

While we wait for the government decision regarding the suspension of the ditch construction, it is proposed that the distance between the ditch and the precast wall be increased from current 3m to approximately a distance of 6m wherever the available land permits. The current 3m distance between wall and the ditch mandated that the ditch be constructed first. Increasing the distance will allow the construction of the precast wall to start independently and if the ditch is to be constructed later on, the excavation for the ditch will not affect the stability of the constructed wall foundation. // While keeping the wall within the Kaust deed/ land; and when the alignment of the MOT permits, the distance between the external patrol road and the precast wall shall be maintained at a minimum of 2 meters. The distance between the MOT and the patrol road shall be maintained at a minimum of 10m. All other alignments shall stay the same as per IFC.// Kaust concurrence on this inituial propopsal shall be appreciated, so that the precast wall construction can be started at least where the land permits and if the associated cost impact in terms of additional backfilling is manageable within the contractual terms with the contractor. 