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V Proag
Faculty of Engineering,
University of Mauritius
vproag@uom.ac.mu
Abstract
2. Master Plans
2.1 Definition
Easley V.G., Goyle G. (2005) define a Master Plan as a
guide to accomplish a coordinated and harmonious
long term development based on analyses of present
and future needs to promote health, safety and general
welfare as well as efficiency and economy in the land
development process and the maintenance of property
values. Furthermore, the Environmental Planning and
Management (EMP) Guidebook defines a Master Plan
as a tool which allows for a continuous process to
continually improve a community and better
environment and developed for the long term strategic
planning of resources.
(http://www.gdrc.org/uem/epm/epm.htm)
2.2
Planning Phase and Time Frame
Prior to implementation of any project, the planning
phase is of utmost importance as it lays down the
foundation on how to go about meeting the project
objectives efficiently. It also allows the identification of
risks for proper decision making. Based on practical
considerations, Proag V (2007) listed out the following
activities which need to be examined in order to
implement the necessary water infrastructure before it
is required.
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2.4
Implementation
A Master Plan is only useful if its recommendations are
implemented. In order for a Master Plan to serve as an
effective guide to continually meet the water
requirement of Mauritius, it has to be implemented as
per the recommended schedule.
Implementation is almost universally a weak point:
cities all over the world (but especially those in lowerincome and transitional countries) have chronic
difficulties with implementing strategies and plans.
Experience has shown the value of an integrated
process leading from strategies directly into action
plans, utilizing the same participatory and consultative
mechanisms in a continuous process. Action Plans have
been most successful when formulated as clear and
detailed agreements for co-ordinated action, including
agency-specific and stakeholder-specific agreements
which describe each agencys or stakeholders
commitments for priority actions, within a well-defined
timetable, including: allocation of staff time and
resources, use of financial resources (both for
investment and for operation and maintenance),
detailed geographic focus, application of other relevant
instruments for implementation, and use of a common
system for monitoring the observance of commitments
and achievement of action plan objectives. Formulated
in this way, action plans are much more effective (and
much more likely to be implemented successfully) than
old-fashioned Master Plans or independent annual
budgeting exercises by separate agencies.
[Environmental Planning and Management (EPM)
Guidebook ( epm/htm).
3.
Case Studies
3.1
(http://www.unescap.org/drpad/vc/conference/bg_pk_
57_kdp.htm)
Kalabagh Dam on the Indus River in the Punjab
province a multi-purpose hydroelectricity cum
irrigation project has long been identified as a
technically feasible project. So far, over one billion
rupees have already been spent on the feasibility and
design of this project, but consensus on the
construction of this dam by the provincial governments
is not forthcoming despite efforts by the Federal
Government. An additional water reservoir is also
badly needed for irrigation needs to offset the capacity
of existing reservoirs being depleted due to siltation.
Unsuccessful resolutions of conflicts (flooding of fertile
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3.4
Drinking Water and Sanitation in
Rural Maharashtra: A Review of Policy
Initiatives
3.2
Waste Disposal Master Plan for
Jakarta, Indonesia
By 1977, the Indonesian government had completed a
waste disposal master plan for Jakarta that
recommended phased construction of a conventional
sewer system.
The project for Jakarta did not meet its goals because
of the following reasons:
1. The project preparation took nearly four years due
to disagreements between the World Bank and the
Indonesian Government on the size, composition
and location of the project.
2. Change of staff and arguments over sector
responsibility.
3. Land use within the project area changed rapidly,
which made the proposed technological solutions
unstable.
4. Long procurement delays.
5. Too many agencies were involved in running the
project.
[Sewerage and Sanitation: Jakarta and Manila. (1995).
(http://wwwwds.worldbank.org/servlet/main?menuPK=64187510&
pagePK
=64193027&piPK=64187937&theSitePK=523679&enti
tyID=000011823_2000419102940)
3.3
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4.
4.1
4.4
5.
Approach
5.1
Data Collection
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Construction of Dams
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5.3
Extension of Existing Water Treatment
Plants
The different Master Plans have recommended
increasing the capacity of six treatment plants as
mentioned in Table 4.
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5.4
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6.1
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7.1
Analysis of Data
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10.
Construction of Dams
6.2
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7.2
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8.
purposes.
Recommendations
8.3
Consensus on Project
8.2
8.4
Dedicated Project Team
Another reason why a project is delayed is the lack of
a dedicated project team to follow up the
implementation of the project. A project team is a team
and is not an individual alone.The team must be able to
function whether a member leaves or not and the team
must have the full support of the management in order
to accomplish its task effectively and efficiently. The
project team must be composed of members with
relevant experience and qualifications.
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9.
Conclusions
the
References
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6. Proag V (2007). Safeguarding Urban Water: A Strategy
7. UNESCO IHP Symposium, 12 14 September
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8. Sigma and Sogreah, (1981), Study of a Master Plan for
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