BURUNDI, TANZANIA Project: Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Line Value: USD 900,000,000 Client: Tanzania Railways Corporation Website: www.trc.co.tz 1. Project Objectives: Tanzania is inviting bids for the construction of Uvinza-Gitega line that will extend the Standard Gauge Railway to Burundi. Tanzania and Burundi have reached an agreement to jointly build a 282km-long standard gauge railway (SGR), which will connect the countries. The proposed railway line will link the western Tanzanian town of Uvinza with Gitega in Burundi. The route will aid in the transportation of over a million tonnes of cargo between the two East African countries. While Tanzania will develop a 156km section from Malagarasi to Uvinza, Burundi will build a section that will span for 126km to Gitega. The new route will also link the port with eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Rwanda, and Uganda. 2. Project Objectives: Construct a 282km standard gauge railway line from Uvinza, Tanzania, to Gitega, Burundi. Enhance transportation and trade links between Tanzania and Burundi. Facilitate the movement of over a million tonnes of cargo between the two countries. Connect the port with neighbouring countries, including the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Rwanda, and Uganda. 3. Deliverables: Completed railway line from Uvinza, Tanzania, to Gitega, Burundi. Railway stations and platforms along the route. Signaling and communication systems for safe operations. Supporting infrastructure, including bridges, tunnels, and tracks. Integration with existing railway networks and port facilities. . Project documentation and reports.4. Timeline and Milestones: The estimated timeline for the project is as follows: Activity 1: Project Initiation and Planning Duration: 2 months . Cost: $200,000 Milestone: Project scope and requirements defined, stakeholders identified, project plan created. Activity 2: Land Acquisition and Site Preparation Duration: 3 months Cost: $1 500,000 Milestone: Land acquired and cleared for construction. Activity 3: Construction of Uvinza-Malagarasi Section (Tanzania) Duration: 18 months Cost: $45,000,000 Milestone: Completion of the 156km Uvinza-Malagarasi section. Activity 4: Construction of Malagarasi-Gitega Section (Burundi) Duration: 15 months Cost $37, 500,00 Milestone: Completion of the 126km Malagarasi-Gitega section. Activity 5: Integration and Testing Duration: 3 months $2,000,000 Milestone: Integration of the two sections, testing of signaling and communication systems. Activity 6: Finalization and Handover Duration: 1 month Cost: $100,000 Milestone: Project documentation finalized; railway line handed over to the respective authorities. Note: The cost estimates provided are approximate and should be validated through a detailed cost analysis during the project planning phase5. Assumptions: 1] All necessary permits and approvals will be obtained. 2] Access to required resources! materials, and equipment will be available. 3) Local labour will be utilized for construction. 4) Environmental Impact assessment has been done a complete report Source: httpsiwnwnplantandequipment.newslnewslprojectsrlatest-africa-mega-projects-from- seotember-and-october2022l QUESTION 1: WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE {25 Marks] Create a detailed three level work breakdown structure. Assign not more than TWO {2) activities for activities on level 2