CPA Infrastructure Reconstruction doc 9

· - -------- --~2_1---- TALKING POINTS FOR MEETING WITH EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMfiTEE February 5, 2004 PMO's Priority List of Transport Projects: • I've just briefed General Kellogg of the COO Infrastructure office on PMO's list of top projects for expedited approval and release of supplemental funds: o Maritime • Eleetrlclty for Umm Qasr-$6-0M: This project will improve the port's electric system and connect the port to the main electric grid. Currently, the port's container cranes operate from diesel-powered generators. • Security-$6.5M: This scope of projects will provide temporary and pennanent physical barriers in areas around key port management and administrativc:Jcomputer areas, container ~ lighting. medical facilities improvement and hazardous material and environmental control equipment. • Container Cranes-pM: Due to the increased volume of container cargo (military, commercial, humanitarian aid, and PMO projects), this scope of worl<: comprises the refurbislunent of 2 NELCON ship-to-shore cranes in the old port of Umm Qasr. o Aviation • ANS Equipment and Services (VSAT/Communications) at Ar Ratbab and non-BIAP sites-$4.SM: The augmentation of the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSA T) equipment will strengthen the communications capability of civilian aircraft overflying Iraq. Because VSAT will enable radar coverage and voice between air traffic control and aircraft, it will strengthen flight safety throughout Iraq. • BIAP NavJeationaJ Systems (RADAR and associate components}- S23.4M: These systems are essential to transfer navigational capabilities from mobile military assets to Iraqi-based air control. • BIAP lnfrastrueture Construction (Litbts/Sips}-$14M: In concert with the above programs (particularly ANS), this project will permit operations beyond basic daylight and favorable (VFR) weather conditions. • PMO Prolects Already Under Way: These are projects that are approved, funded, and about to be/already contracted. - Dredgin1 at Umm Qur-$3.5M: This funding provides S3.SM for enhanced and maintenance dredging near the mouth of the port complex and specific berths. Dredging project has been initiated, and dredging should start by Feb. 12th. - ContaJner Waaons-$1ZM: The IRR needs new container wagons to provide sufficient capacity for the projected increase in military, humanitarian relic~ and commercial cargo expected from the revitalized ports ofUmm Qasr and Khawr AzZubayr. - LPG Wa&ons-$3M: The IRR needs additional LPG capacity to accommodate increased LPG traffic within the country as more LPG production occurs.