Author: zi9sg

Fast Track Implementation Plan Details (taken from CMWU’s report):

• Waste Water Activities Activity Status

12" sewage carrier in Salah Khalaf Street in Gaza — finished
14" sewage carrier between PS9 and PS7B in Gaza — finished
Repair of the generator and electrical panel of PS Mashroaa' in Beit Lahia — finished
PS4 electrical repair in Beit Lahia — finished
16" sewage carrier from Beit Hanoun main PS to BLWWTP — on-going
24" sewage carrier between PS7B and GWWTP — on-going
Embankment of the anaerobic lagoon no 3 in GWWTP — on-going

• Water Activities Activity Status

12" carrier pipe line from Safa wells group to Gaza city —  finished
Re-operate Naaja wells — finished
fix Shiekh Ejleen2 electrical connection — finished
Installation of electrical motor in Zohor Well in Jabalia — finished
10" carrier pipe line from Mograga wells group to Nusseirat — finished
Carrier pipe lines repairs in Fukhari and Naser Villages — finished

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Strengths:

• Global organization (international publicity)

• Has more resources/leverage when it comes to fieldwork and evaluation of the damages
• Numerous experts’ views on the situation
• Connections to other resources : World Health Organization, United Nation’s Development Programme
• Using advanced technology (remote sensing analysis, satellite imaging) when mapping damages

Weaknesses:

• Inability to oversee the complete distribution of funds
• Inability to access certain areas because of the Israeli occupation
• UN personnel is limited because of numerous threats

Opportunities:

• Ability to coordinate international efforts with regional ones

• Address water issues in conjunction with peace-building efforts
• Serve as a buffer between contesting interests in the region

Threats:

• Alienation and/or miscommunication when working with Palestinian citizens
• Green/western “imperialism”

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UNEP (United Nation’s Environmental Programme) list of damages:

• Hazardous waste
• Water Wells
• Water Supply
• Sewage System
• Water Distribution Network
• Water tanks

UNEP Damages and Estimated Cost in USD million:

Restore water networks and home connections 4.84
Reconstruct and restore water wells, reservoirs and wastewater collection networks 1.02
Restore basins and inlet pressure pipelines for Gaza emergency sewage treatment plant 0.18
Reconstruct wastewater facilities 0.13
Total $6.17 M

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CMWU (Coastal Municipalities Water Utility) list of damages:

• Water wells and its associated systems
• Water reservoir
• Water distribution networks
• Wastewater pumping stations
• Wastewater treatment plants
• Wastewater collection networks and its associates
• Administrative and operation buildings and stores
• Vehicle and trucks
• Staff and employees

CMWU Damages and Estimated Cost in USD:

Water wells 381,500
Water Network Distribution 1,792,490
Waste water Network Distribution 834,750
Waste water Facilities 134,000
Water Tanks 625,000
Expected Un seen Damages especially in Rafah were the vibration bombs used may destroyed the nearby networks 450,000
Services (Water and Waste water) to be provided for re-allocated peoples 750,000
Civil Work, Equipment and Material Damages 570,000
Contingency 250,000
NGEST Damages 183,950
Total USD $ 5,971,690

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