The project was formulated to minimize the potential technical, safety, economic, financial, and resettlement risks. The main technical risks were associated with 25 tunnels (41 km in total length) and 270 bridges (91 km in total length). To mitigate the risks, national and international consultants reviewed the project design and construction methods and incorporated solutions based on advanced technologies and international prevailing practices. During construction, monitoring and contract management information systems were set up and implemented to identify technical problems and implement corrective measures on a timely basis. Given the safety hazards associated with large and high bridge works and long and deep tunnels, the contractors were required strictly to enforce working safety rules and measures and Sichuan Yaxi Expressway Company Limited closely supervised all key construction activities through supervision engineers. In term of the lessons leant from resettlement implementation, the adequate budget, recruitment of qualified external monitor, and earlier planning and construction of resettlement sites are deemed essential.
Central Sichuan Roads Development Project