118 THE ORGANIZATION ...... 118 SOME MAJOR STANDARDS PUBLISHED BY SQCA ...... 119 THIMPHU VALLEY EARTHQUAKE RISK MANAGEMENT PROJECT (TVERMP) ...... 120 EARTHQUAKE RISK REDUCTION & RECOVERY PREPAREDNESS PROJECT ...... 120 FIGURE 5.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, STANDARDS AND QUALITY CONTROL AUTHORITY ...... 122 CHAPTER VI ...... 123 NATIONAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ...... 123 BACKGROUND ...... 123 OBJECTIVES ...... 123 ROLES AND FUNCTIONS ...... 123 DEVELOPMENT POLICY ...... 124 EXPECTED OUTPUT ...... 124 GOVERNMENT HOUSING STOCK ...... 124

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FIGURE 6.1 EXISTING GOVERNMENT HOUSING UNITS IN THEN COUNTRY ...... 125 FIGURE 6.2 EXISTING GOVERNMENT HOUSING UNITS IN THIMPHU AND PHUNTSHOLING ...... 126 FIGURE 6.3 GOVERNMENT HOUSING UNITS UNDER DZONGKHAG ADMINISTRATION ...... 126 TABLE 6.1 EXISTING GOVERNMENT HOUSING UNITS IN THIMPHU AND PHUNTSHOLING ...... 127 TABLE 6.2 EXISTING GOVERNMENT HOUSING UNITS UNDER DZONGKHAG ADMINISTRATIONS ...... 127 HOUSING UNITS CONSTRUCTED BY NHDC ...... 128 TABLE 6.3 NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS CONSTRUCTED BY NHDC IN 8TH AND 9TH FIVE YEAR PLAN ...... 128 FIG. 6.4 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, NATIONAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ...... 130 CHAPTER VII ...... 131 THIMPHU CITY CORPORATION ...... 131 BACKGROUND ...... 131 MISSION ...... 131 VISION ...... 131 OBJECTIVES ...... 131 VALUES ...... 132 TABLE 7.1 SEWERAGE SYSTEM ...... 132 TABLE 7.2 WATER TREATMENT PLANTS ...... 132 TABLE 7.3 CLEAR WATER RESERVOIRS ...... 132 TABLE 7.4 WATER AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM AVAILABLE (METERED CONSUMERS) ...... 133 TABLE 7.5 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ...... 133 PUBLIC TOILETS ...... 133 CHILDREN’S PARK AND RECREATIONAL AREAS ...... 133 TABLE 7.6 STROM WATER DRAINS ...... 133 TABLE 7.7 STREET LIGHTING ...... 134 TABLE 7.8 BUS STOP SHELTER ...... 134 TABLE 7.9 BUILDING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND APPROVED ...... 134 LOCAL AREA PLANS (LAPS) AS PER THIMPHU STRUCTURE PLAN (TSP) ...... 134 TABLE 7.10 REVENUE COLLECTION FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JULY 2008 TO 30TH JUNE 2009 ...... 135 TABLE 7.11 CONSOLIDATE REVENUE COLLECTION STATEMENT FOR 2008-2009 ...... 135 TABLE 7.12 NUMBER OF PARKING SLOTS WITHIN THIMPHU CITY AREA ...... 136 FIGURE 7.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, THIMPHU CITY CORPORATION ...... 138 CHAPTER VIII ...... 139 PHUENTSHOLING CITY CORPORATION ...... 139 BACKGROUND ...... 139 MANDATES & FUNCTIONS ...... 139 OBJECTIVES & TARGETS ...... 140 STRATEGIES ...... 141 EXISTING SERVICE FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 141 TABLE 8.1 ROADS AND CAR PARKS ...... 141 TABLE 8.2 SEWERGE SYSTEM ...... 141 TABLE 8.3 PUBLIC TOILETS ...... 142 TABLE 8.4 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM ...... 143 TABLE 8.5 PUMPING STATIONS ...... 143 TABLE 8.6 STORAGE ...... 144 TABLE 8.7CONNECTION ...... 144 TABLE 8.8 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ...... 144 TABLE 8.9 EQUIPMENTS ...... 145 TABLE 8.10 POOL VEHICLES ...... 145 TABLE 8.11 VEGETABLE MARKET SHEDS & PLATFORMS ...... 145 CHILDREN’S PARK, RECRETIONAL AREA AND YOUTH FACILITIES ...... 145 TABLE 8.12 STORM WATER DRIANS ...... 146 TABLE 8.13 FOOTPATHS ...... 146 TABLE 8.14 RIVER TRAINING WORKS ...... 146 STREET/COMPOUNT LIGHT POLES AND FITTING ...... 146

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TABLE 8.15 STREET/COMPOUNT LIGHT POLES ...... 146 TABLE 8.16 STREET LIGHT FITTINGS ...... 147 BUILDING APPLICATION RECEIVED AND APPROVED (NOVEMBER 2008-MARCH 2009) ...... 147 LOCAL AREA PLANS AS PER THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2002 - 2017 ...... 147 LAND TRANSECTION ...... 147 INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 147 TABLE 8.17 NUMBER OF PARKING SLOTS WITHIN PHUNTSHOLING CITY AREA ...... 148 FIGURE 8.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, PHUENTSHOLING CITY CORPORATION ...... 149 CHAPTER IX ...... 150 CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ...... 150 BACKGROUND ...... 150 VISION ...... 150 MISSION ...... 150 OBJECTIVES AND FUNSTIONS ...... 151 BOARDS OF DIRECTORS ...... 152 TABLE 9.1 BOARD DIRECTORS ...... 152 ASSETS/INFRASTRUSTURE ...... 152 TABLE 9.2 ASSETS OF CDCL AS OF 31ST DECEMBER 2009 ...... 152 TABLE 9.3 FINANCIAL HI-LIGHTS OF THE YEAR AS OF DECEMBER 2009 ...... 153 REGIONAL WORKSHOPS ...... 153 RENTAL CHARGES OF EQUIPMENTS ...... 154 TABLE 9.4 RENTAL CHARGES OF EQUIPMENTS...... 154 CURRENT STATUS ...... 159 CURRENT ROLES AND ACTIVITIES ...... 159 FUTURE ROLES AND ACTIVITIES...... 160 FACILITIES AND CAPACITIES ...... 160 HUMAN RESOURCES ...... 160 TABLE 9.5 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE/SET UP ...... 161 FIGURE 9.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, CONSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED ...... 162

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ROYAL GOVERNMENT OF BHUTAN MINISTRY OF WORKS & HUMAN SETTLEMENT THIMPHU : BHUTAN “Towards Quality Infrastructure”

FOREWORD

I am pleased to release the third edition of the Annual Information Bulletin 2009 of the Ministry of Works and Human Settlement. The first bulletin was published in 2007 and the subsequent issue of the bulletin was published there after.

The Annual Information Bulletin 2009 will provide an update of important information on the state of road communication, urban and housing infrastructure and other related sectors in the country over the last one year. It has become increasingly important to have some basic information/data readily available at our disposal at any point in time. The bulletin is very much in line with the need to institutionalize a proper database system whereby any important data could be collected and reiterated in it for easy access. The Annual Information Bulletin 2006 contributed positively in the formulation of the 10th Five Year Plan of the ministry. Similarly, like in the past, it is expected to help in providing important decision inputs especially in view of the greater responsibilities and work load the ministry would have to take up in the 10th Five Year Plan.

The Ministry is greatly indebted to all the focal persons for their support in bringing out the Annual Information Bulletin 2009.

The capital budget of the ministry for the Financial Year July 2008-June 2009 is Nu. 3417.030 million. The details of the budget allocation for the financial year July 2008-June 2009 are as follows:

1. Secretariat - Nu. 1.655m 2. Department of Roads - Nu. 2317.686m 3. Department of Urban Development and Engineering Services - Nu. 379.408m 4. National Housing Development Corporation - Nu. 284.210m 5. Construction Development Board - Nu. 1.475m 6. Standards and Quality Control Authority - Nu. 11.823m 7. Thimphu City Corporation - Nu. 90.106m 8. Phuentsholing City Corporation - Nu. 40.00m

The ministry’s staff strength, including those posted to the Dzongkhags, Field Divisions and corporations is 1,546. Out of which 622 are posted in the 20 Dzongkhags, the detailed break of it are contained in the bulletin.

It’s my sincere hope that the readers will find this bulletin informative and useful. We hope to improve it further every year and therefore, any suggestions and feedback will be highly appreciated.

Yeshey Zimba Zhabtog Lyonpo

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CHAPTER 1

MINISTRY OF WORKS & HUMAN SETTLEMENT

BACKGROUND

Since the time planned economic development started in 1960, and following the subsequent Five Year Plans, infrastructure development, involving construction of buildings, roads, bridges, water supply, irrigation canals, etc., has formed the major capital investment of the government. In nearly five decades of planned economic development, the country has established many basic infrastructure facilities both in the growing urban towns as well as in the rural areas including the far-flung villages. The country, in further advancing to economic growth and attempting to strike a balance with traditional values of religion, culture and environment, there is a growing need for more and better infrastructure facilities.

As much as the growth and changes have taken place in the provision of the infrastructure facilities, so has the organization that has been vested with this responsibility. The first organization formed in 1961 to look after the construction was called Bhutan Engineering Services, which in 1966 was renamed the Public Works Department (PWD). The Public Works Department, initially under the Ministry of Development and later under Ministry of Social Services was the main builder of infrastructure pertaining to both rural and urban settlements. Later, under the Ministry of Communications, the Department of Roads and the Department of Urban Development and Housing were the two main technical Departments. Although confronted by many new challenges brought by increasing demand from sectors like Education, Health, Urbanization pressure and the Private Sector, growth has been achieved in establishing the basic infrastructure facilities.

During the re-structuring of the Royal Government, on "Enhancing Good Governance – Promoting Efficiency, Transparency and Accountability" in 1999, a number of recommendations emerged. One recommendation was to restructure the Ministry of Communications and a new Ministry for Construction later named as Ministry of Works & Human Settlement be established. Accordingly, the Ministry of Works and Human Settlement was established in 2003.

VISION

Due to changing demands for infrastructure services both quantitatively and qualitatively, the guiding strategies for effective services delivery will be pursued through wider application of commercial principles, encouragement of competition, decentralization and private sector participation, and increased user participation and user fees. These are nothing new but constitute the development strategies of the Royal Government. The role of the government is slowly shifting from being a provider to facilitator.

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Thus the vision of the Ministry is: “To be a professional organization, competent in enabling provision of physical infrastructure of excellent quality, environmentally sound and embodying the Bhutanese cultural and traditional values to foster socio economic development.”

VISION ELEMENTS

a) Excellent Quality – Physical infrastructure, which is technically of superior quality, cost effective and which contributes to the economic development of the country, engaging the state of technical know-how in construction.

b) Environmentally Sound – the physical infrastructure will not pose any threat to the pristine environment by its existence and during its construction. It shall draw upon the natural resources in an eco-friendly and sustainable basis from the environment.

c) Embodying the Bhutanese Culture and Tradition – the physical infrastructure shall have deep reverence for the traditional designs and cultural values symbolized in the Bhutanese architecture. It shall blend and promote the cultural and traditional values manifested in the Bhutanese architecture.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE MINISTRY

Following the vision statement, the primary functions of the Ministry will be to:

• Formulate policies and develop plans related to physical infrastructures in the country; • Develop and implement Acts/regulations/standards related to physical infrastructure; • Engage in and coordinate capacity building of technical human resources in the country; • Set policies to promote appropriate construction industry; • Promote research and development that would serve to maintain a synergy between technology, environment and traditional values; and • Develop plans and policies for proper human settlement through growth centers

SECTORS UNDER THE MINISTRY

The Departments/Authorities/Corporations under the Ministry are:

1. Department of Roads (DoR) 2. Department of Urban Development and Engineering Services (DUDES) 3. Construction Development Board (CDB) 4. Standards and Quality Control Authority (SQCA) 5. National Housing Development Corporation (NHDC) 6. Thimphu City Corporation (TCC) 7. Phuentsholing City Corporation (PCC) 8. Construction Development Corporation Limited (CDCL)

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TABLE 1.1 Staff Strength under MoWHS

QUALIFICATION SECRETARIATE DOR DUDES CDB SQCA NHDC TCC PCC D/KHAGS TOTAL

83 Masters degree 11 16 27 1 3 4 13 7 1

130 Bachelors Degree 15 14 12 4 13 9 32 12 19

17 PG Diploma 21 50 0 231 3

284 Diploma 7 147 26 6 7 18 28 18 27

26 Class XII 3 6 1 0 2 1 11 2 0

352 Class X/ Certificate 12 53 17 1 6 10 53 14 186

312 Below Class X 12 84 18 2 7 5 38 20 126

97 GSC/ESP 12 3 10 3 18 5 30 1 15

1301 Total 74 324 116 17 56 54208 75 377

438 Male 42 - 81 14 36 39 166 60 -

Female 162 32 - 35 3 20 15 42 15 -

Source: HRD Note: Dash (-) means information on number of males & females in DoR not available 6 are undergoing Masters Degree 2 are undergoing Diploma course

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Figure 1.1 Organizational Structure of Ministry of Works and Human Settlement

MINISTRY

SECRETARIAT

INTERNAL AUDIT ICT UNIT HR DIVISION ADM. &FINANCE POLICY &PLANNING SERVICES DIVISION DIVISION

CORPORATION DEPT. OF URBAN DEPARTMENT OF ROADS REGULATORY DEVELOPMENT & AUTHORITIES ENGINEERING SERVICES ROADS THIMPHU CITY STANDARDS & DIVISION CORPORATION ENGINEERING QUALITY CONTROL SERVICES DIVISION AUTHORITY INVESTIGATION PHUNTSHOLING & DEVELOPMENT CITY URBAN PLANNING & DIVISION CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION DESIGN DIVISION DEVELOPMENT SURVEY & BOARD DESIGN DIVISION URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES DIVISION BRIDGE DIVISION RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT SERVICES DIVISION SERVICES

CONSTRUCTION REGIONAL DIVISON OFFICE

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CHAPTER 2

DEPARTMENT OF ROADS

BACKGROUND

Being landlocked, Bhutan is fully dependent on road network for transportation. Given the country’s mountainous terrain, provision of road services is extremely difficult and costly. Nevertheless, major investments until now have been channeled into road and bridge infrastructures due to the fact that national security and socio-economic development of the country largely depends on a safe, efficient and reliable road network. The further development of the road network as an important part of the expansion of strategic infrastructure programme will effectively contribute to the reduction of poverty, an overarching goal of the 10th Five Year Plan. This is evident from a series of studies, conducted within the country. In the Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping Study 2005, 37% of the most vulnerable Gewogs indicated that the improvement of road accessibility would reduce food insecurity in their Gewogs. Participatory Policy Impact Assessment (PPIA) of Rural Roads on Rural Poverty, conducted by the GNH Commission, also showed a similar result.

Generally, roads help integrate rural communities and dispersed regions to the national economy and enjoy a greater share and benefits of development. A well connected national highway and road network system interlinked with rural feeder and farm roads would greatly help reduce rural and regional isolation, expand rural access to social services and urban/export markets and create conditions required to promote rural industrialization and non-farm enterprises. Additionally, the national road and transport connection between regional growth centres, national cities and the various small and medium towns would facilitate growth and development of urban areas and commercial hubs around the country.

Currently, there are over 5964 km of roads of different categories comprising of 1685 km of Primary National Highways, 491km of Secondary National Highways, 883 km of Dzongkhag Roads, 207 km of Thromde Roads, 1396 km of Farm Roads and 1303 km of Access Roads (Access roads comprise of forest roads, health roads, education roads, telecommunications roads, power roads, private roads, project roads and public roads)

The existing roads, rural road network in particular, still remains inadequate in terms of both connectivity and coverage. The Population and Housing Census (PHCB) 2005 indicates that 9.7% of the population live more than 6 hours walk away from the nearest motor road and that the rural households in six districts comprise about 73% of this percentage. The country is dependent on a single East-West national highway running through the northern part of the country. The absence of such an alternative transnational highway running through the south has constrained travel from one part of the country to the other.

Furthermore, the existing road network is lengthy and susceptible to blocks due to natural calamities and heavy snowfalls. Owing to the difficult topography and resource constraints, roads are generally built following land contours with the minimum number of bridges as possible. Hence, the roads in general, are narrow with sharp curves and steep gradients, prone to

Annual Information Bulletin 2009 accidents. Most of the existing highways and bridges were also constructed at a time when the flow of traffic was very low.

POLICIES & STRATEGIES

The policy objectives of the road sector for the 10th Five Year Plan are to:

Reduce poverty incidence and improve the quality of life of the rural population through enhanced rural accessibility; Enhance national security and solidarity through improved and expanded road network; Enhance road connectivity and capacity to facilitate the accelerated hydropower development; Consolidate environment friendly construction practices to minimize negative impact on the environment; Enhance the reliability, economy, safety, ease and comfort of road communication through reduction in travel time, road user costs, transportation costs of goods and services and traffic accidents; Promote and enhance private sector participation in the delivery of construction and maintenance of road and bridge infrastructures; and Build professionalism and engineering capacity of the sector in the areas of planning, design, monitoring, quality control and cost-effective construction of road and bridge infrastructure works.

The key sectoral policy objectives of the sector will be attained through the following strategies:

Expansion of the network of primary national highways, secondary national highways and Dzongkhag roads; Improvement of the major highway network by widening of carriageway, strengthening of pavement, improvement of geometrics, installation of safety measures and realignment of roads wherever feasible; Maintenance and upkeep of the road network to acceptable levels of safety, efficiency and serviceability by way of periodic and routine maintenance, monsoon damage restorations and snow clearances, etc.; Enhancement of professionalism in planning, development, management and operation of the road infrastructure through the following activities: Professional services for survey, investigation, design and supervision works as well as for imparting on-the-job and short-term in-country trainings; Collaboration with relevant agencies in the region and abroad in the fields of development and management of road and bridge infrastructure; Up-gradation of the tools and plants required for survey, investigation and design of road and bridge works; Promote/pursue studies for road tunneling and research on local construction materials for cost-effective use.

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ROAD NETWORK

As of June 2009, the total length of roads built stands at 5964 Km (including 1303 Km of access roads) with Chhukha Dzongkhag having the largest share of it with 534.57 Km accounting for 9.0% of the total road network followed by Monggar and Thimphu Dzongkhags with 522.42 Km (8.8%) and 449.77 Km (7.5%) respectively. Gasa remains the least road networked Dzongkhag with only 45.31 Km (0.8%) followed by Pema Gatshel and Haa Dzongkhags with 157.51 Km (2.6%) and 160.98 Km (2.7%) respectively.

Figure 2.1 Percent road network by Dzongkhag as of 30th June 2009

The road network in the country is divided into 6 categories as shown in Figure. The country has 1684.99 Km of National Highway (Primary National Highway) accounting to 28.25% of the total road network, 490.65 Km of District Road (Secondary National Highway) (8.23%), 883.36 Km of Feeder Road (Dzongkhag Road) (14.81%), 1395.62 Km of Farm Road (23.40%), 206.64 Km of Thromde Road (3.46%) and 1303.04 Km of Access Road (21.85%).

Access Road includes forest road, health road, education road, telecommunication road, power road, private road, project road and public road.

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Figure 2.2 Percent road network by category as of 30th June 2009

Out of the total road network, 2706.5 Km is currently under Department of Road. While Project Dantak simultaneously maintains about 559.5 Km. the remaining 2698 Km are under other agencies, viz. Dzongkhag Administration, Department of Agriculture and Livestock Services, Department of Education, Bhutan Telecom, Department of Energy, Private Individuals/ Firms, Department of Forestry Services.

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Figure 2.3 Percent road network by agency

BRIDGES

There are a total of 275 bridges categorized into 12 various types in the country out of which 157 are permanent and 113 semi-permanent. Bailey & Bailey Suspension bridges are the most common of all and number 113 accounting for 41.85 % followed by RC T- Beam (21.85 %) and RC Slab (10.74%) types as shown in Figure. The total length of all the bridges is 7957.79 meters.

Figure 2.4 Number of Motorable bridges by Type as of June 2009

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Table 2.1 Existing road Network by Dzongkhag as of 30th June 2009

Sl.# Dzongkhag Road roads Primary National National Dzongkhag Highway Highway Secondary Total of all Percentage Farm Road Expressway Access Road

Thromde Road (Km) (Km) (Km) (Km) (Km) (Km) (Km) (Km) 1 Bumthang 0.0 151.5 0.0 33.0 1.7 82.5 72.10 340.79 5.7% 2 Chukha 0.0 229.9 0.0 42.0 15.1 24.9 222.63 534.57 9.0% 3 Dagana 0.0 0.0 87.0 49.7 1.5 43.1 20.10 201.37 3.4% 4 Gasa 0.0 0.0 36.2 0.0 0.0 9.2 0.00 45.31 0.8% 5 Haa 0.0 16.0 25.6 16.0 3.8 27.6 72.00 160.98 2.7% 6 Lhuntse 0.0 0.0 45.0 54.4 0.8 74.7 34.00 208.85 3.5% 7 Mongar 0.0 217.0 20.0 51.2 7.9 136.8 89.54 522.42 8.8% 8 Paro 0.0 103.0 36.4 26.1 5.2 173.9 58.39 403.05 6.8% 9 Pemagatshel 0.0 0.0 23.0 50.5 0.0 57.9 26.07 157.51 2.6% 10 Punakha 0.0 52.0 33.0 40.3 4.4 138.1 88.61 356.40 6.0% 11 S/Jongkhar 0.0 71.5 50.0 17.0 7.6 55.8 29.90 231.81 3.9% 12 Samtse 0.0 45.0 49.0 51.6 7.4 30.7 10.30 193.92 3.3% 13 Sarpang 0.0 123.4 0.0 40.3 0.4 87.1 94.85 346.03 5.8% 14 Thimphu 6.2 68.0 0.0 48.7 121.2 30.0 175.74 449.77 7.5% 15 Trashigang 0.0 121.5 5.0 119.9 5.9 118.2 73.81 444.32 7.4% 16 Tashi Yangtse 0.0 0.0 40.0 31.2 8.7 64.1 24.80 168.77 2.8% 17 Trongsa 0.0 164.0 0.0 24.2 0.6 75.4 10.16 274.35 4.6% 18 Tsirang 0.0 66.0 0.0 28.2 1.5 55.7 52.50 203.89 3.4% 19 Wangdue 0.0 139.0 2.5 96.2 6.0 66.7 120.52 430.96 7.2% 20 Zhemgang 0.0 111.0 38.0 62.8 7.0 43.4 27.03 289.25 4.8% Total 6.2 1678.8 490.7 883.4 206.61395.6 1303.05 5964.31 100.0% Source: DoR

Table 2.2 Existing road network by category as of 30th June 2009 Sl. Road Type Length (Km) No. 1 National Highway (Primary National Highway) 1684.99 2 District Road (Secondary National Highway) 490.65 3 Feeder Roads (Dzongkhag Road) 883.36 4 Farm Road 1395.62 5 Thromde Road 206.64 Access Road (forest road, health road, education road, 6 telecommunication road, power road, private road, 1303.04 project road and public road) Total 5964.30 Source: DoR

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Table 2.3 Agency-Wise abstract of roads

Agency Total Highway) (Secondary Farm Road Access Road Feeder Road District Road Thromde Road National Highway (Primary National (Primary (Dzongkhag Road) National Highway) 2,706. Department of Roads 1,205.1 428.7 774.2 137.8 0.00 160.8 6 Project Dantak 479.9 62.0 16.0 0.00 0.00 1.6 559.5 Dzongkhag 1,364. 0.00 0.00 93.2 68.9 979.3 223.0 Administration 4 Department of Agriculture and Livestock 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 416.4 56.0 472.4 services Department of Education 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 41.7 41.7 Bhutan Telecom 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 52.6 52.6 Department of Energy 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 163.3 163.3 Private Individuals/ Firms 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 52.7 52.7 Department of Forestry 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 551.4 551.4 Services 1,395. 5,964. 1,685.0 490.7 883.4 206.7 1,303.1 Total 7 6 Source: DoR, (Road Length in Km)

Table 2.4 Surface Category wise Abstract Road Network as of June 2009 Access Exp SNH Dzongkhag Thromde Farm Total PNH Road Category (in (in Road ( in Road (in Road (in (in Km) (in Km) Km) Km ) Km) (in Km) Km) Km) Black 6.2 1559.29 454.2 174.13 189.99 2.7 301.04 2687.55 Topped Non- Black 0 119.5 36.45 709.23 16.65 1392.92 1002.01 3276.76 Topped

6.2 1678.79 490.65 883.36 206.64 1395.62 1303.05 5964.31 Total Source: DoR Note: 1) Exp- Expressway 2) PNH- Primary National Highway 3) SNH- Secondary National Highway 4) DZ- Dzongkhag Road

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Table 2.5 Road Distances of National Highways

Distance Gelephu - Zhemgang - Trongsa Highway From To (Km) Gelephu Gelek Zam 9 Phuentsholing - Thimphu Highway Gelek Zam Jigmicholing 24 Dechenchholin Jigmicholing Tamala 33 g Thimphu 7 Tamala Mangdichu 32 Thimphu Simtokha 5 Mangdichu Dakpai Zig 17 Simtokha Khasadrapchu 12 Dakpai Zig Zhemgang 18 Khasadrapchu Chuzom 14 Zhemgang Wangduegang 22 Chuzom Damchu 12 Wangduegang Khosala 21 Damchu Chapchha 15 Khosala Refee 28 Chapchha Bunakha 15 Refee Kungarapten 20 Bunakha Tsimasham 8 Kungarapten Trongsa 20 Tsimasham Chhukha 9 Total 244 Chhukha Gedu 37 Samdrupjongkhar - Trashigang Highway Gedu Ganglakha 16 Samdrupjongkhar Deothang 18 Ganglakha Kharbandi 24 Deothang Narphung 41 Kharbandi Phuentsholing 5 Narphung Tshelingkhor 15 Total 179 Tshelingkhor Wamrong 29 Simtokha - Trashigang Highway Wamrong Trashiyangphu 5 Simtokha Dochula 16 Trashiyangphu Kharungla 8 Dochula Thinleygang 27 Kharungla Khaling 14 Thinleygang Lobesa 12 Khaling Kanglung 28 Lobesa Wangdue 10 Kanglung Trashigang 22 Wangdue Chuzomsa 10 Total 180 Chuzomsa Nobding 34 Gelephu-Sarpang-Tsirang-Wangdue Highway Nobding Dungdung Nasa 5 Gelephu Sarpang 32 Dungdung Sarpang Darachu 40 Nasa Pelela 9 Darachu Dupidara 10 Pelela Chuserbu 24 Dupidara Damphu 10 Chuserbu Tshangkha 27 Damphu Chanchey 17 Tshangkha Trongsa 20 Chanchey Burichu 11 Trongsa Yotongla 28 Burichu Waklaytar 11 Yotongla Chumey 21 Waklaytar Kamichu 23 Chumey Nangar 6 Kamichu Rurichu 15 Nangar Jakar 13 Rurichu Hesothangkha 14 Jakar Ura 49 Hesothangkha Wangdue 3 Ura Thrumshingla 35 Total 186 Thrumshingla Sengor 20 Chuzom - Paro Highway Sengor Lingmithang 60 Chuzom Isuna 8 Lingmithang Gangola 17 Isuna Bondey 9 Ganglola Monggar 12 Bondey Paro 7 Monggar Korila 17 Paro Drukgyal Dzong 16 Korila Yadi 22 Total 40 Yadi Sherichu 17 Sherichu Chazam 25 Chazam Trashigang 10

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Distance Distance From To From To (km) (km) Chuzom - Haa Highway Gedu-Dala-Piping/Raidak Highway Chuzom Dawakha 12 Gedu Dala 7 Dawakha Jabana 51 Dala Manitar 7 Jabana Haa 16 Manitar Sinchula 6 Haa Damthang 16 Sinchula Piping/Raidak 33 Total 95 Total 53 Lobesa - Punakha Highway Source: DoR Lobesa Khuruthang 9 Khuruthang Punakha 3 Total 12

Table 2.6 Road Distances of District Roads

Distance Distance From To From To (Km) (Km) Samtse Chengmari 10 Chazam Jamkhar Dang 5 Chengmari Sipsu 39 Jamkhar Dang Duksum 10 Sipsu Tendu 24 Duksum Trashi Yangtse 30

Chanchey Sunkosh 3 Tshelingkhor Pema Gatshel 23 Sunkosh Kumjung 13

Samdrupcholing Kumjung Trashiding 23 Deothang Kawaipani 47 Trashiding Suntalay 8 Suntalay Khogochen 14 Paro Chelayla 36 Khogochen Dagapela 29 Chelayla Haa 26 Source: DoR Gangola Galakpa 21 Galakpa Autsho 4 Autsho Tangmachu Zam 28 Tangmachu Zam Lhuentse 12

Disclaimer: Distances are approximate and might vary due to shortening, widening and realignment of the roads.

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Table 2.7 Motor-able Bridges by type as of June 2009

% by % by SN Type of bridges Nos Length (m) number length 1 RC T-Beam 59 1,156.30 21.85 14.53 2 RC Slab 29 521.25 10.74 6.55 3 Pre-Stressed Concrete 7 376.00 2.59 4.72 4 RC Arch 3 265.00 1.11 3.33 5 Composite 19 331.06 7.04 4.16 6 Bailey & Bailey Suspension 113 3,497.03 41.85 43.94 7 Steel Pony Truss 4 190.00 1.48 2.39 8 Steel Langer Arch 5 424.45 1.85 5.33 9 Steel Hemilton 10 313.60 3.70 3.94 10 Steel Truss/Girder 11 641.60 4.07 8.06 11 Multi Cell Box Culvert 3 48.00 1.11 0.60 12 Submersible 7 193.50 2.59 2.43 Total 270 7,957.79 100.00 100.0 Source: DoR

Table 2.8 Total Number of Permanent & Semi-Permanent bridges as of June 2009 % by % by SN Type of bridges Nos Length (m) number length 1 Total Permanent bridges 157 4,460.76 58.15 54.83 2 Total Temporary bridges 113 3,497.03 41.85 45.16 Total No of bridges 270 7,957.79 100.00 99.99 Source: DoR

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Table 2.9 Ration between Dzongkhag areas to the road in the Dzongkhag

Length of Area (in Sq. Dzongkhag the road Ratio Kms) (Kms) Bumthang 2717.3 340.79 7.97 Chukha 1879.8 534.57 3.52 Dagana 1722.8 201.37 8.56 Gasa 3134.5 45.4 69.04 Haa 1904.9 160.98 11.83 Lhuntse 2858.7 208.5 13.71 Mongar 1944.3 522.24 3.72 Paro 1287.1 403.05 3.19 Pema 1022.1 157.5 6.49 Gatshel Punakha 1109.6 356.4 3.11 Samdrup 1877.1 231.8 8.10 Jongkhar Samtse 1304.8 193.5 6.74 Sarpang 1655.4 346.03 4.78 Thimphu 1795.9 449.9 3.99 Trashigang 2204 444.3 4.96 Trongsa 1813.7 274.35 6.61 Tsirang 637.8 203.8 3.13 Wangdue 4035.6 430.96 9.36 Trashi 1449.1 168.77 8.59 Yangtse

Source: NLCs & DoR

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Table 2.10 Road Details as of December 2009 AGENCY AND ROAD LENGTH IN KILOMETRE (KM)

NAME OF ROAD Total Total (DoR) (DoR) Private Dz. Adm Adm Dz. Livestock Livestock firms/agency firms/agency Dept. of Forest of Dept. Forest Project Dantak Dantak Project Deptt. of Roads of Deptt. Roads Dept. of Egergy of Dept. Egergy Deptt. of Agri. & & of Agri. Deptt. of Dept. Telecom Dept. of Education of Dept. Education Year of construction N U Fo FA DR FR AR EXPR NH DR FR AR AR UR FR PTT FAR AR PTT AR AR AR AR AR H R R R BUMTHANG

DZONGKHAG Yutongla-Jakar 1 1970-75 37.0 37.00 Highway 2 Jakar-Ura Highway 1970-75 47.0 47.00 3 Serpong-Ura Highway 1970-75 35.0 35.00 Nangar-Ura bypass 4 2005- 32.5 32.5 highway 5 Chamkhar-Kurjey road 1971-76 7.0 7.00 Feeder road to Tang 6 1981-87 26.0 26.00 (Mesithang/Wabthang) Chamkhar to Jakar 7 1980 1.0 1.00 Dzong road Jakar Dzong to Jakar 8 1961 0.7 0.70 H. S. School Chamkhar-Swiss Farm 9 1971-76 4.5 4.50 -Tamshing Lhakhang 10 Tharpaling Farm Road 2000 9.0 9.00 Road to Nimalung 11 1992-97 3.6 3.60 Dratshang Road to DoR JE's 12 0.2 0.20 office, Ura Road to DoR Sub- 13 1987-88 0.5 0.50 Division Office, Jakar Road to Kharchung 14 2.0 2.00 Dratshang, Jakar App. Road to Lhamey 15 4.0 4.00 Goenpa App. Road to Domkhar 16 0.9 0.90 Dzong Road to Thuksey 17 0.4 0.40 Rimpoche's residence Road to Animal 18 Husbandry, 1971-76 2.5 2.50 Dechenpelrithang Farm road to 19 1971-76 1.5 1.50 Nangsephel

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App. road to Chumey 20 1987-88 0.3 0.30 Power House Farm Road to 21 1997 3.8 3.80 Shingkhar Approach road to RNR 22 1999 0.8 0.80 centre 23 Farm road to Uruk 1999-00 4.0 4.00 Farm Road to 24 1998-99 3.8 3.80 Shingyner App. to Power colony, 25 1987-88 0.4 0.42 Bumthang Road to 26 Wangdicholing L. S. 1981-87 0.2 0.20 School 27 Dhur Forest Road 1986-99 14.5 14.50 28 Domkhar Forest Road 1986-91 5.2 5.20

29 Hurchi Forest Road 1986-91 8.4 8.40 Phrumthang Forest 30 1986-91 3.7 3.70 Road Lame Goenpa Forest 31 1986-91 2.6 2.60 Road Lame Goenpa Forest 32 1986-94 6.7 6.70 Research Road

33 Karshong Forest Road 1998 6.7 6.70

34 Chokhortoe Farm road 2004 11.0 11.00 35 Tangsibi Farm Road 2004 1.7 1.70 Kakaling-Naruth Farm 36 2004 2.0 2.00 Road Tokto Zam-Nasphel 37 2004-05 11.0 11.00 Farm Road Praling-Ugyencholing 38 2005-06 1.0 1.00 Farm Road Yamthrak-Takar fram 39 2005-06 2.2 2.20 road(Chumey) Farm Road to 40 2005-06 2.1 2.10 Tekarzhong 41 Dhur Farm Road 2005-06 1.8 1.80 Chute Farm Road 42 2004-05 2.0 2.00 (Tang) Tekorshong-Pedseling 43 2006-07 8.0 8.00 Farm Road Nimalung Farm Road 44 2006-07 2.1 2.10 (Tang) 45 Dekiling Urban Road 2004-06 1.7 1.70 Jakar-Karshingtsawa 46 2007-08 2.3 2.30 road 47 Bjok Farm Road 2007-08 2.6 2.60

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Ura-Pangkhar Farm 48 2007-08 1.6 1.58 Road Ura - Doshi Farm 49 2007-08 0.8 0.81 Road Wobthang-Tandigang 50 2007-09 2.2 2.20 Farm Road 51 Zangling Farm Road 2008-09 4.3 4.3

2008-09 1.0 1.0 Domkhar Farm Road 52

53 Hurjay Farm Road 2008-09 1.3 1.3

54 Buli Farm Road 2008-09 1.7 1.7 151. 340.7 Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 33.0 0.0 17.8 47.8 0.0 1.7 0.0 0.0 46.6 2.3 35.9 0.0 3.3 0.2 0.0 0.7 0.0 5 9

CHUKHA DZONGKHAG 1 Jhumja-Tala road 1971-72 7.0 7.00 2 Tala-Manitar road 1989-97 7.0 7.00 Kharbandi-Singhi 3 1981-85 10.0 10.00 (Pasakha) road Pasakha (Singhi)- 4 1997-03 33.0 33.00 Manitar Highway Ganglakha-Changakha 5 1982-87 19.0 19.00 road 6 Gedu-Mirchim road 1979-87 18.0 18.00 Phuentsholing Urban 15. 7 1980-81 15.1 Road 1 8 Geduchu Road 7.0 7.00 Manitar-Raidak 9 1989-97 39.0 39.00 (Peping/Lamey) Bhutanghat-Lamey 10 1989-90 5.0 5.00 (Peping) road Phuentsholing-Samtse 11 2005- 7.0 7.00 highway Tamchu-Phuentsholing 13 132.0 12 1963-68 Highway 2 0 13 Sorchen Bypass Road 2001-02 1.9 1.89 Gedu to Takti Repeater 14 1980 24.3 24.26 Station Ganglakha-Pepchu 15 1980 2.0 2.00 Repeater Station Chukha Hydro-Power 16 0.00 Project Road: i) CHPC Colony 1974 1.3 1.32 road at P/ling

ii) Road to 1984 0.6 0.55 Singhigaon Sub-station

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iii) Road to 1979-80 5.6 5.60 Switchyard, Chukha iv) Internal Colony 1979-80 0.4 0.42 road, Chukha v) Road to Surge 1979-80 3.5 3.54 Shaft, Chukha vi) Tsimalakha Zero 1976 2.5 2.50 - Adm. Bloc vii) Tsimalakha 1976 2.0 2.00 Power Col. road viii) Tsimalakha 1978 7.0 7.00 Zero to Dam site Power Substation road, 0.0 17 1999 0.04 Chapchha 4 Road to College of 18 Science & Technology, 1961-66 1.0 1.00 Kharbandi Tala Hydro-Power 86. 19 86.56 Project road 6 Shemagangkha Public 20 1995 5.0 5.00 Road 21 Lopnikha Public Road 1992 6.0 6.00 22 Bunakha Public Road 1997 2.5 2.50 Chapcha School to 23 1999 3.0 3.00 Dorgoenpa Zamla to Chapcha 24 1998 2.5 2.50 School 25 Wanakha Farm Road 2004-05 2.58 2.58 26 Jabcho Farm Road 2004-05 5.70 5.70 Tokha Farm Road, 27 2005-06 2.61 2.61 Geling Geog Zamtho-Komo Forest 28 2006-07 30.9 30.90 Road 29 Paga Farm Road 2006-07 4.56 4.56 30 Forest Road - 2.10 2.10 Chendugonpa- 31 2007 u/c 3.20 3.20 Domzigang farm road Chumirigbu to 32 2007 u/c 18.0 18.00 Toktokha PTT 33 Chapcha-Lava PTT 2008 u/c 3.0 3.00 App. Road to 34 Pakshikha Community 2008 0.8 0.80 School Pakshikha - Zomthang 35 2008 4.20 4.20 Farm Road Approach road to 36 2008 0.14 0.14 Darla RNR-EC

13 15. 534.5 Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 96 0.0 42.0 7.0 30.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 21.0 24.9 17.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.5 26.3 117 0.0 4 1 7

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DAGANA DZONGKHAG Sunkosh-Daga Dzong 1 1981-87 87.0 87.00 road App. Road to Dagapela 2 1982-83 0.5 0.50 Dungkhag Feeder road to 3 1982-83 9.0 9.00 Drujeygang Dagapela-Geserling 4 2000 20.5 20.50 (Emirey) road App. road to 5 1982-83 0.5 0.50 Durjegang M.S.School App. road to Daga M. 6 1997-98 1.0 1.00 S. School App. road to Dagana 7 1997-98 1.0 1.00 Dzongkhag Store Approach road to Daga 8 2003-04 0.5 0.50 Town App. Road to Daga 9 2001-02 0.7 0.70 Pry. School Daga-Samey Farm 10 2003-04 5.0 5.00 Road 11 Balegang Farm Road 2003-04 5.0 5.00 Babeythang- 12 2004-05 9.0 9.00 Tshangkha Farm Road 13 Daleythang Farm Road 2005-06 5.5 5.50 Drujeygang-Khebisa 14 2006-08 14.8 14.75 Farm Road 15 Nindhukha Farm Road 2006-08 3.8 3.80 Gaserling-Nimtola 2006-07 17.4 17.4 16 power tiller track

(19.75 km) Feeder road to 17 9.00 Drujegang-Balung 2008

Feeder road to 2008- 11.22 18 Drujegang-Balung 201.3 Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 87.0 29.5 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 1.5 0.0 13.0 43.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 7 GASA DZONGKHAG Tshorimo-Tashithang 1 1982-87 1.5 road Tashithang- Damji 2 2002-05 24.0 23.95 road 3 Damji-Zamechu road 2006-07 10.7 10.7 Kukuna-Khailo Farm 4 2005-06 4.1 4.08 Road Damji-Jabesa Farm 5 2006-07 3.3 3.28 Road Shasukha -Barsha 6 2007-08 1.8 1.80 Farm Road Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 36.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 45.4

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HAA DZONGKHAG Yangthang-Talung 1 1998-99 5.0 5.00 toTshenkha road Road to Jamtoe 2 1998-99 2.2 2.20 Goenba App. Road to Wangtsa 3 1998-99 1.2 1.20 village road Yangto-Yangthang 4 2003-04 1.4 1.38 Goenpa road Dumchoe-Takchu 5 2003 8.2 8.22 Goenpa Road 16. 6 Shari-Haa Highway 1976 16.00 0 7 Haa-Chelaila road 1981-87 25.6 25.60 8 Haa-Damthang road 1988 16.0 16.00 App.Road to 9 1984 0.3 0.30 Jyenkhana Pry. School App. Road to 10 1979 0.4 0.40 Damthang Pry.School App. road to Power 11 1988 0.2 0.22 substation, Haa town Urban roads in Haa 12 1980-81 1.6 1.60 Township Urban roads in Haa 13 2004 0.6 0.63 Township Nago/Kana top-Haa 14 33.0 33.00 Goenpa Forest Road Haa West FMU 15 Shelela Forest Road 2004-05 11.0 11.00 (Tegola) Farm Road to Katsho 16 2004-05 2.7 2.70 Goenpa Nobgang-Langpa Farm 17 2004-05 4.3 4.30 Road Haa west FMU Shelela 18 2001 3.0 3.00 Forest road (Longchu) 19 Farm Road to Baythso 2006-07 1.7 1.68 20 Farm Road to Gyensa 2006-07 0.8 0.80 21 Farm Road to Dorikha 2006-07 5.1 5.10 22 Farm Road to Kajana 2006-07 3.6 3.60 Tegola-FMU/farm 23 2007-08 8.0 8.00 road Power tiller track - 24 2007-08 6.1 6.10 Girina/Sangari/Pajakha Urban secondary road 25 2007-08 1.6 1.60 in Haa township 26 Chenpa Farm Road 2008-09 0.94 0.94 27 Gaychukha Farm Road 0.43 0.43 Total 16 25.6 16.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 18.0 47.0 0.0 3.8 0.0 6.1 27.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7 0.0 0.2 0.0 160.9

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LHUNTSE DZONGKHAG 1 Galakpa-Lhuntse Road 1981-87 45.0 45.00 Feeder road to 2 1986 15.0 15.00 Tangmachu Lhuntse-Dungkhar 39.7 3 2002-06 39.78 road 8 Road to Royal Guest 4 1981-87 1.0 0.95 House, Lhuntse App. Road to DoR 5 0.4 0.40 office at Autsho App. Road to new 6 2006 0.2 0.20 Guest House, Lhuentse 7 Minjey Farm Road 2002-04 11.2 11.20 Minjey - Chengling 8 2007-08 10.0 10.00 Farm Road Minjey-Bragong Farm 9 2007-08 5.0 5.00 Road Jangchuling Farm 10 2007-08 2.3 2.26 Road Dolaphu-Tshochen 11 2007-08 10.0 10.00 Farm Road Khardung-Lagey Farm 12 2007-08 8.0 8.00 Road 13 Takila Farm Road 2006-07 1.2 1.20 Romanchu-Budur 14 2000-02 7.1 7.05 Forest Road 15 Lhuntse town road 2003-04 0.5 0.54 Road to solid waste 16 2003-04 0.2 0.23 disposal site, Lhuntse Hospital to Phuyum 17 2001-02 0.7 0.70 H.S. School, Lhuntse Jangchuling Farm 18 2005-06 10.0 10.00 Road Autsho-Tshochen 19 2005-06 5.0 5.00 Farm Road 20 Takila Farm Road 2004-05 10.0 10.00 Guest House to 21 2004-05 0.7 0.70 Tsompaling LSS App. Road to NHDC, 22 2007-08 0.2 0.20 Lhuntse Phawan-Domkhar- 23 2005-07 9.0 9.00 Umling PTT 24 Road to Drangpon's 2007 0.4 0.4

Residence, Lhuntse 25 Zhunkhar-Dangling 2006-07 2.0 2.0

Khomozam-Khoma 2007-08 4.7 4.7 26

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2008-09 2.0 2.0 27 Kupinysa-Singyeling

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28 Minji-Darchupang 2008-09 1.5 1.5

29 Minji- 2008-09 2.0 2.0

Phanchanbi/Jabung Nakeythang to 30 2009-10 0.2 0.2 Dzongdag Resisdence Khomazam- 2007-08 31 4.0 Ganglakhema 4.0 Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 45.0 54.4 0.0 1.6 7.1 0.0 1.5 0.8 9.0 74.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.4 0.0 0.0 0.2 208.5

MONGAR DZONGKHAG Kurizampa-Serpong 1 1970-75 89.0 89.00 Highway Yadi-Kurizampa 2 1970-75 64.0 64.00 Highway Yadi-Haylong 3 1970-75 36.0 36.00 Highway 4 Gangola-Galakpa road 1980 20.0 20.00 Feeder road to 5 1980 18.0 18.00 Drametse Feeder road to 6 1988 11.0 11.00 Chaskhar 7 Yadi-Shershong road 2001 17.2 17.22 Chompa-Themnangbi 8 2003 5.0 5.00 road App. Road to DoR 9 office & Store, 1.7 1.70 Lingmethang Gyalposhing- 10 2006- 28.0 28.0 Nganglam highway App. road to Korila 11 1992 0.8 0.80 Repeater Stn Road to Thrimsingla 12 1992 4.4 4.40 Repeater Station Road to Khalangzi 13 1976 1.5 1.50 Power House App. Road to Kurichu 14 1998 7.2 7.20 Power Plant App. Road to Mongar 15 High School 0.1 0.10

App. Road to Yadi 16 0.5 0.50 M.S. School Farm Road to 17 2.5 2.50 Wengkhar Haul road to Kurichu 18 1998-99 1.5 1.50 Hydropower Project Road to 10 MVA 19 Power Substation, 1999 0.4 0.40 Kilikhar

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Chaskar-Thangrong 20 2001-04 16.2 16.2 Farm Road Forest Road, Mongar 21 - 44.8 44.80 Dzongkhag Approach road to 22 2001-04 0.5 0.45 Trailing, Mongar Approach road to 23 1.0 1.00 Dzong, Mongar Industrial road at 24 2002-04 0.8 0.76 Mongar town Approach road to 25 2001-04 0.5 0.50 Killikhar Shedra Approach road to 26 Mongar Referal 2007-08 0.6 0.60 Hospital Trailing - Wangling 27 2006 7.0 7.00 Farm Road Kadam to Pongchula 28 2006 5.1 4.00 Farm Road Trailing - Pekchurung 29 2008 2.0 2.00 Farm Road Gyelposhing to 30 2007 21.0 21.00 Drepong Farm Road Drametse - Narang 31 2008 6.00 6.00 Farm Road Ngatshang to 32 2007 7.38 7.38 Gochakpa Farm Road Jarshong to Phanas 33 2007 1.5 1.5 PTT Khochi to Roptangkhar 34 2007 3.5 3.50 PTT Yongkhola - Banjar 35 2004 11.0 11.00 Farm Road Tingkarbi to Silambi 36 2007 10.75 10.75 Farm Road Korila to Chanphu 37 2008 8.0 8.00 PTT Galaradong - 38 2007 4.5 4.50 Masangdaza PTT Approach road to 39 2005 0.1 0.10 Kilikhar LSS 40 Wengkher PTT 2005 2.0 2.0 Yongkola to Tsamang 2006-07 8.63 8.63 41 Farm Road

42 Donyok PTT 2008 2.0

43 Themnangbi Lower 2008 2.0 2.0

PTT Themnaangbi Upper 3.0 3.0 44 PTT 2008

45 Kilikhar-Laptsa Farm 2008-09 7. 7.00

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46 Tsamang-Banjar Farm 2007- 5.00 5.00

Road Kaffu to Ballam Farm 2008- 5.00 5.00 47 road

48 Menchugang to Saling 2008- 1.50 1.50

Farm Road Kalapang to Resa 1.00 49 2008- 1.00

Yadi to Domlung farm 2008- 3.50 3.50 50 road Gangola-Chali Farm 2008- 1.20 1.20 51 Road

Kafu to Gangmung 2008 5.00 5.00 52 Farm Road

53 Sershong to Senakhar 2008- 5.00 5.00

Farm Road Kadam to Pam Farm 54 Road 5.00 5.00

10. 522.4 Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 217 20.0 51.2 0.0 1.7 44.8 0.0 2.2 0.0 26.5 134.3 0.7 2.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.2 0.0 6 2

PARO DZONGKHAG Approach road to Taa 1 1976-81 5.1 5.10 Dzong Approach road to 2 1976-81 2.0 2.00 Olathang Hotel App. road to Kitchu 3 1976-81 0.5 0.50 Monastery Approach road to Paro 4 1985 1.2 1.20 Dzong Bonday Bridge to Paro 5 1993 5.0 5.00 TTC. App. road to Sartsam 6 1.2 1.20 Chorten 7 Road to Sangchoekhor 7.5 7.50 TTC Bridge to 8 - 1.1 1.12 Nyemizampa Town Paro town to 9 1.0 1.00 Nyemizampa Road to Taktshang 10 3.1 3.10 Monastery 11 Damji-Chimtong road 7.0 7.00 12 Damji-Atsho road 7.0 7.00 Chuzom-Drukgyel 40. 13 1966-68 40.00 Dzong road 0 Chuzom-Shari 63. 14 1987 63.00 Highway 0 15 Bondey-Chelaila road 1988 36.4 36.40

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App. road to Shaba 16 1973 0.5 0.50 High School App. to Repeater 17 1994 16.5 16.50 Station, J.J. Peak App. road to Paro 18 2.6 2.60 Chang Village 19 Farm road to Misi 5.0 5.00 20 Farm road to Dotey 1996-97 8.0 8.00 Farm road to 21 4.0 4.00 Rinchending 22 Farm road to Jangtoena 2.0 2.00 Approach road to 23 2.0 2.00 Bondey Farm Bamdoley-Jangsa 24 1994-95 6.2 6.20 Farm road Chortensarpa-Dengkha 25 1995-96 3.4 3.40 farm road Sartsam Chorten- 26 1996-97 8.6 8.58 Tsongdu farm road Nyemizam to 27 1996-97 1.7 1.68 Khangkhu farm road Bondey- 28 Drujeydingkha farm 1996-97 1.7 1.68 road App. Road to Drugyel 29 1990 1.5 1.50 High School App. Road to Paro 30 1960 0.5 0.50 High School App. Road to Lango Jr. 31 1980 0.3 0.30 High School App. road to Drugyel 32 1980 0.3 0.30 Jr. H. School App. road to Power 33 1987 0.1 0.10 substation, Paro 34 Paro-Atsho road 1980 7.5 7.52 35 Farm Road to Tshephu 2004 5.0 5.00 Forest Road, Paro 36 - 5.2 5.19 Dzongkhag 37 Municipal road, Paro 2005 5.2 5.20 Sampoto-Chotensa 38 Farm Road, Tsento 2005-06 1.0 1.00 geog Balakha-Semjo Farm 39 2005-06 1.0 1.00 Road, Tshento geog Jetsiphu-Nyamji Farm 40 2005-06 1.1 1.10 Road, Tshento geog Luchu to Jabji Farm 41 2005-06 2.0 2.00 Road, Dotey geog Aotsho-Phunub Farm 42 2006 1.5 1.50 Road, Dotey geog

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Shemkhar-Chugu Farm 43 6.0 6.00 Road, Dotey geog Farm Road to 44 2005 2.0 2.00 Ngobaphu, Lango geog Farm Road to 45 2005-06 2.5 2.50 Dakaphu, Lango geog Womdophu-Tajugang 46 2004-05 2.2 2.20 Farm Road, Naja geog Tshegoen Power Tiller 47 2005-06 2.0 2.00 Track, Naja geog Farm Road to Jagoen, 48 2003-04 2.0 2.00 Naja geog Issuna - Nabesa Farm 49 2005-06 2.0 2.00 Road, Naja geog Jadugang-Dalla Farm 50 2005-06 3.2 3.20 Road, Dogar geog Sali-Silli goenpa Farm 51 2005-06 3.5 3.50 Road, Dogar geog Jadugang-Tashigang 52 Farm Road, Dogar 4.0 4.00 geog Chuzom-Goensakha 53 Farm Road, Dogar 2000-01 8.0 8.00 geog Tshazam-Tencheykha 54 Farm Road, Dogar 2005-06 8.0 8.00 geog Bondey-Dechephu 55 Farm Road, 2005-06 1.5 1.50 Wangchang geog Khangkhu-NIE zampa 56 Farm Road, 1.0 1.00 Wangchang geog Lomona-Pumsina 57 Farm Road, 2001-02 1.0 1.00 Wangchang geog Paro town-Pumsina 58 Farm Road, Wanchang 2.0 2.00 geog Renava - Tillikesa 59 Farm Road, Shaba 2005-06 2.5 2.50 geog Zhinkana - Lholing 60 Farm Road, Shaba 2005-06 3.5 3.50 geog Deykha - Haphu Road, 61 2005-06 2.5 2.50 Shaba geog Deykha-Bara Farm 62 2.0 2.00 Road, Shaba geog Bondaty - Buding 63 Farm Road, Shaba 1.5 1.50 geog

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Olathang- 64 Dangjagoenpa Farm 2005-06 2.3 2.30 Road, Lungnye geog Woochu-Jewphu Farm 65 2005-06 4.0 4.00 Road,Lungnye geog Damji-Dotey Farm 66 6.0 6.00 Road, Dopshari geog Taadzong-Damchena 67 Farm Road, Dopshari 8.0 8.00 geog Damji bridge - Dotey 68 Farm Road, Dopshari 2.5 2.50 geog Bara - Rinchending 69 Farm Road, Dopshari 4.0 4.00 geog Farm road to 1.5 1.5 Chendona- 70 Dokhagephu, Lango Geog Farm road to Ganju, 1.5 1.5 71 Lango Geog

72 Farm road to 3.0 3.0 Gomasingo, Naja Geog Farm road to Lingshi, 3.0 3.0 73 Naja Geog

1.2 1.2 74 Farm road to Jagoen,

Naja Geog

75 Farm road to Jashina, 3.5 3.5

Naja Geog Farm Road to 4.0 76 Phechukha, Dogar 4.0

geog

77 Farm Road to Zango- 2.0 2.0 Zechu , Dogar geog

Farm Road 0.6 0.6 78 toTashigang-Longikha , Dogar geog 8.0 Farm Road to 8.0 79 Gorina,Wangchang

Geog

2.8 Farm Road to 80 Drakarpo,Shaba Geog 2.8

Farm Road 81 toNabesa,Shaba Geog 2.0 2.0

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Farm Road to Nephu- 82 Chansingkar,Shaba 1.5 1.5 Geog

App. Road to Shari- 0.5 83 0.5 Rechukha,Dopshari geog App. Road to 0.8 84 0.8 Kempa,Dopshari geog 85 Gan Zampa- 2.0 2.0 Tapchugang,Hungrel 10 403.0 Total 36.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 16.1 0.0 25.6 5.2 0.0 5.2 10.0 2.0 173.9 3.9 0.0 0.0 2.0 3.1 16.5 0.1 0.0 3 5 PEMAGATSEL

DZONGKHAG Tshelingore- 1 1979 23.0 23.00 Pemagatshel road Pemagatshel- 2 1981 13.0 13.00 Khodakpa road App. Road to 3 1987-88 1.8 1.80 Pemagatshel Hospital Feeder road to 4 1988 3.40 3.40 Nangkor Approach road to 5 1992 2.8 2.80 Yongla Goenpa Khodakpa - Marungri 6 3.51 3.51 road Road to 10MVA 7 Power Substation, 1999 1.1 1.10 Nangkor 8 Khodakpa-Denchi road 1981 1.0 1.00 App. road to 9 Pemagatsel 1979 0.1 0.10 M.S.School Monglin-Gonpasingma 10 1985 2.0 2.00 road Monglin-Jashoor 11 1997 1.0 1.00 Goenpa road Road to Guest House 12 & Dzongdag's 1980 1.5 1.50 Residence, P/gatshel 13 Yalangjug-Denchi road 2002 2.3 2.32 Gompasingma- 14 2004 8.24 8.24 Nangmalam farm road Shali-Gamong Farm 15 2004 8.41 8.41 road Road to Manchuwoong 16 2003 7.31 7.31 via Denchi Kheri Goenpa - Tsalori 17 1983 17.6 17.60 Forest Road

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Kheri Goenpa - 18 Gonpawoong Farm 2007 9.0 8.95 Road Kangkaong to IFPP 19 2007 1.0 1.00 Farm Road Approach road to 20 2008 0.2 0.17 Gup's Office, Shumar 21 Ngagshing- 2007- 10.3 10.3 Woongchiloo Farm 2009 Road. 22 Gayzor-Resimanang 2008- 6.00 Farm Road. 6.00 2009

Nganglam-Rinchenzor 23 2008- 15.0 Farm Road.(1st Phase) 15.0 10(u/c) 24 Khothakpa-Khar 8.0 8.0

Feeder Road Khothakpa-Khar- 10.0 10.0

25 Tsebar Feeder Road Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 23.0 37.9 0.0 4.6 17.6 0.0 0.0 12.6 0.0 0.00 2.7 57.9 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 1.1 0.0 157.5

PUNAKHA DZONGKHAG Teoprangchu-Punakha 1 1967-71 9.0 9.00 Highway Punakha-Tshorimo 2 1982-87 26.5 26.50 road 3 Olakha - Talo road 1989 16.5 16.45 Bajothang - Khuruzam 4 1986-90 6.5 6.50 road Khuru Kuenphenzam- 5 1986-90 13.0 13.00 Shengana road App. Road to Phuntsho 6 1997 3.3 3.30 Pelri Palace Mendegang- 7 Samdingkha feeder 1991 7.0 7.00 road App. Road to 8 0.5 0.50 Nyenzergang Chorten Talo- Nobgang feeder 9 1992 3.0 3.00 road Goendrap Zam - 10 1995 1.2 1.20 Dzongchung road Goendrapzam to 11 1997 3.1 3.10 Sonagasa Palace Jazikha-Guleygang 12 1.0 1.00 Feeder Road App. Road to Daling 13 0.9 0.90 Goenpa Khuruthang Township 1996- 14 3.1 3.10 road 2003 App. road to Punakha 15 1973-80 0.7 0.70 H. S. School

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Shengana-Dadogompa 16 1989 4.5 4.50 farm road Tshochasa Repeater 17 1996 6.3 6.30 Station road Tshochasa to 18 1996 5.0 5.00 Limbukha road App. road to 1996- 19 0.3 0.30 Khuruthang J.H.School 2003 Road to Dzongdag's 20 - 0.3 0.30 Residence, Punakha 21 Omladama Farm Road 2003-04 1.76 1.76 22 Esukha Farm Road 2003-04 3.2 3.21 Lhajhagang - Tomji 23 2003-04 2.0 2.00 Farm Road Silipang - 24 Semtogangchu Farm 2003-05 2.6 2.60 Road Road to Khuruthang 25 2003-04 0.9 0.90 Petrol Pump 26 Road to Duthroe 2004-05 0.11 0.11 Omladama- 27 2005-06 2.5 2.50 Tashidingkha School Belogang/Limbukha - 28 2005-06 3.9 3.90 Napche Farm Road Esukha - Choten 29 2005-06 4.2 4.20 Ningpo Farm Road Samdingkha - 30 2005-07 7.6 7.60 Walathang Farm Road Semtogangchu- 31 Lunakha and Yongu 2005-06 4.19 4.19 Farm Rd. 32 Rimchu Forest Road 1985-89 59.0 59.00 33 Jimthang Farm Road 2006-07 0.70 0.70 34 Lungkha Farm Road 2006-07 0.83 0.83 35 Jibjokha Farm Road 2006-07 2.00 2.00 Samdingkha- 36 Dawakha-/Eusakha 2007-08 6.75 6.75 PTT Khawajara- 37 2007-08 3.65 3.65 Tshephu/Napji PTT Samtegangchu- 38 2006-07 4.20 4.20 Lunakha 39 Samtegangchu-Paduna 2007-08 4.90 4.90 40 Lunakha - Nagoden 2007-08 4.50 4.50 41 Dapchagang - Pepchu 2007-08 3.50 3.50 Approach road to 42 2007-08 1.50 1.50 Gup's Office Tshorimozam to 43 2007-08 5.35 5.35 Drochukha Farm Road

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Tshorimozam to 44 2007-08 9.20 9.20 Goenshari Farm Road Srigang - Tongshina 45 2007-08 8.46 8.46 Farm Road 2007-08 2.00 2.00 Gompowa - 46 Pangammo Farm Road

Dochula-Samtopana 1968-70 40.0 40.0 47 H/Way

48 Missina-Teoprangchu 1967-71 3.00 3.00 H/Way

49 Gangtharmo Farm 2008 2.60 2.60

Road 50 Bemina Farm Road 1.70 1.70 2008

51 Goupay Farm Road 2.40 2.40 2008

52 Lunakha-Pachekha 4.60 4.60 2008

5.30 5.30 53 Samtogangchu-Paduna 2008

54 Dzongdag Res- 2008 5.00 5.00 Dongkokha

55 Garakha-Shelgana 2.50 2.50

gompa 2008 56 Raro-Pangso 2.00 2.00 2008

57 Kapatapsa-Nangtse 2008 10.15 10.15

gompa 58 Approach to gup 0.3 2008 0.3 office(Geonsari)

Chuzadong to 4.50 59 2008 4.50 Zhengosa

60 Bari-Petare 2008 6.40 6.40 App. Rd. to 1.40 1.40 61 NRTI,Lobeysa

Rd. to Lobeysa Power 62 1.5 1.5 Substation

Rd. to Lobeysa L.S.S 2.0 63 Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 52.0 33.0 40.5 0.0 9.0 59.0 0.0 4.4 0.0 10.4 138.1 0.6 0.0 0.0 2.90 5.2 0.0 1.5 0.0 356.4 SAMDRUP JONGKHAR

DZONGKHAG Dewathang- 1 Phuentshothang 1981-87 50.0 50.00 (Bhangtar) raod 32

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App.road to RBA 2 1973-74 6.0 6.00 colony, Deothang Phuentshothang- 3 Samdrupcholing 2000 2.0 2.00 (Raitar) Samdrupcholing 1985- 4 (Raitar)-Pemathang 9.0 9.00 2000 (Dalim) Narphung-S/jongkhar 60. 5 1961-68 60.80 Highway 8 Tshelingkhor- 10. 6 1961-68 10.7 Narphung highway 7 Kawaipani 7 Resettlement Area 1997-02 2.0 2.00 road Kawaipani-Bakuli 1992- 8 2.0 2.00 farm road 2000 Bakuli-Diklai-Pewli 1992- 9 12.8 12.80 road 2000 Bhangtar-Okhaldhunga 10 1981-87 5.0 5.00 road Jomotshangkha- 11 2003-05 9.0 9.00 Goenkhar Farm road Road to Garbawoong 12 2005-06 3.0 3.00 MSS, Dewathang App. road to Orong 13 2005-07 0.5 0.50 HSS, Orong Road to Ferro-silicon 14 2004-05 7.0 7.00 factory, S/jongkhar Road to Rishor 15 (Eastern Bhutan Coal 1989-90 6.0 6.00 Mines), Dewathang App. road to Shedra, 16 1975 0.7 0.70 Dewathang Jomotshangkha - 17 Golami-Kharung forest 1966 10.0 10.00 road Jomotshangkha-Upper 18 Langchenphu forest 1966 1.5 1.50 road 10 MVA Power 1999- 19 Substation, Ngalang 1.2 1.20 2000 (Dewathang) Shekpashing-Orong 20 2004-05 12.0 12.00 Farm Road Roads in S/Jongkhar 1961- 21 7.61 7.61 Municipal Area date Tsangchhuthama- 22 Martshalla Farm Road 2006-08 13.0 13.00

71. Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50.0 17.0 0.0 0.0 11.5 0.0 7.6 0.0 0.0 34.8 3.5 21.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.2 13.7 231.8 5

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SAMTSE DZONGKHAG 1 Samtse-Sipsu road 1980-87 49.0 49.00 2 Sipsu-Tendu road 1993-97 24.0 24.00 Ghumauney road 3 (from Samtse-Sipsu 1987-92 1.9 1.90 road) 4 Jitti - Chargharey road 1972-76 4.0 4.00 Samtse-Phuentsholing 5 2006-07 45.0 45.00 highway Halhalay-Dorokha 6 2006-07 6.0 6.00 road Ghatia Tea Estate- 7 1971-76 3.0 3.00 Ghumauney road Border to Chengmari 8 1972-76 0.3 0.30 Feeder Road Keron Tea Estate to 9 1972-76 1.2 1.20 Nainital road App.road to Saureni 10 1994 0.5 0.50 Repeater Stn App. road to 11 1958 0.3 0.30 Chengmari Pry.School App. Road to NIE at 12 1966-71 2.0 2.00 Samtse Check Post to Samtse 13 1966-71 1.2 1.16 township Samtse town to 14 1966-71 1.4 1.38 Hospital Dzong to RBA 15 1971-76 0.5 0.52 compound, Samtse RBA compund to H. 16 1971-76 0.7 0.68 School, Samtse Dzong to Armay 17 Welfare Project, 1971-76 1.0 1.00 Samtse AWP junction to 18 1971-76 0.33 0.33 Forest Office, Samtse NIE to Dzongdag's 19 1992-97 0.88 0.88 residence,Samtse 20 Samtse Hospital to Jail 1981-87 0.3 0.30 RBA compound to 21 1966-71 0.5 0.50 Jersey Farm, Samtse AWP to former Supari 22 1971-76 0.3 0.30 Factory, Samtse Ghumauney to 23 1997-02 2.0 2.00 Chekeyling road Ghumauney to 24 1997-02 0.4 0.40 Sakaling road Ghumauney - Kuchi 25 1997-02 3.0 3.00 Daina via Senakhar Nainital-Jangsa via 26 1997-02 2.0 2.00 Lhakhang

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Nainital - 27 Bortaykharga Forest 1981-87 7.0 7.00 Road 28 Nainital-Kado road 2003-04 1.8 1.75 Road to new Sipsoo 29 2003-04 0.8 0.80 town 30 Hangay-Kalimati road 2003-04 2.0 2.00 Kuchi Daina - Kado 31 2003-04 1.8 1.75 road Buduney - Gomba dara 32 2003-05 1.5 1.50 road 33 Mechetar-Alley road 2003-05 1.5 1.50

34 Daina - Dipujhora road 2003-05 3.97 3.97 35 Namgaycholing road 2003-05 6.0 6.00 Sibsoo (Gola) - Deorali 36 2005-07 1.5 1.50 road Alley - Simanadara 37 2007-08 1.5 1.50 Fram Road 38 Simanadara - 2007-08 1.5 1.50

Sikaridara (Baddara) Deorali-Chisopani 2007-08 5.0 39 5.0

2007- 6.5 6.5 40 Tendutar-Okhorbotey 08-09

Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 45.0 49.0 35.9 0.0 0.0 7.0 0.0 7.4 15.7 0.0 30.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 2.3 0.0 0.5 0.0 193.5

SARPANG DZONGKHAG Gaylegphug-Sarpang 1 1962-63 32.4 32.40 Highway Gaylegphug-Hatikhola 2 1968-80 51.0 51.00 Highway Sarpang-Darachu 3 1964-65 40.0 40.00 Highway Road to Gelephu 4 1981-87 1.8 1.80 Tshachu Lhamoizingkha 5 (Kalikhola)-Karmaling 1964 15.0 15.00 (Kerabari) Border to 6 Lhamoizingkha 1962 3.0 3.00 (Kalikhola) Karmaling (Kerabari)- 7 1986 8.5 8.50 Homakhola road Aie bridge-Shershong- 8 Norbuling/ Phanphane 5FYP 12.0 12.00 road Road to J/choling 9 (Surey) Repeater 1993 0.2 0.20 Station

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App. road to Sarpang 10 0.3 0.30 H.S. School 132 KV power 11 substation road, 1988 1.1 1.10 Gelephu Farm road in Umling 12 2002-04 15.0 15.00 Gewog Farm road in Gelephug 13 2002-07 8.5 8.50 Gewog Farm road at 14 2002-04 10.0 10.00 Chuzegang gewog Farm road in Dekiling 15 2002-07 16.5 16.50 Gewog Farm road in 16 2004-06 3.2 3.20 Shompangkha Gewog Farm road in Bhur 17 2004-06 3.2 3.20 Gewog Farm road in Dekiling 18 2004-06 5.0 5.00 Gewog Farm road in 19 Shompangkha Gewog 2007-08 6.0 6.00 (Tinjurey) Farm road in Dovan 20 2007-08 7.0 7.00 Gewog 21 Forest Road, Sarpang 93.3 93.25 Dzongkhag 0.38 Sarpang Vertarinary 22 0.38 Hospital

Farm Rd. to Taray 1.7 1.7 23 thang Geog 24 Farm Rd. to Hilley 3.0 3.0

Geog 8.0 8.0 25 Farm Rd. to

Jigmechholing Geog 123. 346.0 Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.8 93.3 0.0 0.38 38.5 0.0 17.4 0.0 69.7 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.2 1.1 0.0 4 3 TASHIYANGTSE DZONGKHAG Jamkhardang-Duksum 1 1976-81 10.00 10.00 road Duksum-Tashiyangtse 2 1976-81 30.00 30.00 road Shali-Tshengkharla 3 1976-81 8.00 8.00 road 4 Bartsam-Ramjar road 2002-03 7.50 7.50 Gom Kora- 12.4 5 2003 12.45 Tomzhangtsen Road 5 Yangtse Bazar to 6 99-2000 1.70 1.70 Rigney & Hospital Yangtse Bazar to 7 2000-01 0.50 0.50 Yangtse School

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Yangtse Dzong to 8 2000-02 2.00 2.00 Bayling H. School App. road to 9 2000-03 1.50 1.50 Dratshang(Old Dzong) App. road to 10 Bomdeling wildlife 2000-04 0.40 0.40 park 11 Bomdiling Farm Road 2002 8.00 8.00 Dongdichu Forest 12 2002-04 18.0 18.0 Road 13 Jamkhar Farm Road 2003-04 5.10 5.10 Telecom road, 14 2005 0.09 0.09 Tashiyangtse Yangtse town waste 15 2004 0.31 0.31 disposal road Ap. road to army camp 16 2002 0.35 0.35 (Branchung) Tashiyangtse town 17 0.00 road i) Gaten lam 2003 0.9 0.85 ii) Yangtse lam 2003 0.6 0.60 iii) Rinchen lam 2003 0.1 0.11 iv) Throm lam 2003 0.4 0.40 v) Meday lam 2003 0.3 0.30 vi) Deki lam 2003 0.2 0.20 vii) Samden lam 2003 0.1 0.12 viii) Pelri lam 2004 0.2 0.15 ix) Norling lam 2004 0.1 0.12 x) Market shed road 2004 0.1 0.08 Guest House Road, 18 1997.00 0.37 0.37 Tashiyangtse Dzong Road, 19 1997.00 0.60 0.60 Tashiyangtse 20 Duksum town road 2004.00 0.23 0.23 Duksum waste 21 2004.00 0.53 0.53 disposal road App. Road to 22 2003.00 0.12 0.12 Tshenkharla School 23 Womanang Farm Road 2006.00 9.50 9.50 App. to Tshenkharla 24 2005.00 2.80 2.80 Zangdo pelri Town Ring Road, 25 2005-06 3.75 3.75 T/yangtse Ngakardzong Tokaphu 26 Farm road (upto 2006-07 8.50 8.50 Changmadung) Changmadung- 27 2006-07 7.30 7.30 Tokaphu farm road

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28 Lichen - Tonseng PTT u/c 5.60 5.60 29 U/c 9.50 9.50 Dungzam - Cheng PTT

Khetashang to u/c 0.56 30 0.56 EDP/WFP Store 4.30 4.30 31 Ngagden-Tongsang 2008-09

32 Nimpoka-Wanglua 2008-09 1.30 1.30

33 Tokaphu to Rabti u/c 5.00 5.00

168.7 Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 28.0 0.0 0.0 18.0 0.4 8.7 3.2 0.0 20.1 0.9 44.0 0.00 0.0 2.6 0.1 0.0 2.8 7

THIMPHU DZONGKHAG Simtokha-Dochula 1 1968-70 21.0 21.00 Highway App. Road to 2 1976-81 1.5 1.5 Dechencholing Tshalumarphey 3 Lakhang,Chang Farm 2008-09 1.1 1.1 Road. Thimphu-Babesa 4 2002-06 6.2 6.20 Expresshighway App. Road to 5 1976-81 0.4 0.40 Namseling Palace App. Road to 6 1971-76 4.0 4.00 Samteling Palace Dechencholing- 7 1976-81 12.0 12.00 Begana-Tango Chery Lt.Royal grand 8 3.0 3.00 mother's palace road App. Road to Gidakom 9 1966-71 3.7 3.70 Hospital App. Road to BBS 10 1992-97 3.0 3.00 Tower Road to vaccine production centre & 11 1976-81 4.1 4.10 HRH's palce at Serbithang App. Road to 12 1997-98 10.2 10.20 Motithang Palace Samteling- 13 Dechencholing palace 1992-97 2.5 2.50 road Kharsumtshe-Genye 14 1971-76 12.0 12.00 feeder road Pangrizampa-Kabesa 15 1987-92 6.5 6.50 Road 16 Gidakom-Jemina road 1981-87 3.5 3.50 Semtokha-Chamgang 17 1987-92 6.4 6.40 road Lungtenphu-Lubding 18 2005-06 5.4 5.40 road

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19 Road to Namaphu 2006 5.4 5.35 Road to Babesa Palace 20 1987-92 4.1 4.10 area Roads in queen 21 2002 1.5 1.50 mother's palace area App. Road to Salbom 22 2006 3.0 3.00 at Ramtokto Hongtsho to Thadrak 23 18.5 18.50 Goenpa Road to Old Motithang 24 1981-87 0.5 0.50 Hotel Dechencholing- 25 Dechenphu Monastery 2001-02 2.0 2.00 road Urban roads in 12 26 1977-81 121.2 Thimphu 1.2 Thimphu-Tamchu 47. 27 1963-68 47.00 Highway 0 App. Road to ILCS at 28 1984 1.0 1.00 Simtokha India House bypass 2002-03 0.4 0.40 road Forest checkpost to 1987-92 1.5 1.50 India House Hongtsho,Chang Farm 29 2008-09 0.85 0.85 Road App. road to Dochula 30 1992 0.20 0.20 Repeater Stn. Punilla Farm Road 31 (Rehibilatation),Mewa 2008-09 1.8 1.8 ng Norbugang Farm Road 32 1992-97 1.0 1.00 at Kawang Geog App. Road to Babesa 33 1992-97 0.1 0.10 Pry. School Yangchenphug H. S. 34 1976-81 1.5 1.50 School road App. Road to Choden 35 1981-87 0.5 0.50 L. S. School App. to Dechencholing 36 1966-71 0.2 0.20 L. S. School App. to Changzamtok 37 1981-87 0.8 0.80 L.S. School App. Road to NTTI, 38 1976-81 0.1 0.10 Thimphu 39 Farm Road to Gangche 2.8 2.80 40 Farm Road to Silikha 3.1 3.10 Gene - Zamtok Farm 41 2004-05 4.3 4.30 Road Forest Road, Thimphu 103.8 42 - 104 Dzongkhag 6 App. Road to Sisina 0.12 43 2008-09 0.129 School 9

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Pangrizampa-Kabesa 44 1.8 1.80 Farm Road Farm Road to Debsi 45 2007-08 2.2 2.20 village, Chang Farm Road to 46 Tshaluna, Mewang 2006-07 3.2 3.20 gewog 47 Debsi Farm Road 200708 2.6 2.6 48 Rama Farm Road 2007-08 2.0 2.0 Dalukha-Khasakh 49 2007-08 1.0 1.00 Farm Road Khasakha School- 50 Khasakha (Mewang 2006-07 0.9 0.93 geog) Khushugchen Sch. to 2006-07 1.3 1.30 51 village (Kawang)

Center at Chamgang 52 (Rehibilatation) 1.0 1.0

47. 12 Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.2 21.0 1.5 46.3 65.4 104 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 29.95 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 4.33 0.2 0.0 0.0 449.9 0 3.1 TRASHIGANG

DZONGKHAG Kheri-Haylong 1 1970-75 13.0 13.00 Highway Chazam-Jamkhardang 2 1976-81 5.0 5.00 road 3 Trashigang-Riju road 1983 4.0 4.00 4 Riju-Rangjung road 1983 11.0 11.00 5 Rangjung-Radhi road 1992 8.0 8.00 6 Radhi-Phongmey road 1992 10.0 10.00 Chazam-Yangneer- 7 1987-92 21.6 21.60 Gongthong road 8 Riju-Barstam road 1984 20.0 20.00 Trashiyangphu- 9 1991 14.5 14.50 Phegpari (Thrimsing) Bartsham-Bidung 10 2003-04 9.01 9.01 Road Mukazor-Tshogonpa 11 2004-05 7.40 7.40 Road Pam-Rangshikhar 12 1970 11.6 11.6 feeder road Trashigang- 10 108.0 13 1961-68 Tshelingkhor Highway 8 0 App. road to 14 Zukpola/Tashitse H. S. 1995 1.8 1.80 School Kanglung College 15 1965 2.8 2.80 Campus road App. road to Khaling 16 1978 0.3 0.30 H. S. School

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Ap. road to Khaling 17 1962 0.3 0.30 L.S. S./NID App. Road to Khaling 18 1987 1.3 1.30 Power House App. Road to Chenary 19 1972 1.5 1.50 Power House App. road to Rangjung 20 1994-95 0.5 0.50 Power House Road to 10MVA 21 Power Substation, 1999 0.5 0.50 Kanglung App. road to 22 Trashigang M.S. 1992 0.1 0.10 School App. Road to Radi L.S. 23 1986 0.2 0.20 School Rangshi Lhakhang- 24 2007 5.0 5.00 Rangshikhar Goenpa Barshong (Highway) - 25 2005 0.6 0.60 Barshong Shedra Forest Road to 26 1998 8.5 8.50 Khaling/Kharongla App. Road to 27 Yonphula RBA 1981-87 2.3 2.30 compound App. Road to 28 1987-92 0.5 0.50 Wamrong Dungkhag App. Road to 29 2000 0.2 0.20 Rangjung BHU App. Road to 30 2000 0.2 0.20 Kanglung BHU 31 Trashigang town road 1971-76 4.0 4.00 Road to RNR PFO 32 1997-02 0.8 0.80 campus, Khangma App.road to RNR 33 PFO's residence, 1997-02 0.6 0.60 Metsham App. Road to BNPP 34 1987-92 0.9 0.90 Colony App. Road to RNRC 35 1997-02 0.1 0.10 Colony Shongphu-Chaling 36 2003-04 12.6 12.56 Farm Road Galing-Changme Farm 37 2002-03 9.1 9.10 Road Bhikar-Khapti Farm 38 2002-03 9.5 9.50 Road Bhikar-Khapti Goenpa 39 0.5 0.50 (Pvt) S/jongkhar highway, 40 2007 0.1 0.05 Namla (Pvt) Highway to Upper 41 2008 0.5 0.50 Phomshing (Pvt)

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Highway to workshop, 42 2007 0.1 0.06 Wamrong (Pvt) Highway to 43 Zangkholom, 2007 0.3 0.25 Kanglung (Pvt) Highway to 44 2007 0.02 0.02 Bamridrang (Pvt) Bartsam Feeder Road 45 2007 0.4 0.44 to Mugtangkhar (Pvt) Phongmey road, 46 2007 0.02 0.02 Dekiling (Pvt) Trashigang town - 47 2008 1.9 1.90 Melphey Bhikar - Bhikar goenpa 48 2005 0.5 0.50 Farm Road Bhikar-Yenangbrangsa 49 2005 0.5 0.50 Farm Road Zukpola-Lumang Farm 50 2005-06 20.0 20.00 Road Khentongmani - 51 2001-02 25.0 25.00 Udzorong Farm Road Galing goenpa to 52 Rintshel lhakhang farm 2007-08 2.5 2.50 road Changmey- Yobinang 53 2005 2.5 2.50 PTT Kanglung- 54 2005 4.5 4.50 Ritshangdung PTT Domkhar - Yenang 55 2005-06 2.5 2.50 PTT Kanglung - Thragom 56 2005-06 4.5 4.50 PTT Tshogonpa - 57 2005-06 4.0 4.00 Tshechengonpa PTT Changmey to 58 2005-06 4.0 4.00 Gongsaphangma PTT Rongthung to 59 2007-08 7.0 7.00 Shingchengonpa PTT 60 Dantak Campus Road 1971-76 0.4 0.40 App. road to Wamrong 61 1987-92 1.3 1.30 Zangdopelri Rangjung 62 Woeselchholing 2001 0.2 0.20 Monastery road App. road to Helipad, 63 NA 1.2 1.20 Yonphula App. Road to 64 NA 0.3 0.30 Kanglung BBS Office App. Road to Chador 65 2005 2.0 2.00 Lhakhang, Bartsam Road to Sakten Park 66 2005 1.0 1.00 Office, Phongmey

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App. Road to Reserbo 67 0.4 0.40 Hospital App. to Dungtse 68 2005 0.8 0.80 School, Phongmey App. to Kuensel 69 2005 0.1 0.13 Office, Kanglung Rangjung - Rangjung 70 2002-03 0.8 0.80 L.S. School 71 Kanglung-Zangkhom 2002-03 1.4 1.40 M.S.S. Road

72 App. Road to 2008 0.46 0.46

Bartsham MSS App. Road to 0.47 73 Dzongthung ORC 0.47

App. Road to 74 0.23 Dzongthung telecom 0.23

tower

App. Road to Samkhar 0.32 0.32 75 Gup Office

App. Road to Khapti 0.2 0.2 76

App. Road to Bidung 0.28 0.28 77 Dratshang (Garab

Rinpoche)

App. Road to 0.18 0.18 78 Changmey BHU-II

App. Road to 79 Changmey Gup 0.67 0.67

office

0.16 0.16 App. Road to 80 Changmey

Kibucholing Lhakhang

0.10 0.10 81 App. Road to Chaling

Niteycholing Gonpa

0.33 0.33 82 App. Road to Godi Crematorium 83 App. Road to 0.41 0.41

Gongthung Dubdra Yangneer Gongthung 2.8 84 feeder road 2.8

Highway to new RVL 0.48 0.48 85 Kanglung

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8.05 8.05 86 Khangma-Benshingmo

87 Gongthung-Durung 10.0 10.0

88 Khaling-Tsangpo 7.00 7.00

89 Yangneer- 7.5 7.5

Daliphangma

90 Radhi-Tsangkhar 2.5 2.5

Lhakhang- Momnangkhar 3.5 3.5 91

10 Total 0.0 0.0 2 0.0 13.0 5.0 117 0.0 5 9 1 6 2.8 29.0 93.2 11 25 0.0 2 9 0 4 3 444.3 9 TRONGSA DZONGKHAG Wangdigang-Refe 1 1968-80 49.0 49.00 Highway 2 Refe-Trongsa Highway 1968-80 40.0 40.00 Trongsa-Yutola 3 1970-75 31.0 31.00 Highway Trongsa-Chuserpo 4 1970-75 44.0 44.00 Highway Bjeezam to Kakaling 5 6.50 6.50 (Nubi) road Road to to 6 Dzong/Archery 0.62 0.62 ground, Trongsa App. Road to new 7 1996-97 0.70 0.70 hospital, Trongsa App. road to FCB 8 0.50 0.50 Godown, Trongsa App. Road to Dzong, 9 0.30 0.30 Trongsa App. Road to DoR 10 1.50 1.50 Colony, Trongsa Road to CDCL 11 2007.00 0.90 0.90 Workshop, Tronga Feeder road to 12 2001-02 17.7 17.65 Karshong App. road to Baling 13 1993.00 0.02 0.02 Repeater Stn App. road to Yutola 14 1992.00 1.15 1.15 Repeater Stn. Farm road to Taksi 15 1.50 1.50 (Dragteng Geog) Farm road to 16 2.00 2.00 Endochholing App. road to 17 0.30 0.30 Tshangkha Pry. School

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Farm Road to 18 2.00 2.00 Trengsa/Samcholing Farm Road to 19 1998-99 4.00 4.00 Tangsibji App. Road to RBP 20 0.50 0.50 Station, Trongsa App. Road to RWSS 21 0.10 0.10 store, Trongsa Ap. road to Trashiling 22 1998-99 0.09 0.09 BHU,Trongsa Road to Tongtongphey 23 1998-99 0.30 0.30 BHU, Trongsa App. Road to old 24 Dzongdag's residence, 0.10 0.10 Trongsa App. to Sherubling 25 2.00 2.00 former BTCL, Trongsa Former BTCL to 26 Sherubling H.S.S, 0.30 0.30 Trongsa App. Road to 27 0.10 0.10 Kuengarabten Palace App. Road to Taktsi 28 2000-01 0.80 0.80 M. S. School App. Road to Langthel 29 0.20 0.20 L. S. School Road to new 30 Dzongdag's residence, 2001 0.30 0.30 Trongsa 31 Tshangkha Farm Road 2002 2.95 2.95 32 Drensing Farm Road 2003-04 1.30 1.30 33 Changrey Farm Road 2004-05 2.20 2.20 34 Kakaling Farm Road 2005-06 12.05 12.05 Tashidingkha Farm 35 2004-05 0.70 0.70 Road Endocholing-Namther 36 2005-06 4.00 4.00 Farm Road 37 Kela Farm Road 2006-07 2.32 2.32 38 Dangdung Farm Road 2006-07 4.20 4.20 39 Jangbi Farm Road 2006-07 1.60 1.60 40 Bjee Farm Road 2007-08 5.10 5.10 41 Karshong Farm Road 2007-08 16.0 9.00 42 Gager Farm Road 2007-08 5.00 5.00 Nyaladrangla Farm 43 2006-07 7.00 7.00 Road Approach road to 44 2008-09 1.50 Tshangkha shedra 164. 274.3 Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 24.2 0.0 3.9 0.0 0.0 0.6 0.0 0.0 75.4 3.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.3 1.2 0.0 0.0 0 5

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TSIRANG DZONGKHAG Tsirang (Damphu)- 1 1982-87 20.0 20.00 Sunkosh highway Wakleytar - Chanchey 2 1982-87 20.0 20.00 highway Darachu- 3 Tsirang/Damphu 1966-67 26.0 26.00 Highway Dhupidara-Lamidara 4 1981 11.0 11.00 (Mendrelgang) Damphu-Lopsibotey 5 1981 13.0 13.00 road Urban Road at 6 1980-81 1.5 1.50 Damphu Township Chanchey - Tsirangtoe 7 2004-05 12.7 12.69 Farm Road Damphu - Salami 8 (Kikhorthang) Farm 1977-78 8.00 8.00 Road Salami (Kikhortang)- 9 Dunglegang Farm 1977-78 2.00 2.00 Road Mendelgang-Barshong 10 2007-08 10.0 10.0 farm road App. Road to Darachu 11 1993 3.2 3.20 Repeater Stn. App. Road to Damphu 12 1981 1.0 1.00 High School 13 Darachu Forest Road 1981 6.5 6.48

Dupidangra-Waste 14 2007-08 1.0 Disposal 1.0

Barshong-Salary 2008-09 2.0 15 2.0 16 Dupidangra-Darachu 2008-09 13.0

Gate 13.0

17 14.0 Tsirangtoe-Patala 2004-05 14.0 18 Tsirangtoe-Phuntenchu 2004-05 5.0 5.0

19 Damphu-Paradangra 13.0 13.0 1987-88

20 Paradangra- 2007-08 6.00 6.00 Dunglagang 21 Rakshay-Chanauty 2006-07 5.00 5.00 Kilkhorthang Farm 2008-09 22 10.0 10.0 Damphu-Salami

Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 66.0 0.0 24.0 1.5 0.0 6.5 0.0 0.0 4.2 45.0 55.7 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 3.2 0.0 0.0 203.8

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WANGDUE DZONGKHAG Samtopana-Chuserbu 1 1970-75 86.0 86.00 Highway Wangdue-Wakleytar 2 1982-87 53.0 53.00 Highway 3 Pelela - Zelela road 1970-75 7.0 7.00 4 Lawala-Phobjikha road 1985 13.0 13.00 Road to Sha Slate 5 1984 20.0 20.00 Mines Wangdue-Bajothang 6 1986 2.5 2.50 road 7 Feeder road to Gasello 1991 11.3 11.25 Wangdue Zam - Nahi 8 2001 11.3 11.25 feeder Road Samtegang Feeder 9 2003 7.8 7.80 Road Feeder road to 10 2000 5.9 5.87 Baylangdra Jangchucholing- 2005- 13.8 11 13.87 Tashidingkha road 09(u/c) 7 App. Road to Pelela 12 1992 0.7 0.70 Repeater Stn Rurichu tunnel south 11. 13 portal & powerhouse 1996 11.50 5 road Gumina-Matsikar- 13. 14 1997 13.40 Intake road 4 Road to Cremation 15 2000 0.8 0.80 Ground at Wangdue App. road to Bajothang 16 1986 0.1 0.10 J. H. School App. road to Nobding 17 1984 0.2 0.20 Jr. H. School App. Road to Gasello 18 1991 0.1 0.10 Jr. H. School Road to Gasello 19 2001 1.8 1.80 Secondary School App. Road to Gasello 20 1999 0.2 0.20 BHU Teki Zam to Teki 21 2000 0.7 0.70 Agona Phubjikha to 22 1993 4.6 4.60 Gangphay road Wangdue town to 23 1968 0.8 0.80 Dzong Road to Tencholing 24 1986 3.3 3.30 RBA compound App. Road to Rabuna 25 1975 1.2 1.20 Jail RNR Research Centre 26 1993 0.2 0.20 road, Wangdue App. Road to Bajo 27 1997 0.2 0.20 BHU 47

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28 Road to Rinchengang 2003 2.0 2.00 Road to new Bajo 29 2004 3.0 3.00 town Samtengang-Galekha 30 2004-05 1.7 1.70 Farm Road Rakeyzampa- 31 Phunsumdeki farm 2004-05 5.0 5.00 road Chakzam - Buso Farm 32 2004-05 6.0 6.00 Road Dangchuzam - 33 2004-05 5.0 5.00 Thithigang Road Phobjikha DrukSeed 34 Office-Tshela Forest 2003-04 7.0 7.00 Road 35 Khotokha Forest Road 1984 15.0 15.00 Nahizam to Tashitokha 36 2006-07 5.2 5.20 Farm road Extn. of Nahi farm 37 2007-08 1.1 1.10 road to Yusagom Dangchuzam - 38 Nazegakha Reg. 2007-08 2.3 2.30 Vet.Lab Tekiagona to Tashila 39 Farm Road (Bjena 2007-08 17.2 17.20 geog) Dangchuzam-Palokha 40 Farm Road (Rubesha 2007-08 7.3 7.3 geog) Etoneysa - Simnorbu 41 Farm Road (Kazi 2007-08 6.3 6.3 geog) Taksha - Rukha PTT 42 2007-08 19.0 19.00 (Athang geog) Phuensumdeki- 43 Komchey road (Phayul 2005-06 4.0 4.00 geog) Phuensumdeki School 44 2005-06 3.0 3.00 - Chungdu Goenpa Gumena to Pangtsho 45 2006-07 3.5 3.50 Goenpa (Tsho-Gom) Nahi Feeder Road to 46 2005-06 4.5 4.50 Khujula Lhakhang Chaebakha to 47 Kuenjaling (Nysho 2006-07 1.2 1.20 geog) Neyjegang lhakhang to 48 Ruteykha (Rubeysa 2006-07 1.0 1.00 geog) RVL road take-off to 49 Ex-Gup Phurba's house 2007-08 0.2 0.20

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Limbukha Feeder 50 Road to Umteykha 2006-07 2.0 2.00 village Phayul Farm Road to 51 2006-07 4.5 4.50 Dajey Lhakhang 2007-08 3.0 3.0 52 Municipal road(Bajo

Town Area)

2007-08 0.6 0.6 Khotokha Forest Road 53 to Shedra(Private

Road),Bjena Geog

54 2007-08 1.2 1.2 Shedra Road to Doley

Lhakhang(Private

Road),Bjena Geog

Samteygang to 2008-09 6.50 55 Phadingkha Farm 6.50

Road(Nyisho Geog)

Peljoreling to 3.0 56 Yesugang Farm Road 3.0

(Dangchu Geog) 2008-09

Ridhagoenpa to Rida 2008-09 4.0 57 4.0 Worn Farm

Road(Dangchu Geog) Nahi Feeder Road to 2008-09 0.5 0.5 58 below Solid Waste

deposit,(private road) Thedtsho Geog 5.5 5.5 Feeder Road from Tika 59 2008-09 Agona to

Themakha(Bjena

Geog)

2008-09 3.2 3.2 60 Extension of farm road

from Simnorbu to

Kazhi Geog Centre

61 Nyelung Lhakhang 2005-07 5.1 5.1

24. 430.9 Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 139 2.5 90 0.0 0.0 26.6 0.0 6.0 6.2 0.0 0.0 11.6 66.7 19.0 2.3 2.2 0.7 33.2 9 6 ZHEMGANG

DZONGKHAG Wangdigang-Hatikohla 1 1968-80 104 104.0 Highway Gomphu-Panbang 2 2004-06 7.0 7.00 highway

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3 Tintibi-Gomphu road 1987-92 38.0 38.00 Mathanguri-Panbang- 4 1994 16.3 16.3 Galabi road Yabileptsa Feeder 5 1992 1.2 1.20 Road 6 Dakpai-Bulli road 2001-05 36.6 36.57 Feeder Road to 7 2003-04 8.7 8.72 Gomphu Village Buli-Tshaidang Farm 8 2006-07 10.0 10.00 Road App. road to Tamala 9 1994 2.0 2.00 Repeater Stn. Road to Z/gang H. 10 1981 0.6 0.60 School till D/Hall App. road to Academic 11 1981 0.1 0.10 Bloc, Z/gang App. Road to Girls' 12 1981 0.3 0.25 Dormitory App. Road to football 13 1981 0.2 0.15 ground App. Road to 14 1981 0.1 0.10 basketball court Road to Tali 15 2006-07 2.00 2.00 Zangdhopelri Farm Road to Tali 16 2006 1.0 1.00 village App. road to 17 Yebilaptsa M.S. 1998 0.1 0.10 School App. Road to Tingtibi 18 1992 1.0 1.00 L. S. School App. road to 19 Zhemgang L. S. 1999-07 1.0 1.00 School 3MVA 20 powersubstation road, 1999-00 0.6 0.60 Tintibi App. Road to Mini 21 1981 0.5 0.50 Hydel, Tintibi Urban road in Paling 22 2006-07 1.1 1.10 area Farm Road to 23 2006-07 3.1 3.10 Sonamthang Urban Road in 24 1981 0.5 0.45 Zhemgang township RBP junction to 25 1981 0.5 0.45 Z/gang Dzong parking Dzong parking - 26 Zhemgang HSS 1981 1.0 1.00 compound Truck park to Dzong 27 1981 0.2 0.15 park, Z/gang Ap. road to Guest 28 1999 0.2 0.20 House, Z/gang

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App. Road to BHU, 29 1999 0.4 0.35 Z/gang App. road to Z/gang 30 2005-06 0.3 0.30 Veg. market App. Road to RVL, 31 2006 0.2 0.15 Z/gang Road to NHDC 32 Housing Complex, 2005-06 0.2 0.15 Z/gang Urban roads within 33 2005-07 1.2 1.20 Tingtibi town Road to Gewog Centre 34 1999 0.5 0.50 at Tingtibi 35 Farm road to Dangkhar 2005-06 1.1 1.10 Farm road to 36 2005-06 4.7 4.70 Tshanglajong 37 Farm road to Zurphey 2006-07 6.5 6.50 Buli-Namshong Farm 38 2007-09 15.0 15.00 Road App. Road to Buli H. 39 2006-07 1.0 1.00 S. School Power tiller track to 40 2006-07 4.0 4.00 Tingtibi Pam App. road to DFO's 41 2006-08 0.1 0.08 office, Z/gang Mithun 42 Farm/Wangdigang 2002-03 13.1 13.10 FMU road Chapleychu working 43 1997 2.3 2.25 scheme Forest Road Road to Rural Dev. 44 2005-07 1.2 1.20 Trg. Centre, Z/gang 289.2 Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 111 38.0 62.8 0.0 0.0 2.3 13.2 7.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 0.0 41.4 4.0 1.2 3.3 2.0 1.1 0.0 5

Grand Total 1.6 1.6 6.2 14.6 14.6 68.9 93.2 59.8 40.4 15.6 41.7 52.6 52.7 62.0 62.0 16.0 428.7 428.7 774.2 137.8 160.8 536.8 163.2 979.3 416.4 163.3 479.9 479.9 1198.9 5964.31 Source: DoR

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Table 2.11 Bridge Details as of June 2009 Dzongkhag Field Location Bridge Name Span Span Width Load Yr. of Division Road Name (Km) Type (ft) (mtr) (mtr) (Tons) Construction Remarks Road

under Road Name & Category: Phuentsholing- Thimphu (AH-48) Project

Dantak P’ling-Thimphu Project Chukha No Name Composite 9.00 4.5 30 (Dechencholing) 67.55 Dantak RC T- Project Chukha 69.4 No Name 9.00 4.5 30 Beam Dantak RC T- Project Chukha 81.3 No Name 9.00 4.5 30 Beam Dantak Multi cell Chukha 84.00 Taktichu Zam box 30.00 7.50 40 2003 Project Culvert Dantak Thegchen Zam Project Chukha 82.41 PSC 67.00 7.50 70 1982 (Wangchu) Dantak

Ta-chog Zam Project Chukha 113.16 PSC 67.00 7.50 70 1985 (Tanalun) Dantak

Damchu RC T- Project 132 Zam 11.40 4.50 30 Thimphu Beam Dantak

Project Horong chu RC T- Thimphu 143.28 10.00 4.50 30 Danta zam (4 kilo) Beam

Total 8 212.40

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Route Name & Category: Thimphu Urban Area (Urban)

Thimphu India House 1.50 Thimphu Zam Bailey 40.0 12.20 3.27 24 1973 FD, Approach bridge, SS Thimphu

Thimphu “ 1.50 Thimphu Zam Bailey 140.0 42.68 3.27 24 1974 FD, bridge, SS Thimphu

Thimphu Changchen Lam 1.50 Samtenling RC T- 14.00 9.00 40 2009 FD, Zam Beam Thimphu

Thimphu Chogyel Lam 2.10 Langjophakha RC T- 28.00 10.90 70 1995 FD, Zam Beam Thimphu Bailey Thimphu Dechencholing- 8.00 Begana Zam Bridge, 90.0 27.44 3.27 18 FD, Begana DS Thimphu Bailey Thimphu Thimphu D/ling-Kabesa 0.00 Pangri Zam Bridge, 90.0 27.44 3.27 18 March 2008 FD, DSR Thimphu

RC T- Thimphu Thimphu Norzin Lam 0.10 Lunten Zam Beam 27.00 11.20 70 1995 FD, Thimphu RC Slab/ Thimphu Thimphu Samphel Lam 0.25 Chubachu Steel 16.00 12.00 40 2008 FD, Zam Composite Thimphu

Thimphu Thimphu Thori Lam 0.00 Motithang RC Slab 5.00 7.50 40 2002 FD, Zam Thimphu

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Semtokha- Chamgang FD, Thimphu Thimphu 4.00 RC Slab 12.00 3.50 40 2000 Chamgang Zam Thimphu

Thimphu Ring Kawazangsa Seamless FD, Thimphu Thimphu 0.00 48.00 7.50 40 2005 Road Link Bridge Steel Arch Thimphu Approach Road Bailey Nabirongchu to Cement Bridge, FD, Thimphu Thimphu Zam 30.0 9.14 3.27 24 2004 Bricks Factory SSR Thimphu Nabirongchu Rc Arch FD, Thimphu Thimphu Express Way Zam Bridge 126.00 15.00 40 2006 Thimphu Semtokhachu PSC Box FD, Thimphu Thimphu Express Way Zam Grider 45.00 15.00 40 2007 Thimphu Thimphuchu FD, Thimphu Thimphu Express Way Steel Arch Zam 78.00 15.00 40 2007 Thimphu Changbangdu RC Fly FD,

Thimphu Thimphu Express Way Fly Over Over 115.00 5.50 40 2008 Thimphu

FD, Express Way Thimphu Thimphu Express Way RC Slab 8.00 15.00 40 2007 Thimphu Fly Over

FD, RC T- Thimphu Pling- Thimphu 161.9 Babesa Zam 16.00 7.50 70R Thimphu Beam

FD, Olaranchu RC T- Thimphu Pling- Thimphu 166.78 16.00 7.50 70R 2007 Thimphu Zam Beam

Bailey FD, Dechencholing Thimphu 6.00 Bridge, 80.0 24.39 3.27 18 1972 Thimphu Zam DS Total 20 470.0 697.29

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Road Under Route Name: Chuzom – Paro Project Dantak Thun Zam PSC, Project Paro 0.06 77.00 7.50 70 1991 Chuzom- Paro (Chuzom) Cantilever Dantak Steel Project Paro 7.95 Isuna Zam 67.00 7.50 40 1993 Truss Dantak Project Paro 15.00 Shaba Zam 15.90 7.50 40 N/A RC Slab Dantak Steel Project 17.86 Bonday Zam 1 67.00 7.50 40 1993 Paro Truss Dantak Project Paro 18.82 Parochu Zam 11.00 6.50 30 N/A Composite Dantak RC Multi Project Paro 18.10 Bonday Zam 2 cell 18.00 7.50 70 2005 Dantak Culvert RC T- Project Paro 19.00 Wochu Zam Beam 10.00 7.50 40 N/A Dantak Total 7 0.00 265.90 Route Name: Paro Urban Area Taktshang Bailey Paro Thimphu 0.80 Pachu Zam 150.0 45.73 3.27 24 1999 Approach Road Bridge, TSR Paro Town- Taa Paro Thimphu 0.15 Jangsa Zam Composite 100.00 6.45 40 1995 Dzong Paro Town- Taa RC T- Paro Thimphu Dopshari Zam 28.80 4.50 30 N/A Dzong 2.20 Beam Bailey Paro Town - Paro Thimphu 0.50 Neymen Zam Bridge, 36.59 3.27 30 2001 NIE 120.0 TSR

Total 4 270.0 211.12

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Route Name : -Phuentsholing Urban Area

P’ling Urban Dutikhola PT Slab 1.00 25.00 7.50 70 2001 Road Zam Bridge Total 1 0.00 25.00 Road Under Route Name: Chuzom Haa Project Dantak RC T- Project Paro Chuzom- Haa 54.63 No Name 11.00 4.50 40 1965 Beam Dantak RC T- Project Haa 74.20 No Name 11.00 4.50 40 1965 Beam Dantak Hachu Zam Steel Project Haa 77.50 40.00 7.50 40 2001 (Damchu Zam) Truss Dantak

Total 3 0.00 62.00 Road Under Route Name: Haa- Gasekha-Damthang Project Dantak Haa-Hasekha- Steel Project Haa 0.46 Hachu Zam 2 35.00 7.50 40 2002 Damthang Truss Dantak Steel Project Haa 3.78 Hachu Zam 3 40.00 7.50 70 2000 Truss Dantak RC T- Project Haa 9.30 Gasekha Zam 19.30 7.50 70 2004 Grider Dantak

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Yakchu RC T- Project Haa 10.80 22.40 7.50 70 2005 Zam Grider Dantak Total 4 0.0 116.70

Route Name & Category: Trashigang- Semtokha Road (PNH) Construct Trashigang Steel Trashigang Trashigang 9.46 Cha Zam 90.00 7.50 70 1999 ed by - Semtokha Girder Dantak Rolongchu RC T- Trashigang Trashigang 16.20 13.00 4.50 40 1981 Zam Beam RC T- Mongar Lingmithang 27.50 Ravidan Zam 18.50 4.50 40 1982 Beam Construct Steel Mongar Lingmithang 34.00 Sherichu Zam 40.00 7.50 70 1999 ed by Girder Dantak Bailey Mongar Lingmithang 41.60 Gudari Zam Bridge, 80 24.39 3.27 24 2004 DS RC T- Mongar Lingmithang 42.00 Prakhadrang 19.00 4.50 40 1982 Beam Steel JICA Mongar Lingmithang 116.00 Kuri Zam Pony 54.00 5.50 40 2003 Grant, Ph. Truss 1 Bailey Mongar Lingmithang 161.70 Namling Zam Bridge, 90 27.44 3.27 24 2003 DSR RC T- Bumthang Lingmithang 210.56 Gay Zam 17.00 4.50 30 1982 Beam RC T- Bumthang Trongsa 232.92 Liri Zam 18.00 4.50 30 1983 Beam

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RC T- Bumthang Trongsa 273.45 Tangchu Zam 33.50 4.50 40 1987 Beam Steel JICA Chamkhar Bumthang Trongsa 283.52 Pony 50.00 7.50 40 2003 Grant Ph. Zam Truss 1 RC T- Bumthang Trongsa 301.00 Rapten Zam 52.00 4.50 40 1982 Beam RC T- Bumthang 8.00 4.50 40 1980 Trongsa 301.10 Yemta Zam Beam Bumthang Trongsa 304.19 Rewang Zam RC Slab 7.50 4.50 40 1980 Hurichu/Bong RC T- Bumthang Trongsa 304.86 Zam Beam 19.00 4.50 40 1980 RC T- Bumthang Domkhar Zam Trongsa 309.37 Beam 18.00 4.50 40 1981 RC T- Bumthang Trongsa 310.00 Gyetsa Zam Beam 23.60 4.50 40 1981 RC T- Bumthang Trongsa Bong Zam 318.69 Beam 23.50 4.50 30 1981 Steel JICA Trongsa Trongsa 358.60 Bjee Zam Pony 43.00 5.50 40 2003 Grant Ph. Truss 1 Tshangkha Trongsa Trongsa 371.00 RC Slab 6.00 5.50 40 2008 Zam Nangi chu RC T- Trongsa Trongsa 376.13 24.70 4.50 40 1982 Zam Beam Trongsa Trongsa 385.60 No Name RC Slab 22.50 6.75 40 1981

Trongsa Trongsa 93.00 Chenebji Zam RC Slab 7.00 5.53 40 1981

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RC T- Wangdue Lobeysa 402.75 Nika Zam 28.00 4.50 40 1982 Beam Composit Wangdue Lobeysa 457.60 Wakha Zam 12.50 4.50 40 1969 e Composit Wangdue Lobeysa 467.00 Gazikha Zam 10.56 4.50 40 1982 e Steel JICA Wangdue Lobeysa 468.00 Wachey Zam Pony 43.00 5.50 40 2003 Grant, Truss Ph.1 Chuzomsa RC T- Wangdue Lobeysa 472.00 28.00 4.50 40 1988 Zam Beam RC Arch Wangdue Lobeysa 482.00 Wangdue Zam 120.00 7.50 40 2002 Helvetas

Thimphu Lobeysa 511.40 No Name RC Slab 7.00 6.40 40 1978 Semtokha Fly RC T- Thimphu Thimphu 546.00 15.00 4.75 30 1964 Over Beam 170. Total 32 923.69 0 Route Name: S/Jongkhar –Trashigang S/Jongkha Dungsumkha Steel Project S/Jongkhar 0.6 60.00 7.50 70 1969 r-T/Gang Deogu Zam Hamilton Dantak Dasho Project S/Jongkhar 4.4 Composite 18.00 4.50 40 1964 Lonchen Zam Dantak Project S/Jongkhar 5.4 No Name Composite 10.00 4.50 40 1964 Dantak Project S/Jongkhar 7.53 Druk gea Zam RC T-Beam 22.00 7.50 40 1964 Dantak Project S/Jongkhar 7.63 No Name Composite 12.00 4.50 40 1964 Dantak

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Project S/Jongkhar 8.21 No Name Composite 8.00 4.50 40 1964 Dantak Project S/Jongkhar 8.25 No Name Composite 13.00 4.50 40 1964 Dantak Project S/Jongkhar 9.68 No Name RC T-Beam 12.20 4.50 40 2001 Dantak Jegenathan Project S/Jongkhar 51.21 RC Arch 19.00 6.00 40 1964 Zam Dantak Project Trashigang 121.80 Stan Bridge RC T-Beam 11.00 4.50 40 Dantak Project Trashigang 125.50 Jerichu Zam RC T-Beam 19.00 7.50 40 Dantak Bodidrang Bailey Project Trashigang 127.00 90.0 27.44 3.27 40 2004 Zam Bridge, TS Dantak Bailey Project Trashigang 175.00 Bamrichu Zam 70.0 21.34 3.27 40 2004 Bridge, TS Dantak Mithidrang Trashigang Trashigang 180.00 RC Slab 10.00 4.30 24 1996 Zam Total 14 160.0 262.98

Route Name: Gelephu – Trongsa Gelephu – Sarpang Zhemgang 1.00 Gelephu Zam RC Slab 9.20 7.40 40 2007 Trongsa

Sarpang Zhemgang 0.85 No Name RC T-Beam 8.00 4.50 40 1965

Sarpang Zhemgang 3.35 No Name RC T-Beam 8.00 4.50 40 1965

Sarpang Zhemgang 3.39 No Name Composite 12.00 4.50 30 1965

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Steel Sarpang Zhemgang 7.50 Lodrai Zam 40.00 7.50 24 1970 Hemilton GOI funded, Sarpang Zhemgang 10.58 Geleg Zam Steel Girder 120.00 4.30 40 2001 Designed by RITES Sarpang Zhemgang 20.02 Katley 1 Composite 11.00 4.50 40 1964 Steel Sarpang Zhemgang 22.86 Katley 2 11.00 4.50 40 1964 Hamilton 4.50 Sarpang Zhemgang 24.95 Katley 3 RC T-Beam 25.00 40 1981

GOI funded, Sarpang Zhemgang 36.66 Samkhar Zam Steel Truss 61.00 4.30 40 2001 Designed by RITES

Sarpang Zhemgang 38.85 Beteni Zam RC T-Beam 25.00 4.20 40 1987

Trongsa Zhemgang 53.25 Chaplekhola RC T-Beam 20.00 4.50 40 1969 Trongsa Zhemgang 62.27 Galipong Zam RC T-Beam 12.00 4.50 40 1967 JICA Mangdechu Langar Trongsa Zhemgang 98.00 92.25 5.50 40 2003 Grant, Ph. Zam Arch 1 Lower Trongsa Zhemgang 108.30 Composite 12.00 4.50 30 1973 Phushing Zam Bailey Strengthe Wangdigang Trongsa Zhemgang 155.60 Bridge, 100.0 30.49 3.27 24 2004 ned in Zam DSR June 2004 Panjurmani RC – T Trongsa Zhemgang 169.00 Zam 28.00 6.70 40 2008 Girder (PR)

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Dungdung Trongsa Zhemgang 188.75 RC T-Beam 25.00 4.50 40 1983 Zam Washed Trongsa Zhemgang 198.65 Yoormu Zam RC T-Beam 23.00 4.50 40 1984 away on 26/5/2009 Bailey 36.59 Trongsa Trongsa 224.65 Yeshey Zam 120.0 3.27 18 1992 Bridge, DS Dzongkhalum Steel Trongsa Trongsa 233.43 22.00 4.50 40 1990 a Zam Hamilton Telegangchu Trongsa Trongsa 241.36 RC T-Beam 25.00 4.50 40 1981 Zam Total 22 220.0 659.53

Route Name: Gelephu - Sarpang Gelephu- Sarpang Sarpang 0.19 Gelephu RC T-Beam 10.00 4.50 40 1965 Sarpang

Sarpang Sarpang 1.07 No Name Composite 9.00 4.50 40 1965 arpang Sarpang 1.87 No Name Composite 8.00 4.50 40 1965 Sarpang Sarpang 12.26 Chuwari Composite 9.00 4.50 40 1965 Sarpang Sarpang 14.45 Toribari Composite 9.00 4.50 40 1965

Sarpang Sarpang 14.74 Rateykhola Composite 9.00 3.76 40 1965

Bailey Sarpang Sarpang 17.42 Dholkhola 130.0 39.63 3.27 24 2001 Bridge, DD Bailey SSR-60 & Bridge, TSR- Sarpang Sarpang 20.00 Jigmeling Zam 210.0 64.02 3.27 24 1997 SSR, TR 150’=210 ’

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Sarpang Sarpang 20.18 Leopani Submersible 45.50 4.50 40 1993

Sarpang Sarpang 22.09 Leopani Submersible 13.00 4.50 40 1994 Sarpang Sarpang 23.03 Lampthey Submersible 51.00 7.50 40 1991 Sarpang Sarpang 24.38 Kaftey Submersible 25.00 7.50 40 1993 Sarpang Sarpang 26.43 Patibari Submersible 31.00 4.50 40 1993 Sarpang Sarpang 30.08 Kamikhola RC T-Beam 13.00 3.76 40 1995

Sarpang Sarpang Leukhola RCC Slab 10.00 5.50 40 2009

Multi-Cell Sarpang Sarpang Kopchekhola 0.00 5.50 40 2009 Culvert Total 16 340 346.15

Route Name: Sarpang – Tsirang Sarpang- Shompangkha PSC Box Sarpang Sarpang 3.50 45.00 4.50 40 2001 Tsirang Zam Girder Bailey 48.78 1992 Sarpang Sarpang 20.00 Loringkhola Bridge, 160.0 3.27 24

DDR Sarpang Sarpang 41.30 Kuchikhola Submersible 14.00 6.60 40 1972 Sarpang Sarpang 45.60 Powkhola Submersible 14.00 6.60 40 1972

Total 4 160.0 121.78

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Route Name: Wangdue – Tsirang Wangdue- Wangdue Lobeysa 2.50 Hesothangkha SS Bailey 30.0 9.15 3.27 24 1985 Tsirang

Wangdue Lobeysa 8.90 Lawakha DSR Bailey 110.0 33.54 3.27 24 1988

Wangdue Lobeysa 13.80 Baso Chu SSR Bailey 60.0 18.29 3.27 18 1985 Wangdue Lobeysa 16.50 Ruri Chu SS Bailey 50.0 15.24 3.27 18 1987 Wangdue Lobeysa 24.05 Bay Chu SS Bailey 50.0 15.24 3.27 18 1985 Wangdue Lobeysa 32.00 Kami Chu SS Bailey 60.0 18.29 3.27 18 1986 Dagana Lobeysa 52.00 Nayarchu DS Bailey 100.0 30.49 3.27 18 1991 Reconstruct ed by Tsirang Lobeysa 54.00 Waklaytar Langar Arch282.0 86.00 6.00 40 2007 JICA, 24/11/2007 Tsirang Lobeysa 59.00 Mechikhola SSR Bailey 60.0 18.29 3.27 24 1990 Tsirang Lobeysa 69.00 Buri Chu DS Bailey 90.0 27.44 3.27 24 1985 Tsirang Lobeysa 75.00 Chanchey TS Bailey 130.0 39.63 3.27 24 1986 Total 11 1022.0 311.60

Route Name: Sunkosh – Dagana Reconstruct Sunkosh – Dagana Sarpang 0.00 Sunkosh Zam Langar Arch 312.3 95.20 5.51 40 2007 ed by Dagana JICA,

24/11/2007 Bailey Dagana Sarpang 5.90 Budhachu Zam 40.0 12.20 3.27 24 1990 Bridge, SS

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90ft DS washed Februa away by Dagana Sarpang 26.50 Dagachu Zam Steel Truss 57.60 5.50 40 ry flash flood 2010 on 26/5/2009 Bailey Dagana Sarpang 36.00 Amphikhola 30.0 9.15 3.27 24 1989 Bridge, SS DS-80', B/Bridge, SSR-50', Dagana Sarpang 42.00 Panakhola DS, SSR & 160.0 48.78 3.27 24 2002 &SS-30'= SS 160' Bailey Dagana Sarpang 48.00 Bidulung Zam 100.0 30.49 3.27 24 2000 Bridge, DSR Bailey Dagana Sarpang 48.00 Bidulung Zam 70.0 21.34 3.27 24 2000 Bridge, SSR Bailey Dagana Sarpang 52.00 Baleykhola 3.27 24 Bridge, SSR Bailey Dagana Sarpang 57.80 Zaringey Zam 60.0 18.29 3.27 24 1994 Bridge, SS Bailey Dagana Sarpang 60.00 Lemichu Zam 50.0 15.24 3.27 24 2000 Bridge, SSR Bailey Dagana Sarpang 77.00 Darachu Zam 100.0 30.49 3.27 24 1985 Bridge, DS Total 10 922.3 338.78

Route Name: Samtse – Sipsu 3 Spans Samtse – Bailey Samtse P’ling 2.80 Budeney Zam 240.0 73.17 3.27 24 2008 of 80’ Sipsu Bridge, DS each

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Bailey DDR-190' Chamarchi Samtse P’ling 3.00 Bridge, 380.0 115.86 3.27 24 1990 & DDR- Zam 1 & 2 DDR 190'=380' BS- BS & 360',DSR- Diana Samtse P’ling 8.50 Bailey 1020.0 310.97 3.27 18 2003 130',DSR- Kuenphen Zam Bridge 130',BS- 400' Bailey Chungpatang Samtse P’ling 13.50 Bridge, 120.0 36.59 3.27 18 1999 Zam DSR SS-40' & Kuchi Diana Bailey Samtse P’ling 20.50 160.0 48.78 3.27 18 1999 DS-120'= Zam 1 & 2 Bridge, DS 160' Bailey Samtse P’ling 29.50 Lengthey Zam 50.0 15.24 3.27 18 1996 Bridge, SS Phuensum Zam Samtse P’ling 31.00 RC T_Beam 20.00 5.50 24 2005 (Gathia) Bailey For Samtse Samtse P’ling 28.40 Jitti ‘A’ Zam Bridge, 90.0 27.44 3.27 18 2001 Side DSR Bailey Samtse P’ling 35.00 Jitti ‘B; Zam 90.0 27.44 3.27 18 2001 Bridge, DS Bailey Samtse P’ling 37.00 Jitti ‘C’ Zam 70.0 21.34 3.27 18 2001 Bridge, DS Bailey SS-60' & Samtse P’ling 38.00 Jitti ‘D’ Zam Bridge, SS 220.0 67.07 3.27 18 2001 TSR-160'= & TSR 220' Bailey Samtse P’ling 41.00 Sipsu Zam 110.0 30.49 3.27 18 1981 Bridge, DS Total 12 2540.0 794.39

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Route Name: Sipsu – Tendu Samtse Sipsu – Bindu Chu Steel P’ling 19.47 36.60 4.25 24 1993 Tendu Zam Himilton Samtse RC T - P’ling 11.59 Lamichu Zam 25.00 4.00 40 Beam Samtse P’ling 6.12 Biruchu Zam RC T-Beam 25.00 4.00 40

Total 3 86.60

Route Name: Samtse- P’ling (NH-79Kms) Samtse & Semi Under Samtse- Chukha P’ling 9.00 Amochu Zam through type 175.00 7.50 40 Constructi P’ling Arch Steel on Total 0 0.00 175.00

Route Name: Rinchending – Pasakha Chukha Bhalujhora Sampheling Rinchending to P’ling 4.50 Zam RC Slap 126.00 7.50 40 1987 - Pasakha Samphelin

g Total 1 0.00 126.00 Route Name: Pasakha – Manitar Chukha Pasakha – Almost P’ling Pasakha Zam Composite 7.50 70R Manitar Complete Chukha Composite br under Pasakha- Shingkhola Bailey 3.27 constn to P’ling 140.0 42.68 18.00 Manitar Zam Bridge, TSR replace existing BB

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Total 2 140.0 42.68

Route Name: Geduchu Feeder Road Geduchu Geduchu Zam- Steel Chhukha P’ling 3.00 30.00 4.50 40.00 1997 Feeder Road 1 Hemilton Geduchu Zam- Steel Chhukha P’ling 3.50 25.00 4.50 40.00 1997 2 Hemilton Geduchu Zam- Steel Chhukha P’ling 30.00 4.50 40.00 1997 3 Hemilton Geduchu Zam- Steel Chhukha P’ling 30.00 4.50 40.00 1997 4 Hemilton Geduchu Zam- Steel Chhukha P’ling 29.00 4.50 40.00 1997 5 Hemilton Total 5 0.00 144.00

Route Name: Galakpa - Lhuentse

Galakpa - Lhuentse Lingmithang 12.30 Gangola Zam RC Slab 10.00 4.50 30 1988 Lhuentse Rewanchu Bailey Lhuentse Lingmithang 27.00 60.0 18.29 3.27 18 1981 Zam Bridge, SS

Lhuentse Lingmithang 28.00 Phawan Zam RC T-Beam 16.00 5.50 40 2010

Karma Bailey Lhuentse Lingmithang 70.0 21.34 3.27 24 1992 Shangshong Bridge, SS Bailey Lhuentse Lingmithang 42.00 Rongman Chu 60.0 18.29 3.27 24 1998 Bridge, SSR

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JICA Lhuentse Lingmithang 50.00 Tangmachu Langar Arch 229.6 70.00 5.50 40 Aug- 2007 Grant, Ph-2

Total 6 419.6 153.92

Route Name: Dungkhar

Lhuentse- Kurichu Bailey Lhuentse Lingmithang 110.0 33.54 3.27 24 2003 Dungkhar Bridge Bridge, DS Kilungchu Bailey Lhuentse Lingmithang 80.0 24.39 3.27 24 2003 Bridge Bridge, DS Chumey Lhuentse Lingmithang RC Slab 10.00 5.50 40 Drang Lhuentse Lingmithang Gangzor Zam RC Slab 10.00 5.50 40

The 80' BB completed in May Chudeygangc Lhuentse Lingmithang 06 at 7.962 m washed away in hu Zam 2009 monsoon

Total 4 190.0 77.93

Route Name: Chazam - Trashiyangtse Chazam – Jamkhardrang T/Yangtse Trashigang 9.50 RC Slab 10.00 4.00 30 1973 T/Yangtse Zam Bailey T/Yangtse Trashigang 11.00 Tshergomzam 110.0 33.54 3.27 18 1995 Bridge, SS Gomakora T/Yangtse Trashigang 13.00 RC Slab 7.80 5.40 40 2007 Zam Bailey T/Yangtse Trashigang 14.30 Duksum Zam 120.0 36.59 3.27 18 1977 Bridge, DS

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T/Yangtse Trashigang 31.20 Buyang Zam RC Slab 9.30 4.00 30 1973

T/Yangtse Trashigang 34.50 Chumdu Zam RC Slab 7.20 4.85 30 1982

Total 6 230.0 104.43 Route Name: Deothang – Bhangtar Deothang- Bailey 50.0 S/Jongkhar Trashigang 12.30 Domphu Zam 15.24 3.27 18 1999 Bhangtar Bridge, SSR Bailey S/Jongkhar Trashigang 19.00 Marthang Zam 100.0 30.49 3.27 18 1982 Bridge, DS Bailey S/Jongkhar Trashigang 25.00 Demoli Zam 80.0 24.39 3.27 18 2001 Bridge, DS Kawaipani Built by S/Jongkhar Trashigang 46.27 PSC 50.00 7.50 70 1999 Zam Dantak Tshangchutha Built by S/Jongkhar Trashigang Bailey, DS 120.0 36.59 3.27 2005 m Zam DoR Total 5 350.0 156.71

Route Name: Chaskhar Feeder Road Chaskhar Mongar Lingmithang feeder 5.00 Jabrekey Zam Bailey Bridge 50.0 15.24 3.27 18 2003 road Mongar Lingmithang 5.50 Johari Zam Bailey Bridge 50.0 15.24 3.27 18 2003

Mongar Lingmithang 6.50 Gudari Zam Bailey Bridge 60.0 18.29 3.27 18 2003

Total 3 160.0 48.77

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Route Name: Yadi – Shershong Yadi- Mongar Lingmithang 6 Yadi Zam RC Slab 10.00 5.30 24 2004 Shershong Murungchu Bailey Mongar Lingmithang 90.0 27.44 3.27 24 2003 Zam Bridge, DS Br parts supply: Osang Enterprise @ Nu. 3.450 Birzingdangch Bailey March- million; Civil Mongar Lingmithang 70.0 21.34 3.27 u Zam Bridge, DS 24 2006 works & launching: Nima Const @ 4.458m

Total 3 160.0 58.78 Route Name: Trashigang - Phongmey Trashigang

Trashigang Trashigang - 2.50 No Name RC Slab 7.55 3.90 30

Phongmey Thungthi Zam Bailey Reconstructed Trashigang Trashigang 5.70 100.0 30.49 3.27 18 2004 1 Bridge, DS 2004 10.2 Trashigang Trashigang RC Slab RC Slab 8.50 3.90 30 0 15.6 Rangjung Bailey Trashigang Trashigang 50.0 15.24 3.27 18 1997 0 Zam Bridge, SS 20.3 Chungduri Bailey Trashigang Trashigang 90.0 27.44 3.27 18 1998 0 Zam Bridge, DS

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120' BB 30.0 constructed in Trashigang Trashigang Yudiri Zam 0 1996 washed away 2004 Total 5 240.0 89.22 Route Name: Riju Trashigan Bailey Washed away Trashigang Trashigang 4.90 Pangri Zam 120.0 36.59 3.27 18 1977 g-Riju Bridge, DS 2004 Total 1 120.0 36.59 Route Name: Riju- Bartsham Riju- Bailey Trashigang Trashigang Riju Zam 120.0 36.59 3.27 18 1989 Bartsham Bridge, DS Total 1 120.0 36.59

Route Name: Tingtibi – Gomphu Tingtibi- Zhemgang Zhemgang 5.38 Yabi Zam RC T-Beam 8.70 4.50 70 1993 Gomphu Zhemgang Zhemgang 13.80 Zurphey Zam RC T-Beam 15.50 4.50 70 1993

Zhemgang Zhemgang 23.79 Subrang Zam RC T-Beam 25.50 4.50 70 1993

Total 3 0.00 49.70

Route Name: Gomphu- Panbang

BB parts Gomphu- Rindeygang Zhemgang Zhemgang 13.00 Bailey, DDR 200.0 3.74 24 procurement Panbang Zam in progress

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Zhemgang Zhemgang Tekri Zam RC T-Beam

Design Steel Tied Zhemgang Zhemgang 13.50 Mangde Zam 9.00 70R completed for Arch 115m Bridge 150m Steel arch br under 56.00 Zhemgang Zhemgang Nisokha Zam Steel Arch 9.50 40 constn by BB 0 & SP Malik JV

Total 200

Route Name: Dakpai-Buli

Dakpai- Promgdagnag Bailey Zhemgang Zhemgang 9.00 80.0 24.39 3.27 24 2002 Contractor Buli Zam Bridge, DSR

Zhemgang Zhemgang 12.00 Kikhar Zam RC Slab 10.00 6.30 40 2002 Contractor

Chudigang Zhemgang Zhemgang RC Slab 9.80 5.50 40 2005 Zam Bailey Zhemgang Zhemgang Burgang Zam 130.0 39.63 3.27 24 2005 Contractor Bridge, DD Total 4 210.0 83.82

Route Name: Missina-Punakha- Damji

Punakha Missina – Lobeysa 5.00 Missina Zam RC T-Beam 20.00 5.50 40 2008 Punakha

Total 1 0.00 20.00

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Lobeysa Punakha Goendrap Zam Bailey 3.27 1995 Replaced by Punakha 0.10 180.0 54.88 24 Dzong 1 Bridge, DDR Steel Deck

Goendrap Zam Bailey Punakha Lobeysa 0.10 60.0 18.29 3.27 24 1995 June 2004 2 Bridge, SSR

Total 2 240.0 73.17

Punakha- Sirigangchu Bailey Punakha Lobeysa 9.10 50.0 15.24 3.27 18 1984 Trashithang Zam Bridge, SS Bailey Punakha Lobeysa 16.40 Rimchu Zam 70.0 21.34 3.27 18 1985 Bridge, SSR Tshoringmo Bailey Punakha Lobeysa 23.00 50.0 15.24 3.27 18 2003 Zam Bridge, DS Rableythang Bailey Punakha Lobeysa 25.00 60.0 18.29 3.27 18 2003 Zam Bridge, DS Total 4 230.0 70.11 Trashithang Bailey Gasa Lobeysa 0.50 Tingtha Zam 120.0 36.59 3.27 24 2000 -Damji Bridge, DSR Bailey Gasa Lobeysa 3.00 Kukuna Zam 70.0 21.34 3.27 40 2001 Bridge, DSR Bailey Gasa Lobeysa 8.56 Yemina Zam 90.0 27.44 3.27 24 2003 Bridge, DSR Bailey Gasa Lobeysa Gathana-1 80.0 24.39 3.27 24 2005 Bridge, DS

Gasa Lobeysa Gathana-2 Bailey 50.0 15.24 3.27 24 2005 Bridge, DS Total 5 410.0 125.00

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Gayzachu Bailey July Gasa Lobeysa Damji-Gasa 90.0 27.44 3.27 24 Zam-1 Bridge, DS 2008 Abutments for 110’BB Zamey Zam Bailey, DSR 3.27 24 under Construction

Total 1 90.0 27.44

Khuru Bailey Khuruthang DSR-100’ & Punakha Lobeysa 1.00 Kuenphen Bridge, DSR, 280.0 85.37 3.27 24 2002 - Shengana DDR-180’ Zam DDR

Total 1 280.0 85.37

Sha Slate Bailey Wangdue Lobeysa Chabcho Zam 60.0 18.29 3.27 24 2003 Road Bridge, DS Bailey Wangdue Lobeysa Chabjha Zam 50.0 15.34 3.27 24 2003 Bridge, DS

Total 2 110.0 33.63

Samtengan Bailey Lobeysa 27.44 2002 Wangdue g feeder Rekey Zam Bridge, DSR 90.0 3.27 24

road Total 1 90.0 27.44 Nyenzerga Dangchu Zam Wangdue Lobeysa 1.00 Bailey, DSR 120.0 36.59 3.27 18 2005 ng Road

Total 1 120.0 36.59

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Route Name: Bumthang Town Area Tang Bailey Bumthang Trongsa Approach 6.00 Panshing 80.0 24.39 3.27 18 2002 Bridge, DS road Dhur Farm Bailey Bumthang Trongsa Tokto Zam 80.0 24.39 3.27 18 2005 Road Bridge, DS Bailey Bumthang Trongsa Changjab Zam 60.0 18.29 3.27 18 2005 Bridge, DS

Total 3 220.0 67.07

Route Name: Tang Feeder Road Tang Tazambee Bumthang Trongsa Feeder 22.00 RC Slab 8.00 5.50 40 2006 Zam Road

Total 1 0.00 8.00

Route Name: Yangthang – Tshengkha Yangthang- Yangthang Bailey Haa Thimphu 1.00 100.0 30.49 3.27 24 2000 Tshengkha Zam Bridge, TS Total 1 100.0 30.49

Route Name: Mathanguri – Panbang Mathanguri- Shashapani Bailey Sarpang Sarpang 11.00 80.0 24.39 3.27 24 1993 Panbang Zam Bridge, SS Bailey Zhemgang Sarpang Nangchu Zam 70.0 21.34 3.27 24 2006 Bridge, DS

Total 2 150.0 45.73

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Route Name: Nganglam Town Road Launched Nganglam Kerongchu Bailey July Sarpang Sarpang 130.0 39.63 3.27 24 using old Town Road Zam Bridge, DD 2006 parts Launched Bailey July Sarpang Sarpang Dopchu Zam 60.0 18.30 3.27 24 using old Bridge, DS 2006 parts Total 2 190.0 57.93

Route Name: Pema Gatshel – Denchi Road

P/Gatshel Inaugurated Trashigan Bailey March P/Gatshel Denchi Marungri Road 170.0 51.82 3.27 24 on 18th April g Bridge, DDR 2006 Road 2007 Total 1 170.0 51.82

Route Name: Approach Road to Ramtokto

Approach Bailey Thimphu Thimphu road to 0.50 Ramtoko Zam 80.0 24.39 Bridge, SS Ramtokto Total 1 80.0 24.39

Road Name: Khasadrapchu – Bjemina Road

Bjemina Khasadrapchu Thimphu Thimphu 0.15 RC T Beam 19.30 4.50 30 feeder Road Zam

Total 1 19.30

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Route Name: Kurizam – Kurichu Power House

Kurichu Gyalposhing Mongar Power RC T-Beam 21.40 KHPCL Zam 1 House Road Total 1 21.40

Route Name: Gyalposhing – Nanglam Highway

GN Take-off RCC Box July Lhojong Mongar GNRP 0.00 66.20 7.00 40 Highway Bridge Girder 2005 Const. Co. Passang GN Steel Plate Yongri Zam 24.00 6.00 40 2008 Const. Highway Girder Wangdue

Total 2 90.20

Route Name: Gyalposhing Highway

Nanglam- 30 m RCC

P/G GNRP Gyalposhing 3.10 Kerung Zam 6.00 40 Slab bridges

Highway under construction Nanglam- by Tshering P/G GNRP Gyalposhing 14.70 Kurung Zam 6.00 40 Constn, Highway Bumthang

Total 2 0.00

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Route Name: Jangchubcholing-Tashidingkha Feeder Road (20 Kms); RAP-II

Wangdue RCC Slab Lobeysa JT Road 1.87 RCC Slab 12.00 5.50 40 Bridge 6.55 RCC Slab RCC Slab 5.50 Wangdue Lobeysa JT Road 12.00 40 Bridge

Wangdue Lobeysa JT Road 6.72 Bailey Bridge Bailey, DS 80.0 24.39 3.27 24

Total 3 48.39

Route Name: Drujeygang-Balung Feeder Road (25 Kms); RAP-II RCC Slab Dagana Sarpang DB Road 4.44 RCC Slab 8.00 5.50 40 Bridge Under Dagana Sarpang DB Road 4.70 Construction Under Dagana Sarpang DB Road 5.70 Construction Total 1 8.00 Route Name: Khodakpa-Khar-Tsebar Feeder Road (Kms); RAP-II Under P/Gatshel Trashigang KKT Road 3.25 Bailey Bridge Bailey, DS 70.0 21.34 3.27 24 Construction

P/Gatshel Trashigang KKT Road

P/Gatshel Trashigang KKT Road Total Total Number of

Bridges 259 7735.121

Source: DoR

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Table 2.12 Bridges on various Farm Road

Route Name: Bomdeling farm road

T/Yangtse Bomdeling Kholongchu Bailey, 110.0 33.54 2004 Farm Road Zam DD

Total 1 110.0 33.54

Route Name: Kholongchu – Dondeychu

T/Yangtse Kholongchu- 0.70 Kholongchu Bailey 120.0 36.59 3.27 24 2003 NRDCL Dondeychu Zam Bridge, DSR

T/Yangtse 2.30 Dondeychu Bailey 80.0 24.39 3.27 24 2002 NRDCL Zam Bridge, DS

Total 2 200.0 60.98

Route Name: Farm Road to Toenchekha Village, Paro

Paro Tenchekha Start Toenchekha Bailey 110.0 33.54 3.27 24 December Launched farm road Point Zam Bridge, 2008 using old DSR parts

Total 1 110.0 33.54

Route Name: Farm road to Shaba, Village, Paro

110’BB Paro Shaba Farm Start Shaba Zam Bailey 110.0 33.54 3.27 24 April completed Road Point Bridge, 2008 in 2008 DD washed away in 2009

Total 1 110.0 33.54

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Route Name: farm road to Lingmithang village

Mongar Lingmithang 0.30 Lingmithang Bailey 110.0 33.54 18 June 2005 NRDCL Farm Road Zam Bridge, DSR

Total 1 110.0 33.54

Route Name: Farm Road - Yusiphakha Village, T/phu

Thimphu Yusiphakha 0.40 Yusiphakha Bailey 30.0 9.14 November Launched Farm Road Zam Bridge, 2002 using old SS parts

Total 1 9.14

Route Name: Approach Road- Sha Slate Mining

Wangdue Sha Slate Ruenak Zam Bailey 40.0 12.19 October Launched Mining Bridge, 2004 using old Road DS parts

Total 1 12.19

Route Name: Farm Road –Chendebji Village

Trongsa Road- Chendebji Bailey 50.0 15.24 April Launched Chendebji Zam Bridge, 2005 using old DS parts

Total 1 15.24

Route Name: Farm Road- Khariphu Village

Thimphu Road- 0.50 Khariphu Bailey 100.0 30.48 June Khariphu Zam Bridge, 2005 Mining DSR

Total 1 30.48

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Route Name: Farm Road – Silina Village, Mewang Geog

Thimphu Road- Silina Bailey 40.0 12.19 3.27 18 June Launched Silina Zam Bridge, 2008 using old Village SS parts

Total 1 12.19 Route Name: Farm Road-Debsi Village, Kawang Geog

Thimphu Road- Debsi Bailey 110.0 33.54 3.27 18 June Launched Debsi Zam Bridge, 2008 using old Village DD parts Total 1 33.54 Route Name: Wangdigang-Korphu Farm road

The 230' Wangdigang- Reotala Bailey 3.27 18 June BB Korphu FR Zam Bridge, 2008 completed Trongsa DD in Jun 08 washed away by Cyclone AILA flood in May 2009 Wangdigang Zam Total 0.00

Route Name: Debsi Farm Road

Thimphu Desi FR Debsi Zam Bailey, 110.0 33.54 3.27 18 2008 DDR TOTAL 1 33.54

Total Nos of bridges on 13 341.45 Farm Roads

Grand Total 272 8076.57 Nos of Bridges Source: DoR

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Figure 2.5 Organizational Structure of Department of Roads

Director General DoR

I&D Division S & D Roads Bridge GoI Project RAP-II RNP-I RNP-II (CE) Division (CE) Division (CE) Division (CE) (PC) (PC) (PC) (PC)

Investigation Design Roads Section Design GoI Project RAP-II RNP-I RNP-II Section (EE) Section (EE) (EE) Section (EE) (APC) (APC) (APC) (APC)

Development Survey Const & Mtc. GoI Project RAP-II RNP-I RNP-II Section (EE) Section (EE) Section (EE) (PMs) (PMs) (PMs) (PMs)

Field Division Field Division Field Division Field Division Field Division Field Division Field Division Field Division L/thang (EE) Lobesa (EE) P/ling (EE) Sarpang (EE) Thimphu (EE) T/gang (EE) Trongsa (EE) Z/gang (EE)

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CHAPTER 3

DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING SERVICES

BACKGROUND

The process of urbanization is nearly five decades old and unlike many other countries, where the establishment and growth of towns and cities has been influenced by economic potential, the development of towns in Bhutan initially resulted from the establishment of administrative centers. Today, the urban population has reached 31% (as of PHCB, 2005) of the total population and by 2020, it is envisaged that more than 50 % of the population will be living in the urban centers. With this rapidly growing urban population, the demand for planning and provision of adequate infrastructure for housing, water supply, and sanitation etc. has increased manifold. This calls for significant human and financial resources to promote a planned development and to reduce the urban issues and poverty.

The erstwhile Bhutan Engineering Services was responsible for construction of buildings to accommodate the civil servants from the beginning of 1st Five Year Plan. This organization continued to serve the public construction functions in a new name called “Public Works Department”.

In 1974 a committee was appointed to guide urban development and it was called Central Town Planning Committee (CTPC) consisting of all ministers and senior civil servants as members. In 1984 the CTPC was converted into National Urban Development Corporation (NUDC) and in 1989 the NUDC was renamed as the Department of Works and Housing by merging the non- road functions of the PWD. In 1993 the Departments of Roads and Works & Housing were merged and renamed the Public Works Division (PWD). The new PWD was then transferred to the Ministry of Communications.

In 1999 the roads and other functions were segregated and the Department of Urban Development and Housing (DUDH) was formed. The mandate of DUDH was to focus on urban development as the number of urban centers were rapidly increasing and urban problems like housing, infrastructure provision and municipal management issues were emerging, which need to be addressed comprehensively and efficiently.

Housing was separated from the department in 2003 and the DUDH was renamed as Department of Urban Development and Engineering Services (DUDES) during the First Annual Engineering Conference held at Gedu in 2004. Apart from the responsibilities associated to the urban sector and providing engineering services to all other agencies, DUDES was also made the parent Department for the Dzongkhag Engineering Sections.

The larger towns of Thimphu and Phuentsholing have City Corporations while other towns have municipalities under the chairmanship of respective Dzongdags. Thimphu and Phuentsholing are autonomous municipal corporations with charters. All other municipalities are called municipal corporations but function under the engineering section of Dzongkhag administration.

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OBJECTIVES

The main objectives of DUDES are: • Achieve a balanced and sustainable development of human settlements; • Improved living standards and livelihood of urban residents; • Reviewing and preparing urban plans; • Carrying out reconnaissance study of potential urban growth centers; • Strengthening urban management capacity; • Delivering urban services in a consolidated and cost-effective manner; • Increasing participation of urban dwellers in the development and management of towns; and • Addressing urban poverty.

STRATEGIES

• Undertake urban planning as an activity from the outset of development; • Building priority physical infrastructure; • Management of urban services through appropriate legislation and granting autonomy to municipalities; and • Promote and preserve traditional architecture and environment.

SUSPENSION BRIDGES

Pedestrian trail bridges, mule tracks and foot trails are the main forms of transport and communication in most parts of rural Bhutan. Trail bridges over the country’s deep river valleys can cut walking distance by several hours or sometimes even by more than a day. Therefore, the Government has placed high priority for the construction and improvement of trail suspension bridges and mule tracks in the rural areas since the Fourth Plan.

The construction of suspension bridge is supported by the Swiss Government through SDC/ Helvetas. Swiss involvement started from 1985. Currently Suspension Bridge Program is in its sixth phase which started from July 2007 and will end in December 2010.

At present there are a total of 350 existing bridges out of 456 constructed so far including 2 constructed with fund from the Swiss community and a 32 m span Bazam (traditional wooden cantilever bridge) over Wangchu at Changjiji. However, the 3 bridges are not included in Table. The Bazam was constructed to mark the occasion of the Centenary Celebrations and it benefits the students of Chang Bangdo Primary School to use the playing field situated on the other side of the river besides also allowing the city to enjoy the football matches held across the river.

MULE TRACKS

In order to facilitate rural access and interconnectivity, the construction of new and improvement of existing mule tracks is supported by providing funds to the Dzongkhags for tools, plants and construction materials like explosives, etc. The implementation is being done by the Dzongkhags with community participation in terms of unskilled labor. 85

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Under the World Food Program contribution, a total of 151 Km of mule tracks has been constructed in three Dzongkhags namely, Trashigang, Monggar and Zhemgang.

ISSUES & CHALLENGES

i) Human Resources: - There are only nine trained Urban Planners in the country and few are undergoing training. It is ironical that such small number of Urban Planners has to prepare urban development plans for more than 30 declared urban centers. In the absence of many colleges offering Urban Planning courses at the Under Graduate level, there are no candidates joining the department. These results into recruiting architects and engineers who have to under go a master’s course to become full fledged planners. Hence it takes time and financial resources to train planners. Thus, the ministry is managing the urban planning functions either by supporting the least available professionals with untrained engineers and architects or some works are outsourced. ii) Though it is fully established that half of the Bhutanese population will settle in the urban areas by 2020, a corresponding Human Resource Development Plan and Investment plans for development of such areas have not been prioritized.

iii) All the development works are funded through a formula based resource allocation, but some of the urban development works are very expensive in nature and it crosses the formula based ceiling. So those Dzongkhags having rural development programs are not able to absorb such urban programs and are frequently requesting the center to take up such infrastructure development plan from the center. These calls for a review of formula based program as the local capacity and the ownership of such program cannot be guaranteed if all such programs are implemented by the center.

iv) The zero growth policy of the civil service becomes a major hurdle as the financial allocation and the scope of work have increased tremendously resulting in Dzongkhag Engineers getting over loaded with the work. v) Many of the plans and programs are delayed due to non-clearance of land issue by the National Land Commission Secretariat.

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Table 3.1 Details of Suspension Bridges by Dzongkhag and Year of Construction

Number of Bridges Constructed Sl. Year Wise Break Up No Dzongkhag 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 . 1 Bumthang 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 Chukha 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 Dagana 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 4 Gasa 1 1 1 1 5 Haa 3 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 6 Lhuntshe 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 7 Mongar 1 3 5 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 8 Paro 1 2 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 Pemagatshel 2 2 1 5 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 10 Punakha 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 11 Samdrup 3 1 3 4 2 2 3 2 1 2 1 1 1 Jongkhar 12 Samtse 3 1 1 3 1 2 2 5 4 2 2 1 1 13 Sarpang 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 2 1 1 14 Thimphu 1 1 1 2 1 1 15 Trashigang 1 1 3 2 1 6 3 1 1 1 1 2 3 2 16 Trongsa 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 3 3 1 17 Tsirang 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 18 Wangdue 1 1 1 5 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 19 Trashi 1 2 1 2 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 Yangtse 20 Zhemgang 1 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Total 11 8 15 31 12 2 19 40 35 10 16 10 4 10 12 16 15 6 5 12 12 12 12 14

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Number of Bridges Constructed Number of Year Wise Break Up Total Bridges Sl.No Dzongkhag 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Existing 1 Bumthang 1 1 19 18 2 Chukha 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 20 13 3 Dagana 4 1 1 3 20 15 4 Gasa 2 1 7 5 5 Haa 2 16 13 6 Lhuntshe 2 1 1 2 2 23 19 7 Mongar 1 3 2 2 2 1 34 27 8 Paro 1 1 1 1 20 17 9 Pemagatshel 1 1 1 1 1 1 30 23 10 Punakha 1 1 1 1 13 9 11 Samdrup 2 1 2 1 1 1 34 17 Jongkhar 12 Samtse 1 1 1 2 33 26 13 Sarpang 1 2 1 1 1 1 28 22 14 Thimphu 1 2 1 11 9 15 Trashigang 2 1 1 1 3 3 39 28 16 Trongsa 1 1 20 16 17 Tsirang 1 1 1 15 12 18 Wangdue 1 1 1 1 25 22 19 Trashi Yangtse 2 1 2 1 23 19 20 Zhemgang 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 26 20 Total 18 16 6 4 16 12 9 17 14 2 3 456 350

Source: Suspension Bridge, DUDES

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Table 3.2 Status of Urban Development Plan as of December 2009

Sl. Gaylong Dzongkhag Dzongkhag Yenlag Throm Geog Throm Present Status No. Throm Thromde WESTERN REGION Thimphu Structure Plan prepared by the consultants had been approved by CCM in Jan

2003. 10 Local Area Plan had been prepared and being implemented. 1 Thimphu Dechenchholing Layout plan for 23 plots prepared in 1999 is being implemented by TCC. No plan. However, the concept of land pooling had been disseminated to the Khasadrapchu public. Urban Development Plan for 2002-2017 including extended area prepared and Phuentsholing approved by CCM in 2004 for implementation. Local Area Plan approved but not implemented due to the following; Deficit of fund from ADB Funding. Kabreytar Land had been mortgaged by the landlords. No construction zone due to geological instability. High Tension lines crisscrossing over the area that has 22 mtrs. Right off way. Area not planned. Immense pressure from the public and the Ministry of Toribari Economic Affairs for a plan. Chukha Colony Plan prepared but not implemented as there is no bridge. The Dzongkhag has

(Wangkha) different opinion because of recent flood. Plans prepared for; 2 Chukha a) Laptsakha Gedu Laptsakha b) Below Meritshimo Junction c) Above Meritshimo Junction (needs extensions of road) Layout plan prepared in 1999 with 56 plots and had been approved for Tsimasham implementation in 2002 out of which 50 plots had been allotted by the Dzongkhags. The business community wished to defer the plan prepared during 8th Five Year Tshimalakha Plan. Hence, no plan has been prepared.

Darla (Tala) Layout plan prepared in 1999 in draft form. Pasakha No action. The area not planned. Wangkha No Plan. The area has not been surveyed.

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The Structure Plan prepared by the consultant and had been approved by the Samtse NCCHS. The plan is being implemented. The NLCS has withheld the release of Local Area Plan. 3 Samtse Gomtu No plan, although the area had been surveyed. Sipsu/ Local Area Plan was prepared in 1993 and plots demarcated by the Dzongkhag.

Belbotey Chengmari No plan. The area has not been surveyed. The 1st phase had been completed. The 2nd & 3rd phase approved in 2003 through Tshongdue NCCHS is being implemented by the Dzongkhag. 4 Paro Urban development Plan prepared in 2004 had been accorded approval by Bondey NCCHS for implementation. The structure and layout plan prepared in 1989 and approved in 1992 is still under Haa 5 Haa implementation for main town. Jyenkana Jyenkana No Plan.

CENTRAL- WESTERN REGION

Sl. Gaylong Dzongkhag Dzongkhag Yenlag Throm Geog Throm Present Status No. Throm Thromde Urban development plan approved for implementation in 2002. Bajo The Dzongkhag had allotted 131 plots to the eligible license holders. Wangdue 6 Layout plan with 37 plots prepared and approved for Phodrang Nobding implementation in 1998. However, the plan could not be implemented due to land dispute. Rurichu No plan but a copy of topographical survey had been obtained. The action area plan prepared in 1997 is being implemented in Khuru the field with majority of house already built. 7 Punakha Thinleygang No Plan. Lobeysa No Plan.

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Layout plan had been prepared in 2002 with 32 plots. The plots were allotted by the Dzongkhag. Further construction permits Dagana deferred to continue slope stabilization works under RGoB/ ADB funding. Dagapela No plan, although the area had been surveyed 8 Dagana Dujeygang No plan, although the area had been surveyed Lhamoizingkha No plan. Layout plan had been prepared in 2001 for 16 plots. Allotment

of plots completed and building construction under progress. 5 Sunkosh plots had been affected due to the construction of bridge. Goshi No plan. The Structure Plan prepared by the consultant had been Damphu 9 approved by the NCCHS for implementation. Tsirang Chachey No plan. The area has not been surveyed Meldrelgang No plan. The area has not been surveyed. The approved plan with 18 commercial and 9 residential Gasa 10 Gasa released to Dzongkhag for implementation. Damji A plan had been prepared.

CENTRAL – EASTERN REGION

Gaylong Dzongkhag Sl. No Dzongkhag Yenlag Throm Geog Throm Present Status Throm Thromde The Structure Plan prepared and being implemented. The road Gelephu network within the core area developed. The NLCS has withheld the release of Local Area Plan I & II. Sarpang/ Survey work completed in 2006. 11 Sarpang Rabibagan Jigmechholing/ No plan.

Surey Local Area Plan prepared in 2002 had been approved for

implementation in 2003 by the NCCHS. Allotment of plots to Dekeling eligible candidates waited. The infrastructure like road with

drainage and streetlight are already put in place. 12 Bumthang Chumey No action.

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Structure Plan that was prepared in 2002 had been approved for Zhemgang implementation in 2003 by the NCCHS. Plot demarcation work completed in 2005 13 Zhemgang Layout plan prepared and approved. But the plan could not be Panbang implemented due to security reason. Layout plan prepared and approved for implementation in 1997. Tingtibi Plot demarcation work completed in 2005. Structure plan that was prepared in 2002 had been approved for 14 Trongsa Trongsa implementation in 2003 by the NCCHS. Immense pressure from BCCI to release the area occupied by DoR Colony.

EASTERN REGION

Gaylong Dzongkhag Sl. No Dzongkhag Yenlag Throm Geog Throm Present Status Throm Thromde The Structure Plan and Local Area Plan prepared and released S/ Jongkhar to Dzongkhag for implementation. Deothang No plan. The area has not been surveyed. Samdrup 15 Kowai Pani had been surveyed (Topographic) but no plan had Jongkhar Bhangtar been prepared. Daifam Cadastral survey had been completed and Township Map

(Jomotsangkha) produced. We need to explore the Topographical survey works. Structure Plan had been approved for implementation in 2001 Mongar by the NCCHS. 2 Local Area Plan under implementation.

The layout plan prepared but later revised in 2001. The Dzongkhag had allotted the plot to eligible ones. New Structure Gyelposhing Plan under review.

16 Mongar No plan. The area has not been surveyed Drametse

No plan. The area has not been surveyed Limithang

No plan. The area has not been surveyed Sengor

No plan. The area has not been surveyed Yadhi

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Trashigang Structure plan prepared that included Melphy, as well. Bartsam No plan. The area has not been surveyed Draft Structure Plan prepared in 1987 was subject to revision. Kanglung Local Area Plan not prepared due to absence of Cadastral information. 17 Trashigang Khaling Survey had been carried out using RK 1 (old method) Structure Plan prepared and approval accorded by the NCCHS Rangjung in 2002. Survey had been carried out using RK 1(old method) and later Wamrong Development Plan prepared in 2007. The Plan released to Dungkhag for implementation. Structure / Layout Plan prepared and approved in 2000 for T/Yangtse implementation. 18 Trashi Yangtse The Preliminary Plan prepared and released to Dzongkhag for Duksum implementation. Needs review. Topographical survey had been completed. The structure plan Denchi Denchi under preparation. 19 Pema Gatshel Survey had been carried out using RK 1 (old method). No plan Nangkor had been prepared. Layout plan prepared and approved in 2002. 1 out of 25 plots Phaling had been allotted by the Dzongkhag. Layout plan prepared and approved in 2003. About 13 acres of 20 Lhuntse Autsho land had been acquired by the Dzongkhag. 70 plots were created including few institutional. Dungkar No plan. The area has not been surveyed Gorgan No plan. The area has not been surveyed

Source: DUDES

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Table 3.3 Status of Urban Centers Topographic Survey as of December 2009

Sl. Towns in Respective No Dzongkhag Dzongkhags Topographic Survey

WESTERN REGION

1 Thimphu Thimphu Surveyed & Managed by Thimphu City Corporation 2 Gedu Surveyed & Completed 3 Tsimasham Surveyed & Completed Surveyed & Managed by 4 Phuentsholing Chukha Phuentsholing City Corporation 5 Darla Not Surveyed 6 Chukha Surveyed & Completed 7 Tsimalakha Surveyed & Completed 8 Samtse Surveyed & Completed 9 Samtse Gomtu Surveyed & Completed 10 Sipsu/Belbotay Not Surveyed 11 Tshongdue Surveyed & Completed Paro 12 Bondey Surveyed & Completed 13 Haa Haa Surveyed & Completed

CENTRAL-WESTERN REGION

14 Wangdue (Bajothang) Surveyed & Completed 15 Wangdue Nobding Not Surveyed 16 Rurichu Not Surveyed 17 Punakha Khuruthang Surveyed & Completed 18 Daga Dzong Town Surveyed & Completed 19 Dagapela Town Not Surveyed Dagana 20 Sunkosh Town Surveyed & Completed 21 Drujegang Not Surveyed 22 Tsirang Damphu Surveyed & Completed 23 Gasa Gasa Not Surveyed

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CENTRAL-EASTERN REGION 24 Sarpang Surveyed & Completed 25 Sarpang Gelephu Surveyed & Completed 26 Lhamoizingkha Not Surveyed 27 Chamkar* Surveyed & Completed 28 Bumthang Dekiling* Surveyed & Completed 29 Jakar Town* Surveyed & Completed 30 Zhemgang Surveyed & Completed 31 Zhemgang Tingtibi Surveyed & Completed 32 Panbang Surveyed & Completed 33 Trongsa Trongsa Surveyed & Completed

EASTERN REGION 34 Samdrup Jongkhar Surveyed & Completed 35 Samdrup Deothang Not Surveyed 36 Jongkhar Samdrupchoeling/ Bangtar Not Surveyed 37 Jomotsangkha/ Daifam Surveyed & Completed 38 Mongar Surveyed & Completed 39 Gyalposhing Surveyed & Completed Mongar 40 Drametse Not Surveyed 41 Lingmethang Not Surveyed 42 Khaling Surveyed & Completed 43 Wamrong Surveyed & Completed 44 Trashigang Town Surveyed & Completed Trashigang 45 Rangjung Surveyed & Completed 46 Kanglung Surveyed & Completed 47 Reserboo Surveyed & Completed 48 Trashi Yangtse Surveyed & Completed 49 Yangtse Duksum Surveyed & Completed Pemagatshel Town & Surveyed & Completed 50 Denchi^1 Pemagatshel Nanglam (Rinchenthang Surveyed & Completed 51 area)^2 52 Denchi Surveyed & Completed 53 Lhuentse/ Phaling Surveyed & Completed Lhuentse 54 Autsho Surveyed & Completed Source: DUDES Note: - * Updatation of the towns will be done ^1 Town is going to be shifted to Denchi ^2 Nanglam old town is also surveyed

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Table 3.4 Information on Drinking Water Supply Schemes by Urban Towns as of 31st. December, 2009

Percentage of Water Hours of Total Dzongkhag Urban Town Population with Piped Produced Supply Expenditure on Drinking Water (m3/day) (Daily Water Supply Treated Not Average) (Nu. in million) Treated Bumthang Chamkhar 25.00 75.00 - - - Dekiling 40.00 60.00 - - 0.100 Chukha Nil 100.00 - 24.00 - Darla 100.00 Nil - 6.00 2.670 Gedu 100.00 Nil - 6.00 - Chukha Phuenstholing Under Phuentsholing City Corporation Tsimalakha Nil 100.00 - 8.00 2.500 Tsimasham Nil 100.00 - 5.00 2.000 Dagana - 100.00 - 24.00 - Dagana app. Dagapela - - - - Not Approved Drujeygang - - - - Lhamoyzingkha - - - - - Sunkosh - 100.00 2.00 24.00 - app. Gasa Gasa 0.00 100.00 - 20.00 - Haa Haa 100.00 - 1500.00 24.00 10.910 Lhuentse Autsho 0.00 100.00 50.00 24.00 Public Contribution Phaling 62.75 37.25 143.33 12.00 8.700 Dremtse 0.00 100.00 - 24.00 - Monggar Gyelposhing 100.00 0.00 2177.28 24.00 18.893 Monggar 100.00 0.00 3000.00 4.00 9.80 Paro Bondey 100.00 0.00 800.00 6.00 0.050 Tshongdue 100.00 0.00 1036.00 6.00 1.040 Punakha Khuruthang 0.00 100.00 2500.00 9.00 40.006 Kanaldang - - - - - Kherigonpa 0.00 100.00 - 16.00 0.117 Pema Gatshel Monglin - - - - - Nangkor - - - - - Nganglam RWSS - - 24.00 - Yalang - - - - - Dewathang 0.00 100.00 6.00 24.00 0.426 Samdrup Jomotsangkha - - - - - Jongkhar Phuntshothang - - - - - S/Jongkhar 93.00 7.00 650.00 14.00 0.845 Gomtu 100.00 0.00 1000.00 - -

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Samtse Samtse 100.00 0.00 2500.00 9.00 27.491 Sipsu - - - - -

Gelephu 100.00 0.00 5000.00 24.00 1 million US Sarpang Dollar (Nu. 45 million) Sarpang:- Existing Supply 0.00 100.00 - 2.00 - New Supply 0.00 100.00 864.00 6.00 9.834 Khasadrapchu - - - - - Lobesa - - - - - Thimphu Thimphu Under Thimphu City Corporation Thinleygang - - - - - Kanglung 0.00 100.00 - - - Khaling 0.00 100.00 - - - Trashigang Rangjung 100.00 0.00 1050.00 24.00 15.000 Trashigang 100.00 0.00 1234.00 24.00 17.935 Wamrong 0.00 100.00 432.00 - - Trashi Duksum 100.00 0.00 15.00 12.00 7.400 Yangtse Trashi Yangtse 100.00 0.00 51.400 12.00 13.690 Trongsa Trongsa 80.00 20.00 130.00 24.00 40.746 Tsirang Damphu: Existing Source 100.00 0.00 928.00 18.00 22.80 New Source 0.00 100.00 1500.00 - - Bajo 100.00 0.00 1134.00 6.00 19.581 Wangdue Nobding - - - - - Rurichu - - - - - Panbang - - - - - Zhemgang Tingtibi 100.00 0.00 224.00. 24.00 5.720 Zhemgang 100.00 0.00 604.00 18.00 8.940

Source: Dzongkhag Note: Dash (-) means information not available RWSS-Rural Water Supply Scheme

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Table 3.5 Information on Urban Infrastructure Facilities by type and town as of December 2009 URBAN ROADS FOOTPATH PARKING (km) (mtr.) DRAIN Capacity (to accumulate # of vehicle DZONGKHA URBAN Not S No. of per parking) REMARKS GS TOWNS Surface Road Off Surface (mtr.) Parki 2 Light Mediu Heavy d Side Road d ng Wheele Vehicl m Vehicl r e Vehicle e Chamkhar ------Bumthang Dekiling - 1.70 - - 2.53 - - - - - Darla - 0.50 0.50 ------Chukha Gedu - 3 1.20 - - - 1 2 - - Tsimasham 1.50 1.50 1.50 - - - - 2 2 2 Dagana - 1.5 200 ------Not Dagapela ------processed Dagana Drujeygang ------Lhamoyzingkha ------Sunkosh ------Gasa Gasa - - 240.00 Nil 380.00 - - - - - Haa Haa 1.6 1.6 3200 3850 Nil - No specified parking area Autsho ------Lhuntse Phaling 2.422 1.658 2153.1 - 2764.2 - - - - - Dremetse ------Monggar Gyelposhing 13.90 - 1151.35 - - 6 - - - - Monggar 30.50 12.00 3506 15 3000 - - - - - Bondey ------Paro Tshongdue 2.992 - 5636.9 3366.55 450 - - - - - Punakha Khuruthang 1.770 0.129 2804.46 104.70 Nil 9 No specified parking area Kanaldang ------Pema Gatshel Kherigonpa ------Monglin ------

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Nangkor ------Nganglam ------Yalang ------Dewathang 0.50 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Jomotsangkha ------S/Jongkhar Phuntshothang ------S/Jongkhar 5.71 Nil 3200 990 Nil 2 10 20 10 50 Gomtu ------Samtse Samtse 4 1.5 4 1 Nil 2 20 20 30 15 Sipsu ------Gelephu 5.26 - 4420 741.1 185.4 - - - - - Sarpang Sarpang ------Khasadrapchu ------Thimphu Lobesa ------Thinleygang ------Kanglung ------Khaling ------Rangjung ------Trashigang Trashigang 3.101 2.15 748.00 700 500 - 10 55 10 - Roadside Wamrong 0.275 - 1.146 - 1146 - 10 15 4 1 parking Trashi Duksum ------Yangtse Tashi Yangtse 4.32 - 4933.30 1881.90 ------Trongsa Trongsa 13574 3000 - 170.80 1358.40 3.00 10 20 10 10 Tsirang Damphu 4.6 1.8 450 200 Nil 150 27 41 Nil Nil Bajo 2950 Nil 3600 7300 - 155 28 110 - 17 Wangdue Nobding ------Rurichu ------Panbang ------Zhemgang Tingtibi 1.20 1.00 2500 2300 - 10 2 5 3 2 Zhemgang 3.85 2.20 1460 1000 1300 2 5 20 8 5 Source: Dzongkhag, Note: (-) Dash means information not available

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Table 3.6 Information on Urban Waste Management by Dzongkhag as of December 2009

Cost at Liquid Cost at Land Fill Dzongkhag Completion Waste Completion Site (Million) Management (Million) Bumthang Functional 4.5 0 0 Chukha N/A 0 N/A 0 Dagana Gasa N/A 0 N/A 0 Haa Functional 1.6 N/A 0 Lhuntse Monggar Paro Pema Gatshel N/A 0 N/A 0 Punakha Functional 0 0 0 Samdrup Jongkhar Samtse Sarpang Thimphu Trashigang Functional 3.13 Functional 8.55 Trongsa Tsirang Functional 3.2 Functional 9.7 Wangdue Phodrang Trashi Yangtse Functional 1 Zhemgang Source: - Dzongkhag

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Figure 3.1 Organizational Structure of Department of Urban Development & Engineering Services

MINISTRY OF WORKS & HUMAN SETTLEMENT

DEPT. OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING SERVICES

ENGINEERING URBAN PLANNING & URBAN RURAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES DIVISION DESIGN DIVISION INFRASTRUCTURE INFRASTRUCTURE DIVISON SERVICES DIVISION SERVICES DIVISION

WORLD BANK ARCHITECT PLANNING SUSPENSION PROJECT SECTION &RESEARCH WATER SUPPLY SECTION SECTION SECTION STRUCTURAL ADB PROJECT SECTION DESIGN SECTION SEWERAGE & MULE TRACK SANITATION SECTION GOI PROJECT SECTION ESTIMATE SURVEY SECTION EUSPS SECTION PROJECT URBAN ROADS SECTION ELECTRICAL DEVELOPMENT SUPREME SECTION CONTROL COURT SECTION DZONGKHAG SECRETARIAT ENNG.SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

GIS SECTION POOL STAFF

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CHAPTER 4

CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT BOARD

BACKGROUND

The Construction Development Board (CDB) was established in 1987 as an independent interagency representative organization of the Royal Government of Bhutan with mandate to act as promoter and overseer of construction industry and to develop an efficient & quality based construction industry within Bhutan. The Procurement/Financial Manual empowers CDB to formulate its own working procedures for the administration of the construction industry related activities. With the fast evolving changes in the governance and complexity of divergent work procurement practices, clear understanding of the role of CDB and its function and power to bring about accountability is of paramount importance for which purpose this ‘Institutional Mandate’ is developed to clearly spell out the same, as outlined in the following sections.

ROLE OF CDB

The CDB shall act as a:

1. Promoter of an efficient Construction Industry; 2. Regulatory authority for the Registration of Contractors; Consultants; Project Information & other such construction industry related matters in Bhutan; 3. Overseer of the construction industry with respect of inter-agency matters and also bridge the organizational gap between the private and public sectors by assisting the private sector in undertaking more expansive part in the industry through business, technology and manpower development; 4. To help the government in obtaining increased return on its investment through the promotion of an efficient and quality based construction industry; & 5. To ensure fair and equal access to the award of contract as well as treatment in the execution of contract.

OBJECTIVES

To promote, improve and streamline the growth and expansion of the construction industry to a level that is capable of producing and delivering high quality construction works, value for money and responsive to the national needs, amongst others: • By assisting the private sector within the construction industry to implement fair competition; • By encouraging and facilitating the effective use of best practices, enhance quality of constructions; and • By identifying necessary construction skills and assisting and, where appropriate, coordinating the creation and improvement of skills training and certification programmes.

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FUNCTIONS • To register/ classify/ categorize contractors, consultancy firms & Engineering professionals related to construction industry including downgrading/upgrading, suspending or reinstating of CDB registration based on their capability and performance; • To provide/coordinate training and awareness programs to develop human resources capacity & capabilities in the construction industry; • Monitoring quality if works delivered by contractors. • Collate/ maintain and disseminate useful Construction industry performance; • Create appropriate enabling environment and initiate policy reforms to curb fronting/ collusion and such other mal-practices in the industry; • Facilitate settlement of contractual disputes and grievances in contract awards; • Act as a platform to address the pertinent issues and problems faced by the Contractors; • Monitor performance of construction firms; • Implement decision of the Board.

A. CONSTRUCTION REGULATORY DIVISIONS

1. Manage/administer registration, classification and monitoring of contractors (including international contractors who wish to work in Bhutan & Joint Ventures) and cancellation, suspension or reinstating their CDB registration – in its effort towards increasing productivity; 2. Register construction personnel, engineers and architects, engineering & architectural consultancy firms towards enhancing professionalism; 3. Verify resources to ensure fulfillment of classification requirements of the contractors and consultancy firms 4. Coordinate with private construction sector and Government institutions to promote a (public-private) partnership for construction industry development; 5. Maintain information on contracts awarded/completed with specific details of value, contract period and other details of the work ; 6. Review and investigate any disputes arising out of the legal status/false submissions/tampering of tender documents by contracting/consulting firm during the participation/award of contract works; 7. Create enabling environment for regional recognition of Bhutanese contractors & consultants; 8. Administration of institutional capacity and performance of the contractors; &

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9. Conduct Workshops and meetings to address problem areas confronted by the construction industry, highlight any innovations and explain new rules and requirements as and when decided by the Board. 10. Facilitate dispute resolution during the contractual & post contractual phases (pre- contractual procurement disputes shall be resolved by the Ministry of Finance in accordance to the Procurement Manual 2007); 11. Maintain an Empanelment of Arbitrators; 12. Facilitate training & exposure for Arbitrators in resolving contractual disputes relating construction; 13. Review the procurement decisions and make necessary suggestions to the implementing agencies/contractors which shall be binding on all parties.

B. CONSTRUCITON PROMOTION & MONITORING DIVISIONS In co-operation with appropriate institutions: 1. Promote and facilitate the creation of certification and skills assessment programmes for engineers and other construction related manpower (other than skilled craftsmen which will be done by MoLHR); 2. Ensure speedy localization of manpower in Construction Industry through incentives and imposition of penalties (by means of provisions in the Standard Bidding Documents but not limited to such initiatives only); 3. Facilitate/Conduct appropriate refreshers courses for various level of technocrats, contractors & construction workers; 4. Conduct awareness programs and training in contractual requirements (e.g. contract administration); 5. Develop & promote technical and managerial skill within the private construction sector, in collaboration with relevant agencies; 6. Monitor quality of works delivered by contractors, undertake inspection & random checks on construction practices including fronting and collusion; 7. Enforcement of directives and regulation on infrastructure projects; 8. Monitor implementation of quality assurance strategy; 9. Carry out construction investigation works; 10. Feedback and technical support to field engineers; 11. Conduct Training and awareness programs for engineers;

12. Collect and disseminate construction industry information and statistics required for planning, monitoring, and decision making; 13. Create information databank of Certified/Registered Contractors and Consultancy firms;

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14. Promote IT in construction; 15. Provide online access to information on contractors, consultancy firms, architects/engineers; and tenders; & 16. Provide a ONE Window services on all NITs of the government

C. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION 1. Promote the development, improvement and expansion of the construction industry in cooperation with appropriate agencies; 2. Promote in cooperation with appropriate institutes, the development of effective construction quality, standardization, improve construction technologies / techniques and materials; 3. Monitor and recommend improvements to the practices of procurement and contracting of works from time to time; 4. Promote applied Research & Development activities into any matter relating to the construction industry in collaboration with relevant government/private organizations; 5. Conduct research and development activities to find cost effective and sustainable construction technology; 6. Networking with regional and international organization for technology transfer and knowledge sharing; 7. Carry out research and development projects; 8. Oversee the functions and management of Technology Demonstration and production Center in Gyelpozhing, Mongar; 9. Publication of BSR and relevant documents; 10. Publication of journals/manuals/guidelines relevant to construction industry.

D. OVERSEER OF THE INDUSTRY As overseer for the industry, CDB shall carry out the following task across all government procuring agencies including corporation and other concerns, as may be the case, in following areas: a. Address Procurement Grievances

Develop mechanism for addressing works procurement grievances (during & post contractual period) and enforce strictly & effectively to bring about fair and equal access to all contractors & consultants with transparency. Grievances may include but not limited to unfair applications/interpretations of contract clauses.

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b. Arbitration of Contractual Dispute

Develop mechanism for arbitration of post contractual dispute including intervention during the ongoing execution phase.

c. Review of Policies for Amendment

Address policies specific to construction industry and its development for review and amendment with the concerned authority.

ACHIEVEMENTS: 2009-2010 i. Online services for database and industry information • CiNET User Training: 4 batches of focal person from 70 procuring agencies were trained on the usage of CiNET.

ii. Improve capacity of contractors: • Carried out 2nd and 3rd Induction course at Bumthang and Phuentsholing – Total of 370 new contractors trained on basic construction skill and norms in construction industry.

iii. Monitor construction firms to check fronting/collusion and to ensure that minimum mandatory resources are maintained

iv. Registration of construction & Consultancy firms:

New Registration 309 nos Revalidation of CDB Registration 896 nos Up-grading of CDB Registration 36 nos Down- gradation of CDB Registration 9 nos Source: CDB

v. Revenue generated from: New Registration Nu. 0.275m Revalidation of CDB Registration Nu. 0.646m Late fees Nu .0.321m Total Nu.1.242m Source: CDB

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IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES ONGOING/IN PIPE LINE

i. Implementation of Point Based System for Contractor Selection: Development and institutionalization of all supporting tools and monitoring mechanisms for the new point based system for contractor selection to ensure a smooth and successful implementation. ii. Implementation of new contractor classification system: To introduce the new system for contractor classification that allows more flexibility and opportunities to the contractors in execution of works to their best capacity and capability.

PLANS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR 2010-2011 i. Improvement and Expansion of construction Development Services:

• Continue strengthening of CDB- In-house capacity building. • Further expansion of registration services including registration of architects, Engineer and Consulting firms and establishing online registration system. • Service delivery- Drafting Arbitration and CDA Act. • Online services for database and industry information. • Establish effective monitoring system to curb corruption, fronting, collusion and improve quality in construction. • Electronic bidding, E—procurement and evaluation using software.

ii. Awareness & Orientation Program

• Improve capacity of contractors, Managers and Engineers in taking up large works, improved contract management, financial management and Quality Assurance System – Contractors awareness & Orientation Program.

INSTITUTIONAL SETUP CDB shall be an independent interagency organization of the Royal Government of Bhutan with mandate to act as both overseer as well as promoter of the construction industry. The institutional set-up of the CDB shall be as follows:

a) BOARD

The Board shall functions as the main decision making body of CDB. It shall comprise of eminent personalities of the important ministries and private sector representatives. The Current Board Members are shown in Table 4.1:

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Table 4.1 Board Members

Sl.No Board Member Name Department Board Position Hon’ble Zhabtog Lyonpo Yeshi Zimba, Ministry of Works & Human 1 Chairman (Hon’ble Chairman of CDB) Settlement Ministry of Works & Human 2 Dasho Nima Wangdi (Secretary) Member Settlement Construction Association of 3 Dasho Ugyen Tshechup Dorji (President) Member Bhutan 4 Mr. PemaWangda ( Director General) Department of Labour, MoLHR Member 5 Mr. Sangay Tenzin (Director General) Department of Roads, MoWHS Member 6 Mr. Nima Wangdi (Director General) Ministry of Finance Member School Plan. & Build. Division, 7 Mr. Karma Sonam (Chief Engineer) Member MoE 8 Mr. Karma Tshering (Chief Engineer) Department of Energy, MoEA Member 9 Mr. Sonam Ongdi (Rep. Class A & B) Class A&B Contractors Member 10 Mr. Leki (Rep. Class C & D) Class C&D Contractors Member Mr. Wangdi Gyaltshen (Executive 11 CDB Secretariat, MoWHS Member Secretary Director) Source: CDB

Table 4.2 Recent Board meetings held:

Year Board Meeting Date Venue 50th Board MoWHS 2008-2009 19th August 2008 Meeting Conference Hall 51st Board 2008-2009 25th May 2009 MoWHS Meeting Conference Hall 52nd Board 14th September 2009-2010 MoWHS Meeting 2009 Conference Hall 53rd Board 2009-2010 20th January 2010 MoWHS Meeting Conference Hall Source: CDB

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b) CDB Secretariat The CDB Secretariat is responsible for all of the administrative and other operational functions of CDB. Notwithstanding the Secretariat’s role as coordinator, facilitator and enabler of Construction Industry, its ability to effectively carry out these tasks for the benefit of Bhutan’s construction industry will be dependent on its staffing levels.

• The Secretariat Administration Division will be headed by the Executive Director • Regulatory Division headed by Chief Regulatory Officer • Construction Promotion and Monitoring Section headed by a Executive Engineer • Research and Development Section headed by a Executive Engineer • Regional Office will be headed by Executive Engineer.

NATIONAL ARBITRATION COMMITTEE

With rapid increase in contractual disputes of recent the construction industry faces a new dimension of challenge. While this rise in disputes in a way can be construed as development and better comprehension of the contracting procedures of our contractors, it does call for timely intervention by way of placing an appropriate arbitrary mechanism to resolve disputes speedily and effectively before it compounds with time. Although, the CDB by virtue of it being "a bridging organization between the private and public sector" has the responsibility to facilitate and to act as a neutral third party in settlement of disputes the arbitration system could not take off as envisaged. One of the main impediments to this has been the sheer lack of support by the agencies concerned. Efforts to arbitrate in the past have not been successful since the respondent (generally the procuring agencies) would not cooperate/respond. Request by CDB as the third party was often not honored by the agencies as a result of which the arbitration system attempted by CDB was unsuccessful.

In light of above, as conveyed by the Secretary, MOWHS vide his letter No. MoWHS/SEC- 36/2004/1441 dated 8th December 2004, the 246th session of the Coordination Committee Meeting of the Council of Ministers held on the 23rd November 2004 has kindly approved the establishment of a National Arbitration Committee.

Table 4.3 The Interim National Arbitration Committee consists of 6 (six) members: 1 Dasho Ugen Tsechup Dorji President, Construction Association of Bhutan Director General, Ministry of 2 Mr. Nim Dorji Finance 3 Mr. Tenzin Jamtsho Asstt. Attorney General, OAG 4 Mr. Kezang Dorji Internal Auditor, MoWHS

5 Mr. Basant Raj Chettri Private Sector

6 Mr. Wangdi Gyaltshen Executive Director, Construction Development Board. Source: CDB

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Table 4.4 Numbers of NAC meetings held and Cases Solved

No. NAC Year of Solved Pending Remarks Meeting Cases 10th (1)One Case settled through arbitration by 2008- NAC 2 1 - NAC Members. (2) One case referred to 2009 Meeting court. Since all the NAC Members were not 11th 2009- present during the meeting, Chairman NAC 1 - - 2010 suggested putting up the proceeding during Meeting the 12th NAC Meeting. (1)Decision of NAC under review by 12th 2009- DUDES/MLTC. (2) In the 2nd case NAC 2 - 1 2010 respondent did not agree on the decision of Meeting NAC Members. 13th 2009- Respondent requested to refer the case to NAC 1 - - 2010 the court Meeting Source: CDB

REGISTRATION

A. REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS

As mandated by the Financial Manual 1988, the CDB shall establish and maintain the List of Registered Contractors which shall be divided into a number of classes and categories of works based on the financial capacity, technical capability and past experience. The registration system is a system of formal pre- qualification and is not limited to a particular contract. Proof of enrolment on CDB's Registration System should constitute a presumption of overall suitability, unless proved otherwise, and should qualify contractors to participate in the bidding within the range of their class and category of works.

B. REGISTRATION OF CONSULTANTS The CDB has the mandate to register consultants. In order to enhance professionalism and to provide the Procuring Agencies with a means of identifying a Consultant’s technical ability to perform the required services, all consultancy firms engaged in construction related activities are registered with the Construction Development Board (CDB).

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C. REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS To encourage professionalism and to protect the interests of the Client, the Construction Development Board (CDB) started registering all architects (Bhutanese and non- Bhutanese) who wish to provide professional services in Bhutan, from January 2005. All professionally qualified architects who wish to have the privilege of signing/approving architectural designs; architects/firms in the private sector who wish to compete for government or corporate contracts and any non-Bhutanese firms operating / desiring to operate in Bhutan are required to register with the CDB. As of date there are 23 individual architects registered with CDB. Bhutanese Architect 23 Non National Architect 0 Architect/Consultancy Firm 30 Source: CDB

BRIEF STATISTICS OF CONTRACTORS

The total number of contractors registered with CDB at present stands at 2369. They are classified into four categories viz. Classes A, B, C and D. Thimphu has the maximum contractors with 561 as shown in the figure 4.1 while Gasa has least number with only 8. Out of 50 Class A contractors, 38 are based in the Thimphu while the rest are based in Chhukha (9), Bumthang (2), Samdrup Jongkhar (1), Sarpang (1), Trashigang (1) and Paro (2) Dzongkhags. The remaining Dzongkhags have contractors Class B and below;

Figure 4.1 Distribution of contractors by Dzongkhag

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The majority of contractors fall under Class D which is comprised of 1989 licenses making up of 84% while classes A, B and C have 54 nos. (2%), 36 nos. (2%) and 278 nos (12%) respectively as shown below in figure 4.2. In addition, CDB has registered 64 nos of trade specific contractors under Specialty class. Figure 4.2 Percent Contractors by Class

A maximum of 778 contractors were re-registered in 2009 and another 268 between January to December 200. The details of contractors registered/deregistered/upgraded/downgraded are depicted in Figure

Figure 4.3 Numbers of contractor registered /deregistered/upgraded/downgraded for the year 2008 and December 2009

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There is a marginal increase in the number of Class ‘A’ and Class ‘D’ contractors from 2006 to 2009. There is a slight decrease in Class ‘B’ and Class ‘C’ contractors from 2006 to 2008 but has a marginal increase in 2009. And there is a decrease in contractors Class ‘R’ from 2006/07 to 2009. Figure 4.4 Number of Contractors by Year

Table 4.5 Number of Contractors Registered as of December 2009 (By Dzongkhag/Class) Sl.No Dzongkhag A B C D R Total 1 Bumthang 2 2 6 71 1 82 2 Chukha 9 4 17 132 0 162 3 Dagana 0 0 4 54 0 58 4 Gasa 0 0 0 8 0 8 5 Haa 0 1 13 82 0 96 6 Lhuntse 0 0 8 60 0 68 7 Mongar 0 1 17 123 0 141 8 Paro 2 3 20 149 0 174 9 Pemagatshel 0 0 10 62 0 72 10 Punakha 0 0 8 44 0 52 11 Samdrup Jonkhar 1 2 10 58 0 71 12 Samtse 0 0 13 94 0 107 13 Sarpang 1 0 13 117 0 131 14 Thimphu 38 18 90 413 2 561 15 Trashi Yangtse 0 0 7 105 0 112 16 Trashigang 1 2 15 155 1 174 17 Trongsa 0 0 10 68 0 78 18 Tsirang 0 0 3 61 0 64 19 Wangdue 0 2 8 91 0 101 20 Zhemgang 0 0 7 50 0 57 Grand Total: 54 35 279 1997 4 2369 Source: CDB

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Table 4.6 Summary of contractors by work categories Class / W1 W3 W4 W2 Category

A 38 50 11 2038 R (registered)

B 34 25 11

C 234 248 92

D 2023 2015 2147

Source: CDB Note *: W1: Roads and Bridges, W2: Traditional Bhutanese Painting/Finishing Works , W3: Buildings, Irrigation, Drainage and Flood Control, Water Supply and Sewerage, W4: Power and Telecommunication Works

Table 4.7 Number of Consultants registered in different categories Electrical Civil Engineering Architectural Engineering Services Services Services [C1] – 17 License Holders [E1] – 2 [A1] – 15 [C2] – 4 License Holders [E2] – 1 [A2] – 15 [C3] – 7 License Holders [E3] – 0 [A3] – 16 [C4] – 16 License [E4] – 0 Holders [C5] – 14 License [E5] – 0 Holders [C6] – 19 License [E6] – 0 Holders [C7] – 16 License [E7] – 14 Holders Source: CDB

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Abbreviations:

C1: Structural

C2: Geo-Tech Studies

C3: Social Studies & Environmental Studies

C4: Road and Bridges

C5: Irrigation and Hydraulics

C6: Construction Management and Site Supervision

C7: Services: Water Supply, Sanitations, Sewerage, Solid Waste and Surveying

E1: Rural Electrification and Transmission Line

E2: Urban Electrification and Communication and Scada

E3: Sub-Station

E4: Major Hydro Power Construction

E5: Small Hydro Power Construction

E6: Mini Hydro Power Construction

E7: House Wiring

A1: Architectural and Interior Design

A2: Urban Planning

A3: Landscaping and Site3 Development

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Figure 4.5 Organizational Structure for Construction Development Board

MINISTRY OF WORKS & HUMAN SETTLEMENT

CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT BOARD (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)

CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION RESEARCH & PROMOTION & REGULATORY DEVELOPMENT MONITORING SECTION DIVISION SECTION

MONITORING REGISTRATION CONSTRUCTION SECTION SECTION MATERIAL & TECH DEV UNIT

DISPUTE RESOLUTION & PUBLICATION & INFO MGT ARBITRATION DOCUMENTATION SECTION SECTION UNIT

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CHAPTER 5

STANDARDS AND QUALITY CONTROL AUTHORITY

BACKGROUND

The Standards & Quality Control Authority (SQCA) was formed as a Division under the erstwhile Ministry of Communications in the year 2000 with the primary role of developing standards and promoting quality in the construction sector. Over the years, SQCA has prepared and produced over 25 standards in this sector (including guides, manuals and handbooks) which are serving commendable purposes in the construction industry today. SQCA has also been carrying out testing of construction materials, their certification and quality monitoring by way of field inspections at construction sites across the country.

With the proposed accession of Bhutan to the World Trade Organization (WTO), and in keeping with the GG+ Recommendations of 2005, SQCA has been entrusted with additional responsibilities in the area of standardization, conformity assessment and metrology. The GG+ Recommendations establishes SQCA as the “focal agency for standards, which shall ultimately become the National Standards Organization”. The SQCA joined the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in January 2005 and the International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) as an affiliate country in July 2006. These are significant steps that will help in the institution of a central standardization structure in the country.

With regard to Bhutan’s WTO accession, SQCA was identified and set up as the National Enquiry Point on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), which is a requirement under WTO Agreements. The SQCA thus is responsible for the implementation of the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (dealing with technical regulations, standards and conformity assessment) in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Since 2005, SQCA was also mandated to implement the Thimphu Valley Earthquake Risk Management Project (TVERMP) which basically dealt with studying the seismic vulnerability of buildings and capacity building in the area of retrofitting seismically unsafe buildings. In year 2008, SQCA was also mandated to implement the Earthquake Risk Reduction and Recovery Preparedness Project (ERRRP) to study the Earthquake Scenario in the SAARC region, through the Government of Japan funding.

SQCA being a member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and a as a focal agency on the Technical Barrier to Trade on Bhutan’s Accession to WTO, the Asian Development Bank, during their Appraisal Mission from 19th to 24th August 2007, have identified SQCA as the implementing Agency for ADB-MSME Component 4: Planning the Establishment of Product Standards and Capacity Building.

In the area of Metrology and Calibration, SQCA has established a referral Metrology Laboratory for calibration of four parameters; 1.Mass, 2.Temperature, 3.Pressure, and 4.Volume. SQCA has also established a National Accreditation Focal Point to facilitate accreditation of laboratories in the country.

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MISSION

• To provide a national framework for the development of unambiguous and reliable market/society driven standards in the areas of economic and social activity. • To review the standards for their efficacy and relevance to market / societal needs for their continuance, revision, amendment or deletion. • To effect coordination of standards formulating agencies so as to avoid duplication of efforts and to provide a national system of standardization. • To combine resources to ensure that goods are designed to meet world market needs in function, appearance and price, and that goods are manufactured consistently conforming to standards. • To create and strengthen metrological network and accreditation, calibration and testing laboratories to enhance credibility of test reports. • To undertake to sharpen the attitude to quality, and to take every opportunity to raise the awareness of quality among business and the community. • To introduce accreditation of conformity assessment bodies, not necessarily creating the infrastructure but out sourcing to ensure only internationally accredited bodies to operate in the country. • To emphasize safeguards in the areas affecting environment, health and safety for overall community benefit.

VISION

• Improvement of Quality of Construction through use of Standardized Materials and Supplies

For the 10th Five Year Plan, SQCA has its vision as;

• Facilitate Construction of Quality Infrastructure; Product Supplies and Construction Materials of desired quality

THE ORGANIZATION

SQCA, currently headed by a Director, has three divisions each headed by a Chief Engineer. The divisions and their respective functions are as outlined below:

1. Standardization & Certification Division (SCD): • Standards formulation, publication and promotion; • Preparation and publication of Bhutan Schedule of Rates (BSR); • Preparation and publication of Labour and Material Coefficients; • Development of infrastructure project directives and regulations; • Publication of technical specifications, handbooks and guidelines; • Consumer education and information on standards & quality; • WTO-TBT Enquiry Point;

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• Conformity Assessment services with current focus on Product Certification; and • Networking with international and regional standardizing bodies.

2. Technical Monitoring Division (TMD):

• Enforcement of construction standards, directives and regulations through field visits and ad-hoc inspections; • Monitor implementation of Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs); • Feedback and technical support for field engineers; • Technical training and information services; and • Implementation of the Thimphu Valley Earthquake Risk Management Project (TVERMP) & Earthquake Risk Reduction & Recovery Preparedness Project.

3. Material Testing & Research Division (MTRD):

• Construction material testing services & laboratory administration; • Metrology & calibration services; • Special investigation activities on demand or when necessary; • Development of handbooks & manuals on material testing; • Application research & development activities; and • Networking with regional & international testing laboratories.

SOME MAJORE STANDARDS PUBLISHED BY SQCA:

1. BTS-001-2001 Code of Practice for Plumbing 2. BTS-002-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part One: Structural Design (Section 1)- Basis of Design Safety and Loads 3. BTS-003-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part One: Structural Design (Section 2)- Concrete Structures 4. BTS-004-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part One: Structural Design (Section 3)- Pre-stressed Concrete Structures 5. BTS-005-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part One: Structural Design (Section 4)- Foundations 6. BTS-006-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part One: Structural Design (Section 5)- Timber Structures 7. BTS-007-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part One: Structural Design (Section 6)- Prefabricated Structures 8. BTS-008-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part One: Structural Design (Section 7)- Steel Structures 9. BTS-009-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part One: Structural Design (Section 8)- Masonry Structures 10. BTS-010-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part Two: Building Services (Section 1)- Electrical Installations 11. BTS-011-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part Two: Building Services (section 2)- Installation of Lifts

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12. BTS-012-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part Two: Building Services (Section 3)- Lighting and Ventilation 13. BTS-013-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part Two: Building Services (Section 4)- Air Conditioning and Heating 14. BTS-014-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part Two: Building Services (Section 5)- Acoustics, Sound installation and Noise Control 15. BTS-015-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part Two: Building Services (Section 6)- Fire Protection 16. Standards for Timber Doors and Windows 2002 is under revision 17. Urban Roads Standards- 2002 18. Bhutan Schedule of Rates (BSR)- 2001, 2005, 2007, 2009 19. Labour and Material Coefficients- 2001, 2005, 2007, 2009 20. Specification for Building and Road Works- 2001, 2005, 2007, 2009 21. Specification for Electrification Works- 2001, 2005, 2007, 2009 22. Guideline for Storage & Stacking 2003 is under revision 23. Manual on Basic Field Tests 24. Guide for Standardization-2007 25. Proper Construction Practices for Non-Engineered Buildings (Stone Masonry) - 2010

THIMPHU VALLEY EARTHQUAKE RISK MANAGEMENT PROJECT (TVERMP)

Under Royal Command, the TVERMP funded by UNDP had been initiated and spearheaded by SQCA in 2005. The project was designed to address two critical issues for earthquake risk reduction in the Thimphu Valley- (i) to formulate an earthquake disaster risk scenario (through vulnerability and capacity assessment) followed by development of an action plan, and (ii) to bring awareness/disseminate the seismic risk reduction needs of critical buildings in the Thimphu Valley.

Under the project, Rapid Visual Screening of over 4500 buildings in Thimphu was carried out for seismic safety and detailed seismic evaluation was carried out on 15 buildings. A couple of consultative workshops were held and information/educational materials were distributed to stakeholders and the general public. Government engineers were familiarized with preliminary seismic assessment of buildings.

EARTHQUAKE RISK REDUCTION & RECOVERY PEPAREDNESS PROJECT:

This project is designed to strengthen the institutional and community level capacity to plan and implement earthquake risk reduction strategies and disaster recovery preparedness in Bhutan. It also seeks to establish regional cooperation through knowledge sharing and development of practices in the context of the SAARC Comprehensive Framework on Disaster Management agreed in February 2006. The two storied model house construction using the interlocking mud blocks is under construction.

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The Project includes 7 key outputs:

This is executed jointly by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), MoHCA and the SQCA, where technical components serial number 1 to 4 being executed by the SQCA, and non- technical by the DDM:

1) Develop/Review Standards, Codes & Guidelines for Seismic Evaluation and retrofitting of buildings; 2) Identification of Earthquake Risk & Vulnerability Assessment; 3) Institutional and community capacity building for earthquake preparedness and mitigation; 4) Implement model projects to support mitigation measures for seismic risk reduction; 5) Strengthen the capacity of the government in disaster recovery preparedness support to ensure enhanced recovery operation in post disaster situation; 6) Support locally appropriate solutions for earthquake risk reduction in Bhutan; and 7) Facilitate sharing and exchange of national and regional information, lessons and best practices for Policy Feedback and Advocacy.

ADB-MSME Component 4: Planning for the Establishment of Product Standards and Capacity Building

This component will assist in reviewing the legal framework and developing the organizational arrangement of the Bhutan Standards Bureau. This component will assist in;

1) The elaboration of phased and prioritized actions 2) Assessment for laboratory needs not covered by the United Nations Development Organization 3) The development of Human-resources development plan and cost, and 4) Assess and recommend the division of tasks between the various participants in the new standards and control system

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Figure 5.1 Organizational Structure of Standard & Quality Control Authority

MINISTRY OF WORKS & HUMAN SETTLEMENT

STANDARD & QUALITY CONTROL AUTHORITY (DIRECTOR)

MATERIAL TESTING & STANDARDIZATION REGIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE DIVISION LABORATORY DIVISION

STANDARD MASS SECTION FORMULATION GYELPOSHING SECTION

LENGTH SECTION STANDARD GELEPHU PUBLICATION & PROMOTION SECTION CERTIFICATION & LICENSING WTO-TBT ENQUIRY POINT SECTION LABORATORY SECTION

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CHAPTER 6

NATIONAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

BACKGROUND

The National Housing Development Corporation (NHDC) was instituted by Royal Government of Bhutan on 15 July 2003 as lead agency in the promotion and development of housing in Bhutan in line with the National Housing Policy 2002. However, NHDC started functioning as separate agency under Ministry of Works and Human Settlement with effect from September 2003 after shifting its head office to the present location above Dhoebum Lam.

With rapid growth of urban centers in Bhutan, tremendous pressure is levied on the existing urban housing and infrastructures. This is particularly true for the urban centers of Thimphu and Phuentsholing with the supply of housing lagging far behind the demand. Private sector involvement in the housing sector is generally restricted to the commercially viable areas and housing for lower income groups is not seen as an attractive investment. Thus, the acute housing shortages in urban centers have greatly affected the low-income group.

It is towards the purpose of addressing affordable housing for low-income group that NHDC was established in 2003 with the mission, “Basic Shelter for All” and to fulfill the vision of “Gross National Happiness.”

OBJECTIVES

The main objectives of NHDC are:

1. To provide safe, basic and affordable housing 2. To promote home ownership 3. To create a transparent and well functioning housing market

ROLES AND FUNCTIONS

To meet the above objectives, NHDC assumes the following key role and functions:

1. Oversee and monitor the housing program in the country 2. Develop, facilitate and manage low cost housing scheme of the government 3. Acquire land and facilitate infrastructure provision for housing development 4. Develop skills through manpower training program in various construction activities 5. Carry out research and development related to construction technology 6. Carry out housing market study and research 7. Facilitate private sector in the area of land and infrastructure subsidies 8. Develop and foster a private sector construction industry through financial & technical assistance and support

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DEVELOPMENT POLICY

Towards achieving the above objectives, the following development policies are adopted by NHDC:

1. Facilitate housing provision to the low income group 2. Enhance housing affordability through low-cost housing construction technique/technology and through appropriate incentives 3. Maintain adequate land for housing development 4. Promote private initiatives in housing supply 5. Maintain up-to-date relevant information on housing markets 6. Promote employment generation through enhanced construction industry

EXPECTED OUTPUT

The expected long term and short term outputs of housing development activities of NHDC are:

1. Mitigation of housing shortages within the country 2. Improvement of health and hygiene 3. Enhancement of employment opportunities through increased construction activities 4. Increase in the socio-economic growth as a result of increase in housing stock and construction industry 5. Improvement of skills of artisans and professionals 6. Reduction in unwanted slums and squatter settlements 7. Stabilization of housing rent through adequate supply of housing stock in the market 8. Enhancement of housing affordability

GOVERNMENT HOUSING STOCK

Existing Government Housing Stock

Prior to the establishment of NHDC, the information on government housing was not existent or scattered across the various government organizations in the country. However, since its inception, NHDC has attempted to collect data on existing government housing stocks in the country. A reasonably accurate and coherent housing data has now been established by NHDC.

At present, there are 3326 government housing units of various classes in the country maintained by NHDC and the Dzongkhag administrations. This is exclusive of housing stocks maintained by other agencies such as Phuentsholing Dungkhag, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, institutional buildings, etc. Error! Reference source not found. illustrates the government housing units available in the country.

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Figure 6.1 Existing Government Housing Units in the Country

Around 1240 housing units are maintained by the NHDC in Changjiji Housing Complex, Changjiji Pilot Housing, and old housing colonies in Thimphu, while Phuentsholing has around 177 housing units the details of which hare illustrated in Figure 6.1. Figure 6. shows the government housing stock under various Dzongkhag Administration. Table 6.1 and Table 6.2 provide the breakdown of housing units in each class of quarters administered by NHDC and Dzongkhags respectively.

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Figure 6.2 Existing Government Housing Units in Thimphu and Phuentsholing

Figure 6.3 Government Housing Units under Dzongkhag Administration

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Table 6.1 Existing Government Housing Units in Thimphu and Phuentsholing

Location Quarters Type (Class) Total Remarks I-S I II III IV Others Ministerial Enclave 20 20 48 Changjiji Housing 676 48 724 Commercial Complex Units Pilot Housing, Thimphu 32 32 Old Housing Colonies, 7 65 43 230 119 464 Thimphu Pemaling Housing 60 60 Colony, P/Ling Old PWD Colony, - - - - - 33 33 P/Ling GOL Building, P/Ling - - - - - 84 84 Total 7 65 43 966 151 185 1417 Source: NHDC

Table 6.2 Existing Government Housing Units under Dzongkhag Administration

Quarter Type (Class) Location Total Remarks I-S I II III IV Others Bumthang - - - 35 5 - 40 Chukha - 6 29 108 11 - 154 Dagana - - 13 40 19 - 72 Gasa - - - - - 7 7 Haa - 2 3 18 - - 23 Lhuentse - - 24 29 35 - 88 Monggar - 4 23 101 10 1 139 Paro - 9 32 41 1 - 83 Pemagatshel - - 3 32 - - 35 Punakha - 1 6 68 21 - 96 Samdrup Jongkhar - 2 8 79 54 1 144 Samtse - - 1 27 5 - 33 Sarpang - - 5 59 25 - 89 Trashigang - 2 9 118 57 42 228 Trongsa - 2 5 38 13 - 58 Tsirang - - 3 44 18 - 65

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Thimphu - 4 14 52 2 - 72 Trashi Yangtse - 1 8 10 7 - 26 Wangdue Phodrang - 1 14 57 19 - 91 Zhemgang - 1 2 47 8 2 60 Total - 35 202 1003 310 53 1603 Source: Source: Dzongkhags Note: (1) Others quarters not classified (2) – information not available (3) Dzongkhag housing units includes quarters for teachers, hospital staff and RNR centers

HOUSING UNITS CONSTRUCTED BY NHDC

Since its inception to date, National Housing Development Corporation (NHDC) has constructed 1142 units of housing in the country: 676 residential units and 48 commercial units at Changjiji Housing Complex, 60 units at Phuentsholing, 32 units of Pilot housing at Changjiji, 306 units at 7 Dzongkhags and 2 Dungkhag, and 20 units at Ministerial Enclave at Motithang. The details are provided in Table 6.3.

Table 6.3 Number of Housing Units constructed by NHDC in 8th and 9th Five Year Plan

Sl. No. of No. of Funding Constructio Location Remarks No Buildings Units Source n Year Ministerial Enclave, Furnishing fund 20 20 RGoB 2006-2010 1 Motithang from GoI Thimphu ( Residential Changjiji Housing 71 676 RGoB 2001-2006 Units 2 Complex) 48 RGoB 2001-2007 Retail Shop Thimphu (Pilot Residential 3 Housing) 12 32 DANIDA 2002-2004 Units Residential 4 Phuentsholing 5 60 RGoB 2000-2002 Units Residential 5 Dagana 6 36 GoI 2005-2008 Units Residential 6 Zhemgang 6 36 GoI 2005-2009 Units Residential 7 Trongsa 4 24 GoI 2005-2010 Units Residential 8 Lhuntse 5 30 GoI 2005-2011 Units Residential 9 Trashigang 10 60 GoI 2005-2012 Units Residential 10 Trashi Yangtse 6 24 GoI 2005-2013 Units 11 Samdrup Jongkhar 9 54 GoI 2005-2014 Residential

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Units Residential 12 Samdrup Choling 4 24 GoI 2005-2015 Units Residential 13 Jomo Tshangkha 3 18 GoI 2005-2016 Units Total 161 1142 Source: NHDC

Among these projects, Ministerial Enclave Project is the most prestigious project undertaken by NHDC so far. Ministerial Enclave constitutes Prime Minister’s residence, 14 Ministers’ residences, and 5 Constitutional Post Holders’ residences. These buildings will be used for the accommodation of SAARC delegates during the 16th SAARC summit held on 27th-28th April 2010 in Thimphu.

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Figure 6.4 Organizational Structure, National Housing Development Corporation

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Design & Planning Division Construction Management Division Real Estate Management Administrative & Finance

Section Section Section Section ‐ Building Research ‐ General Building Construction ‐ Allotment & Rental ‐ Administration ‐ Survey ‐ Water Supply & Sanitation ‐ Property Management ‐ Architecture & Landscapes ‐ Electrical / Building ‐ Housing Market Research ‐ Finance ‐ Structural Design Automation ‐ Legal ‐ Information & Communication ‐ Electrical /Building ‐ Regional Office ( P’ling, Automations Gelephu & Mongar) ‐ Water Supply & Sanitation ‐ Contract Management

Responsibilities Responsibilities Responsibilities Responsibilities - Site Feasibility study, Surveying - Quality Monitoring - House allotment - Day to Day Administrative Works - Architectural - Project Progress Report - Operation & Maintenance - NHDC Budget Management & - Structural - Construction Budget Forecast - Housing Market Analysis Disbursement - Plumbing - Processing Bills - Housing Policies - Pilot Housing Fund Management - Electrical/ Building Mechanics - Project Report Submission - Data Management - Financial management such as - Estimation, Tendering Formalities - Land Acquisition loans, recoveries, deposits, House - Research on Housing Technologies rent, etc. - Landscaping - House Transactions & Follow -up - Consultancy Services - Budget Preparation & follow-up - Man Power Training & recruitment

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CHAPTER 7

THIMPHU CITY CORPORATION

BACKGROUND

With the extension of the Municipal boundary in the end of 2000, City area has increased by more than three folds (i.e. from 8 Sq.Km to 26 Sq. Km). The area now extends from Changtagang in the North to Ngabi Rongchu in the south with the forest boundary demarcating the eastern and western areas. The former Municipal boundary was limited within Samtenling Chu towards the north, Changbangchhu to the south, Forest boundary to the east and the lower Motithang road (above Motithang high school) to the west.

MISSION:

i) To provide such civic sense and other services as are essential for the general well-being of the residents of a Municipality. ii) To ensure that the developmental and other activities within the boundaries of a Municipal Corporation occur in a planned and harmonious manner. iii) To undertake any activity, consistent with the other relevant laws and policies of the Royal Government, which may preserve and promote the environment within the limits of a Municipal Corporation iv) To perform any other functions that the Royal Government may assign. v) To proactively implement Thimphu Structural Plan, 2002-2027, as per the Government approval holistically.

VISION:

To make Thimphu City a dream city of all Bhutanese that is culturally vibrant, environmentally sustainable and above all people friendly.

OBJECTIVES:

i) To provide planned growth of Thimphu City and provide efficient and effective services to its residents. ii) To provide such civic and other services as are essential for the general well-being of the residents of a municipality. iii) To ensure that the development and other activities within the boundaries of a Municipal Corporation occur in a planned and harmonious manner. iv) To undertake any activity, consistent with other relevant laws and policies of the RGOB, which may preserve and promote the environment within the limits of Municipal Corporation v) To perform any other functions that the Royal Government may assign

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VALUES:

i) Efficient delivery of quality of public services ii) Fair and equitable delivery of public services iii) Transparent and accountability. iv) To continuously strive for social and overall improvement of living urban environment quality in the Thimphu City.

Table 7.1 Sewerage System

2008 2009 Sewerage System Sewerage Treatment Palnt Babesa STP Babesa STP Design Capacity 1750 cu.m/day 1750 cu.m/day Main Sewer Line 22 KM 22 KM House Connections 25 KM 30 KM Coverage 80% ( Core Areas) 90% (Core Areas) 35% (Extended 30% (Extended Areas) Areas) Source: TCC

Table 7.2 Water Treatment Plans

Water Treatment Plants 2008 2009 Mothithang 6500 cu. m/day 7400 cu.m/day Jungshina 6500 cu. m/day 5500 cu.m/day Source: TCC

Table 7.3 Clear Water Reservoirs

Clear Water Reservoirs 2008 2009 Numbers Capacity Capacity 9 Nos 320 cu.m 320 cu.m 6 Nos 230 cu.m 230 cu.m Source: TCC

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Table 7.4 Water & Sewerage Services Available (Metered Consumers)

No. of Connection (in No. of Connection Zone Location 2008) (in 2009) Zone I Upper & Lower Mothithang 564 618 Kawangjangsa,Langjophakha,Dzong,Hejo,Zilukha,YHS Zone II 256 353 & Old India House Zone III Changzamtok,above Chorten & RICB area 895 933 Zone IV Chubachu,Sabji Bazar & UNDP 319 306 Zone V PWD colony & Agriculture Colony 232 235 Zone VI Norzin Lam & Main Bazaar 216 230 Zone Hongkong Market,Bazaar & Trade office 148 152 VII Total 2630 2827 Source: TCC

Table 7.5 Solid Waste Management System

2008 2009 Community bins Community bins collection, collection, Concrete System Concrete enclosure, Truck Service enclosure, Truck Service Collection Collection Garbage Collection 36 metric tones per day 45 metric tones per day Memelakha (12 Km Landfill Memelakha (12 Km away) away) Source: TCC

PUBLIC TOILETS : 6 Numbers

CHILDREN’S PARK & RECREATIONAL AREAS I. Clock Tower ( Main Town Area) II. Motithang III. Centenary Park

Table 7.6 Strom Water Drains

Strom Water Drains (in 2008) Strom Water Drains (in 2009) 6 KM 2KM Source: TCC

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Table 7.7 Street Lightining

2008 2009 Total no. of street light poles 1000 Posts =1093 Street light removed = 65 Total no. of existing light poles = 976 Total no. of post top lamp post = 39 others = 399 as of 2009, erected poles = 52 Source: TCC Table 7.8 Bus Stop Shelter

Bus Stop Shelter 2008 2009 Mothithang 1 No Mothithang 1 No. Opposite JoJo's building 1 Opposite JoJo's building 1 No No. Opposite UNDP Office 1 No Chubachu 2 Nos Changjiji 1 No Changjiji 1 No Babesa 1 No Babesa 1 No. Source: TCC

Table 7.9 Building Applications Received and Approved

June June 2008 2009 Received 324 Nos 189 Approved 269 Nos 119 Source: TCC

LOCAL AREA PLANS (LAPS) AS PER THIMPHU STRUCTURE PLAN (TSP)

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Table 7.10 Revenue Collection for the period 1st July 2008 to 30th June 2009

Sl.no Month Amount 1 July 2008 2,792,679.00 2 August 2008 2,809,416.00 3 September 3,754,037.00 4 October 3,287,047.00 5 November 2,557,729.00 6 December 7,044,018.00 7 January 2009 3,805,006.00 8 February 5,009,138.00 9 March 6,310,934.00 10 April 5,515,476.38 11 May 2,986,118.00 12 June 2009 5,133,752.00 Total 51,005,350.38 Source: TCC

Table 7.11 Consolidate Revenue Collection Statement for 2008-2009

Sl.no Revenue Head Amount General Land Tax 3,730,834.00 Urban House Tax 422,880.00 Underdevelopment Fees 94,276.00 Fines and Penalties 373,707.00 Excess land 109,137.00 Plantation - 1 Ground Rent 1,270,245.00 Document & Form fees 115,910.00 Road Cutting charges - Library Membership fee 29,605.00 Service Charge Street lights 336,516.00 Incentives Paid - Parking Fee collection 3,597,125.18 Building and Planning - Property transfer Tax 13,151,129.00 2 Land Demarcation fee 223,300.00 Building plan process fee 4,789,197.00

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Site plan fee 795,175.00 Land allotment fees 134,928.00 Sub-division fees 80,276.00 Deviation on construction - Solid Waste - Service Charge- Solid 3 waste-Garbage 60% 504,774.00 Sabji Bazar fees 5,417,305.00 Sale of Dustbins 727.00 Water Supply 1,695,768.66 4 Water & Sanitation -2/3 8,334,386.34 Water Connection charges 48,068.00 Sewerage - Water & Sanitation -1/3 4,604,341.00 5 Sewerage Connection Charges 491,193.00 Septic Tank Cleaning Charges 590,547.00 Accounts Adjustment - Meter security deposit - 6 Pre July 95 Taxes 64,000.00 Bank Charges - Total 51,005,350.18 Source: TCC

1. Table 7.12 Number of parking slots within Thimphu City Area Sl 2- no Location 4-Wheelers Wheelers 1 NORZIN LAM ROAD SIDE PARKING AREA a From Taxi parking to Plums café Junction 80 6 b from Plums Café junction to Milk booth junction 104 23 c From Milk junction to Chhubachu junction 42 In front of Hotel Phuentshok pelri (Bhutan d Times) 18 Along Namsay Shooping Complex & Infront of e Norbu Rabten Press 30 f In front and near Swiss Bakery 10 6

OFF ROAD PARKING g Near New NPPF building Complex 75 13 h Zangtog pelri shooping complex Area 40 30 i Near Choki Enterprise 8

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j Behind Hotel Pedling & Norling 25 6 k Above Hotel Taj & BDFCL 66

2 CHANG LAM & ADJOINING AREAS ROAD SIDE PARKING a) From Yarkey building to JOJO's buildig 20 b) From JOJO's building to Mandalaya junction 49 c) Eastern side along Changlimithang ground 47 9 MoWHS-UNDP stretch and southern part till d) Wangdi Plaza 54 11 e) From Main traffic to mandala Junction 16 f) Stretch from Druk hotel to Taxi parking 34 g) Drentoen lam along city Police Station 12 h) Inside the Changlam Plaza Complex 29

OFF ROAD PARKING I) Near Druk Hotel 15 j) In front of Zomlha Building 22 8 k) In front of Mendalaya 1

3 SUNDAY MARKET ROAD SIDE PARKING South of Sunday market (river side) down stream a) of bridge 56 20 In front of Centenary Farmers market & along b) the river side of Ba-Zam 62 10 c) Along shops on either side of road 143 d) Near KIOSK & CFM 78 10

4 MEMORIAL CHORTEN AREA ROAD SIDE PARKING a) Between Chorten and Yangphel road 35 b) Below ACC/Yangphel Office 49 35 Total 1220 187 Source: TCC

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Figure 7.1 Organizational Structure, Thimphu City Corporation

THROMPON

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

Policy & Legal Services Internal Audit ICT Services Pool Staff Planning Section Services

Social Services Development Urban Planning & Environment Engineering Land Project Administration & Division Control Division Design Division Division Division Section Services Finance Division

General Education Architectural Urban Planning Solid Waste/ Water Supply Land WB Project Sanitation Registration & Administration Maintenance JDWP Structural Urban Design City Construction & ADB Human Library Beautification Maintenance Project Resource Building GIS Section Land Record Crematorium Urban Utility Sewerage Forestry Property Survey Section Civil Inspection/ Disaster Electrical Registration Monitoring Management Procurement

Urban Road Accounts Parking Revenue

Vehicle

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CHAPTER 8

PHUENTSHOLING CITY CORPORATION

BACKGROUND

From a small hamlet of scattered hutments in 1950’s, Phuentsholing town has seen unprecedented growth as of today, Phuentsholing has now become the commercial capital of Bhutan with almost all the trade and financial activities taking place everyday. The availability of cheap labour/materials on the Indian side of the boundary compounded by the increasing economy in Bhutan has accelerated the growth substantially. From a small population of 7000 in 1971 to 12000 in 1980, it has risen to about 22,500 in 2005. The Phuentsholing City Corporation (PCC) came into its being from 1983 onwards.

Phuentsholing being the gateway to the Kingdom and also being the commercial capital has to cater to the residents as well as the floating population. By virtue of being the entry points, lot of commercial activities take place, Further, the problem is aggravated by increase in population, traffic flow, trade and most important the mega power projects which directly affect the activity in the city. As a result, the City Corporation has to respond to the demand of the resident for better living conditions.

With the granting of the charter in 2006 and inclusion of the extended areas of Kabreytar, Dhamdara, Purbay, Rinchending and Pasakha within the municipal boundary, PCC has been entrusted with greater responsibility to manage and perform better. The municipal area has now increased from 1.86Sq.km to about 19.68 Sq. km. As per the development plan of Phuentsholing, three Local Area Plan (LAP) have been prepared namely, kabreytar, Dhamdara and Changmari.

MANDATES & FUNCTIONS

The PCC in accordance with the Thomde Act 2007 amongst others is responsible for the general function such as:-

• To provide such civic and other services as are essential for the general well being of the residents; • To ensure that the developmental and other activities occur in a planned and harmonious manner; • To undertake any activity, consistent with the other relevant laws and policies of the Royal Government, which may preserve and promote the environment within the limits of the municipality; and • To perform any other functions that the RGoB may assign.

In additional, the City Corporation shall carry out the following specific functions in consultant with relevant authorities:

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i) General public services such as fire prevention/protection, local emergency and safety measures, animal control, waste collection and disposal, litter control, operation of markets and public safety

ii) Social and other community service such as health awareness campaign, public conveniences, prevention and abatement of nuisance, crematoriums, sanitary inspection;

iii) Planning and land use such as development control, housing and other accommodation, land budgeting;

iv) Property service such as water supply, sewerage and drainage, land development schemes, registration/transfer of land ownership, land sub-division and consolidation, cadastral survey;

v) Recreation and cultural service such as halls and public buildings, sports, recreation and leisure, parks, gardens and reserves, public entertainment, culture;

vi) Roads including bridges, footpaths, landscaping, traffic control and signs, street maintenance and cleaning;

vii) Lighting and drainage of roads; and

viii) Any other functions related to orderly and sustainable development of the City Corporation such as parking, transport, information, environmental control, protection and conservation, municipal administration, river training and urban census.

OBJECTIVES & TARGETS

As per the Urban Development Plan 2002-2017, the objectives/visions for PCC are the following but not limited to:-

• Make Phuentsholing a model and unique Bhutanese Town, wherein the other towns/urban centers could emulate the development process; • Enhance Phuentsholing region as the commercial and financial capital of the country; • Preserve social values by preservation & Promotion of cultural heritate and sustainable use of the environment and other resources; • Provide efficient and cost effective services to the community;

• Enhance socio-economic growth by providing better linkage, infrastructure facilities and balanced growth; • Relocate the industries and warehousing to Pasakha to free free up the land for housing and other developmental activities; • Mitigation & reclamation of the Amochu banks for developmental activities; • Dry port facility with bypass road for boosting trade and commerce and at the same time reducing traffic congestion in the town;

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• Rail link to Pasakha, linking with proposed Asian Highway and probably an airstrip on Amochhu banks for better connectivity with the neighboring region for boosting trade and economy: and • Improvement of delivery of services through institutional development like provision of adequate & suitable training (HRD) to the staff as per the needs in addition to creation of ideal working conditions with enough office space, equipment, furniture, vehicles,etc. Further, enhance better services through introduction of GIS, LISCAD, websites, e-forms, digitization of property survey, etc.

STRATEGIES

In line with the visions envisaged for Phuentsholing, PCC being the service providing agency, delivery of services should be the main focus, some of this include:

• Provision of basic social infrastructures such as road networks, footpaths, drainage, water supply, sewerage, solid waste & sanitation, streetlights, parking, river protection works, green spaces, etc. for better urban environment; • Delivery of services in terms of efficient & timely building permit approval; • Efficient collection of taxes/charges for sustainability of the city corporation by computerization of the collection system and billing through e-mails, websites, etc; • Proper planning and implementation of the extended area of Dhamdara, Kabreytar, Rinchending, Phuentsholing and Purbay in close integration with the main urban area; • Relocation of industries to Pasakha to ease up the problem of land constraints for other developmental activities, the housing being the main one; • HRD programmes for capacity building and training of staff.

EXISTING SERVICE FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURETURE

Table 8.1 Roads and Car park

21.8 Km (Including road under Total length of urban road extended area like kabreytar, Dhamdara, etc) Kharbandi- Singhi Road 10 Km Source: PCC

Table 8.2 Sewerage System

Sewerage System Separate type (not combined) Year of Construction December 1993 to June 1996 Cost of Construction US $ 7.3 Million Population Served 90% (in old Municipal area) Type of Sewerage Plants Lagoon System (Pure Biological)

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Properties Connected 550 House Holds 10 Km of 160,250,315 & 400mm dia PVC Main Sewer pipes House Connection Pipes 30 Km of 110 & 160mm dia HDPE 180 nos. (Depth from 1.5m to 3.91m ) Total No. of Manholes Internal Dimension 1.25m diameter 4500 nos (approx) with 30, 60 & 100 cm dia Total No. of Chambers ranging from 45 to 150m deep Submersible Deism Sewage Pumps (2 nos running alternate) 16 PN 160mm dia. HDPE Sewerage Pump running parallel from pump station to main hole B01.01 behind water supply office Discharge Capacity 7 Liters per second Head Capacity 21m Sewerage Plant Area 5 Acres Anaerobic (2 nos), facultative (2 nos) & Type of Pond maturation Treatment Oxidation Process Sewerage Discharge 2157m3 per Day Commercial Waste (Hotels) 25% Industrial 0% COD, BOD, Sulphides, SS, Ammonia, pH, Total Phosphate, Sulphare, Microbiological: Test Parameters faecal coliform, helminth eggs, algal spces, etc Surcharges of Sewerage 50% of Water Bill Collection Rate 90% Monthly Expenditure 70-80% for O & M only Source: PCC

Table 8.3 Public Toilets

Near Old Bus Terminal 1 No. (6 Seater) Near Old Vegetable Market 1 No. (6 Seater) Near Truck Parking 1 No. (4 Seater) Near New Bus Terminal 1 No. (6 Seater) Childrens' Park 1 No. (4 Seater) Source: PCC

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Table 8.4 Water Supply System

100% within the Municipality and parts of Coverage Kabreytar & Rinchending

7000m3 per Day 8 deep bore wells (6 in CHPC area, 2 in Average Daily Demad RRCO Compound) Source 5 raw water streams Northeren, Eastern part and Rinchending area supplied by gravity: Central & Western part of town supplied by pumping Conventional Type adapting procress of rapid and slow gravity filtration with Chlorination. Treatment Plants North Treatment Plant - 2000m3 per day South Treatment Plant - 2000m3 per day Kharbandi Treatment Plant - 250m3 per day Raw Water 12 Km consisting of DN75, DN110, Transmission DN150, DN160, DN200 Distribution Line 27 Km Consisting of DN75, DN90, DN150, DN200 and DN250 House Connection Line 12Km consisting of DN15 to DN40m Source: PCC

Table 8.5 Pumping Stations:

CHPC Well Field 12960 m3 per day RRCO Well Field 1800 m3 per day Booster Station ( Old Pumps) 256 m3 per hour Booster Station ( New Pumps) 256 m3 per hour North Treatment Plant 2 Ltr. Per Second South Treatment Plant 18 m3 per hour Break Pressure Tank 18 m3 per hour Service Reservoir (MSD) 7 m3 per hour Pemaling 3 m3 per hour Source: PCC

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Table 8.6 Storage

North Treatment Plant 650 m3 South Treatment Plant 1020 m3 Kharbandi Treatment Plant 170 m3 Booster Station 1060 m3 Service Reservoir ( MSD) 200 m3 Kharbandi Palace 50 m3 CST 50 m3 General Hospital (Old) 10 m3 Pemaling Colony 55 m3 Break Pressure Tank 50 m3 Total 3315 m3 Source: PCC

Table 8.7 Connection

Tashiling I ( Main Town) 175 Nos Pemaling I (Kharbandi) 278 Nos Zorigling ( Industries Estate) 75 Nos Namgayling ( Kabreytar Area) 81 Nos Tashiling II ( Main Town) 148 Nos Pemaling II (Pemaling Housing) 63 Nos NPPF Colony 264 Nos Doars (Jaigoan) 1 No. Pemaling 60 Nos. Total 1145 Nos. Source: PCC

Table 8.8 Solid Waste Management System

Collection from Individual and System community bins and transporting to landfill site on daily basis Garbage Generation 15-20 Tons Coverage 85% Landfill Toribari (9Km Away) 1.72 Acres Area Life of 10 years Dog Pound 1 Number Crematorium 1 Number Source: PCC

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Table 8.9 Equipments

Trippers 2 Numbers Japanese Refuse Collector 3 Numbers 1 Number Multipak Refuse Colector (Converted to Truck) JCB Backhoe loader 1 Number Sweeping Machine 1 Number (Off Road) Escort Tractor 2 Number (Off Road) Masonry Bins 29 Numbers MS Trolley Bin 70 Numbers MS Swing Bin 50 Numbers Road Roller ( 8 Tons) 1 Number Kubota Mini Tractor 1 Number Source: PCC

Table 8.10 Pool Vehicles

Scorpio 1 Number Hilux 1 Number Maruti Van 1 Number 1 Number ( On Hire Bolero under ADB Project) 3 Numbers ( Off Scooter Road) Source: PCC

Table 8.11 Vegetable Market Sheds & Platforms

No. of Sheds 43 Numbers Open Platform 03 Numbers No. of Spaces in open 36 Numbers ( Local Platforms Villagers) Source: PCC

Children’s Parks, Recreational Area and Youth Facilities

1. Zangtopelri Park in the Town Core Area 2. Children’s Park opposite to PSA 3. New Archery Ground near Omchhu 4. PSA Ground 5. YDF hostels near CHPC Colony 6. Centenary kiosk

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Table 8.12 Storm Water Drains

Imtrat to Damchen Petroleum 1.095 Km Lower Market 1.209 Km Central Town 0.780 Km Dungkhag Area 0.296 Km NPPF Colony 0.133 Km Near new Archery field 0.343 Km PWD Colony 0.232 Km Booster Station 0.075 km Dhamdara 0.175 Km Pepal Dara 0.216 Km Total 4.554 Km Source: PCC

Table 8.13 Footpaths

Roadside Foothpath 5.758 Km Off Road 2.232 Km Footpath from Hospital 0.562 Km to High School Source: PCC

Table 8.14 River Training Works

Amochhu 0.837 Km Omchhu 3.855 Km Source: PCC

Street/ Compound Light Poles and Fitting

A) Street/ Compound Light Poles Table 8.15 Street/Compound Light Poles i 100/75mm dia. GI Poles 19 Numbers ii 16M GI Poles 05 Numbers iii 8.5M Steel Tubular Poles 106 Numbers iv 8.5M GI Poles 341 Numbers v 10M GI Poles 230 Numbers vi 4.75M GI Poles 37 Numbers Source: PCC

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B) Street Light Fittings Table 8.16 Street Light Fittings i 250W SON 372 Numbers ii 150W SON 280 Numbers iii 150W MH 18 Numbers iv 70W SON 91 Numbers v 400W HPI 36 Numbers vi 40w Fluorescent 2 Numbers Source: PCC

Building Applications Received and Approved (November 2008- March 2009)

Received 63 Numbers Approved 48 Numbers Rejected 6 Numbers Source: PCC

Local Area Plans as per the Development Plan 2002-2017

1. PWD LAP 2. Pilot Housing LAP for Low Income Housing 3. Core Area LAP 4. LAP at 1st Zig 5. Gurungdangra Conceptual Plan for Housing 6. Kabreytar Local Area Plan 7. Dhamdara Local Area Plan 8. Changmari Local Area Plan

Land Transition

Phuentsholing Gewog 441 Numbers Sampheling Gewog 181 Numbers Core Area 23 Numbers Source: PCC Infrastructure

Contact Number Main Office Building 252168/252758 ( PABX) Water Supply Office / Street 252877/ 251100 Light Sewerage Office/Solid Waste/ 253636/ 253306 Town Maintainance ADB Project Office 251960/252226

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Table 8.17 Number of Parking slots within Phuentsholing City Area

Sl. Parking Lots Available No. Street Name/Lam 2-wheeler Light vehicles med/heavy 1 Pelkhil Lam (a) From PCC office to DOR Office 6 16 2 Goedoe Lam (a) Infront of CMI Building - 17 (b) Around Dratshang Building 11 28 (c) Gongphyel Hotel Line 4 17 (d) Bhutan Hotel Line 8 13 3 Tharpai Lam (a) Delhi Store to Kashi General Cloths 4 7 (b) Kashi Foot wear to Kanchan Hall 8 17 (c) From Hotel Namgay to TCC complex 5 24 4 Gaoten Lam (a) From Rignam Hotel to Central Hotel 118 35 (b) Side of Round Building 13 19 (c) In front of Hotel Kuenga & Tshela Cable service 10 13 5 Zhung Lam (a) From Hotel Kuenga to Hotel Peljorling 10 18 6 Jorden Lam (a) Rignam Hotel to Hotel Holiday Inn 6 17 (b) Druk Penden Building to FCB Building - 23 (c) Infront of Centenal Hotel 2008 - 5 (d) Opposite to Truck Parking (Tg. D Hotel) - 3 7 Link Road (a) Sonam Cement Agency to new link Road - 19 8 Deki Lam (a) Deki Hotel to Jorden Lam 11 29 9 Phuensum Lam (a) Infront of Dolma Enterprise 5 9 10 Samdrup Lam (a) In front RICBL, Post Office Side & AWP 7 32 11 Gaduen Lam 12 Truck Parking - - 50 13 In front of NPPF Colony Gate - - 15 14 Lower terrace of Taxi Parking - - 18 Total 226 361 83 Source: PCC

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Figure 8.1 Organizational Structure of Phuentsholing City Corporation

THROMPON CITY COMMITEE

EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (vacant)

LEGAL INTERNAL DEV.CONTROL URBAN PLANNING ENVIRONMENT ENGINEERING ADM.&FINANCE SERVICES AUDIT DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION DIVISION SERVICES

URBAN WATER ELECTRICAL ADMIN. ARCHITECTUAL PLANNING SUPPLY SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION

DESIGN & FINANCE URBAN SEWERAGE ESTIMATE DESIGN SECTION STRUCTURAL SECTION SECTION SECTION SURVEY HR SECTION SANITATION SECTION URBAN ROAD SECTION & PARKING PROCUREMENT ELECTRICAL SECTION & PROPERTY SECTION LAND SECTION FORESTRY RECORD SECTION SECTION ADB PROJECT CIVIL BUILDING REGISTRATION DISASTER INSPECTION & ICT SECTION SECTION MONITORING SECTION SECTION VEHICLE GIS SECTION SECTION

POOL STAFF

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CHAPTER 9

CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT CORPORAITON

BACKGROUND

In line with the private sector development and corporate governance policy of the Government, initial plan to corporatize Mechanical Cell was conceived as early as mid-nineties. However, serious groundwork started only in mid 1997 whereby all mechanical engineering activities including machinery and workshop infrastructures were centralized under the Mechanical Cell at the Regional/Field level. The Joint Director (Mechanical) headed the Mechanical Cell but was administratively under the control of the Director, Department of Roads. It was made to run as a sort of Departmental Enterprise with commercial accounting system whereby all budgetary subsidies were withdrawn gradually. By 2002, budgetary support from the Government was completely withdrawn and it had to sustain fully from its own operation.

Consequently, the erstwhile Mechanical Cell under the Department of Roads was formally corporatized with effect from July 2006 as per the recommendation of the GG Plus. It was renamed as the Construction Development Corporation Limited.

VISION

• The vision of the Corporation is to develop into a premier engineering organization committed to transforming the current labour intensive construction industry into a mechanized one through application of technology and engineering principle conducive to national policies, capable of enhancing quality, speed, reliability and safety AND ultimately turning construction industry into an attractive employment sector for the Bhutanese Youths. • To trigger modernization and mechanization of nascent local construction industry.

MISSION

• To streamline the management of Government construction machineries and vehicles resources under the Department of Roads in order to maximize their utilizations for the intended purpose, i.e. construction and maintenance of roads through transparent, accountable and efficient rental/hiring system. • To enhance the availability of service throughout the country to ensure timely infrastructure developments thereby contributing to balanced economic development. • To take lead role in introducing appropriate Construction technology and machinery. As a part of this CDCL will maintain or establish equipment bank. • To venture into technology intensive Construction and help build capacity of local Construction industry through collaborations. 150

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OBJECTIVES & FUNCTIONS

• To operate in consistent to sound corporate practices. • To promote transparency, accountability and efficiency in the utilization of machineries and vehicles resources of the Government which were received through various bilateral/donor grants/aids for the construction and maintenance of Road Networks in the Country. • To strengthen and enhance construction equipment services initially to the Department of Roads to achieve its targets and objectives and to cater to the construction industry as a whole. • Eliminate the need for Department of Roads to create mechanical engineering wing under it. • To spearhead mechanization in the constructions sector in an effort to enhance construction speed, quality, reliability and safety. • To contribute to creating enabling environment for employment opportunities for the educated Bhutanese youths by introducing mechanised construction works vis-à-vis manual labour. • To train and produce professional construction equipment operators, technicians and managers. • To contribute to reducing/stabilizing the construction cost through standardizing the equipment hiring charges in the country. • To maximize the utilization of qualified human resource capacity in order to invigorate the contribution of Mechanical Engineers and allied professionals of the Corporation for the successful nation building. • To continuously explore for avenues of diversification potentials and take strategic plans and actions. • To ensure sustainability of the Corporation. • To undertake any other responsibilities directed by the Royal Government. • To function as a premier engineering service provider rather than just an equipment rental agency.

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Board of Directors Table 9.1 Board of Directors

Director General, Department of Roads, Chairman Thimphu Director General, Department of Director National Properties, Thimphu

Director, Department of Agriculture, Director Thimphu Managing Director, Bhutan National Director Bank Ltd., Thimphu Director Secretary General, BCCI, Thimphu Member Secretary Managing Director, CDC, Thimphu Source: CDCL

ASSETS / INFRASTRUCTURE To ensure equitable & efficient distribution and coverage of services three Regional Workshops are strategically located. These are Hesothangkha in the West, Gelephu Regional workshop in the Central and Lingmeythang Regional Workshop in the East. Each Regional Workshop caters to on the average 3 Field Divisions of the Department of Roads (DoR). CDCL’s main machinery resource base consists of those supplied under JICA 3rd phase in 2005 and 2nd phase in 1997. Those supplied under JICA 1st phase in 1988 are now rendered old and unreliable; these have outlived their useful economic life or utility. The total asset of CDCL as on 31st December, 2009 is tabulated below;

Table 9.2 Asset of CDCL as on 31st December 2009

As on 31st Dec 2009 Gross Block Net Block Sl. Description As of As of No. 31st Dec,2009 31st Dec,2009 1 Equipment and Machinery 510,035,823.80 105,492,502.35 2 Building 54,593,057.82 27,852,748.51 3 Office Equipment 5,971,591.03 1,575,731.89 4 Furniture & Fixtures 3,124,537.73 488,884.35 5 Tools and Plants 89,820,484.54 11,260,559.26 6 Land 87,897,574.00 87,897,574.00 Total 751,443,068.92 234,568,000.37 Source: CDCL

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Financial Hi-lights of the year as of 31st December 2009 Table 9.3 Financial Hi-Lights of the Year as of December 2009

1000000, Equity Shares of Nu. 1000 Authorized Capital each Equity Nu. 426.512 million Debt Nil Gross Block Nu. 757.710 million Net Block Nu. 234.540 million Net Current Asset Nu. 191.972 million Surplus of the Year Nu. 57.810 milliion

Source: CDCL

REGIONAL WORKSHOPS

(I) Hesothangkha Regional Workshop (Western Operation 17 bay workshop structures with full-fledged workshop equipments/ facilities available including rebuilding of undercarriages and ground engaging tools like buckets, etc. FIP calibrations which are central facilities only available are Hesothangkha workshop. It covers 3 Field Division of DoR; Thimphu, Lobeysa and Trongsa. Field workshops at Thimphu & Trongsa provide site support services.

(II) Lingmeythang Regional Workshop (Eastern Operation) Full-fledged 10 Bay workshop structures with shop floor equipments supplied under JICA grant in 2005 is available. It caters to 2 Field Divisions of DoR i.e. Lingmeythang and Trashigang Field Division. Two field workshops located at Rollong and Samdrup Jongkhar provides field support services.

(III) Gelephu Regional Workshop (Central Operation) After the merger of Gelephu workshop to Hesothangkha in 1996 – 1997 and till recently, maintenance if its huge Workshop structure and compound was neglected and it did not receive that much importance and priority to maintaining operation in the south. The facilities and workshop structure/ buildings are in currently dilapidated condition. After the revival, initiatives have been taken up to repair and rehabilitate the workshop buildings/ facilities gradually in a phased manner to curtail loss and avoid need for injection of huge investment. It caters to 3 Field Divisions i.e. Sarpang, Phuentsholing and Zhemgang Field Division. Jurisdiction wise, it covers

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far flung central region of Panbang, Dagana & Zhemgang. Two field workshops located at Sarpang and Mangdechu provide field support services.

(IV) Kilikhar Stone Quarry CDCL has established Stone Quarry and Crushing Operation at Kamangyae, Kilikhar under Mongar Dzongkhag about 3 km stone mark along Mongar-Trashigang national highway during FY 2005-2006. The Operation is supplying the boulders & all ranges of aggregates to the Department of Roads for road construction works and to the private sector companies as well in the Eastern Dzongkhags.

Rental Charges of Equipment As per the desire of the Government, the Construction Development Corporation Limited has been continuously making efforts to maintain a realistic and very competitive hire charge rates as it has a direct impact on the construction cost. Moreover, CDCL being a major player in the construction (machinery) sector the hire charge rates followed or adopted by CDC has a bearing on the market price as all other agencies private as well public tend to use our rates as benchmark/base reference.

A single uniform hire charge system is being followed as per the directives of the Board. The revision of rates is based on the following major factors;

1. The depreciation to be charged only for those equipment which are under the economic useful life of seven years as per the Income Tax Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2001. 2. The overhead and administrative costs to be charged as per approved annual budget. 3. Revision of HSD, SK oil and lubricants cost at source. 4. Revision on pay scale and TA/DA of the Corporation, if any.

The existing rental charge of equipment/machinery is in effect from 1st April 2009 as per enclosed Table.

Table 9.4 Rental Charges of Equipments

Hire Charge rate per Idle Charge Sl. Hour Equipment Type Model rate per No. Without With Fuel hour Fuel

1 Air Compressor CPS-300 314 582 85 2 Air Compressor CPS-325 357 692 96

3 Air Compressor P-300 308 576 83

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4 Air Compressor P-310 325 592 88

5 Air Compressor XAM-140 277 545 75

6 Asp/Bitumen Heating kettle Japan Make 142 578 38

7 Asphalt Distributor Isuzu 930 1,070 251 8 Asphalt Paver Hanta 694 845 187

9 Asphalt Paver Mitsubishi 642 792 173

Nikko, Japan/ 10 Asphalt Plant, Mobile 2,099 6,296 567 NP200PT 11 Asphalt/ Bitumen Sprayer Hino 486 626 131

12 Back Hoe Loader CASE 580 Super M 770 995 208

13 Back Hoe Loader CASE 580SM 712 1,030 192

14 Back Hoe Loader Cat 416/416B 665 890 180 Bitumen Storage/Heating 12000 ltrs, Apollo 15 Tank Intr. 129 476 35 Bitumen Storage/Heating 4000 ltrs, Apollo 16 Tank Intr. 113 424 31

17 Bull Dozer CAT-D4G 1,000 1,385 270

18 Bull Dozer CAT-D4H 877 1,282 237

19 Bull Dozer CAT-D5M XL 1,030 1,515 278

20 Bull Dozer CAT-D6D 1,070 1,642 289

21 Bull Dozer CAT-D7G 1,177 1,780 318

22 Canter Tipper Mitsubishi 211 336 57

23 Canter, Long Body Eitcher 203 356 55

24 Chips Spreader 102 102 27 25 Compactor Plate type 78 128 21

26 Concrete Mixer 5-7 Cuft 61 112 17

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Concrete Mixer Truck 27 Isuzu Mounted 731 828 197

28 Concrete Pump 1997 272 390 74

29 Concrete Vibrator 1997 50 90 13

30 Concrete/Grout Pump P-88 short Crete 602 1,080 162

31 Daewoo Dumper/Tipper Daewoo 354 605 95

32 Excavator Cat 312 1,010 1,395 273

33 Excavator Cat 320 1,262 1,772 341

34 Excavator PC-120 971 1,356 262

35 Excavator PC-200 1,244 1,752 336

36 Excavator SK 200 1,255 1,764 339

37 Excavator SK115 1,003 1,354 271

38 Excavator SK 200 1,219 1,772 329

39 Fork Lift TCM Japan 207 375 56

40 Fork Lift Toyota 178 338 48

41 Fuel Tanker Isuzu 517 700 140

42 Hino Tipper 172KD 275 476 74

43 Isuzu Truck ISUZU 276 498 74

44 Jack Hammer Atlascopco 52 52 14

45 Kato Crane KR250 2,036 2,390 550

46 Lubricating/Service Van ISUZU 480 604 129

47 Lubricating/Service Van TATA 423 565 114

48 Motor Grader CASE 845 1,212 1,530 327 49 Motor Grader CAT-130G 958 1,276 259

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50 Motor Grader MG-330 934 1,252 252 PKB214E, Model 51 Nissan Dumper/Tippers 2004 434 635 117 CKA12HHT (10 52 Nissan Dumper/Tipper MT) 336 546 91

53 Nissan Dumper/Tipper CP12ELRT (8 MT) 305 505 82 PKB214E, Model 54 Nissan Dumper/Tippers 2007 454 655 123

55 Pay Loader Cat 910 745 996 201

56 Pay Loader Cat 916 795 1,130 215

57 Pay Loader Cat 926E 851 1,186 230

58 Pay Loader Cat 928F 1,042 1,440 281

59 Pay Loader Cat 930 1,057 1,455 285

60 Plate Compator Vibratory Taccom 63 96 17

61 Road Broom TD-96 (Rotary) 60 60 16

62 Road Broom (Mechanical) 2595 x 1220 x 965 78 78 21

63 Road Roller Britania 313 430 84

64 Road Roller CAT-CS551 829 1,164 224

65 Road Roller Speed Craft 337 430 91

66 Road Roller SV91 (SAKAI) 830 1,148 224 Road Roller (Pneumatic 67 TS- 300 Tyre) 822 1,140 222

68 Road Roller Hand Guide Taccom 136 176 37

69 Road Roller Vibratory Sakai 888 1,240 240

70 Rock Breaker (Top 200) Kobelco 668 668 180

71 Service Crane 3.4 ton Isuzu 679 922 183

72 Service Crane 5 ton Isuzu 838 1,142 226 157

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73 Side Dump truck 1997 148 315 40

74 Spot Mix Plant 10/16 TPH 476 2,050 128

75 Stone Crusher KURIMOTO 550 718 149

76 Stone Crusher SISCO 461 562 124

77 Stone Crusher, Mobile PFJ-4 1,791 2,294 484

78 Tanker Nissan NISSAN 382 582 103

79 Tanker Tata TATA 324 525 87

80 TATA Tipper 1210 SK/32 231 414 62

81 TATA Tipper 1612 SE 241 424 65

82 Terra 16 Tipper Eitcher 338 548 91

83 TATA Tipper 1613 LPK 363 546 98

84 TATA Truck Long Body 1210 SE 235 438 64

85 TATA Truck Long Body 1612 SE 244 456 66

86 TATA Mini Truck 407 237 338 64

87 Tipper Isuzu 463 656 125

88 Tractor with Trailer Toyota 282 394 76

89 Trailer Hino, 25MT 1,855 2,410 501

90 Trailer CPB12E16772 NISSAN, 10MT 693 1,005 187

91 Trailer Short Body NISSAN, 20MT 1,329 1,825 359

92 Trailor Isuzu, 20MT 1,329 1,825 359 Truck mounted Concrete 93 1612 SE Mixer 421 546 114

94 Truck with Crane Hino/Isuzu 477 704 129

95 Vibromax 1997 58 108 16 158

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96 Water Pump AVI Type 67 118 18

97 Water Pump Kubota 60 110 16

98 Wheel Loader Kawasaki 65ZIV-2 1,087 1,485 293

99 Workshop Van ISUZU 470 595 127 Source: CDCL

CURRENT STATUS The 6th Board Meeting of CDCL held on 26/02/2010. At present M/s S. Ghose Co., Statutory Auditors from Kolkata are auditing the annual accounts of Financial Year 2009. CDCL is incorporated under the Company’s Act of Kingdom of Bhutan 2000 on 7th December 2009 vide Certificate No. U20091207THI0242. The formal transfer of asset from RGoB to CDCL is also effected vide letter No. MoWHS/HRMD/26/2010/3480 dated 19/02/2010 of the Hon’ble Secretary, Ministry of Works & Human Settlement.

In our effort to mobilize resources internally CDCL management had approached local Banks and NPPF for credit at the most competitive interest rates. CDCL is currently negotiating with NPPF for credit amounting to Nu. 526 million in three phases.

Supply of stone aggregates from Kilikhar Stone Quarry to DANTAK Project under Daranga- Trashigang Highway is under process for which an additional Crusher, installed and commissioned at Kilikhar for producing 40 & 60 mm aggregates. During FY 2009, CDCL had procured two Tam Rock Drilling machines and being engaged at Gyalposhing- Nanglam Road by Jabab construction and another by Zhemgang Field Division, DoR.

The relocation of the Hesothangkha Workshop has been approved by Board and is under process with PHP and Dzongkhag Administration, Wangdue for compensation. The workshop area measuring 3.63 acres under thram No. 301 of CDCL will be substituted at Chasagyen under Gasetshogom, Wangdue. Within the same location additional 3.15 acres of land in the vicinity to be processed on lease for relocation of staff residences. Also, 5.00 acres of land on lease at Dophujala adjacent to Chasagyen is also under process with Dzongkhag after obtaining necessary clearance from the Forest Department and the Geog administration.

CURRENT ROLES & ACTIVITIES • Hiring out construction machineries to the Department of Roads, RGOB, and other agencies inside the Kingdom of Bhutan. • Production and sale of road metals and stone chips. 159

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• Road construction, reformation and resurfacing. • Running workshops for repair and maintenance of heavy machineries.

FUTURE ROLES & ACTIVITIES

To venture into full scale technology intensive construction heavy activities such as participating in mega hydropower projects, tunneling, bridges, airport and road construction projects in the near future.

FACILITIES & CAPACITIES

• FLEET OF MACHINERY:

CDCL is possessing fleets composed of over 400 assorted construction machineries which includes earth moving equipments, construction plants, trailer, heavy vehicles, state of art self propelled hydraulic rock drilling machines .

• WORKSHOP INFRASTRUCTURE:

To cater to the need for timely repair & maintain its own large fleets of machineries CDCL has built up 3 modern workshops located in Eastern, Western & Central part of Bhutan. Six field workshops provide field support and the coverage of the maintenance service to the machineries deployed in remote areas to ensure that the backup service is available round the clock.

• QUARRYING & CRUSHING ACTIVITIES :

Currently CDCL has one operational stone quarry at Kilikhar, Mongar with installed production capacity of 80,000 cum of stone aggregate per annum. Besides, CDCL has large fleet of trippers and dump trucks to deliver the product at client’s site in timely manner. Proposal for setting up four more quarries and crushing units at different locations across the country are also in the pipeline. Those proposed mining areas have huge deposits of quartzite of good quality which can cater to the road works, construction industries and the upcoming hydropower projects.

HUMAN RESOURCES

CDCL has a large pool, around 400 in number, of trained manpower composed of engineers, operators, managerial and support staff in its payroll. However, to venture into mega construction projects and strengthens its capacity, recruitment of Construction/civil engineering professionals and establishment of a separate construction wing is underway as a part of its OD/ recruitment drive.

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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE/SET UP

Table 9.5 Organizational Structure / Set up

Head Office, Thimphu 17 Stores, Thimphu 2 Stores, Phuentsholing 6

Western Operations, Hesothangkha 90 Eastern Operations, Lingmeythang 71 Central Operations, Gelephu 94

Stone Quarry & Sealing Operation, Kilikhar 6 Total 293

Source: CDCL

Besides, there are 112 employees on muster roll. A good number of them are working as operators.

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Figure 9.1 Organizational Structure of Construction Development Corporation Limited

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MANAGING DIRECTOR

INTERNAL AUDITOR PA TO MD

Sr. GM Sr. GM ADMINISTRATION OPERATION (HQ) & POLICY (HQ)

GM, WESTERN GM, CENTRAL GM, EASTERN OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION SR. FINANCE SR. MANAGER SR. MANAGER MANAGER PROCUREMENT BUSINESS MANAGER QUARRY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER MANAGER FLEET W/SHOP MANAGER MANAGER FLEET W/SHOP MANAGER MANAGER MANAGER MANAGER (FINANCE) SR. MANAGER SR. MANAGER FLEET W/SHOP REBUILD & PROCUREMENT PROCUREMENT FAB AM AM AM ROLLING STORE REPAIR AM AM AM AM M/CHU STORE REPAIR SR. MANAGER LOBEYSA AM, FINANCE AM, ACCOUNTS PROCUREMENT AM AM (HQ) (HQ) L/THANG AM QUARRY AM AM AM P/LING TRONGSA STORE REPAIR SR. MANAGER AM PROCUREMENT AM S/JONGKHAR AM L/THANG AM AM GELEPHU AM SARPANG & QUARRY H/THANGKHA THIMPHU

OPERATI ACCOUNTANTS, ASSISTANTS & CASHIES (2) SUPPORT STAFFS (13) OPERATIONAL STAFFS (82) OPERATIONAL STAFFS (83) OPERATIONAL STAFFS (63) ONAL STAFFS (3)

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Policy and Planning Division Ministry of Works and Human Settlement Thimphu, Bhutan Tel. No.: 00975-2-327998/328173/322182 Fax No.: 00975-2-323121 P. O. Box: 791 Website: www.mowhs.gov.bt

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