The Ministry/Project signed an MoU with the Ministry of Internal Affairs such that all the foreigners into the country to work on the Project must seek a ‘no-objection’ from the Project. This will ensure that the personnel entering the country are those strictly required for SGR construction and in compliance with the local content approved guidelines.
Progress
The Government of Uganda continues to make significant progress in the development of Standard Gauge Railway in the country.
MoU with Ministry of Internal Affairs
Project Document
Using in-house capacity, a Project Document was prepared and approved by the Minister, detailing the development of 1724 km of railway line.
Earth Quake Hazard Assesment
As requested by the financier, the Project hired consultants to carry out an earthquake hazard assessment along Malaba-Kampala route which is necessary during the detailed engineering design of the system. This was done and reports submitted to financiers.
Mineralogy assessment study
The Project, together with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, particularly the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines (DGSM), carried out a mineralogy assessment study aimed at ensuring that the railway does not traverse areas with high mineral potential which may require future diversion of the railway.
Geo-hazard Assessment Study
The Project, together with the DGSM, carried out a geo-hazard assessment aimed at assuring the financier that the railway is not affected by mudslides, floods or geological catastrophes. The report is ready and approved.
Electricity Extension
The Project, together with UETCL, has carried out survey and design that will assist in extension of electricity from UETCL 132kV lines to the railway traction substations. Approx. 60km with 132kV HEV will be extended to the planned 5 traction sub-stations of Tororo, Buwoola, Iganga, Nyenga and Namanve.
Operation and Maintenance
a. The Ministry/Project signed a MoU with CHEC to undertake operations in the interim as the country builds own capacity.
b. Government of Uganda (GoU) and Government of Kenya (GoK) signed a Communique for the use of one Operator on the Mombasa-Kampala SGR.
National Survey Controls
Due to the demands of the contractor to have national survey beacons that are less than 5 years old, the Project, together with the Department of Surveys and Mapping, is establishing national survey controls along Kampala-Malaba. There will be 27 beacons and planted either in schools or health centres.
Engineers' Registration Board (ERB)
The Ministry/Project has signed an MoU with the ERB to regularize the qualifications of the engineers, technicians and technologists that will be coming to work on the Project. All will have to be certified by ERB.
MoU with Ministry of Internal Affairs
The Ministry/Project signed an MoU with the Ministry of Internal Affairs such that all the foreigners into the country to work on the Project must seek a ‘no-objection’ from the Project. This will ensure that the personnel entering the country are those strictly required for SGR construction and in compliance with the local content approved guidelines.
Procurement of Contractor
A FIDIC EPC/TURNKEY contract has been signed between the Government of Uganda (represented by the Ministry of Works and Transport) and M/s Yapı Merkezi İnşaat ve Sanayi A.Ş., Türkiye in a Joint Venture with M/s YM Global Projects Limited.
The Project prepared the Strategic Plan using in-house capacity, detailing the activities required for the development of the railway from Malaba to Kampala and the light rail.
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Standard Gauge Railway Uganda
Developing the Tororo-Kampala (Eastern) and Tororo -Amuru-Packwach (Northern) routes