Falluja Waste Water Treatment System, Falluja, Iraq

摘要

In July 2008, the U.S. Ambassador became 'extremely concerned' that the Falluja Waste Water Treatment System had 'gone so far off track and for so long.' This project was originally planned to cost $32.5 million, be completed in 18 months in January 2006 by one contractor, and serve the entire city of Falluja, now costs $98 million, will only be partially completed in April 2009 under the original contract and 45 others, and serve only 38% of the homes in the city of Falluja. The Ambassador was concerned not only with the costs, timeliness, and extent of construction, but also with the adequacy of progress reporting. This report by the Inspections Directorate of SIGIR addresses the Ambassador's concerns with the costs, timeliness, and extent of construction. SIGIR recommends that the Iraq Transition Assistance Office Director coordinate efforts with the Government of Iraq to ensure that an adequate amount of fuel is provided until permanent, reliable power is available to operate the wastewater treatment plant and pump stations; ensure a solution to permanent power; guarantee that house connections are made to tie the three collection areas into the sewer network system; and ensure that the remaining contractors with outstanding balances from the Development Fund for Iraq contracts are paid.