The project cost amounted to CNY7.162 billion, which is CNY1.272 billion less than the CNY8.434 billion approved at appraisal. Project contract management was effective and efficient, focusing on key contract items including key personnel, equipment, scheduling, construction quality, safety, environmental protection, and avoiding corruption. Accumulated knowledge and experience were shared and disseminated. SPECL dispatched regular and special inspection missions during construction and issued orders, regulations, and special notices to contractors as needed. Contractors strictly followed the contract, mobilizing and fielding competent and diligent project managers responsible for implementation. Under a strict contract management system, contractors and national supervision engineers performed as required and stipulated in contracts, which ensured satisfactory outputs.
Southern Sichuan Roads Development Project