Service Contract No 2007 / 147-446 - Swaziland

8 R E C O M M E N D A T I O N STo evaluate the constraints of the project properly we have decided to divide therecommendations into four categories namelyA. Immediately: This must be done directly after harvesting.B. Short term: This must be done this seasonC. Medium term: This must be done before replantD. Long term: This must be rectified with replant.Pump StationsImmediately:‣ Get all river running to full capacity i.e. installing a bigger impellor on phase two boosterpumps E 50 000.00‣ Repair all faulty equipment. E 20 000.00‣ Install safety mechanisms on all pumping units E 25 000.00‣ Establish arrangement with a reliable contractor to assist with the maintenance of allequipment.Short term:‣ Do routine maintenance on pumps and all equipment. E 20 000.00‣ Reduce suction flow velocities by increasing the size of the suction manifold. E 10 000.00‣ Replace all incorrectly dimensioned fittings (bends and reducers) on the suction anddelivery manifold with the correct size E 10 000.00‣ Refurbish pump houses i.e. finishing all civil works, improving floor drainage, etcE 50 000.00‣ Replace all phase one pump with new generation highly efficient pumps E 80 000.00‣ Install flow meters in all pump stations E 80 000.00Medium term:‣ Construct a proper intake structure (sump) at phase one river pump station andrehabilitate phase two sump and dam off-take to the booster pump station E 350 000.00‣ Seal all leaks in balancing dam E 150 000.00Maphobeni Farmers Association Report - 2009 Page - 57 -