Carl Dominguez Director Department of Public Works
Paving the Way for Economic Opportunities and Investment
Paving the Way for Economic Opportunities and Investment • The Department of Public Works understands the importance of sound infrastructure to Guam’s future – Public sector investments build private sector investor confidence – Mobility is crucial to economic growth potential • Efficient delivery of goods and services • Safe and efficient access for workers customers
Paving the Way for Economic Opportunities and Investment • Department of Public Works has launched a massive effort to improve Guam’s existing public roadways – Rehabilitation – Resurfacing – Reconstruction • Effort has been carefully programmed and has been driven by the 2030 Guam Transportation Plan
2030 Guam Transportation Plan • The 2030 Guam Transportation Plan represents the largest public investment in roadway improvements in Guam’s history • Outlines Guam’s road improvement needs over the next 20 years – Based on organic growth – Includes projected needs to meet military buildup requirements – Fosters mobility, safety and economic expansion
2030 Guam Transportation Plan • Plan was developed in partnership between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), DoD and the Guam Department of Public Works • Current improvement program covers approx. 186 miles of routed primary roads and bridges throughout the island • Identifies and prioritizes projects and funding requirements
2030 Guam Transportation Plan • Improved inspection standards • Higher accountability of Contractors & Construction Management Firms • Continual Audits of Projects • On – Going Training for consistency – Workforce Safety Training Program • Over 100 representatives from contractors • Mayors, Law Enforcement Agencies & Utilities • Focus on MUTCD Standards and Enforcement
2030 Guam Transportation Plan • Plan includes a compendium of supportive initiatives: – Rights of Way Manual – Village Streets Master Plan – Storm Water Master Plan – Asset Management Information System – Guam Transportation Training Initiative – Bridge Inspection and Rating Program – Environmental Procedures Guide
ONGOING PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION VALUE AT $42M September 2014 Route 17 Rehabilitation and Widening, 5 Phase 2A Project Start: March 2014 Completion: March 2015 Scope: Drainage Improvements and Spot Repair Cost: $2.5M Contractor: Nippo Corporation Est. Progress: 25% Route 20, Maga Haga Highway, Phase 1 6 Project Start: April 2014 7 Completion: March 2015 Scope: New Arterial Parkway 6 1 3 Cost: $7.3M Contractor: IMCO General Construction Route 1/8 Intersection Improvements 1 Est. Progress: 40% 10 and Agana Bridge Replacement (Design Build) Route 25/26 Intersection Improvement 7 Project Start: September 2011 Project Start: June 2014 Completion: April 2015 Completion: February 2015 Scope: Road improvements and Bridges Scope: Intersection Improvement Replacement Cost: $2.5M Cost: $16.4M Contractor: Korando Corporation Contractor: Core Tech International Est. Progress: 40% Est. Progress: 80% Inarajan North Leg (As Misa) Route 4, Agfayan Bridge Replacement 8 2 Project Start: May 2014 Project Start: August 2013 Completion: May 2015 5 Completion: December 2014 Scope: Bridge Rehabilitation Scope: Bridge Replacement Cost: $1.2 Million Cost: $4.6M Contractor: IMCO General Construction Contractor: Black Construction Est. Progress: 40% 4 Corporation Est. Progress: 40% Bile/Pigua Bridge Replacements 9 Project Start: July 2014 Asan & Aguada Bridges Rehabilitation 3 Completion: October 2015 Project Start: January 2014 Scope: Replace Two Bridges Completion: November 2014 Cost: $3.7 M Scope: Rehabilitation for two bridges Contractor: Korando Corporation Cost: $1.1M Est. Progress: 15% Contractor: Maeda Pacific Corporation Est. Progress: 30% Replacement of Welded Petroleum 10 Distribution Piping and Appurtenances Route 4, Togcha to Ipan Beach Park 4 Project Start: May 2014 Project Start: February 2014 8 Completion: November 2015 Completion: July 2014 Scope: Pipe replacement 9 Scope: Roadway and Safety 2 Cost: $1.5 M Improvements Contractor: Rex International Cost: $700,000 Est. Progress: 0% Contractor: Nippo Corporation Est. Progress: 90%
Roadway Improvement Value Summary Category Construction Value Completed Projects $118 Million Projects Under Construction $42 Million Projects in Planning or Design $141 Million Total Construction Value $301 Million
Paving the Way for Economic Opportunities and Investment • DPW stands ready to assist in creating new economic opportunities for our island: – Construction companies, planning and design firms and construction management firms • We are prepared to provide potential investors/developers/builders with assistance: – Building permitting, inspections and development process guidance
For More Information visit: Guam Transportation Program website at: www.guamtransportationprogram.com or Department of Public Works website at: www.dpw.guam.gov
Paving the Way for Economic Opportunities and Investment
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