SAPMT has reviewed the subject submittal dated November 03, 2013 and has no objection with the following comments:

1.	ICC shall exercise caution while working in areas with underground utilities. In addition to prompt reporting to SAPMT, immediate action shall be taken to remedy such issues as and when they occur.
2.	ICC to submit a method statement for detection and identification of underground utilities, tools and detectors to be used, marking of underground utilities, signboards, leaving blank spaces for crossings/interruptions, providing conduits and duct banks etc. as necessary.
3.	Methods of digging test holes/trenches for identification or verification of underground facilities shall be mentioned.
4.	A report format shall be generated that specifies the area that has been tested with findings/results and signatures of all involved including the operator, foreman, and engineer.
5.	Up-to-date interface drawings and approved method statements shall be placed on work location at all times.
Should you have any questions, please contract Sohail Moughal, Project Engineer on Tel. No. +966 12 422 4570.
