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Palestinian - German Development
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WATER
SUPPLY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Jerusalem
Water Undertaking (JWU), Ramallah/AL Bireh- District |
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GTZ Project No. 93.2257.9 |
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PROJECT HISTORY AND
BACKGROUND
In order to improve the existing water supply situation in the
Ramallah and Al-Bireh District where available sources of water were far from
fulfilling the minimum needs of the district. s population, Jerusalem Water
Undertaking (JWU) submitted a request to the German Government to fund drilling
of new and rehabilitation of existing deep wells. In response, a GTZ project
appraisal mission was sent to Ramallah in May 1993. In the course of the
mission JWU and GTZ realised that a comprehensive development project including
technical assistance should be considered without ignoring that drilling and
rehabilitation of wells as requested is of utmost importance.
After a joint planning workshop held in Ramallah in June
1993 to prepare the project proposal, which included the scope of the project,
expected results and required resources, the proposal was submitted by GTZ to
the German Ministry for Economic Co-operation and Development (BMZ) and the
approval for project implementation along with the necessary funds (about 7.3
millions Deutsch Marks) was received by end of 1993.
The first phase of the project was concluded by end of 1997
and it was agreed to extend it to a second three-year phase. The German funding
for the second phase amounts to DM 4.5 millions of which DM 1.5 millions was
allocated for well construction.
The Water Supply Development Project currently implemented
by Jerusalem Water Undertaking with GTZ support is an ambitious attempt towards
fundamental institutional changes and infrastructure improvement which takes
into consideration the implications of the potential integration of wastewater
services in Ramallah and Al-Bireh District into the scope of service of JWU.
PROJECT CONCEPT AND
OBJECTIVES
In line with the results of the planning workshop for the
second phase (September 1997), the project shall contribute to improve the
living and environmental health situation of the population of Ramallah and
Al-Bireh District. Therefore, the objective of the project is to meet more
efficiently the drinking water requirements of the District, to reduce the
dependency on purchased water and to prepare JWU to play a major role in
integrating water supply and wastewater services in Ramallah and Al-Bireh
District.
To achieve the a.m. objectives, the following areas of
intervention were identified:
Þ Water quantity produced by JWU is to be
increased on a sustainable basis.
Þ Unaccounted for water is to be reduced
through cost effective measures.
Þ Provision of services is to be managed
on cost effective basis.
Þ Performance of staff at all levels is
to be enhanced.
Þ Population awareness concerning water
and wastewater issues is to be enhanced.
Þ Implications of integrating water and
wastewater services are to be elaborated.
The German contribution to the project consists of technical
assistance, long term advisory and short term consulting services as well as
capital investment for the
Construction of new and rehabilitation of existing deep
wells.
PROGRESS AND
PROSPECTS
Þ Drilling
new deep wells and rehabilitation of existing wells:
The implementation of the project has been initiated since
May 1994. The first six months of the project duration was totally devoted to
drilling the substitute well Ein Samia No. 2a. To overcome the water shortage
in the Ramallah/Al-Bireh District, the well was initially connected to the
water supply system on a temporary basis mid 1995 and presently, is in full
operation with a capacity of 165 m³/hour, well above the expected capacity of
120 m³/hour.
Afterward, a GTZ specialist identified two potential well
sites in December 1995, one of which is located in Ein Samia and the other one
is in the Ein Senia area. Like Ein Senia No.5, identified by an Israeli
Consultant and the West Bank Water Department, Ein Senia site No.6 was drilled
and unfortunately with no success. On the other hand, Ein Samia site No.5 is
currently being drilled and developed with promising results. Also, Ein Samia
well No. 3 was rehabilitated and its capacity was increased from 136 m³/hour to
185 m³/hour. Also, in order to get a broader picture of the main geological
faults and fractures in the region, a stereoscopic analysis and evaluation of
aerial photographs of the Ramallah/Al-Bireh District was carried out.
Þ Protection
of Water Resources
Based on a recent preliminary environmental assessment of
JWU well fields in Ein Samia area and some locations of distribution
facilities, the need for an action plan for the protection and preservation of
JWU water resources has been pointed out as of utmost urgency. JWU and GTZ have
initiated a preliminary study on the a.m. issue and the results are due in few
weeks.
Þ Remote
control and communication system
In it. s efforts to optimise and economise well and pump operations JWU
managed to introduce a modern remote control and communication system for
the wells, booster pumps, main pumping stations and reservoirs. Development, programming
and installation were made . in-house. by JWU at a fraction
of the cost of a . turn-key. installation. Another initiative for the
introduction of data loggers for meter reading is underway.
Þ Leakage
control and pressure management
Although the unaccounted-for water is at 22 %, JWU
undertakes continuous efforts to monitor and reduce the water losses. As part
of active leakage control measures, the project introduced computerised leakage
control and pressure management models in order to cut down the water losses on
a systematic basis. A case study on water losses carried out at JWU showed
clearly that a major part of the water losses occur due to faulty and
inaccurate meters. In response, JWU replaced the old meter test bench by a
modern one, which enables the meter section to test the water meters more
efficiently and regularly. The new test bench was purchased from the project
funds. With the availability of such installation, it is hoped that other water
supply departments in the West Bank can make use of it.
Þ Institutional
capacity building
Although, JWU. s performance and absorption capacity is
better than other water departments in Palestine, the need to prepare JWU to
meet the next millennium challenges amongst which is the possible integration
of wastewater services into the scope of its service, has never been debated.
Therefore, JWU and with the support of GTZ has undertaken a comprehensive
organisation development process. The ongoing process, best described as a
process of forming future strategies and objectives that should be translated
into jobs people do on regular basis, is progressing well. Presently JWU is
progressively implementing a new organisation structure, working on the
introduction of management-by-results system and a new compensation scheme that
rewards actual performance and seniority, and appreciates extra efforts.
Þ Training
JWU plays a major role in training of water sector staff in Palestine.
Training contracts were awarded to JWU by UNDP in the past years. Also
and as part of the German financed water sector training programme for Palestine,
JWU was nominated as an official local partner for the Carl Duisberg Gesellschaft,
CDG. In order to prepare and manage these training courses, a Palestinian
. water training board. was established with CDG and GTZ represented
in this board. The second phase of the successful programme is being run by the
Palestinian Engineering Association as the official CDG Partner.
Based on its training experience, JWU recognised that
training in the water sector should be more co-ordinated and organised.
Therefore, a comprehensive national strategy for training in the Palestinian
water sector was developed by a GTZ specialist in co-operation with JWU and the
Palestinian Water Authority, PWA. However, implementing steps have yet to be
taken by PWA.
Arranged by GTZ, JWU General Manager and some Key Staff has
participated in a number of international, regional and local workshops and
fairs
Þ Public
awareness campaigns
JWU played a major role in establishing and managing the public
awareness campaigns initiated by UNDP/Water resources action programme (WRAP)
in 1994. However, since end of 1995 this programme did not continue. JWU and
in line with the relevant results of the second planning workshop, has ideas
to set up it. s own awareness programme in the future.
Þ Wastewater
management
Based on the Palestinian national strategy that advocates
the establishment of regional water and sanitation utilities, JWU as a regional
autonomous water supply utility in the Ramallah -Al-Bireh District will have a
vital role in managing wastewater services in the District. This role stems
from its need to protect and safeguard its water resources and from its overall
proven management capacity.
The need for action in the field of wastewater management
was highlighted in the 1993 project-planning workshop and JWU assumed
responsibility to co-ordinate and facilitate activities in this field. A
regional steering committee was established in which the main municipalities
and villages and representatives of External Support Agencies were represented.
Also, initiated by JWU and UNDP, in co-ordination with GTZ and under the
auspices of PWA, a Sewerage Masterplan Study for the Ramallah and Al-Bireh
District (funded by FINIDA) was prepared. The study clearly called for major
investment in the sewerage infrastructure as well as for institutional
integration of water supply and wastewater services.
In response, the Finnish government committed itself to fund a Bridging project for the possible integration of wastewater services in the District. The project is due to start shortly. GTZ is playing a major role in such move and the a.m. organisation development process is an integral part of the efforts towards preparing JWU to play a major role in the integration process. Moreover, should the Bridging project become a reality, GTZ would work with JWU and all other concerned parties on other implications and/or relevant issues of the integration.
Þ JWU. s
role in water sector development in Palestine
Due to it. s unique history and legal status as an autonomous water
supply utility and it. s performance, JWU serves now as a model utility
for the establishment of similar utilities in whole of Palestine. Its active
role has a substantial impact on water sector development in Palestine.
LIST OF REPORTS AND
PUBLICATIONS
1. GTZ
Project Appraisal Report, 06/93 (GTZ- Internal Report)
2. JWU
Study on Institutional Development, 1993
Abdelkarim Asa. d, Nabila
Assaf, Ziad Sarsour
3. JWU/GTZ
- Work Programme 11/12-94 /01/95
4. JWU/GTZ
- Plan of Operation 02/95 - 10/97
5.
JWU Report on
Water Cost, Water Saving and Water Management
prepared by JWU Staff,
sponsored by IME Marseille
6. Ein
Senia Borehole No. 5
Evaluation of
it. s Suitability for Municipal Water Supply for Ramallah-District
Dr.
Amjad Aliewi and Rainer Keller, 03/1995
7. Solid
Waste Management and Disposal in the Ramallah- District
Mohammed
Said Hmaidi, 07/1995
8. JWU
- Performance & Prospects
JWU
Management & Senior Staff, 12/1995
9. Report
on the Identification of Potential Well Locations in Nablus, Ramallah, Hebron
and Jenin Districts, Hans Schröter/ Ernst Döring, 01/1996
10.
Ein Samia Well Field - Test Pumping, Well Development and Evaluation of
Potential Well
Locations using Aerial Photographs.
Dr.
Amjad Aliewi & Sayel Wishahi, 08/1996
11. Strategy
for a Systematic Approach to Training in the Palestinian Water and Sanitation
Sector. Study on behalf of JWU and PWA. Tony Richards,
08/1996
12. JWU/CDG -
Water Sector Training Programme Palestine
Training
Course Programmes 1995 - 1996 - 1997
13. The
Application of the BABE (Bursts & Background Estimates) Concepts to Water
Distribution System Leakage Management in the Ramallah/ AL Bireh- District.
(4 Vol. incl.
EXEL Programmes) Stephen Myers
Assoc. & Allan Lambert, 01/02/1997
14. Sewerage
Masterplan for Ramallah- District
FINIDA/UNDP
in Co-operation with PWA & GTZ/JWU, 03/1997
15. Geological
Lineament and Fracture Trace Mapping of Greater Ramallah Area
Dr.
Amjad Aliewi / Clemens Messerschmid, 1997
16. Report
on the Identification of Potential Well Locations in Ramallah, Bethlehem and
Hebron Governorates. - Hans
Schröter/Ernst Döring 8/1997
17. Unpublished
Working Papers related to the Institutional Development Process
by Nancy
Barnes, Dr. Beryl York, Abdelkarim Asa. d, Nadim Mulhem / Haroun Rajabi
18. Report on
Project Progress Review, Tony Richards / Manfred Matz, 10/1997
19. JWU
Performance Indicators 1999, JWU Management
20.
Pre- Feasibility
Study on Abu Falah/ El Mugheir Water Supply
JWU Key
Staff, GTZ Project Staff, 1999
21. JWU
Newsletters
22. JWU Homepage
www.jwu.org
23. Project Brief
24. Facts & Figures
- Ein Samia Wells No. s 2a and 3
PROJECT ADDRESSES
Jerusalem
Water Undertaking (JWU) Ernst
Döring
General Manager
Abdelkarim Asa. d GTZ
Water & Sanitation Advisor
P.O. Box 337, Ramallah P.O. Box 55341, East- Jerusalem
Tel. No. 02
2956551 GTZ
Office Tel.: 02 240 0740
Fax No. 02
2954555 GTZ
Office Fax: 02 240 0741
E-Mail:
webmaster@jwu.org Mobile
Phone 050 327 134
Internet:
http://www.jwu.org E-Mail:
edoering@hotmail.com
Ramallah, August 1999
PROJECT BRIEF
as of
August 1999