Annual Bulletin 2006

Annual Information Bulletin 2006TABLE OF CONTENTSFOREWORD............................................................................................................................ ivCHAPTER I..............................................................................................................................1MINISTRY OF WORKS AND HUMAN SETTLEMENT ...................................................................1BACKGROUND......................................................................................................................................................................1VISION ..................................................................................................................................................................................1VISION ELEMENTS ...............................................................................................................................................................2PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE MINISTRY............................................................................................................................2SECTORS UNDER THE MINISTRY........................................................................................................................................2TABLE 1.1 STAFF STRENGTH UNDER MOWHS..............................................................................................................4FIGURE 1.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, MINISTRY OF WORKS AND HUMAN SETTLEMENT..................................5CHAPTER II.............................................................................................................................6DEPARTMENT OF ROADS........................................................................................................6BACKGROUND......................................................................................................................................................................6OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................................................................................6STRATEGIES.........................................................................................................................................................................7ROAD NETWORK..................................................................................................................................................................7FIGURE 2.1 PERCENT ROAD NETWORK BY DZONGKHAG AS OF 30 JUNE 2006..........................................................7FIGURE 2.2 PERCENT ROAD NETWORK BY CATEGORY AS OF 30 JUNE 2006 .............................................................8FIGURE 2.3 PERCENT ROAD NETWORK BY AGENCY........................................................................................................8FIGURE 2.4 PERCENT TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS BY DISTANCE FROM MOTOR ROAD...........................................................9FIGURE 2.5 PERCENT RURAL HOUSEHOLDS BY DISTANCE FROM MOTOR ROAD ..........................................................9BRIDGES ............................................................................................................................................................................10FIGURE 2.6 NUMBER OF MOTORABLE BRIDGES BY TYPE ................................................................................................10TABLE 2.1 EXISTING ROAD NETWORK BY DZONGKHAGS AS OF 30 JUNE 2006 .......................................................11TABLE 2.2 EXISTING ROAD NETWORK BY CATEGORY AS OF 30 JUNE 2006.............................................................12TABLE 2.3 AGENCY-WISE ABSTRACT OF ROADS............................................................................................................12TABLE 2.4 SURFACES CATEGORY-WISE ABSTRACT......................................................................................................12TABLE 2.5 HOUSEHOLDS BY DISTANCE FROM NEAREST MOTOR ROAD, DZONGKHAG, 2005..................................13TABLE 2.6 MOTORABLE BRIDGES BY TYPE AS OF MAY 2006......................................................................................14TABLE 2.7 TOTAL NUMBER OF PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY BRIDGES AS OF MAY 2006 .....................................14TABLE 2.8 ROAD DISTANCES FOR NATIONAL HIGHWAYS .............................................................................................15TABLE 2.8 ROAD DISTANCES FOR DISTRICT ROADS .....................................................................................................16FIGURE 2.7 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, DEPARTMENT OF ROADS.......................................................................17CHAPTER III ......................................................................................................................... 18DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES.............................. 18BACKGROUND....................................................................................................................................................................18OBJECTIVES ......................................................................................................................................................................19STRATEGIES.......................................................................................................................................................................19URBAN POPULATION .........................................................................................................................................................20FIGURE 3.1 POPULATION OF BHUTAN, 2005 ................................................................................................................20FIGURE 3.2 URBAN POPULATION BY SEX, DZONGKHAG, 2005 ..................................................................................20FIGURE 3.3 URBAN POPULATION PYRAMID 2005 .........................................................................................................21FIGURE 3.4 URBAN HOUSEHOLDS BY NUMBER OF ROOMS 2005 ..............................................................................21SUSPENSION BRIDGES......................................................................................................................................................22FIGURE 3.5 GROWTH OF NO. OF SUSPENSION BRIDGES OVER PLAN PERIODS ..........................................................22MULE TRACKS ...................................................................................................................................................................22TABLE 3.1 URBAN POPULATION BY SEX, SEX RATIO, DZONGKHAG 2005 ..................................................................23TABLE 3.2 URBAN POPULATION BY AGE, SEX, SEX RATIO, DZONGKHAG 2005.........................................................23TABLE 3.3 URBAN HOUSEHOLDS BY NUMBER OF ROOMS, DZONGKHAG 2005.........................................................24TABLE 3.4 DETAILS OF SUSPENSION BRIDGES BY DZONGKHAG AS OF 30 JUNE 2006 ...........................................23TABLE 3.5 DETAILS OF SUSPENSION BRIDGES BY DZONGKHAG AND YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION...............................24Ministry of Works and Human Settlementi

Annual Information Bulletin 2006TABLE 3.6 LIST OF TOWN PLANS PREPARED ..................................................................................................................27TABLE 3.7 LIST OF TOWNS SURVEYED ...........................................................................................................................28TABLE 3.8 INFORMATION ON URBAN LAND AREAS BY OWNERSHIP AND STATUS OF UTILIZATION AS OF 30 JUNE2006 ..................................................................................................................................................................................29TABLE 3.9 INFORMATION ON DRINKING WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES BY URBAN TOWNS AS OF 30 JUNE 2006.........31TABLE 3.10 INFORMATION ON URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES BY TYPE AND URBAN TOWNS AS OF 30 JUNE2006 ..................................................................................................................................................................................32TABLE 3.11 PEOPLE’S PERCEPTION OF NEED FOR INCREASED GOVERNMENT SPENDING.........................................34FIGURE 3.6 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING SERVICES............................................................................................................................................................................................35CHAPTER IV.......................................................................................................................... 36CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT BOARD ............................................................................... 36BACKGROUND....................................................................................................................................................................36ROLE OF CDB...................................................................................................................................................................36ACTIVITIES TO MEET THE OBJECTIVES OF CDB............................................................................................................36ORGANIZATION ..................................................................................................................................................................37DISTRIBUTION OF CONTRACTORS....................................................................................................................................37FIGURE 4.1DISTRIBUTION OF CONTRACTORS BY DZONGKHAG .....................................................................................38FIGURE 4.2 PERCENT CONTRACTORS BY CLASS..............................................................................................................38TABLE 4.1 CDB BOARD MEMBERS ...............................................................................................................................39NATIONAL ARBITRATION COMMITTEE .............................................................................................................................39TABLE 4.2 NUMBER OF CONTRACTORS REGISTERED AS OF 30 JUNE 2006 (BY DZONGKHAG/CLASS)...............40TABLE 4.3 SUMMARY OF CONTRACTORS BY WORK CATEGORIES ................................................................................40NUMBER OF ARCHITECTS REGISTERED AS OF 30 JUNE 2006 ...................................................................................40FIGURE 4.3 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT BOARD SECRETARIAT......................41CHAPTER V........................................................................................................................... 42STANDARDS & QUALITY CONTROL AUTHORITY .................................................................... 42BACKGROUND....................................................................................................................................................................42VISION ................................................................................................................................................................................42OBJECTIVES ......................................................................................................................................................................43INTERNATIONAL & REGIONAL PARTICIPATION BY SQCA ..............................................................................................43STANDARDIZATION ACTIVITIES.........................................................................................................................................43A. List of Standards for civil & electrical engineering construction works................................................43B. List of Manuals/Handbooks/Guidelines ......................................................................................................44TABLE 5.1 TESTING FACILITIES WITH THE SQCA LABORATORY.................................................................................45FIGURE 5.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, STANDARDS AND QUALITY CONTROL AUTHORITY ..............................47CHAPTER VI.......................................................................................................................... 48NATIONAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION............................................................. 48BACKGROUND....................................................................................................................................................................48OBJECTIVES ......................................................................................................................................................................48ROLES AND FUNCTIONS....................................................................................................................................................48DEVELOPMENT POLICY.....................................................................................................................................................49EXPECTED OUTPUT...........................................................................................................................................................49GOVERNMENT HOUSING STOCK ......................................................................................................................................50FIGURE 6.1 GOVERNMENT HOUSING STOCK IN THE COUNTRY ..................................................................................50TABLE 6.1 EXISTING GOVERNMENT HOUSING STOCK IN THE COUNTRY.....................................................................51TABLE 6.2 GOVERNMENT HOUSING STOCK UNDER DZONGKHAG ADMINISTRATIONS...............................................51RECENTLY COMPLETED HOUSING PROJECTS .................................................................................................................52TABLE 6.3 HOUSING COMPLEX AT CHANG JIJI, THIMPHU...........................................................................................52TABLE 6.4 HOUSING COMPLEX AT PEMALING, PHUENTSHOLING ...............................................................................52TABLE 6.5 PILOT HOUSING PROJECT IN CHANG JIJI, THIMPHU .................................................................................52TABLE 6.6 DISTRICT HOUSING PROJECT.......................................................................................................................52FIG. 6.2 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, NATIONAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION................................53Ministry of Works and Human Settlementii

Annual Information Bulletin 2006CHAPTER VII ........................................................................................................................ 54THIMPHU CITY CORPORATION ............................................................................................. 54BACKGROUND....................................................................................................................................................................54OBJECTIVES ......................................................................................................................................................................55STRATEGIES.......................................................................................................................................................................55(1) Sewerage System................................................................................................................................................56(2) Water Treatment Plants.....................................................................................................................................56(3) Clear Water Reservoirs......................................................................................................................................56(4) Water and sewerage service available (Metered Consumers)................................................................56(5) Solid Waste Management System..................................................................................................................56(6) Public Toilets.........................................................................................................................................................57(7) Stalls/Compartments allocated to Vendors.................................................................................................57(8) Sheds Available for the Vendors.....................................................................................................................57(9) Children’s Parks & Recreational Areas ........................................................................................................57(10) Storm Water Drains..........................................................................................................................................57(11) Street Lighting....................................................................................................................................................57(12) Building Applications Received and Approved (2005) ...........................................................................57(13) Local Area Plans as per the Thimphu Structure Plan.............................................................................57TABLE 7.1 NUMBER OF PARKING SLOTS WITHIN THIMPHU CITY AREA .......................................................................58FIGURE 7.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, THIMPHU CITY CORPORATION ..............................................................58CHAPTER VIII ....................................................................................................................... 60PHUENTSHOLING CITY CORPORATION ................................................................................. 60BACKGROUND....................................................................................................................................................................60MANDATES & FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................60OBJECTIVES & TARGETS .................................................................................................................................................61STRATEGIES.......................................................................................................................................................................62(1) Roads &Car Park ................................................................................................................................................63(2) Sewerage System................................................................................................................................................63(3) Public Toilets.........................................................................................................................................................64(4) Water Supply System.........................................................................................................................................64(5) Solid Waste Management System..................................................................................................................65(6) Vegetable Market Sheds & Platforms............................................................................................................66(7) Children’s Parks & Recreational Areas ........................................................................................................66(8) Storm Water Drains ............................................................................................................................................66(9) Footpaths...............................................................................................................................................................66(10) River Training Works .......................................................................................................................................66(11) Street Lighting....................................................................................................................................................66(12) Building Applications Received and Approved (Jul 2005-Oct 2006)..................................................66(13) Local Area Plans as per the Development Plan 2002-2017..................................................................67TABLE 8.1 NUMBER OF PARKING SLOTS WITHIN PHUENTSHOLING CITY AREA..........................................................67FIGURE 8.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, PHUENTSHOLING CITY CORPORATION .................................................68CHAPTER IX ......................................................................................................................... 69CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED..................................................... 69BACKGROUND....................................................................................................................................................................69OBJECTIVES .....................................................................................................................................................................69STRATEGIES.......................................................................................................................................................................70TYPES OF ACTIVITIES........................................................................................................................................................71TABLE 9.1 CDCL BOARD MEMBERS................................................................................................................................71TABLE 9.2 RENTAL CHARGES OF EQUIPMENTS................................................................................................................72TABLE 9.3 EQUIPMENT INVENTORY ..................................................................................................................................75FACILITIES..........................................................................................................................................................................76FIGURE 9.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD..........................77Ministry of Works and Human Settlementiii

Annual Information Bulletin 2006MinisterROYAL GOVERNMENT OF BHUTANMINISTRY OF WORKS & HUMAN SETTLEMENTPOLICY AND PLANNING DIVISIONTHIMPHU : BHUTAN“Towards Quality Infrastructure”FOREWORDI have great pleasure in releasing this first edition of the Annual InformationBulletin of the Ministry of Works and Human Settlement. Through this bulletin, wehave attempted to bring out important information on the state of roadcommunication, urban and housing infrastructure and other related sectors in thecountry.The Ministry of Works and Human Settlement is charged with the followingresponsibilities:1. To formulate policies and develop plans related to physical infrastructurebuilding in the country;2. To oversee urban planning and urban infrastructure development;3. To set standards and oversee quality control measures in the constructionindustry;4. To set policies for private sector development in the construction sector andmonitor construction development;5. To oversee housing development and manage government housing stock;6. To act as the parent ministry for Dzongkhag Engineering staff;7. To provide technical backstopping to Dzongkhags and central agencies in thearea of physical infrastructure building and engineering services;8. To promote research and development that would serve to maintain a balancebetween technology and traditional values; and9. To engage in capacity building in the engineering and construction sectors.Accordingly, the ministry comprises of the following departments and organizations:1. Department of Roads,2. Department of Urban Development and Engineering Services,3. Construction Development Board,4. Standards and Quality Control Authority,5. National Housing Development Corporation,6. Construction Development Corporation,In addition, it is also the parent ministry for Thimphu City Corporation andPhuentsholing City Corporation.Ministry of Works and Human Settlementiv

Annual Information Bulletin 2006MinisterROYAL GOVERNMENT OF BHUTANMINISTRY OF WORKS & HUMAN SETTLEMENTPOLICY AND PLANNING DIVISIONTHIMPHU : BHUTAN“Towards Quality Infrastructure”The annual budget of the ministry is around Nu. 2,097.664 million comprising ofNu. 300.018 million for Current and Nu. 1,797.646 million for Capital, which isfurther distributed as follows, taking the example of 2006-07 financial year:1. Ministry’s Secretariat including central stores - Nu. 30.162 m2. Department of Roads - Nu. 1,408.448m3. Department of Urban Development andEngineering Services- Nu. 385.126 m4. Construction Development Board - Nu. 6.633 m5. Standards and Quality Control Authority - Nu. 18.672 m6. National Housing Development Corporation - Nu. 248.623 mIn addition, the annual budgets of the corporations are as under:1. Construction Development Corporation - Nu. 189.223 m2. Thimphu City Corporation - Nu. 58.000 m3. Phuentsholing City Corporation - Nu. 23.882 mThe ministry’s staff strength, including those posted to the Dzongkhags andcorporations is 1,918. Out of these 588 are posted to the 20 Dzongkhags, the detailsof which are contained in the Information Bulletin.I hope the readers will find this bulletin informative and useful. We would like toapologize for the shortcomings if any. We hope to improve it further in our nextissue and therefore, any suggestions for improvement will be highly appreciated.Kinzang DorjiZhabtog LyonpoMinistry of Works and Human Settlementv

Annual Information Bulletin 2006BackgroundChapter IMinistry of Works and Human SettlementSince the time planned economic development started in 1960, and following thesubsequent Five Year Plans, infrastructure development, involving construction ofbuildings, roads, bridges, water supply, irrigation canals, etc., has formed the majorcapital investment of the government. In more than four decades of plannedeconomic development, the country has established many basic infrastructurefacilities both in the growing urban towns as well as in the rural areas including thefar-flung villages. The country, in further advancing to economic growth andattempting to strike a balance with traditional values of religion, culture andenvironment, there is a growing need for more and better infrastructure facilities.As much as the growth and changes have taken place in the provision of theinfrastructure facilities, so has the organization that has been vested with thisresponsibility. The first organization formed in 1961 to look after the constructionwas called Bhutan Engineering Services, which in 1966 was renamed the PublicWorks Department (PWD). The Public Works Department, initially under theMinistry of Development and later under Ministry of Social Services was the mainbuilder of infrastructure pertaining to both rural and urban settlements. Later,under the Ministry of Communications, the Department of Roads and theDepartment of Urban Development and Housing were the two main technicalDepartments. Although confronted by many new challenges brought by increasingdemand from sectors like Education, Health, Urbanization pressure and the PrivateSector, growth has been achieved in establishing the basic infrastructure facilities.During the re-structuring of the Royal Government, on "Enhancing GoodGovernance – Promoting Efficiency, Transparency and Accountability" in 1999,a number of recommendations emerged. One recommendation was to restructurethe Ministry of Communications and a new Ministry for Construction later named asMinistry of Works & Human Settlement be established. Accordingly, the Ministry ofWorks and Human Settlement was established in 2003.VisionDue to changing demands for infrastructure services both quantitatively andqualitatively, the guiding strategies for effective services delivery will be pursuedthrough wider application of commercial principles, encouragement of competition,decentralization and private sector participation, and increased user participationand user fees. These are nothing new but constitute the development strategies ofthe Royal Government. The role of the government is slowly shifting from being aprovider to facilitator. Thus, the Vision of the Ministry is:“To be a professional organization, competent in enabling provision ofphysical infrastructure of excellent quality, environmentally sound andMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 1

Annual Information Bulletin 2006embodying the Bhutanese cultural and traditional values to foster socioeconomic development.”Vision elementsa) Excellent quality – physical infrastructure, which is technically of superiorquality, cost effective and which contributes to the economic development ofthe country, engaging the state of technical know-how in construction.b) Environmentally sound – the physical infrastructure will not pose any threatto the pristine environment by its existence and during its construction. Itshall draw upon the natural resources in an eco-friendly and sustainablebasis from the environment.c) Embodying the Bhutanese culture and tradition – the physicalinfrastructure shall have deep reverence for the traditional designs andcultural values symbolized in the Bhutanese architecture. It shall blend andpromote the cultural and traditional values manifested in the Bhutanesearchitecture.Primary functions of the MinistryFollowing the vision statement, the primary functions of the Ministry will be to:• Formulate policies and develop plans related to physical infrastructures in thecountry;• Develop and implement Acts/regulations/standards related to physicalinfrastructure;• Engage in and coordinate capacity building of technical human resources inthe country;• Set policies to promote appropriate construction industry;• Promote research and development that would serve to maintain a synergybetween technology, environment and traditional values; and• Develop plans and policies for proper human settlement through growthcenters.Sectors under the MinistryThe Departments/Authorities/Corporations under the Ministry are:1. Department of Roads (DOR)2. Department of Urban Development and Engineering Services (DUDES)Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 2

Annual Information Bulletin 20063. Construction Development Board (CDB)4. Standards and Quality Control Authority (SQCA)5. National Housing Development Corporation (NHDC)6. Thimphu City Corporation (TCC)7. Phuentsholing City Corporation (PCC)8. Construction Development Corporation Limited (CDCL)Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 3

Annual Information Bulletin 2006QUALIFICATIONMasters DegreeBachelorsDegreePG DiplomaDiplomaClass XIIClass X/CertificateBelow Class XGSC/ESPTotalMaleFemaleTotalSECRETARIAT31327127261291662591Table 1.1 Staff strength under MoWHSDOR DUDES CDB SQCA NHDC TCC8 12 1 3 3 319 31 2 8 15 1921 0 0 0 1147 30 4 4 25 2100 0 0 0 176 15 1 9 8 35236 14 3 5 8 2952 15 1 7 6 36540 118 12 36 65 145387 79 10 26 46 121153 39 2 10 19 24540 118 12 36 65 145PCC181721415149391049CDCL3401804519952742704274D/KHAGS022219362311201458849395588TOTAL34137943810416456144191812673771918Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 4

Annual Information Bulletin 2006AFDCORPORATIONSNATIONAL HOUSINGDEVELOPMENTCORPORATIONCONSTRUCTIONDEVELOPMENTCORPORATION LTD.THIMPHU CITYCORPORATION &P/LING CITYCORPORATIONMINISTRYSECRETARIATDEPT. OF URBANDEVELOPMENT &ENGINEERING SERVICESURBAN PLANNING &DESIGN DIVISIONENGINEERINGSERVICES DIVISIONURBANINFRASTRUCTURESERVICES DIVISIONRURALINFRASTRUCTURESERVICES DIVISIONINTERNAL AUDITPPDDEPARTMENTOF ROADSREGULATORYAUTHORITIESSURVEY &DESIGNDIVISIONSTANDARDS &QUALITY CONTROLAUTHORITYROADSDIVISIONBRIDGEDIVISIONINVESTIGATION& DEVELOPMENTDIVISIONDIVISIONCONSTRUCTIONDEVELOPMENTBOARDMUNICIPALAUTHORITIES(19 Dzongkhags)Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 5

Annual Information Bulletin 2006BackgroundChapter IIDepartment of RoadsThe Department of Roads (DoR) started functioning from 3rd week of December1959 as Bhutan Roads Project. It used to take care of all the development andconstruction works like residential buildings, non-residential building like schools,hospitals, offices, store, road constructions, etc. It was renamed as BhutanEngineering Services from October 1961. The first Highway "Phuentsholing -Thimphu" was constructed in a record time of 14 months only by the then BhutanEngineering Services. From then the Department had various names such as PublicWorks Department, Department of Roads, Public Works Division, Division of Roadsand now the Department of Roads.The Department of Roads (DoR) is responsible for construction, maintenance andconsolidation of the road network in the country. Bhutan being a landlockedcountry, motorable roads provide the only means of transport within the country.There is an increasing need to expand the national road network and to maintainthe existing road infrastructure to enhance the socio-economic development of therural communities. The country’s steep and fragile terrain characterized by highmountains and deep gorges, scattered settlement pattern, low population density,resource constraints, etc. make the development and management of road networkin the kingdom very challenging and expensive.ObjectivesThe 9 th Plan objectives of DoR are:• To improve accessibility to social and economic activities by building moreroads;• To improve the existing road network with a view to reduce travel time, roaduser costs and transportation costs of goods and services;• To phase out gradually from direct involvement in road works and toconcentrate increasingly on design, estimates, supervision, quality control andassuming regulatory role;• To mitigate damages to natural environment during execution of road works;• To enhance productivity in road works; and• To uphold past investments in road infrastructures.Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 6

Annual Information Bulletin 2006StrategiesThe following strategies are adopted to achieve the 9 th Plan objectives:i) Construction of new roads to improve access to rural areas and theirconnection to the highway network;ii) Improvement of existing highways;iii) Enhancement of private sector participation in road works;iv) Adoption of Environment Friendly Road Construction (EFRC) techniques;v) Promotion of mechanization of road works; andvi) Maintenance of existing road infrastructure.Road NetworkAt present, Bhutan has a total of 4544.73 km of motorable road (including 574.80km of forest roads) with Chhukha Dzongkhag having the largest share of it with486.3 km accounting for 10.7% of the total road network followed by Thimphu andMonggar Dzongkhags with 395.3 km (8.7%) and 336.3 km (7.4%) respectively. Gasais the least road networked Dzongkhag with only 29.5 km (0.6%) followed by PemaGatshel and Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhags with 98.2 km (2.2%) with 115.3 km (2.5%)respectively as shown Figure 2.1.Figure 2.1 Percent road network by Dzongkhag as of 30 June 200612.0%10.7%10.0%8.7%Percent8.0%6.0%4.0%2.0%6.1%5.6%4.4% 4.5%3.2%3.2%2.2%0.6%2.9% 3.3% 7.4%6.8%7.4%2.5%5.1%2.7%6.8%6.0%0.0%BumthangChhukhaDaganaGasaHaaLhuentseMonggarParoPema GatshelPunakhaS/JongkharSamtseSarpangThimphuTrashigangTrashi YangtseTrongsaTsirangWangdueZhemgangDzongkhagMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 7

Annual Information Bulletin 2006The road network is divided into 6 categories as shown in Figure 2.2. The countryhas 1556 km of National Highways accounting for 34% of the total road network,510.95 km District Roads (11%), 1246.91 km Feeder Roads (27%), 130.22 km UrbanRoads (3%), 525.85 km Farm Roads (12%) and 574.8 km Forest Roads (13%).Figure 2.2 Percent road network by category as of 30 June 2006Forest Road13%Farm Road12%NationalHighway34%Urban Road3%Feeder Roadsincludingother ProjectRoads etc.27%District Road11%Out of the total road network, 2332.06 km is under DoR while Project Dantakcurrently maintains about 604.44 km. The remaining 1608.23 km are under otheragencies, viz. Dzongkhag Administrations, Department of Energy, Department ofEducation, Ministry of Agriculture, etc. as shown in Figure 2.3.Figure 2.3 Percent road network by agencyDepartment of Roads (DoR)51%Project DantakDzongkhag Administration13%Agriculture & Animal HusbandryDepartment of EducationBhutan Telecom13%0%4%1% 1%9%8%Department of EnergyPrivate individuals/ FirmsDepartment of Forestry ServicesMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 8

Annual Information Bulletin 2006The Population and Housing Census of Bhutan 2005 conducted by the Office of theCensus Commissioner observed that out of the country’s 126,115 total regularhouseholds, 79,484 accounting for 63% are within half an hour of walking distancefrom the nearest motor road while 18,392 (14.5%) are located more than four hoursof walking distance as shown in Figure 2.4.Figure 2.4 Percent total households by distance from motor road5-6 hrs, 2.14-5 hrs, 2.73-4 hrs, 3.92-3 hrs, 5.2>6 hrs, 9.71-2 hrs, 5.730 mins-1 hr, 7.66 hrs, 13.95-6 hrs, 3.04-5 hrs, 3.93-4 hrs, 5.6

Annual Information Bulletin 2006BridgesThere are 235 bridges categorized into 15 various types in the country out of which125 are permanent and 110 temporary. Bailey bridges are the most in number with104 accounting for 44.26% followed by 48 RC T-Beam (20.43%) and 23 Composite(9.79%) types as shown in Figure 2.6. The total length of all the bridges is 6614.19meters.Figure 2.6 Number of motorable bridges by typeNumber of Bridges11010090807060504030201004817623RC T-BeamRC SlabPre-Stressed ConcreteCompositeRC Arch1 1Composit arch bridge104Bailey BridgeBailey Suspension5 4 1Steel Pony TrussSteel Langer ArchType of BridgesSteel Hemilton6 9Steel Truss/Girder2Multi Cell Box CulvertSubmersible7Wooden1Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 10

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 11Total of allroads (Km)275.2486.3145.129.5130.9148.4336.3256.298.2198.8202.7145.6310.2395.3334.3115.3233.4122.9306.9273.64544.73ForestRoad (Km)47.830.90.00.047.014.044.85.217.659.00.07.093.3103.98.510.510.76.526.641.6574.8FarmRoad(Km)51.310.924.54.17.036.217.254.516.745.419.015.250.918.958.922.620.822.712.916.2525.85UrbanRoad (Km)0.015.71.50.02.230.952.20.00.04.47.39.00.071.44.05.20.01.53.01.9130.22FeederRoad (Km)54.0205.832.10.033.052.368.157.040.954.552.625.442.690.2136.937.033.928.2130.671.91246.91DistrictRoad (Km)0.00.087.025.525.645.020.036.423.026.550.089.00.00.05.040.00.00.00.038.0510.95NationalHighway (km)122.0223.00.00.016.00.0184.0103.00.09.073.80.0123.4111.0121.00.0168.064.0133.8104.01556.0DzongkhagBumthangChhukhaDaganaGasaHaaLhuentseMonggarParoPema GatshelPunakhaS/JongkharSamtseSarpangThimphuTrashigangTrashi YangtseTrongsaTsirangWangdueZhemgangSl.No.1234567891011121314151617181920Total

Annual Information Bulletin 2006AgencyTable 2.2 Existing road network by category as of 30 June 2006Sl. No. Road Type Length (Km)1 National Highway 1556.002 District Road 510.953 Feeder Roads including other Project Roads, etc. 1246.914 Urban Road 130.225 Farm Road 525.856 Forest Road 574.80Total 4544.73Source: DoRTable 2.3 Agency-wise abstract of roadsRoad length (km)NH DR FR URFarmRoadForestRoadTotalDepartmentOf Roads (DoR) 1041.16 448.95 754.87 87.08 0.00 0.00 2332.06Project Dantak 514.84 62.00 27.60 0.00 0.00 0.00 604.44DzongkhagAdministration 0.00 0.00 180.96 43.14 120.75 0.00 344.85Agriculture &Animal Husbandry 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 405.10 0.00 405.10Department ofEducation 0.00 0.00 42.95 0.00 0.00 0.00 42.95Bhutan Telecom 0.00 0.00 57.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 57.50Department ofEnergy 0.00 0.00 173.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 173.03Privateindividuals/Firms 0.00 0.00 10.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.00Department ofForestry Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 574.80 574.80Total 1556.00 510.95 1246.91 130.22 525.85 574.80 4544.73Source: DoR (NH - National Highway, DR - District Road, FR - Feeder Road, UR - Urban Road)Source: DoRTable 2.4 Surfaces category-wise abstractCategory NH DR FR URBlacktoppedNon blacktoppedFarmRoadForestRoadTotal1537.85 380.70 436.20 118.75 4.84 7.38 2485.72218.15 130.25 810.71 11.47 521.01 567.42 2059.01Total 1556.00 510.95 1246.91 130.22 525.85 574.80 4544.73Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 12

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Table 2.5 Households by distance from nearest motor road, Dzongkhag, 2005Distance from nearest motor roadDzongkhag 6 hrsmins 1 hr hrs hrs hrs hrs hrsdistanceBumthang 2,528 219 38 14 18 20 1 32 2,870Urban 740 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 740Rural 1,788 219 38 14 18 20 1 32 2,130Chhukha 11,116 771 396 323 292 308 281 995 14,482Urban 6,776 12 4 0 0 0 0 0 6,792Rural 4,340 759 392 323 292 308 281 995 7,690Dagana 1,520 530 421 279 196 157 116 266 3,485Urban 306 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 307Rural 1,214 529 421 279 196 157 116 266 3,178Gasa 134 29 19 14 2 8 18 503 727Urban 0 0 0 0 0 5 13 66 84Rural 134 29 19 14 2 3 5 437 643Haa 1,847 92 89 9 4 5 244 2,290Urban 424 0 0 0 0 0 0 424Rural 1,423 92 89 9 4 5 244 1,866Lhuentse 906 218 363 297 326 384 238 269 3,001Urban 229 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 236Rural 677 211 363 297 326 384 238 269 2,765Monggar 2,891 645 563 718 773 297 111 1,350 7,348Urban 1,232 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,234Rural 1,659 643 563 718 773 297 111 1,350 6,114Paro 5,910 613 242 261 36 9 1 46 7,118Urban 566 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 566Rural 5,344 613 242 261 36 9 1 46 6,552Pemagatshel 1,126 197 201 185 238 230 156 604 2,937Urban 362 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 362Rural 764 197 201 185 238 230 156 604 2,575Punakha 2,318 388 269 252 86 29 32 13 3,387Urban 325 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 327Rural 1,993 386 269 252 86 29 32 13 3,060Samdrupjongkhar 3,754 342 355 452 547 448 709 1,756 8,363Urban 2,182 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 2,196Rural 1,572 329 354 452 547 448 709 1,756 6,167Samtse 5,599 1,094 962 789 699 362 188 1,941 11,634Urban 2,212 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,216Rural 3,387 1,090 962 789 699 362 188 1,941 9,418Sarpang 6,062 746 390 149 116 117 35 596 8,211Urban 2,511 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,526Rural 3,551 731 390 149 116 117 35 596 5,685Thimphu 18,493 493 261 111 55 47 5 224 19,689Urban 15,728 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15,728Rural 2,765 493 261 111 55 47 5 224 3,961Trashigang 5,099 1,346 893 950 458 366 304 1,397 10,813Urban 1,107 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,126Rural 3,992 1,327 893 950 458 366 304 1,397 9,687Trashiyangtse 1,506 440 480 566 289 173 127 183 3,764Urban 537 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 541Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 13

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Rural 969 436 480 566 289 173 127 183 3,223Trongsa 1,642 317 200 210 79 105 66 120 2,739Urban 526 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 528Rural 1,116 316 199 210 79 105 66 120 2,211Tsirang 1,872 399 317 498 287 169 54 55 3,651Urban 373 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 373Rural 1,499 399 317 498 287 169 54 55 3,278Wangdue 3,814 596 620 350 300 158 174 215 6,227Urban 1,450 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,454Rural 2,364 592 620 350 300 158 174 215 4,773Zhemgang 1,347 150 58 142 107 39 54 1,482 3,379Urban 551 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 551Rural 796 150 58 142 107 39 54 1,482 2,828All Dzongkhags 79,484 9,625 7,137 6,569 4,908 3,431 2,670 12,291 126,115Urban 38,137 84 6 0 0 5 13 66 38,311Rural 41,347 9,541 7,131 6,569 4,908 3,426 2,657 12,225 87,804Percent 63.0 7.6 5.7 5.2 3.9 2.7 2.1 9.7 100Urban 99.5 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 100Rural 47.1 10.9 8.1 7.5 5.6 3.9 3.0 13.9 100Source: Population and Housing Census of Bhutan 2005Table 2.6 Motorable bridges by type as of May 2006Sl. No. Type of Bridges Nos. Length (m) % by Number % by length1 RC T-Beam 48 918.80 20.43 13.892 RC Slab 17 299.35 7.23 4.533 Pre-Stressed Concrete 6 331.00 2.55 5.004 Composite 23 335.56 9.79 5.075 RC Arch 1 120.00 0.43 1.816 Composite arch bridge 1 48.00 0.43 0.737 Bailey Bridge 104 2788.51 44.26 42.168 Bailey Suspension 5 475.62 2.13 7.199 Steel Pony Truss 4 190.00 1.70 2.8710 Steel Langer Arch 1 95.25 0.43 1.4411 Steel Hemilton 6 187.60 2.55 2.8412 Steel Truss/Girder 9 560.00 3.83 8.4713 Multi Cell Box Culvert 2 48.00 0.85 0.7314 Submersible 7 206.50 2.98 3.1215 Wooden 1 10.00 0.43 0.15Total 235 6614.19 100.00 100.00Source: DoRTable 2.7 Total number of permanent and temporary bridges as of May 2006Sl. No. Type of Bridges Nos. Length (m) % by Number % by length1 Total Permanent bridges 125 3274.13 53.19 49.502 Total Temporary bridges 110 3340.06 46.81 50.50Total no. of Bridges 235 6614.19 100.00 100.00Source: DoRMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 14

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Table 2.8 Road distances for National HighwaysDistanceFromTo(km)Phuentsholing - Thimphu HighwayDistanceFromTo(km)Gelephu - Zhemgang - Trongsa HighwayDechenchholing Thimphu 7 Gelephu Gelek Zam 9Thimphu Simtokha 5 Gelek Zam Surey 24Simtokha Khasadrapchu 12 Surey Tamala 33Khasadrapchu Chuzom 14 Tamala Mangdichu 32Chuzom Damchu 12 Mangdichu Dakpai Zig 17Damchu Chapchha 15 Dakpai Zig Zhemgang 18Chapchha Bunakha 15 Zhemgang Wangduegang 22Bunakha Tsimasham 8 Wangduegang Khosala 21Tsimasham Chhukha 9 Khosala Refee 28Chhukha Gedu 37 Refee Kungarapten 20Gedu Ganglakha 16 Kungarapten Trongsa 20Ganglakha Kharbandi 24 Total 244Kharbandi Phuentsholing 5 Samdrupjongkhar - Trashigang HighwayTotal 179 Samdrupjongkhar Deothang 18Simtokha - Trashigang Highway Deothang Narphung 41Simtokha Dochula 16 Narphung Tshelingkhor 15Dochula Thinleygang 27 Tshelingkhor Wamrong 29Thinleygang Lobesa 12 Wamrong Trashiyangphu 5Lobesa Wangdue 10 Trashiyangphu Kharungla 8Wangdue Chuzomsa 10 Kharungla Khaling 14Chuzomsa Nobding 34 Khaling Kanglung 28Nobding Dungdung Nasa 5 Kanglung Trashigang 22Dungdung Nasa Pelela 9 Total 180Pelela Chuserbu 24 Gelephu-Sarpang-Tsirang-Wangdue HighwayChuserbu Tshangkha 27 Gelephu Sarpang 32Tshangkha Trongsa 20 Sarpang Darachu 40Trongsa Yutongla 28 Darachu Dupidara 10Yutongla Chumey 21 Dupidara Damphu 10Chumey Nangar 6 Damphu Chanche 17Nangar Jakar 13 Chanche Burichu 11Jakar Ura 49 Burichu Waklaytar 11Ura Thrumshingla 35 Waklaytar Kamichu 23Thrumshingla Sengor 20 Kamichu Rurichu 15Sengor Lingmithang 60 Rurichu Hesothangka 14Lingmithang Gangola 17 Hesothangka Wangdue 3Gangola Mongar 12 Total 186Mongar Korila 17 Chuzom - Paro HighwayKorila Yadi 22 Chuzom Isuna 8Yadi Sherichu 17 Isuna Bondey 9Sherichu Chazam 25 Bondey Paro 7Chazam Trashigang 10 Paro Drukgyal Dzong 16Total 546 Total 40Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 15

Annual Information Bulletin 2006FromToDistanceDistanceFromTo(km)(km)Chuzom - Haa HighwayGedu-Dala-Piping/Raidak HighwayChuzom Dawakha 12 Gedu Dala 7Dawakha Jabana 51 Dala Monitar 7Jabana Haa 16 Monitar Sinchula 6Haa Damthang 10 Sinchula Piping/Raidak 33Total 89 Total 53Lobesa - Punakha HighwaySource: DoRLobesa Khuruthang 9Khuruthang Punakha 3Total 12Table 2.9 Road distances for District RoadsFromToDistanceDistanceFromTo(km)(km)Samtse Chengmari 10 Chazam Jamkhar Dang 5Chengmari Sipsu 39 Jamkhar Dang Duksum 10Sipsu Tendu 24 Duksum Trashi Yangtse 30Chanche Sunkosh 3 Tshelingkhor Pema Gatshel 23Sunkosh Kumjung 13Kumjung Trashiding 23 Deothang Kawaipani 47Trashiding Suntalay 8Suntalay Khogochen 14 Paro Chelayla 36Khogochen Daga 29 Chelayla Haa 26Source: DoRGangola Galakpa 21Galakpa Autsho 4Autsho Tangmachu Zam 28Tangmachu Zam Lhuentse 12Disclaimer: Distances are approximate and might vary due to shortening, widening andrealignment of the roads. DoR is in the process of verifying the distances for the whole roadnetwork in the country.Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 16

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Chief Engineer(Bridge)ExecutiveEngineer (C&M)ExecutiveEngineer (Design)Project Manager(GoI)Liaison Officer(GoI)Ministry of Works andHuman SettlementDirector, DoRChief Engineer(Roads)Chief Engineer(S&D)Project Manager(Expressway)ExecutiveEngineer (Survey)ExecutiveEngineer (Audit)ExecutiveEngineer (Design)ExecutiveEngineer (Roads)Executive Engineer(8 Field Divisions)Project Manager(RNP)Assistant ProjectManager (RNP)Chief Engineer(I&D)ExecutiveEngineer (Dev.)ExecutiveEngineer (Inv.)Project Manager(RAP)Assistant ProjectManager (RNP)Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 17

Annual Information Bulletin 2006BackgroundChapter IIIDepartment of Urban Development and Engineering ServicesThe urban development process began in 1961 when the planned economicdevelopment was launched in the form of First Five Year Plan. The erstwhile BhutanEngineering Services was responsible for construction of buildings to accommodatethe civil servants. This organization continued to serve the public constructionfunctions in a new name called “Public Works Department”.In 1974 a committee was appointed to guide urban development and it was calledCentral Town Planning Committee (CTPC) consisting of all ministers and senior civilservants as members.In 1984 the CTPC was converted into National Urban Development Corporation(NUDC) and in 1989 the NUDC was renamed as the Department of Works andHousing by merging the non-road functions of the PWD.In 1993 the Departments of Roads and Works & Housing were merged and renamedthe Public Works Division (PWD). The new PWD was then transferred to the Ministryof Communications.In 1999 the roads and other functions were segregated and the Department ofUrban Development and Housing (DUDH) was formed. The mandate of DUDH was tofocus on urban development as the number of urban centers were rapidly increasingand urban problems like housing, infrastructure provision and municipalmanagement issues were emerging, which need to be addressed comprehensivelyand efficiently.Housing was separated from the department in 2003 and the DUDH was renamedas Department of Urban Development and Engineering Services (DUDES) during theFirst Annual Engineering Conference held at Gedu in 2004. Apart from theresponsibilities associated to the urban sector and providing engineering services toall other agencies, DUDES was also made the parent Department for the DzongkhagEngineering Sections.The 54 declared urban centers have been categorized into 4 levels viz. GyelyongThromde, Dzongkhag Thromde, Yenlag Throm and Geog Throm. The larger towns ofThimphu and Phuentsholing have City Corporations while other towns havemunicipalities under the chairmanship of respective Dzongdags. Thimphu andPhuentsholing are autonomous municipal corporations with charters. All othermunicipalities are called municipal corporations but function under the engineeringsection of Dzongkhag administration.Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 18

Annual Information Bulletin 2006ObjectivesThe main objectives of DUDES are:• Achieve a balanced and sustainable development of human settlements;• Improved living standards and livelihood of urban residents;• Reviewing and preparing urban plans;• Carrying out reconnaissance study of potential urban growth centers;• Strengthening urban management capacity;• Delivering urban services in a consolidated and cost-effective manner;• Increasing participation of urban dwellers in the development andmanagement of towns; and• Addressing urban poverty.Strategiesi) Undertake urban planning as an activity from the outset of development;ii) Building priority physical infrastructure;iii) Management of urban services through appropriate legislation and grantingautonomy to municipalities; andiv) Promote and preserve traditional architecture and environment.Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 19

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Urban PopulationOut of the country’s total population of 634,982 (Population and Housing Census ofBhutan 2005) the urban population consists of 196,111 persons (30.9%) out ofwhich 105,559 persons (53.8%) are males and 90,552 persons (46.2%) are females.Figure 3.1 Population of Bhutan, 2005Rural69.1%Urban30.9%Source: Population and Housing Census of Bhutan 2005Thimphu Dzongkhag has the largest urban population with 79,185 personsaccounting for 40.37% of the total urban population followed by ChhukhaDzongkhag with 32,926 (16.8%) and Sarpang Dzongkhag with 12,596 (6.42%) asshown in figure 3.2. The Dzongkhags with the least urban population are Gasa with402 persons (0.2%) followed by Lhuentse with 1,476 (0.74%) and Tsirang with 1,666(0.85%).Figure 3.2 Urban population by sex, Dzongkhag, 200550,00040,00042,46536,72030,00020,00017,57715,34910,00002,35318501,0519072201821,3321,1638386384,0183,1351,6731,2591,3049831,1991,093Bumthang6,0124,952Chhukha5,1155,024Dagana6,7345,862Gasa3,7723,044Haa1,5881,430Lhuentse1,4551,240MonggarParoPemagathselPunakha8228444,2193,3031,8121,574SamdrupjongkharSamtseSarpangThimphuTrashigangTrashiyangtseTrongsaTsirangWangdueZhemgangNumberDzongkhagsMaleFemaleMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 20

Annual Information Bulletin 2006The population pyramid which represents age structure and sex composition ofurban population is shown in Figure 3.3. The figure indicates a huge proportion ofthe urban population is below age 24 years accounting for almost 60% of the totalurban population. The proportion of males is also higher than the females.Figure 3.3 Urban population pyramid 2005The number of urban households by number of rooms is illustrated in Figure 3.4below. 2-3 roomed households constitute almost 50% of the 38,311 urbanhouseholds.Figure 3.4 Urban households by number of rooms 20057548+473Number of Rooms76543210742708718492019898170190 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000Number of HouseholdsMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 21

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Suspension BridgesTransport and communication in substantial part of the rural areas continue todepend on foot trails, mule tracks and pedestrian trail bridges. Trail bridges over thecountry’s deep river valleys can cut walking distance by several hours or sometimeseven by more than a day. Thus, the government has placed high priority for theconstruction and improvement of trail suspension bridges and mule tracks in therural areas of the country since the Fourth Plan.At present there are a total of 444 suspension bridges across the country. SamdrupJongkhar Dzongkhag has the maximum number with 43 followed by Trashigangwith 38 and Monggar and Samtse both with 33. A record 131 suspension bridgeswere constructed during the Fifth Five Year Plan. Figure 3.5 represents the growthof the number of suspension bridges over the plan periods.Number of Suspension Bridges5004003002001000Mule TracksFigure 3.5 Growth of no. of suspension bridges over Plan Periods802112683203864th Plan 5th Plan 6th Plan 7th Plan 8th Plan 9th PlanPlan PeriodIn order to facilitate rural access and interconnectivity, the construction of new andimprovement of the existing mule tracks is supported by providing funds to theDzongkhags for tools and plants and construction materials like explosives, etc. Theimplementation is being done by the Dzongkhags with community participation interms of unskilled labour.444Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 22

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Table 3.1 Urban population by sex, sex ratio, Dzongkhag 2005DzongkhagNumber of PersonsPercentSexRatio% % %Male Female TotalMale Female TotalBumthang 2,353 1850 4,203 127.2 1.20 0.94 2.14Chhukha 17,577 15,349 32,926 114.5 8.96 7.84 16.80Dagana 1,051 907 1,958 115.9 0.54 0.46 1.00Gasa 220 182 402 120.9 0.11 0.09 0.20Haa 1,332 1,163 2,495 114.5 0.68 0.60 1.28Lhuentse 838 638 1,476 131.3 0.42 0.32 0.74Monggar 4,018 3,135 7,153 128.2 2.05 1.60 3.65Paro 1,673 1,259 2,932 132.9 0.85 0.65 1.50Pemagatshel 1,304 983 2,287 132.7 0.66 0.50 1.16Punakha 1,199 1,093 2,292 109.7 0.61 0.56 1.17Samdrupjongkhar 6,012 4,952 10,964 121.4 3.10 2.51 5.61Samtse 5,115 5,024 10,139 101.8 2.61 2.56 5.17Sarpang 6,734 5,862 12,596 114.9 3.43 2.99 6.42Thimphu 42,465 36,720 79,185 115.6 21.65 18.72 40.37Trashigang 3,772 3,044 6,816 123.9 1.92 1.55 3.47Trashiyangtse 1,588 1,430 3,018 111.0 0.81 0.73 1.54Trongsa 1,455 1,240 2,695 117.3 0.74 0.63 1.37Tsirang 822 844 1,666 97.4 0.42 0.43 0.85Wangdue 4,219 3,303 7,522 127.7 2.15 1.69 3.84Zhemgang 1,812 1,574 3,386 115.1 0.92 0.80 1.72All Dzongkhags 105,559 90,552 196,111 116.6 53.8 46.2 100Source: Population and Housing Census of Bhutan 2005Table 3.2 Urban population by age, sex, sex ratio, Dzongkhag 2005Age GroupNumber of PersonsPercentSexRatio% %Male Female Total% Male Female Total0-4 9,709 9,494 19,203 102.3 4.95 4.84 9.795-9 9,589 9,665 19,254 99.2 4.90 4.93 9.8310-14 10,904 11,428 22,332 95.4 5.56 5.83 11.3915-19 13,659 13,969 27,628 97.8 6.96 7.12 14.0820-24 16,884 12,038 28,922 140.3 8.61 6.14 14.7525-29 12,170 9,596 21,766 126.8 6.20 4.90 11.1030-34 8,527 6,634 15,161 128.5 4.35 3.38 7.7335-39 7,613 5,448 13,061 139.7 3.88 2.78 6.6640-44 5,068 3,407 8,475 148.8 2.58 1.74 4.3245-49 3,984 2,680 6,664 148.7 2.03 1.37 3.4050-54 2,769 1,740 4,509 159.1 1.41 0.90 2.3155-59 1,532 1,168 2,700 131.2 0.78 0.60 1.3860-64 1,084 1,050 2,134 103.2 0.55 0.53 1.0865-69 845 776 1,621 108.9 0.43 0.40 0.8370-74 579 654 1,233 88.5 0.29 0.33 0.6275+ 643 805 1,448 79.9 0.32 0.41 0.73All ages 105,559 90,552 196,111 116.6 53.8 46.2 100Source: Population and Housing Census of Bhutan 2005Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 23

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Table 3.3 Urban households by number of rooms, Dzongkhag 2005DzongkhagNumber of Rooms1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8+ All RoomsBumthang 68 194 164 145 69 43 18 39 740Chhukha 856 1,704 1,930 1,721 372 110 36 63 6,792Dagana 50 90 71 62 22 8 1 3 307Gasa 17 32 18 11 3 3 0 0 84Haa 29 92 90 97 65 19 10 22 424Lhuentse 43 67 64 37 19 6 0 0 236Monggar 159 295 293 296 109 36 15 31 1,234Paro 89 122 112 129 56 19 18 21 566Pemagatshel 47 100 104 80 17 10 3 1 362Punakha 85 59 67 69 35 7 3 2 327Samdrupjongkhar 545 543 579 325 118 35 24 27 2,196Samtse 457 707 617 283 75 39 15 23 2,216Sarpang 530 669 514 407 228 96 40 42 2,526Thimphu 3,169 3,840 3,455 2,849 1,233 515 252 415 15,728Trashigang 183 359 275 187 60 34 8 20 1,126Trashiyangtse 93 154 143 87 35 14 6 9 541Trongsa 81 167 143 71 29 26 3 8 528Tsirang 55 127 98 62 18 6 2 5 373Wangdue 402 433 324 165 84 28 7 11 1,454Zhemgang 61 144 140 101 61 20 12 12 551All Dzongkhags 7019 9898 9201 7184 2708 1074 473 754 38311Percent 18.3 25.8 24.0 18.8 7.1 2.8 1.2 2.0 100Source: Population and Housing Census of Bhutan 2005Table 3.4 Details of suspension bridges by Dzongkhag as of 30 June 2006Plan PeriodBumthangChhukhaDaganaGasaHaaLhuentseMonggarParoPema GatshelPunakhaSamdrup JongkharSamtseSarpangThimphuTrashigangTrongsaTsirangWangdueTrashi YangtseZhemgangTotal4th Plan 1 3 2 0 3 3 9 3 2 3 10 9 9 0 7 4 6 2 3 1 805th Plan 7 5 3 0 6 4 5 8 7 4 13 15 10 1 12 6 4 10 6 5 1316th Plan 3 2 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 1 6 2 3 4 2 3 1 5 4 5 577th Plan 4 4 3 2 3 3 5 2 2 1 2 1 0 2 3 4 2 3 3 3 528th Plan 2 3 4 2 1 5 6 2 4 1 7 2 5 1 8 1 2 3 3 4 669th Plan 2 6 3 1 1 2 5 2 2 2 5 4 3 3 6 2 1 2 3 3 58Total 19 23 16 7 16 19 33 20 20 12 43 33 30 11 38 20 16 25 22 21 444Source: DUDESMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 24

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 256thPlan3212223331623423154557199211111112212115199111111121121114199011111111111112198911122211112198821145thPlan7530645874131510112641065131198712112310198611341113151985111311111111984111132235332132235198332133432216253401982212114221211204thPlan132033932310990746231801981111980121111221113197931522232312121301978132121131116197711121118197611331110197322DzongkhagBumthangChhukhaDaganaGasaHaaLhuentseMonggarParoPemaGatshelPunakhaSamdrupJongkharSamtseSarpangThimphuTrashigangTrongsaTsirangWangdueTrashiYangtseZhemgangSN1234567891011121314151617181920Grand Total

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 26Total1923167161933202012433330113820162522214449th Plan263112522254336212335820061321111121141211242005131122111220041111111111111111520032112178th Plan2342156241725181233466200212111620011131312111152000122111221221181999111112211211151998121111311127th Plan44323352212102342333521997111211311121996211111111101995121111111121111619942111117199311111117DzongkhagBumthangChhukhaDaganaGasaHaaLhuentseMonggarParoPema GatshelPunakhaSamdrupJongkharSamtseSarpangThimphuTrashigangTrongsaTsirangWangdueTrashi YangtseZhemgangSN1234567891011121314151617181920Grand Total

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Sl.No.Table 3.6 List of town plans preparedDzongkhag Town Status Remarks1 Thimphu1. Thimphu2 Gasa 3. Gasa3 Wangdue2. DechencholingStructure Plan and Local AreaPlans preparedLocal Area Plan preparedLayout Plan prepared4. BajoStructure Plan & Local Area Planprepared5. Nobding Layout Plan prepared4 Punakha 6. Khuruthang Layout Plan Prepared5 Haa 7. HaaStructure & Layout Planprepared8. Tshongdue Local Area Plan prepared6 Paro7 Chhukha9. Bondey Structure Plan prepared10. Phuentsholing Structure Plan prepared11. Tsimasham Layout Plan prepared12. Tsimalakha13. GeduLayout plan preparedLayout plan prepared8 Tsirang 14. DamphuStructure Plan & Local Area Planprepared9 Dagana15. Dagana Layout Plan prepared16. Sunkosh Layout Plan prepared17. Samtse Structure Plan prepared10 Samtse 2 Draft Local Area Plansprepared11 Sarpang 18. GelephuStructure Plan prepared 2 DraftLocal Area Plans prepared12 Trongsa 19. Trongsa Structure Plan prepared13 Bumthang 20. Dekiling14 Zhemgang15 Monggar16 Lhuentse17TrashiYangtse18 Trashigang21. ZhemgangStructure & Local Area PlanpreparedStructure Plan prepared22 Tingtibi Layout Plan prepared23. MonggarStructure Plan and 2 Local AreaPlans prepared24. Gyelposhing Layout Plan prepared25. Phaling Layout Plan prepared26. Autsho Layout Plan prepared27. Gorgan Layout Plan prepared28. Trashi YangtseLayout Plan prepared29. TrashigangStructure Plan and Local AreaPlan prepared (draft)30. Rangjung Local Area Plan preparedMerged withThimphu CityDzongkhag hasrequested forchange of siteNeeds extensionplanFunded under GOIImplementationdeferred during 9FYPLaptsakha, below &above MeritsemJunctionMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 27

Annual Information Bulletin 200631. Kanglung Structure Plan under preparation Under preparation19PemaTown site notGatshelfinalized20SamdrupStructure & Local Area Plans Under preparation32. S/JongkharJongkharunder preparationSource: DUDES (Layout Plan: Only blue print, Local Area Plan (LAP): Blue prints with proper writeup)Table 3.7 List of towns surveyedSl.Area in SquareDzongkhag Town Topo CadastralNo.Meters1. Thimphu Not surveyed by Not surveyed 26145112.98UPDD, DUDES1 Thimphu2.Khasadrapchu Not surveyed byNot surveyedUPDD, DUDES2 Gasa 3. Gasa Not surveyed Not surveyed 402470.844. Bajo Surveyed Not surveyed 1985518.433 Wangdue 5. Nobding Not surveyed Not surveyed 1106878.316. Rurichu Not surveyed Not surveyed 231068.354 Punakha 7. Khuruthang Surveyed Surveyed 509562.235 Haa 8. Haa Surveyed Surveyed 1187371.736 Paro9. Tshongdue Surveyed Not surveyed 364182.6110. Bondey Surveyed 125091.43411.Tsimasham with Surveyed Not surveyed 2045115.29Tsimalakha12. GeduSurveyed Not surveyed 1037783.47a) Laptsakhab) Below Meritsim7 Chhukha Junctionc) Above MeritsimJunction13. Darla Not surveyed Not surveyed 586585.6514. Phuentsholing Not surveyed by Not surveyed 7959833.59UPDD8 Tsirang 15. Damphu Not surveyed Not surveyed 1031629.3516. Dagana Not surveyed Not surveyed 388371.899 Dagana17. Dagapela Not surveyed Not surveyed 35096.2818. Drujaygang Not surveyed Not surveyed 129595.7519. Sunkosh Surveyed Not surveyed 17488.6620. Samtse Surveyed Surveyed 3442377.26710 Samtse21. Gomtu Surveyed Not surveyed 1112360.7622. Sipsu Not surveyed Not surveyed 193918.7723. Sarpang Not surveyed Not surveyed 1478260.7011 Sarpang 24. Gelephu Surveyed Not surveyed 8147438.74525. Lhamoy Zingkha Not surveyed Not surveyed 431019.4412 Trongsa 26. Trongsa Surveyed Surveyed 2100332.2513 Bumthang 27. Dekiling Surveyed together Not surveyed 6345364.728. Zhemgang Surveyed Surveyed 900235.8514 Zhemgang 29. Tingtibi Surveyed Not surveyed 769826.0530. Panbang Not surveyed Not surveyed31. Monggar Surveyed Not surveyed 937721.0515 Monggar 32. Gyelposhing Surveyed Not surveyed 2539847.7633. Dremetse Not surveyed Not surveyed 225340.9816 Lhuentse 34. Phaling Not surveyed 506375.17Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 28

Annual Information Bulletin 200617 Trashiyangtse18 Trashigang19 Pemagatshel20 S/JongkharSource: DUDES35. Autsho Surveyed with RK1 Not surveyed 132987.9436. Trashiyangtse Surveyed with RK1 Not surveyed 2620438.8537. Duksum Surveyed Not surveyed 132837.6538. Trashigang Surveyed Not surveyed 376074.8239. Kanglung Surveyed Not surveyed 740742.3740. Rangjung Surveyed Not surveyed 158432.2641. Khaling Surveyed Not surveyed 412904.9242. Wamrong Surveyed 74694.7743. Nangkor Surveyed Not surveyed 99243.3144. Kherigonpa Not surveyed Not surveyed 27492.21145. Kanaldang Not surveyed Not surveyed 454415.2146. Yalang Not surveyed Not surveyed No development47. Mongling Not surveyed Not surveyed 5772.3248. Nganglam Not surveyed Not surveyed49. S/Jongkhar Surveyed 1412956.6050. Deothang Not surveyed Not surveyed 1156738.1651. Daifam Not surveyed Not surveyed52. Bhangtar Not surveyed Not surveyed 39921.06DzongkhagThimphuTable 3.8 Information on urban land areas by ownership and status ofutilization as of 30 June 2006Urban TownLand in AcresGovernment Owned Private Owned TotalOccupied Vacant Occupied Vacant Occupied VacantThimphuUnder Thimphu City CorporationDechencholingKhasadrapchu - - - - - - -Gasa Gasa 30 5 - - 30 5 35WangdueGrandTotalBajo 37.5 - - - 37.5 0 37.5Nobding - - - - - - -Rurichu - - - - - - -Punakha Khuruthang 5.50 0.387 10.30 1.659 15.80 2.046 17.846Haa Haa 25.3 - 53.71 28.28 79.01 28.28 107.3ParoChhukhaTshongdue - 0.55 11.99 4.06 11.99 4.61 16.6RemarksBondey - - - - - - - Not AcquiredPhuentsholingUnder Phuentsholing City CorporationTsimasham 2.52 0.327 - - 2.52 0.327 2.847TsimalakhaTownship is to be taken up in 10th Five Year PlanGedu 3.69 - - - 3.69 - 3.69Darla - - - - - - -Tsirang Damphu 138.04 92.03 2.5 92.16 140.54 184.2 324.7Dagana51 plots out of56 have beenallotted &constructionsare in progress79 plots areallotted andconstructionsare in progressDagana - - 0.815 - 0.815 - 0.815Present townonlyDagapela - - - - - - - Not ProcessedMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 29

Annual Information Bulletin 2006SamtseSarpangDrujaygang - - - - - - - Not ProcessedSunkosh - - 0.4075 - 0.4075 - 0.4075Samtse 185.3 214.29 36.82 110.5 222.12 324.7 546.9Gomtu - - - - - - -Sipsu - - - - - - -Sarpang - - - - - - -Gelephu 0.23 3.26 5.08 5.14 5.31 8.40 13.71 Core AreaLhamoyzingkha - - - - - - -Trongsa Trongsa 77.36 275.3 104.96 3.38 182.32 278.7 461Bumthang Dekiling Township construction is under progressZhemgangMonggarLhuentseT/YangtseTrashigangP/GatshelZhemgang 147.72 1.71 16.89 52.99 164.61 54.7 219.3Tingtibi 2.94 46.3 5 - 7.94 46.3 54.24Panbang - - - - - - -Monggar 78.44 8.89 18.63 33.45 97.07 42.34 139.41Gyelposhing 337.86 2.95 0.94 14.83 338.8 17.78 356.58Dremetse - - 0.48 0.70 0.50 0.70 1.20Lhuentse 78.26 15.5 0.9 1.6 79.16 17.1 96.26Autsho 2.5 43 7 47 9.5 90 99.5Trashi Yangtse 0.77 5.93 6.41 2.76 7.18 8.69 15.87Duksum - 0.6 1.4 - - - - Approx.Trashigang 54 - 84 - 138 - 138Some moreareas to betransferredfrom RuralThram whichis underprocessKanglung - - - - - - -Surveycompleted andtown planningworksunderwayRangjung - - - - - - 32Khaling - - - - - - -Wamrong - - - - - - -Yalang - - - - - - -Kherigonpa - - - - - - -Nangkor - - - - - - -Kanaldang - - - - - - -Mongling - - - - - - -Nganglam - - - - - - -Survey workscompletedSurvey workscompletedPresently notdemarcatedS/JongkharS/Jongkhar 105.16 6.23 28.24 28.65 133.4 34.88 168.3Deothang - - 1.53 0.11 1.53 0.11 1.64Jomotsangkha(Daifam)Samdrupcholing(Bhangtar)Source: Dzongkhags (Note: - means information not available)- - - - - - -- - - - - - -Record NotavailableMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 30

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Table 3.9 Information on drinking water supply schemes by urban towns as of30 June 2006DzongkhagUrban TownPercentage ofpopulation withpiped drinking waterTreatedNotTreatedWaterproduced(m3/day)Hrs. ofSupply(DailyAverage)TotalExpenditure onWater Supply(Nu. in million)ThimphuThimphu DechencholingUnder Thimphu City CorporationKhasadrapchu - - - - -Gasa Gasa 0 100 37.8 12 -Bajo - 90 1100 9 15.301Wangdue Nobding - - - - -Rurichu - - - - -Punakha Khuruthang - 100 - 24 0.3Haa Haa 100 - 200 24 0.665ParoChhukhaTshongdue 100 - 1036 6 1.039776Bondey 100 - 800 6 0.049632PhuentsholingUnder Phuentsholing City CorporationTsimasham 100 - - 12 -Tsimalakha 100 - - 12 -Gedu 100 - - 12 -Darla - - - - -Tsirang Damphu 80 - 718.85 6 0.250Dagana - 100 2 24 -DaganaDagapela - - - - -Drujaygang - - - - -Sunkosh - 100 1.5 24 0.750Samtse - 100 3000 6 0.600Samtse Gomtu - - - - -Sipsu - - - - -Sarpang - - - - -Sarpang Gelephu 500 Nos. 120 Nos. 3400 15 0.060Lhamoyzingkha - - - - -Trongsa Trongsa 100 - 518.4 24 19.645Bumthang Dekiling - - - - -ZhemgangMonggarLhuentseZhemgang 80 20 604.5 24 8.9364Tingtibi 95 5 224.5 24 5.7161Panbang - - - - -Monggar 80 20 25 8 25.000Gyelposhing - 100 30 24 -Dremetse - 100 15 24 2.800Lhuentse 62.75 37.25 143.33 15 8.699Autsho - - - - -Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 31

Annual Information Bulletin 2006TrashiTrashi Yangtse 100 - 51.4 24 13.69Yangtse Duksum 100 - 15 24 7.40TrashigangPema GatshelTrashigang 100 - 150 24 14Kanglung - - - - -Rangjung - - - - -Khaling 100 - 121 24 12.10Wamrong - - - - -Pema Gatshel - 100 - 16 0.945Kherigonpa - 100 - 16 0.117Nganglam RWSS - - 24 -Nangkor - 100 - 16 0.274Yalang - - - - -Mongling - - - - -S/Jongkhar 100 - 1300 14 -Deothang - 100 - 24 -S/Jongkhar Jomotsangkha(Daifam) - 100 - 24 -Samdrupcholing(Bhangtar) - RWSS - 24 -Source: Dzongkhags (Note: - means information not available, RWSS – Rural Water SupplyScheme)DzongkhagThimphuTable 3.10 Information on urban infrastructure facilities by type and urbantowns as of 30 June 2006Urban TownThimphuDechencholingUrban Road (Km)SurfacedNotSurfacedFootpath (m)Drains(m) Road Side Off RoadUnder Thimphu City CorporationKhasadrapchu - - - - - -Gasa Gasa - - 442 - 487.2 -WangdueBajo 7.6 - 3460 11.7 1 -Parking(m2)Nobding - - - - - -Rurichu - - - - - -Punakha Khuruthang 1.770 0.129 2804.46 - - 2122.65Haa Haa 1.6 - 1600 650 - 3375ParoChhukhaTshongdue 2.992 - 5636.9 3366.55 450 3638.1Bondey - - - - - -PhuentsholingUnder Phuentsholing City CorporationRemarksDevelopment in10th planTsimasham 2 - 150 - - 170 ProposedTsimalakha 2.5 - 500 100 - 150Gedu - 0.3 300 100 - 250 ProposedDarla - - - - - -Tsirang Damphu 4.6 - 300 - - 830Dagana Dagana 0.164 2 - 400 - -Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 32

Annual Information Bulletin 2006SamtseSarpangDagapela - - - - - -Drujaygang - - - - - -Sunkosh - - - - - -Samtse 6.210 2.594 3653 - 120 3736Gomtu - - - - - -Sipsu - 200 300 - - -Gelephu 5.26 - 4420 741.1 185.4 4984.27 Core AreaSarpang - - - - - -LhamoyzingkhaTrongsa Trongsa 0.5 - 489.5 170.8 393.4 1760.3Bumthang Dekiling - - - - - -ZhemgangMonggarLhuentseT/YangtseTrashigangPema GatshelS/JongkharZhemgang 2.4 1.54 1,651 - 434 2,038Tingtibi 1.18 1.01 2,545 2,314 - 2,100Panbang - - - - - -Monggar 9.5 4.5 700 500 2500 600Gyelposhing 6.5 2 1.5 - - -Dremetse - - - - - -Lhuentse 2.225 1.658 1953.1 - 2784.2 2936.36Autsho - - - - - -Trashi Yangtse 4.32 - 4698.9 1811.9 1047.3 7855.51Duksum 0.21 - 549.05 - - 355.23Trashigang 3 1.50 3144 165 - 0.70Kanglung - - - - - -Rangjung 3.80 - 4500 3800 - -Khaling - - - - - -Wamrong - - - - - -Pema Gatshel - - - - - -Kherigonpa - - - - - -Nganglam - - - - - -Nangkor - - - - - -Mongling - - - - - -Yalang - - - - - -S/Jongkhar 5.36 0.35 2660 999 - 5000Deothang 0.5 - - - - -Jomotsangkha(Daifam)1.9 0.3 - - - -Samdrupcholing(Bhangtar)- - - - - -Source: Dzongkhags (Note: - means information not available)Presently notdemarcatedMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 33

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Table 3.11 People’s perception of need for increased government spendingTownElectricityWaterSewerSeptic TanksGarbageCollectionStreetCleaningDamphu 10% 16% 3% 4% 14% 9% 17% 0% 13% 7% 4% 3% 1% 1%Gelephu 3% 14% 3% 6% 26% 10% 9% 2% 13% 3% 2% 6% 1% 1%Gyelposhing 1% 3% 17% 35% 37% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 0% 0% 0%Phuentsholing 0% 22% 10% 8% 11% 13% 11% 5% 1% 10% 3% 5% 0% 0%Samtse 1% 19% 0% 11% 33% 10% 12% 0% 2% 6% 3% 2% 0% 0%Thimphu 1% 18% 10% 7% 5% 16% 18% 0% 0% 8% 7% 11% 0% 0%Trashigang 2% 3% 12% 17% 10% 3% 21% 2% 7% 9% 3% 10% 0% 2%Bumthang 2% 6% 33% 4% 25% 11% 13% 1% 4% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%Duksum 2% 28% 4% 6% 6% 2% 4% 0% 2% 0% 0% 2% 2% 42%Lhuentse 1% 18% 4% 6% 26% 6% 9% 1% 4% 0% 18% 6% 0% 1%Paro 4% 11% 14% 5% 23% 11% 9% 3% 6% 3% 2% 6% 4% 2%Rangjung 5% 9% 9% 23% 14% 0% 14% 5% 9% 9% 5% 0% 0% 0%Tingtibi 2% 15% 5% 2% 15% 7% 5% 8% 12% 10% 8% 12% 0% 0%Trongsa 4% 8% 3% 2% 17% 19% 4% 8% 11% 7% 5% 13% 0% 0%Wangdue 3% 22% 10% 8% 21% 10% 2% 3% 6% 6% 0% 1% 3% 4%Zhemgang 2% 2% 2% 5% 8% 11% 8% 9% 8% 8% 10% 27% 0% 0%Note: This is based on the Citizen Satisfaction Survey carried out to assess thebenefits/impacts of the investment by the World Bank through the First Bhutan UrbanDevelopment Project and by the Danida support through the Environment and Urban SectorProgramme Support, Component 4. The information was derived through a sample survey.Street LightsBus ServicesRoadsFootpathsMarketsParksEducationHealthMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 34

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Urban Planningand DesignDivisionUrbanInfrastructureServices DivisionPlanningWater SupplySurveySewerage/SanitationGISDevelopment and ControlLand ManagementMinistry of Works andHuman SettlementDirector, DUDESEngineeringServices DivisionRuralInfrastructureServices DivisionArchitectureSuspensionBridgeStructureMule TracksEstimatesConstructionsAccountsElectricalDzongkhag Engg. Support ServicesProjects/ProgrammesWorld Bank:Bhutan UrbanDevelopmentProject (BUDP)ADB:UrbanInfrastructureImprovementProject (UIIP)DANIDA:Environment &Urban SectorProgrammeMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 35

Annual Information Bulletin 2006BackgroundChapter IVConstruction Development BoardThe Construction Development Board (CDB) is an interagency of the RoyalGovernment of Bhutan. CDB consists of representatives at the Secretary and Headof Department level of the related Ministries and representatives from private sectorstakeholder organizations. It has its own Secretariat for the Board. The FinancialManual empowers CDB to formulate its own working procedures for theadministration of the construction industry related activities. Some of the mainfunctions of the CDB are to promote the construction industry through policyreforms, carry out classification, categorization and registration of contractors,review complaints against procurement decisions of the implementing agencies, andfacilitate dispute resolution through arbitration.Role of CDBIn keeping with the CDB’s unique mandate of being an independent, representativeorganization, CDB acts as both overseer as well as a promoter of the constructionindustry. The CDB's role is that of a bridging organization between the private andpublic sectors; assisting contractors in undertaking a more expansive part in theindustry while also helping the Government to obtain an increased return on itsinvestment. CDB is also committed to ensure genuine contractors a fair and equalaccess to the award of contracts as well as fair treatment in the execution ofcontracts. Accordingly, the CDB's overall mission is defined as the "promotion ofan efficient and quality-based construction industry within Bhutan". Allfunctions and activities will forward this mission.Activities to meet the objectives of CDBThe CDB undertake following main, but not limited to, activities to achieve its broadobjectives:• Provide “industry support" by assisting the private sector within theconstruction industry to develop and expand its market and to implement faircompetition through policy reforms to ensure economy, efficiency andtransparency in the industry;• Promote "technology development" by encouraging and facilitating the effectiveuse of best practices, appropriate techniques of construction, professionalism,quality supplies of materials, continuously reviewing the contractingprocedure and practices, updating documentation, etc., including biddingdocuments;• Launch “awareness” to apprise both Contractors and Implementing Agenciesof current requirements and services, including speedy resolution mechanismof disputes that arise between the contracting parties, provided by CDB andMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 36

Annual Information Bulletin 2006other institutes that affect the industry; and also requirements forcommitments for introducing environment protection and safety & heathstandards into the industry;• Promote "manpower development" by identifying necessary construction skillsand assisting and, where appropriate, coordinating the creation andimprovement of skills training and certification programmes for the personnelinvolved and active in the construction activities of the industry; and• Review complaints filed by Bidders against procurement decisions of theimplementing agencies and provide speedy resolution of disputes arisingbetween the parties in connection with their contract.OrganizationThe CDB functions under the umbrella of the Ministry of Works & HumanSettlement. It consists of two institutions: (1) the Board comprised of the Boardmembers and (2) the Secretariat, comprising permanent professional staff. TheBoard is the executive organ of CDB with authority to make all policy decisionsregarding the functioning and activities of CDB. It directs the Secretariat, which isresponsible for the administrative and operational affairs of CDB. The Secretariathas the duty to report to the Board on its activities and, based on the constructionindustry information at its disposal, make recommendations to the Board for furtheraction. A National Arbitration Committee is also established as an interim measureto resolve construction related disputes.Distribution of contractorsThe total number of contractors registered with the CDB at present stands at 1739.They are classified into four categories viz. Classes A, B, C and D. Thimphu has themaximum number of contractors with 513 as shown in Figure 4.1 while Gasa hasthe least number with only 7. Out of 45 Class A contractors, 32 are based inThimphu while the rest are based in Chhukha (8), Bumthang (2), SamdrupJongkhar (1), Sarpang (1) and Trashigang (1) Dzongkhags. The remainingDzongkhags have contractors Class B and below.There are six architect firms and 30 individual architects registered as of June 2006.Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 37

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Figure 4.1 Distribution of contractors by DzongkhagsNumber550500450400350300250200150100500421384778540101 10643 46 63 66 79 513499948 309344BumthangChhukhaDaganaGasaHaaLhuentseMonggarParoPema GatshelPunakhaSamdrup JongkharSamtseSarpangThimphuTrashi YangtseTrashigangTrongsaTsirangWangdueZhemgangDzongkhagsThe majority of contractors fall under Class D which is comprised of 1372 licensesmaking for 78% while Classes A, B and C have 45 (3%), 29 (2%) and 293 (17%)respectively as shown below in Figure 4.2.Figure 4.2 Percent contractors by classD78%C17%B2%A3%Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 38

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Table 4.1 CDB Board membersSl.No. Board Member Name Department/Agency Board Position1Lyonpo Kinzang Dorji(Hon’ble Minister)Ministry of Works &Human SettlementChairman2Dasho Tshering Dorji(Secretary)Ministry of Works &Human SettlementMember3Dasho Karma Dorji(Secretary)Ministry of Trade &IndustryMember4Dasho Ugyen Tshechup Dorji(President)Construction Associationof BhutanMember5Mr. Pema Wangda(Director) Department of Labour Member6Mr. Phuntsho Wangdi(Director) Department of Roads Member7Mr. Kapil Sharma(Deputy Director) Ministry of Finance Member8Mr. Karma L Dorji(Joint Director)School Plan. & Build.DivisionMember9Mr. Sacha Rinchen Dorji(Representative) Class A & B Contractors Member10Mr. Rinchen Daba(Representative) Class C & D Contractors Member11Mr. Wangdi Gyaltshen(Executive Director)CDB SecretariatMemberSecretarySource: CDBNational Arbitration CommitteeThe National Arbitration Committee consists of 6 (six) members:1. Dasho Ugyen Tshechup Dorji, President, Construction Association of Bhutan2. Mr. Kapil Sharma, Deputy Director, Ministry of Finance3. Mr. Karma Lhuentse, Office of the Attorney General4. Mr. Kezang Dorji, Internal Auditor, MoWHS5. Mr. Basant Raj Chettri, SPBD, Ministry of Education6. Mr. Wangdi Gyaltshen, Executive Director, Construction Development BoardMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 39

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Table 4.2 Number of contractors registered as of 30 June 2006(By Dzongkhag/Class)Sl. No. Dzongkhag A B C D Total1 Bumthang 2 2 8 30 422 Chhukha 8 2 26 102 1383 Dagana 0 0 2 45 474 Gasa 0 0 0 7 75 Haa 0 0 16 69 856 Lhuentse 0 0 7 33 407 Monggar 0 1 17 83 1018 Paro 0 3 19 84 1069 Pema Gatshel 0 0 7 36 4310 Punakha 0 0 7 39 4611 Samdrup Jongkhar 1 1 16 45 6312 Samtse 0 0 11 55 6613 Sarpang 1 0 16 62 7914 Thimphu 32 17 95 369 51315 Trashi Yangtse 0 0 7 42 4916 Trashigang 1 2 12 84 9917 Trongsa 0 0 5 43 4818 Tsirang 0 0 1 29 3019 Wangdue 0 0 12 81 9320 Zhemgang 0 1 9 34 44Total 45 29 293 1372 1739Source: CDBTable 4.3 Summary of contractors by work categoriesClass/Category W1 W3 W4 W2A 39 45 14B 27 27 11C 282 291 85D 1365 1363 1424R (registered) 1339Source: CDBNote: W1 – Roads and Bridges, W2 – Traditional Bhutanese Painting/FinishingWorks, W3 – Buildings, Irrigation, Drainage and Flood Control, Water Supply andSewerage, W4 – Power and Telecommunication Works.Number of Architects Registered as of 30 June 2006Architect Firms : 6Individual Architects : 30Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 40

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Technology andContractor SupportBranch OfficeGelephuMinistry of Works andHuman SettlementBoard of DirectorsExecutive Director, CDBRegistration andCoordinationDispute ResolutionBranch OfficeMonggarInformationTechnologyMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 41

Annual Information Bulletin 2006BackgroundChapter VStandards & Quality Control AuthorityThe Standards & Quality Control Authority (SQCA) was first established asStandards & Quality Control Division under the then Ministry of Communications inJanuary 2000. In September 2002, the organization was renamed as "The NationalAuthority for Construction Standards & Quality Control". In July 2003, this longname was shortened to "Standards & Quality Control Authority" by which it iscurrently known. SQCA was initially entrusted with the primary responsibilities todevelop standards and ensure quality in the construction sector. However, GoodGovernance Plus Document has now designated SQCA as the focal agency fornational goods and process standards that will cut across all other sectors. SQCAwill ultimately become the National Standards Organization in Bhutan.Vision• To provide a national framework for the development of unambiguous andreliable market/society driven standards in the areas of economic and socialactivity;• To review the standards for their efficacy and relevance to market/societal needsfor their continuance, revision, amendment or deletion;• To effect coordination of standards formulating agencies so as to avoidduplication of efforts and to provide a national system of standardization;• To combine resources to ensure that goods are designed to meet world marketneeds in function, appearance and price and that goods are manufacturedconsistently conforming to standards;• To create and strengthen metrological network and accreditation, calibration andtesting laboratories to enhance credibility of test reports;• To undertake to sharpen the attitude to quality, and to take every opportunity toraise the awareness of quality among business and the community;• To introduce accreditation of conformity assessment bodies, not necessarilycreating the infrastructure but out sourcing to ensure only internationallyaccredited bodies operate in the country; and• To emphasize safeguards in the areas affecting environment, health and safetyfor overall community benefit.Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 42

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Objectives• One standards system in the country;• Harmonization of standards with regional and international standards;• Adoption of International Standards, Regional Standards or standards of otherstandards bodies as Bhutanese Standards;• Compliance to code of good practice for the preparation, adoption and applicationof standards;• Development of regulation on legal metrology;• Development of accreditation system for conformity assessment bodies andtesting and calibration laboratories;• Human resource development for efficient implementation of the Vision;• Technology development and transfer especially environmentally soundtechnologies; and• Awareness generation.International & Regional Participation by SQCAInternational Organization for Standardization (ISO)International Electro technical Commission (IEC)SAARC Standing Group on Standards, Quality Control & MeasurementStandardization ActivitiesSQCA has published the following engineering standards since it was firstestablished in January 2000.A. List of Standards for civil & electrical engineering construction works1. BTS-001-2001 Code of practice for plumbing2. BTS-002-2003 Building Code - Structural Design - Part 1 - Section 1 - Basis ofdesign, safety and loads3. BTS-003-2003 Building Code - Structural Design - Part 1 - Section 2 -Concrete structures4. BTS-004-2003 Building Code - Structural Design - Part 1 - Section 3 - Prestressedconcrete structures5. BTS-005-2003 Building Code - Structural Design - Part 1 - Section 4 -FoundationsMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 43

Annual Information Bulletin 20066. BTS-006-2003 Building Code - Structural Design - Part 1 - Section 5 - Timberstructures7. BTS-007-2003 Building Code - Structural Design - Part 1 - Section 6 -Prefabricated structures8. BTS-008-2003 Building Code - Structural Design - Part 1 - Section 7 - Steelstructures9. BTS-009-2003 Building Code - Structural Design - Part 1 - Section 8 - Masonrystructures10. BTS-010-2003 Building Code - Building services - Part 2 - Section 1 -Electrical installations11. BTS-011-2003 Building Code - Building services - Part 2 - Section 2 -Installations of lifts12. BTS-012-2003 Building Code - Building services - Part 2 - Section 3 -Lighting and ventilation13. BTS-013-2003 Building Code - Building services - Part 2 - Section 4 - Airconditioning and heating14. BTS-014-2003 Building Code - Building services - Part 2 - Section 5 -Acoustic, sound installation and noise control15. BTS-015-2003 Building Code - Building services - Part 2 - Section 6 - FireProtection16. Standards for timber doors and windows17. Urban Roads Standards - 200218. Bhutan Schedule of Rates - 200519. Labor and Materials Coefficients - 200520. Specification for Building and Road Works - 200521. Specification for electrification works - 2005B. List of Manuals/Handbooks/Guidelines1. Storage & Stacking of Construction Materials - 20032. Guidelines for Site Supervisors (building works) - 20033. Basic Field Test for Building and Road Works - 20034. Guideline for Evaluation of Bids for Civil WorksMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 44

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Table 5.1 Testing facilities with the SQCA laboratorySl. No. MaterialsTesting Facilities1 Soil• Bearing capacity• Direct shear test• Bulk/Dry density test• Moisture content• Atterberg limits (LL, PI)• Shrinkage limit• Specific gravity• Sieve analysis• Field density by core cutter• Field density by SRM• Unconfined compressive test• Consolidation test• Proctor compaction• CBR (lab)• CBR (field)• Free swell test• Density Index/Trial pit log• Coefficient of permeability2 Stone Aggregate• Abrasion test• Impact test• Aggregate crushing value/10% fines• Specific gravity• Flakiness/Elongation• Slake durability test• Grading• Soundness test• Water absorption• Bulk density3 Sand• Bulking of sand• Grading• Fineness Modulus of sand• Silt content• Bulk density• Specific gravity test4 Bitumen/Bitumen Emulsion• Penetration test• Flash and Fire point test• Softening test• Residue by heating/evaporationMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 45

Annual Information Bulletin 2006• Ductility test• Bitumen content• Striping value5 Steel and Steel Components6 Cement7 Concrete cubes(standardmanufacturing size)8 Bricks (standardmanufacturing size)9 Hollow blocks(standardmanufacturing size)10 Timber (4”x4”x4”)11 Stone blocks(standardmanufacturing size)12 Mud blocks (standardmanufacturing size13 Cement concrete• Tensile strength on mild/tor steel roundbars up to 40 mm dia• Tensile strength on steel water pipes• Bending test• Shear test• Unit weight and dimensional tolerance• Compressive test• Fineness test on IS 90 micron• Consistency• Setting time – initial and final• Soundness testCompressive strengthCompressive strength• Concrete mix design• Slump test14 Structural analysis of building using Non-Destructive testingequipmentSource: SQCAMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 46

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Figure 5.1 Organizational structure, Standards and Quality Control AuthorityMinistry of Works &Human SettlementDirector, SQCATraining & MonitoringDivision(TMD)Standards &Documentation Division(SDD)Material Testing &Research DivisionMTRD)Key Functions- Enforcement ofconstruction standards,directives and regulations- Monitor implementation ofquality assurance plans- Feedback and technicalsupport to field engineers- Technical training &information servicesKey Functions- Standards formulation,publication & distribution- Development ofinfrastructure projectdirectives & regulations- Publication of technicalhandbooks & manuals- Consumer education &information- WTO-TBT enquiry point- Conformity assessment &certification of goods &services- Networking withinternational and regionalstandardizationorganizationsKey Functions- Laboratory administration& material testing services- Metrology & calibrationservices- Development ofhandbooks & manuals onmaterial testing- Application research &development activitiesMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 47

Annual Information Bulletin 2006BackgroundChapter VINational Housing Development CorporationThe rapid growth of Bhutan’s urban centers has induced tremendous pressure onthe existing urban housing and infrastructure particularly in the larger towns ofThimphu & Phuentsholing. The supply of housing in most of these major urbancenters is far behind its current demand. According to the study conducted in 1999there is annual requirement of about 780 dwelling units in Thimphu, 390 dwellingunits in Phuentsholing and 1290 dwelling units in various Dzongkhags if thehousing problem is to be mitigated. As per the Asian Development Bank report(2004) the housing requirement for low & middle-income group by the end of 10 thFYP is about 8400 units in Thimphu & Phuentsholing alone.Private sector involvement in the housing sector is generally restricted to thecommercially viable areas and housing for lower income groups is not seen as anattractive investment. Therefore, in all likelihood government will be required tocontinue to provide housing for economically weaker sections of the society forsometime to come and thus National Housing Development Corporation (NHDC) wasestablished in September 2003.ObjectivesThe main objectives of NHDC are:• To provide safe, basic & affordable housing;• To promote home ownership; and• To create a transparent and well functioning housing market.Roles and FunctionsTo meet the above important objectives, the NHDC will assume the following keyroles and functions:i) Oversee and monitor the housing programs in the country;ii) Develop, facilitate and manage housing schemes of the Royal Government;iii) Acquire land and facilitate infrastructure provision for housing development;iv) Develop skills through manpower training program in various constructionactivities;v) Carry out construction technology researches;Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 48

Annual Information Bulletin 2006vi) Facilitate private sector initiatives through land and infrastructuresubsidies/support;vii) Develop and foster private sector construction industry through financial &technical assistance and support; andviii) Carry out housing market researches and studies.Development PolicyIn the achievement of the above objectives, the following development policies will beadopted by NHDC:i) Facilitate the provision of housing to the vulnerable/low income groups;ii) Enhance housing affordability through low cost housing constructiontechniques/technology and through appropriate incentives;iii) Maintain adequate land for housing development;iv) Promote private initiatives in housing supply;v) Maintain up-to-date relevant information on housing markets; andvi) Promote employment generation through enhanced construction Industry.Expected OutputThe following are the expected long-term and short-term outputs of housingdevelopment activities carried out by NHDC:i) Housing shortages within the Country will be eased;ii) Overall human health & hygiene will be improved;iii) Employment opportunities would be enhanced through increased constructionactivities;iv) Increased socio-economic growth resulting from overall increase in housingstock and construction industry;v) Skills of artisans and professionals would be upgraded;vi) Development of slums & squatter settlements will be reduced/prevented; andvii) Housing rents would be stabilized and affordability enhanced through adequatesupply of housing stock in the market.Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 49

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Government Housing StockThere are a total of 2835 government housing units of various classes in the countrymaintained by the NHDC and the Dzongkhag Administrations. This does not includethe housing stock maintained by other agencies such as Phuentsholing Dungkhag,Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, etc. Figure 6.1 illustrates thegovernment housing stock available in the country.Figure 6.1 Government housing stock in the countryPemaling , Phuentsholing60Ol d Housing Col onies, Thimphu464Pilot Housing, Thimphu32Chang Jiji Housing Complex676Zhemgang60Wangdue Phodrang91Trashi Yangtse26ThimphuTsirangTrongsa726558Trashigang228Sarpang89Samtse33Samdrup Jongkhar144Punakha96Pemagatshel35Paro83M onggar139Lhuentse88Haa23Gasa7Dagana72Chhukha154Bumthang400 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750Number of Housing StockMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 50

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Table 6.1LocationChang Jiji HousingComplexPilot Housing,ThimphuOld Housing Colonies,ThimphuPemaling HousingColony, PhuentsholingOld PWD Colony,PhuentsholingExisting government housing stock in the countryQuarters Type (Class)Total RemarksI-S I II III IV Others676 67632 327 65 43 230 119 46460 60- - - - - - -Housingrecordmaintained byTCC/PCC/Dungkhag/respectiveinstitutions,etc.GOL Building,Phuentsholing- - - - - - - -do-JDWNRH - - - - - - - -do-Source: NHDCTable 6.2 Government housing stock under Dzongkhag AdministrationsDzongkhagQuarters Type (Class) Total RemarksI-S I II III IV OthersBumthang 35 5 40Chhukha 6 29 108 11 154Dagana 13 40 19 72Gasa 7 7Haa 2 3 18 23Lhuentse 24 29 35 88Monggar 4 23 101 10 1 139Paro 9 32 41 1 83Pema Gatshel 3 32 35Punakha 1 6 68 21 96Samdrup Jongkhar 2 8 79 54 1 144Samtse 1 27 5 33Sarpang 5 59 25 89Trashigang 2 9 118 57 42 228Trongsa 2 5 38 13 58Tsirang 3 44 18 65Thimphu 4 14 52 2 72Trashi Yangtse 1 8 10 7 26Wangdue Phodrang 1 14 57 19 91Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 51

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Zhemgang 1 2 47 8 2 60Total 7 100 245 1969 461 53 2835Source: DzongkhagsNote:1. Others means quarters not classified2. - means information not available3. Dzongkhags’ housing stock includes residential quarters for teachers, staff ofhospitals and RNR centers.Recently completed housing projectsTo address the housing shortages to some extent for the low-income group, theNHDC has recently completed the following housing constructions:Table 6.3 Housing complex at Chang Jiji, ThimphuPhase No. of units StatusPhase I 120 Completed & allottedPhase II 468 Completed & allottedPhase III 88 CompletedPhase III 48 Completed (commercial units)Source: NHDCTable 6.4 Housing complex at Pemaling, PhuentsholingPhase No. of units StatusPhase I & II 60 Completed & allottedSource: NHDCTable 6.5 Pilot housing project in Chang Jiji, ThimphuPhase No. of units StatusPhase I 15 Completed & 14 units allottedPhase II 17 -do-Source: NHDCTable 6.6 District housing projectDzongkhag No. of units StatusLhuentse 30 Work in progress, completion target - June 2007Trashigang 60 Work in progress, completion target - June 2007Trongsa 24 Work in progress, completion target - June 2007Zhemgang 36 Work in progress, completion target - June 2007Dagana 36 Work in progress, completion target - June 2007S/Jongkhar 54 Work in progress, completion target - June 2007BhangtarDaifam2418Trashi24 Work in progress, completion target - June 2007YangtseSource: NHDCMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 52

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Design & PlanningDivisionSections• Building Research• Survey• Architecture &Landscape• Structural Design• Electrical/BuildingAutomation• Water Supply &Sanitation• ContractManagementMinistry of Works andHuman SettlementManaging Director, NHDCConstructionManagement DivisionReal EstateManagement DivisionSections• General BuildingConstruction• Water supply &Sanitation• Electrical/BuildingAutomationSections• Allotment &Rental• PropertyManagement• Housing MarketResearch• Regional Office(Phuentsholing,Gelephu &Monggar)Administration &Finance DivisionSections• Administration• Finance• Information &CommunicationMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 53

Annual Information Bulletin 2006BackgroundChapter VIIThimphu City CorporationThe population of Thimphu City is growing at an alarming rate of 7-10%. With thegrowth of the population and the area, the demand for infrastructure and serviceshas also grown significantly. The major contribution to population growth is Rural-Urban migration.Following the rapid growth of the City, especially the unplanned development of theareas located immediately outside the City boundary, the Royal Government in1999, decided to extend the old Municipal boundary up to Ngabi Rongchu (South),Changtagang (North) and to the respective Forest Boundaries towards the East andWest. Correspondingly, the urban area has increased from about 8 sq. km to about27 sq. km.The Thimphu City Corporation (TCC) amongst others is responsible for:• Provision and maintenance of water supply, sewerage and sanitation facilities;• Construction and maintenance of infrastructure (roads, car parks, footpaths,public toilets, Sunday market, etc.);• Construction and maintenance of streetlights;• Building approval and control of unauthorized constructions;• Urban development and planning;• Land management (record, transfer, demarcation, disputes, surveying, etc.);• Solid waste collection and disposal;• Control of stray dogs and stray animals;• Beautification of the City (development of parks, plantation etc.);• Management of City library;• Operation and management of crematorium complex;• Collection of urban taxes and fees;• Co-ordination with other organizations on development activities;• Census/trade license verification;Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 54

Annual Information Bulletin 2006• Urban forest management/timber allotment; and• Project implementation (ADB and Danida).The Corporation is incorporated under the Charter of Municipal Corporation asempowered by the Municipal Act 1999 and accordingly functions as a semiautonomous body. The Corporation is supported by the Town Committee consistingof 17 members (8 elected and 9 nominated members including the Thrompon andthe Chairman). The Hon’ble Minister for Works and Human Settlement is theCompetent Authority for the Corporation.ObjectivesThe main objectives of the Corporation are:• To promote planned growth of the City;• Provide efficient and effective urban services to the urban residents;• To provide such civic and other services as are essential for the general wellbeingof the residents of a Municipality;• To ensure that the developmental and other activities within the boundaries ofa Municipal Corporation occur in a planned and harmonious manner;• To preserve and promote urban environment under the jurisdiction of theMunicipality;• To undertake any activity, consistent with the other relevant laws and policiesof the Royal Government; and• To perform any other functions that the Royal Government may assign for thebenefit of the City.StrategiesIn order to effectively achieve the above objectives, TCC has initiated the followingessential requirements:• Development of institutional capacity for effective management of theCorporation and its activities;• Improvement of the Corporation’s management system to promote thereliability and efficiency of municipal service delivery processes;• Development of appropriate plans, rules and regulation for planned urbandevelopment;Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 55

Annual Information Bulletin 2006• Promoting public participation in planning and development ofinfrastructure facilities; and• Privatization of O&M of some of the urban infrastructure and services toenhance financial and management sustainability.(1) Sewerage SystemSewerage Treatment Plant: Babesa STPDesign Capacity: 1750 cu.m/dayMain Sewer Line: 22 kmHouse Connections: 25 kmCoverage : 60 %(2) Water Treatment PlantsMotithangJungshina: 6500 cu.m/day: 6500 cu.m/day(3) Clear Water ReservoirsNumbersCapacity9 nos. : 320 cu.m6 nos. : 230 cu.m(4) Water and sewerage services available (Metered Consumers)AreaHouseholds/Buildings1. Changzamtog : 6292. Chhubarchhu : 2973. PWD Colony : 2454. Norzin Lam : 2185. P&T Colony : 1436. PP Zone : 187. Motithang : 5558. Kawangjangsa : 267Total : 2372(5) Solid Waste Management SystemSystemGarbage collectionLandfill: Community Bins Collection,Concrete enclosure, TruckService Collection: 36 Metric tons per day: Memelakha (12 km away)(6) Public ToiletsNumber : 6Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 56

Annual Information Bulletin 2006(7) Stalls/Compartments allocated to VendorsRegularBAFRALocal villagers: 235 nos.: 6 nos.: 82 nos.(8) Sheds Available for the VendorsRegular : 17Local villagers : 13New sheds constructed : 09(9) Children’s Parks & Recreational Areas1. Motithang2. Clock Tower (Main Town Area)(10) Storm Water DrainsLength: 6 km(11) Street LightingTotal Posts: 720 nos.(12) Building Applications Received and Approved (2005)ReceivedApproved: 146 nos.: 116 nos.(13) Local Area Plans as per the Thimphu Structure Plan1. Lungtenphu Local Area Plan2. Babesa Local Area Plan3. Taba Local Area Plan4. Dechencholing Local Area Plan5. Simtokha Local Area Plan6. Serbithang Local Area Plan7. Changbangdhu Local Area Plan8. Jungshina Local Area Plan9. Hejo-Samteling Local Area Plan10. Langjophakha Local Area PlanMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 57

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Table 7.1 Number of parking slots within Thimphu city areaSl.No. Location 4-Wheelers 2-WheelersNORZIN LAMi) Road Side Parkinga From Taxi Parking to Plums Café junction 57 9b From Plums Café junction to Milk booth junction 71 25c From Milk Booth junction to Chhubar Chhujunction 36d Along Namsay Shopping Complex & in front ofNorbu Rabten Press 26 3e In front of Swiss Bakery 12 6ii) Off Road Parkinga Zangto Pelri Shopping Complex area 49 30b Behind Norling & Hotel Pedling 13 18CHANGLAM AND ADJOINING AREASRoad Side Parkingi)a From Yarkay building to JOJO's building 20b From JOJO's building to Mandalay junction 47c Eastern side along Changlimithang ground 45 16d MoWHS-UNDP stretch and southern part 37 2e Link road between main traffic to Mandalayjunction 8f Stretch from Druk Hotel to Taxi parking 28 4g Dremtoen Lam along City Police Station 8ii) Off Road Parkinga Near Hotel Druk 19b In front of Zomlha Building 22 6c In front of Mandalay 6 2i)SUNDAY MARKETRoad Side Parkinga South of Sunday Market (Riverside) down streamof bridge 48 20b Along shops on either side of the Road 167c Main Sunday market area (Riverside) 32ii) Off Road Parkinga In front of Meat Stalls 83 20i)MEMORIAL CHOETEN AREARoad Side Parkinga Between Choeten and Yangphel road 32ii) Off Road Parkinga Below ACC/Yangphel Office 49 31Total 915 192Source: TCCMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 58

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Ministry of Works and HumanSettlementThrompon, TCC City CommitteePolicy and Planning SectionIT SectionLegal SectionAdm. and FinanceDivisionEngineering Division Planning Division Development ControlDivisionHRDSectionFinanceSectionDesign &Const.SectionOperation &Mtc.SectionPhysicalPlanningSectionSurveySectionBuildingAppl.SectionLandRegistrationEnvironmentSectionBuilding &SanitationInspectionSectionVehicleUnitCensusUnitJDWNationalLibrary UnitDzongkhaUnitPRO UnitRevenueUnitProcurementUnitEstimateUnitConstructionUnitPIU UnitWaterSupply unitSewer &SanitationUnitElectricalUnitGeneralMaintenanceUnitGIS UnitHousingResearchUnitLandRecordsUnitArchitecturalUnitStructuralUnitBuildingService UnitForestry & CityBeautificationUnitSolid WasteUnitCrematoriumUnitEIA UnitMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 59

Annual Information Bulletin 2006BackgroundChapter VIIIPhuentsholing City CorporationFrom a small hamlet of scattered hutments in 1950’s, Phuentsholing town has seenunprecedented growth as of today. Phuentsholing has now become the commercialcapital of Bhutan with almost all the trade and financial activities taking placeeveryday. The availability of cheap labour/materials on the Indian side of the bordercompounded by the increasing economy in Bhutan has accelerated the growthsubstantially. From a small population of 7000 in 1971 to 12000 in 1980, it hasrisen to about 22,500 in 2005. The Phuentsholing City Corporation (PCC) came intoits being from 1983 onwards.Phuentsholing being the gateway to the Kingdom and also being the commercialcapital has to cater to the residents as well as the floating population. By virtue ofbeing the entry point, lot of commercial activities take place. Further, the problem isaggravated by increase in population, traffic flow, trade, and most important themega power projects which directly affect the activity in the City. As a result, theCity Corporation has to respond to the demand of the resident for better livingconditions.With the granting of the Charter and inclusion of the extended areas of Kabreytar,Dhamdara, Purbay, Rinchending & Pasakha within the municipal boundary, PCChas been entrusted with greater responsibility to manage and perform better. Themunicipal area has now increased from 1.86 sq. km to about 22 sq. km.Mandates & FunctionsThe PCC in accordance with the Bhutan Municipal Act of 1999 amongst others isresponsible for the general functions such as:• To provide such civic and other services as are essential for the general wellbeing of the residents;• To ensure that the developmental and other activities occur in a planned andharmonious manner;• To undertake any activity, consistent with the other relevant laws and policiesof the Royal Government, which may preserve and promote the environmentwithin the limits of the municipality; and• To perform any other functions that the RGoB may assign.In addition, the city corporation shall carry out the following specific functions inconsultation with relevant authorities:Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 60

Annual Information Bulletin 2006i) General public services such as fire prevention/protection, local emergency &safety measures, animal control, waste collection and disposal, litter control,operation of markets and public safety;ii) Social & other community services such as health awareness campaign, publicconveniences, prevention and abatement of nuisance, crematoriums, sanitaryinspection;iii) Planning and land use such as development control, housing and otheraccommodation, land budgeting;iv) Property services such as water supply, sewerage and drainage, land developmentschemes, registration/transfer of land ownership, land sub-division andconsolidation, cadastral survey;v) Recreation and cultural services such as halls & public buildings, sports,recreation & leisure, parks, gardens & reserves, public entertainment, culture;vi) Roads including bridges, footpaths, landscaping, traffic control and signs, streetmaintenance and cleaning;vii) Lighting and drainage of roads; andviii) Any other functions related to orderly and sustainable development of the CityCorporation such as parking, transport, information, environmental control,protection and conservation, municipal administration, river training and urbancensus.Objectives & TargetsAs per the Urban Development Plan 2002-2017, the objectives/visions for PCCare the following but not limited to:-• Make Phuentsholing a model and unique Bhutanese Town, wherein theother towns/urban centers could emulate the development process;• Enhance Phuentsholing region as the commercial and financial capital ofthe country;• Preserve social values by preservation & promotion of cultural heritage andsustainable use of the environment and other resources;• Provide efficient and cost effective services to the community;• Enhance socio-economic growth by providing better linkages,infrastructure facilities and balanced growth;Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 61

Annual Information Bulletin 2006• Relocate the industries and warehousing to Pasakha to free up the land forhousing and other developmental activities;• Mitigation & reclamation of the Amochhu banks for developmentalactivities;• Dry port facility with the bypass road for boosting trade and commerce andat the same time reducing traffic congestion in the town;• Rail link to Pasakha, linking with proposed Asian Highway and probablyan airstrip on Amochhu banks for better connectivity with the neighboringregion for boosting trade & economy; and• Improvement of delivery of services through institutional development likeprovision of adequate & suitable training (HRD) to the staff as per theneeds in addition to creation of ideal working conditions with enough officespace, equipment, furniture, vehicles, etc. Further, enhance better servicesthrough introduction of GIS, LISCAD, websites, e-forms, digitization ofproperty survey, etc.StrategiesIn line with the visions envisaged for Phuentsholing, PCC being the serviceproviding agency, delivery of services should be the main focus. Some of theseinclude:• Provision of basic social infrastructures such as road networks, footpaths,drainage, water supply, sewerage, solid waste & sanitation, streetlights,parking, river protection works, green spaces, etc. for a better urbanenvironment;• Delivery of services in terms of efficient & timely building permit approval;• Efficient collection of taxes/charges for sustainability of the citycorporation by computerization of the collection system and e-billingthrough e-mails, websites, etc.;• Proper planning and implementation of the extended areas of Dhamdara,Kabreytar, Rinchending, Pasakha and Purbay in close integration with themain urban area;• Relocation of industries to Pasakha to ease up the problem of landconstraints for other developmental activities, the housing being the mainone;Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 62

Annual Information Bulletin 2006• Reclamation & mitigation project of Amochhu, considering that there is noadditional build-able land, to provide approximately 4 sq. km of land,almost twice the present core area;• Creation of awareness amongst the general public for implementation ofplans & programmes by launching of a web site;• Privatization of some services like solid waste collection & disposal;• Preservation of traditional architecture and cultural heritage throughimplementation of the building rules and other bylaws such as theDevelopment Control Regulations and preparation of LAPS for theextended area; and• HRD Programmes for capacity building and training of staff.(1) Roads & Car ParkTotal length of urban roadKharbandi-Singhi Road: 16 km: 10 km(2) Sewerage SystemSewerage system: Separate type (not combined)Year of construction : December 1993 to June 1996Cost of construction: US $ 7.300 millionPopulation served : 85%Type of sewerage plants : Lagoon systems (pure biological)Properties connected : 550 householdsMain sewer: 10 km of 160, 250, 315 & 400 mm dia uPVCpipesHouse connection pipes : 25 km of 110 & 160 mm dia HDPETotal no. of manholes : 180 nos. (depth from 1.5 m to 3.91 m)Internal dimension 1.25 m diaTotal no. of chambers : 4000 nos. (approx.) with 30, 60 & 100 cm diaranging from 45 to 150 m cm deep.Sewerage pump: Submersible Desmi sewage pumps (2 nos.running alternate)Discharge capacity: 7 liters per secondHead capacity: 21 mSewerage plant area: 5 acresTypes of pond: Anaerobic (2 nos.), Facultative (2 nos.) &maturationTreatment: Oxidation processSewage discharge: 2157 m3 perCommercial waste (hotels) : 25%Industrial : 0%Test parameters: COD, BOD, Sulphide, SS, Ammonia, pH, totalMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 63

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Phosphate, Sulphate, microbiological: faecalcoliform, Helminth eggs, algal specs, etcSurcharge on sewerage : 50% of water billCollection rate : 90%Monthly expenditure : 70-80% for O&M only(3) Public ToiletsNear Old Bus TerminalNear Old vegetable MarketNear Truck ParkingNear New Bus TerminalChildren’s Park: 1 No. (6 seater): 1 No. (6 seater): 1 No. (4 seater): 1 No. (6 seater): 1 No. (4 seater)(4) Water Supply SystemCoverage: 100% within the municipality and parts ofKabreytar & RinchendingAverage daily demand: 7000 m3 per daySource: 8 deep bore wells (6 in CHPC area, 2 in RRCOcompound): 5 raw water streamsNorthern, eastern part and Rinchending areasupplied by gravity; central & western part oftown supplied by pumpingTreatment plants: Conventional type adapting process of rapidand slow gravity filtration with chlorination.North Treatment Plant - 2000 m3 per daySouth Treatment Plant - 2000 m3 per dayKharbandi Treatment Plant - 250 m3 per dayRaw Water Transmission : 12 km consisting of DN75, DN110, DN150,DN160, DN 200Distribution line : 27 km consisting of DN 75, DN90, DN 150,DN 200 and DN250.House connection line : 12 km consisting of DN15 to DN 40 mPumping stations:CHPC Well field: 12960 m3 per dayRRCO Well field: 1800 m3 per dayBooster station (old pumps) : 256 m3 per hrBooster station (new pumps) : 256 m3 per hrNorth Treatment Plant : 2 ltr. per secondSouth Treatment Plant : 18 m3 per hrBreak pressure tank: 18 m3 per hrService reservoir: 7 m3 per hrPemaling: 3 m3 per hrStorage :North Treatment Plant : 650 m3South Treatment Plant : 1020 m3Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 64

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Kharbandi Treatment Plant : 170 mBooster Station: 1060 m3Service reservoir: 200 m3Kharbandi Palace : 50 m3RBIT : 50 m3General Hospital : 10 m3Pemaling Colony : 55 m3Break pressure tank : 50 m3Total: 3315 m3Connection:Tashiling I: 179 nos.Pemaling I: 513 nos.Zorigling: 70 nos.Namgayling: 79 nos.Tashiling II: 144 nos.Pemaling II: 63 nos.NPPF Colony: 264 nos.Doars (Jaigaon) : 1 no.Total: 313 nos.(5) Solid Waste Management SystemSystem: Collection from individual & community binsand transporting to landfill site on daily basisGarbage generation: 20-30 tonsCoverage : 80%Landfill: Toribari (9km away): 1.72 acres: Life of 10 yearsEquipment:Trippers: 2 nos.Japanese Refuse collectors : 3 nos.Multipak refuse collector : 1 no.JCB Backhoe loader: 1 no.Sweeping machine: 1 no.Escort tractor (off-road) : 2 nos.Hauled type masonry container : 16 nos.Masonry bins: 15 nos.(6) Vegetable Market Sheds & PlatformsNo. of sheds: 42 nos.Open platform: 03 nos.No. of spaces in open platforms : 36 nos. (Local villagers)(7) Children’s Parks & Recreational Areas1. Zangtopelri park in the Town Core Area2. Children’s park opposite to PSAMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 65

Annual Information Bulletin 20063. New Archery ground near Omchhu4. PSA Ground(8) Storm Water DrainsImtrat to Damchen PetroleumLower marketCentral TownDungkhag AreaNPPFNear new Archery fieldPWD ColonyBooster stationTotal: 1.095 km: 1.209 km: 0.780 km: 0.296 km: 0.133 km: 0.343 km: 0.232 km: 0.075 km: 4.163 km(9) FootpathsRoadside footpathOff road: 5.382 km: 2.232 km(10) River Training WorksAmochhuOmchhu: 0.837 km: 3.855 km(11) Street LightingTotal PolesHPSV SON LampsHPMV Mercury Lamp fittingsFlorescent Tube Lamp fittings: 330 nos.: 182 nos.: 04 nos.: 182 nos.(12) Building Applications Received and Approved (Jul 2005-Oct 2006)ReceivedApprovedRejected: 62 nos.: 34 nos.: 28 nos.(13) Local Area Plans as per the Development Plan 2002-20171. PWD LAP2. Pilot housing LAP for Low Income Housing3. Core area LAP4. LAP at 1 st Zig5. Gurungdangra Conceptual Plan for HousingMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 66

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Sl.No.Table 8.1 Number of parking slots within Phuentsholing city area*Off Road parking spacesSource: PCCTwoWheelersLightVehiclesLocation1 Zhung Lama. Near Dharamsala* 16b. From Hotel Kuenga to HotelPeljorling* 7 252 Gatoen Lama. From Rignam Hotel to CentralHotel 106 35b. Side Round Building 13 53 Tharpai Lama. From TCC to Hotel Kuenga 26 454 Deki LamDeki Hotel to Jorden Lam 17 255 Link Roadfrom Kuenga Hotel to SharmaHotel 18 229 Haat MarketHeavyVehiclesNew Parking Complex* 20 100 15Parking Near Old SundayMarket* 1210 Samdrup Lama. In front RICBL Office* 7 1711 Gadoe Lama. Lower Market area 26 3012 Side Truck Parking 1013 Near AWP* 5 15 013 Truck Parking Capacity 0 0 50Heavy/Medium vehicle in front of14 NPPF 0 0 10At old Taxi parking 0 33 0TOTAL 245 390 75RemarksTaxi + freeparkingFreeparkingMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 67

Annual Information Bulletin 2006EngineeringDivisionDesign &EstimationConstructionPIU/ProjectsSolid WasteStreet LightingRoads & parkingGeneralInfrastructureMinistry of Works andHuman SettlementThrompon, PCC City CommitteeExecutive HeadDev. ControlDivisionPlanningDivisionEnv. & DisasterMgt. DivisionAdm. & FinanceDivisionArchitecturePhysical PlanningEIA/Plant Protection AdministrationStructuralGIS & ICTForestry/RecreationalFinanceBuilding ControlSurveyProcurementWater SupplyElectricalLand RegistrationSewerageBuilding ServiceDisaster ManagementCrematoriumMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 68

Annual Information Bulletin 2006BackgroundChapter IXConstruction Development Corporation LimitedThe Construction Development Corporation Limited (CDCL) was formally establishedfrom 1 st July 2006 in line with the GG Plus recommendations even though itoperated on commercial basis since the fiscal year 1997-1998 as a DepartmentalEnterprise under the Department of Roads. The establishment of Corporation wasaimed at enhancing the efficiency in managing the construction equipments(machineries and vehicles) under the Department of Roads which are the assets ofthe Royal Government of Bhutan. Some of the equipments were acquired by theRoyal Government and some were received through various bilateral/donor assistedprojects and grant aid for the construction and maintenance of road networks in thecountry. In addition to enhancing the management of the construction equipments,the corporatisation is also aimed at optimising the utilisation of the constructionequipments for the intended purposes.The operational services of CDCL are being provided by the two regional workshops:the Eastern Regional Workshop at Lingmithang, Monggar and Western RegionalWorkshop at Hesothangkha, Wangdue Phodrang and two mechanical stores atPhuentsholing and Thimphu. The Central Regional Workshop at Gelephu is plannedto be operational from this year.ObjectivesThe main objectives of the Corporation are to:• Maintain, manage and deploy construction machinery and vehicle resourcesof the Government efficiently, productively & transparently;• Maximise the economic utilization of the Government construction machineryand vehicle resources and to provide optimum services to client agencies;• Undertake business or activity related to outsourcing of constructionmachinery and repair & maintenance support services, production &fabrications, trading & contractual works, quarrying, hauling andtransportation works that contribute to construction development in thecountry;• Spearhead construction mechanization research and developmentprogrammes that have potentials to reduce manual labours so thatconstruction is made the most attractive and gainful employment opportunityin the country;• Promote quality in construction by continuously exploring, identifying andadopting appropriate and cost-effective technology in the constructionindustry;Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 69

Annual Information Bulletin 2006• Contribute to developing human resource capacity in the constructionindustry to mechanise and professionalize constructions and generateemployment opportunities in the process;• Promote, encourage and boost the morale of the mechanical engineeringfraternity to enhance the contribution of the profession in the nation buildingin the process of carrying out its core responsibilities of contributing todeveloping the construction sector in the country; and• Enhance the bottom-line of the organisation to become the successfulcorporate organisation in the country.Strategiesi) Attempt to maximise the equipment up-time through timely and efficient repairand maintenance by effective resource mobilisations;ii)iii)iv)Provide workshop support services to construction equipment owners such asundercarriage rebuilding, fuel injection pump repair and calibrations, bucketand blade rebuilding and fabrications, etc.;Provide services related to design, fabrication and installation of steelstructures;Carry out contractual works related to roads & bridges and tunnellingactivities by making optimal use of its resources;v) Provide specialized services related to operation of Asphalt Plant, outsourcingof asphalt and paving activities;vi)vii)viii)ix)Provide specialized services related to operation of Concrete Batching Plant,outsourcing of concrete and paving activities;Provide services related to operation of stone quarries and crushing activitiesand sale of products;Provide services and participate proactively in public projects where use ofheavy machinery resources is entailed;Provide services related to stocking, distribution/sale of genuine constructionmachinery and vehicle spare parts, tyres & batteries and consumables;x) Provide professional services related to launching and de-launching of bridgesand concreting works for high-rise buildings;xi)Compute and fix reasonable product and service charges for clients andcustomers; andMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 70

Annual Information Bulletin 2006xii)Provide services related to training of technicians and operators throughestablishment of suitable training centres.Types of Activities• Construction machinery and vehicle rentals of every kind for bull dozing,excavating, hauling, road sealing, etc.;• Repair and maintenance of construction machineries and vehicles;• Welding and fabrication of construction machinery attachments and partssuch as under buckets and blades;• Rebuilding and assembly of construction machinery undercarriage parts suchas track chains and rollers, idlers and track shoes;• Repair and calibration of fuel injection pumps; and• Production and supply of construction materials (stone chips).Table 9.1 CDCL Board membersSl.No. Board Member Name Department/Agency Board Position1Lyonpo Kinzang Dorji(Hon’ble Minister)Ministry of Works &Human SettlementChairman2Dasho Tshering Dorji(Secretary)Ministry of Works &Human SettlementMember3Mr. Sherub Gyeltshen(Director General) Department of Agriculture Member4Mr. Lham Dorji(Director)Department of NationalPropertiesMember5Mr. Phuntsho Wangdi(Director) Department of Roads Member6Mr. Kipchu Tshering(Managing Director) Bhutan National Bank Member7Mr. Phub Tshering(General Secretary)Bhutan Chamber ofCommerce and Industry Member8Mr. Sonam Dorji(Managing Director)Construction DevelopmentCorporation LimitedMemberSecretarySource: CDCLMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 71

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Sl.No.Equipment TypeTable 9.2 Rental charges of equipmentsModelHire charges per hour (in Nu.)Departmental(DoR)Without WithHSD HSDPrivate/OtherOrgs.Without WithHSD HSDIdlechargesperhour (inNu.)1 Air Compressor CPS-300 211 521 251 578 502 Air Compressor KG - KHOSLA 199 525 225 568 453 Air Compressor P-300 202 503 252 571 504 Air Compressor VT-250 194 437 232 489 465 Air Compressor VT-6 194 503 217 542 436 Air Compressor XAM-140 210 520 255 582 5178Asp/BitumenHeating kettleAsp/BitumenHeating kettleIndia MakeJapan Make85 358 95 382 19120 395 181 474 369 Asphalt Distributor Isuzu 698 880 1039 1248 20810 Asphalt Paver Hanta 600 727 916 1066 183Asphalt Plant, Nikko, Japan/11 MobileNP200PT861 3092 1708 4099 342Asphalt/ Bitumen12 SprayerHino482 652 664 851 13313 Back Hoe Loader CASE 580SM 574 922 768 1144 154CASE 580 Super14 Back Hoe Loader M560 825 751 1039 15015 Back Hoe Loader Cat 416 555 820 679 963 136BitumenStorage/Heating134 511 169 566 3416 Tank12000 ltrsBitumenStorage/Heating118 454 146 499 2917 Tank4000 ltrs18 Bull Dozer CAT-D4G 838 1326 1113 1619 22319 Bull Dozer CAT-D4H 861 1334 1068 1574 21420 Bull Dozer CAT-D5M XL 938 1506 1273 1887 25521 Bull Dozer CAT-D6D 989 1643 1143 1836 22922 Bull Dozer CAT-D7G 1075 1767 1162 1890 23223 Bull Dozer IH TD 20E 1151 1972 1306 2174 26124 Bull Dozer IHTD12E 969 1489 1103 1654 22125 Canter Tipper Mitsubishi 202 342 242 384 4826 Canter, Long Body Eicher 168 355 214 411 4327 Chips Spreader 83 88 110 117 2228 Compactor Plate type 64 117 78 135 1629 Concrete Mixer 5-7 Cu. ft. 64 117 70 126 1430Concrete MixerTruck MountedIsuzu558 704 816 983 163Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 72

Annual Information Bulletin 200631 Concrete Pump 1997 156 281 297 436 5932 Concrete Vibrator 45 89 48 95 10Concrete/Grout33 Pump P-88668 1204 841 1436 168Daewoo34 Dumper/Tipper Daewoo327 677 457 831 9135 Excavator Cat 312B 823 1268 1126 1610 22536 Excavator Cat 320 957 1510 1234 1828 24737 Excavator IH640 970 1474 1122 1657 22438 Excavator PC-120 823 1285 1094 1593 21939 Excavator PC-200 921 1505 1198 1825 24040 Excavator PC-60 518 830 561 889 11241 Excavator SK 200-6E 947 1532 1251 1881 25042 Excavator SK115 SR - 1E 860 1258 1082 1511 21643 Explosive Van FE 1210 337 555 391 623 7844 Fork Lift TCM Japan 206 386 262 453 5245 Fork Lift Toyota 213 391 305 497 6146 Fuel Tanker Isuzu 409 632 568 810 11447 Hino Tipper 172KD 293 509 336 564 6748 Isuzu Truck ISUZU 280 537 337 609 6749 Jack Hammer Atlascopco 42 45 46 49 950 Kato Crane KR250 1642 2090 1841 2318 368Lubricating/Service51 VanISUZU393 483 555 658 111Lubricating/Service52 VanTATA382 546 491 668 9853 Mini Dumper TATA 81 168 101 194 2054 Motor Grader CASE 845 895 1279 1293 1718 25955 Motor Grader CAT-130G 814 1193 1080 1492 21656 Motor Grader MG-330 814 1193 953 1357 191New Nissan57 Dumper/Tippers Nissan Diesel341 625 493 800 99NissanCKA12HHT (1058 Dumper/Tipper MT)345 666 466 809 93Nissan59 Dumper/Tipper CP12ELRT (8 MT)323 606 371 670 7460 Pay Loader Cat 910 721 1028 805 1130 16161 Pay Loader Cat 916 797 1192 900 1319 18062 Pay Loader Cat 926E 813 1208 931 1351 18663 Pay Loader Cat 928F 933 1402 1368 1884 27464 Pay Loader Cat 930 932 1401 1069 1567 21465 Pay Loader IH510B 698 1054 782 1158 15666 Pay Loader IH515B 721 1079 831 1210 16667 Pionjor Machine 50 119 63 136 13Plate Compactor64 117 69 125 1468 VibratoryTaccomMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 73

Annual Information Bulletin 200669 Road Broom TD-96 (Rotary) 56 59 64 67 13Road Broom70 74 84 89 1770 (Mechanical) 2595 x 1220 x 96571 Road Brush Head Sweepter 59 63 76 81 1572 Road Roller Britania 250 430 299 491 6073 Road Roller CAT-CS551 766 1175 863 1296 17374 Road Roller Jaypee 163 232 187 260 3775 Road Roller Jessop 233 330 260 363 5276 Road Roller Speed Craft 250 380 299 439 6077 Road Roller SV91 (SAKAI) 766 1158 865 1281 173Road Roller78 (Pneumatic Tyre) TS- 300716 1090 888 1288 178Road Roller Hand79 GuideTaccom139 207 162 234 32Road Roller80 VibratorySakai682 1070 884 1301 17781 Rock Breaker 1997 71 141 79 153 16Rock Breaker82 (Top 200)Kobelco95 101 149 158 30Service Crane 3.483 tonIsuzu563 865 781 1109 15684 Service Crane 5 ton Isuzu 589 929 831 1200 16685 Side Dump truck 1997 176 351 234 422 4786 Spot Mix Plant 10/16 TPH 538 1396 618 1522 12487 Spot Mix Plant 6/10 TPH 471 1028 521 1107 10488 Stone Crusher KURIMOTO 461 671 573 799 11589 Stone Crusher SISCO 343 611 419 705 84Stone Crusher,666 1091 1551 2048 31090 MobilePFJ-491 Tanker Nissan NISSAN 367 587 424 658 8592 Tanker Tata TATA 324 542 379 610 7693 TATA Tipper 1210 SK/32 214 425 246 469 4994 TATA Tipper 1612 SE 222 455 271 519 54TATA Truck Long95 Body1210 SE247 502 287 557 57TATA Truck Long96 Body1612 SE265 521 317 588 6397 TATA Mini Truck 407 174 283 201 317 4098 Tipper Isuzu 324 671 513 888 10399 Tractor with Trailer Toyota 199 433 264 512 53100 Trailer Hino, 25MT 1404 2016 1819 2483 364Trailer610 1014 680 1106 136101 CPB12E16772 NISSAN, 10MT102 Trailer Short Body NISSAN, 20MT 1055 1647 1335 1970 267103 Trailer (10 Wheels) Isuzu 1015 1604 1377 2014 275Truck mounted477 596 604 735 121104 Concrete Mixer 1612 SEMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 74

Annual Information Bulletin 2006105 Truck with Crane Hino/Isuzu 480 773 643 959 129106 Vibromax 1997 47 100 66 121 13107 Water Pump AVI Type 56 109 68 120 14108 Water Pump Kubota 56 109 63 119 13109 Wheel Loader Kawasaki 65ZIV-2 881 1347 1122 1623 224110 Workshop Van ISUZU 393 483 555 658 111Source: CDCLTable 9.3 Equipment inventorySl.Regional W/shop Stores HQNo. Type of Equipment H/thangkha L/thang P/ling Thimphu Thimphu Total1 Air Compressor 7 8 152 Asphalt Heating Kettle 3 33 Asphalt Paver 1 14 Asphalt Plant (Mobile) 1 15AsphaltSprayer/Distributor 2 26 Backhoe Loader 1 3 47 Battery Charger 8 3 118 Bitumen Storage tank 3 2 59 Bull Dozer 10 3 1310 Canter 4 1 511 Chip Spreader 4 412 Compactor (Plate type) 5 4 913 Concrete Pump 2 214 Concrete Vibrator 2 215 Daewoo Tipper 1 116 Excavator 12 5 1717 Explosive Van 1 118 Fork Lift 1 2 1 419 Fuel Tanker 3 3 620 Generator 4 5 921 Hilux, Toyota 5 4 1 1022 Hino Tipper/Truck 1 123 Isuzu Pick up 1 1 224 Isuzu Tipper 6 2 825 Isuzu Trooper 1 126 Jack Hammers 34 23 5727 Kato Crane 1 128 Lubricating Van 2 1 329 Mini Truck 2 230 Motor Grader 4 2 631 Nissan Dump Truck 9 5 1432 Pay Loader 19 7 2633 Road Broom 5 2 734 Road Roller 21 9 3035 Rock Breaker 1 3 436 Scooter, Bajaj 1 137 Side Dump truck 1 138 Skid tank 12 11 23Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 75

Annual Information Bulletin 200649 Spot Mix Plant 2 240 Stone Crusher 3 341Stone Crusher ScreeningPlant 1 142 Tata Tipper 7 8 1543 Tata Truck Long Body 4 2 1 744 Tractor with Trailer 1 145 Trailer 2 2 446Truck mounted concretemixer 1 3 447 Truck with Crane 4 2 2 848 Van, Maruti 1 1 249 Vibromax 2 250 Water Pump 1 1 251 Water Tanker 3 1 452 Workshop Van 3 1 4Total 220 140 9 1 2 372Source: CDCLFacilities• Workshop Infrastructure• Complete set of state-of-the-art construction machinery undercarriagerebuilding and assembling equipment• High Quality Welding equipments• FIP calibration equipment• Machine Shop capable of construction machinery engine rebuilding andoverhaulingMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 76

Annual Information Bulletin 2006ManagerFinanceAMFinanceAccountant/CasherManagerAdm.LegalOfficerDzongkhaClerkBoard of DirectorsMinistry of Works and HumanSettlementManaging DirectorCost Controller &Internal AuditGMHead OfficeGMWestern OperationGMCentral OperationGMEastern OperationSr. ManagerProc. & RepairSr. ManagerBusiness Dev.Sr. ManagerFleet & W/shopSr. ManagerFleet & W/shopSr. ManagerFleet & W/shopManagerStoreThimphuManagerStoreP/lingManagerFleet &InventoryManagerMarketing& ICTManagerFleetManagerW/shopManagerRebuild-FABAMFinance/Adm.ManagerFleetManagerW/shopAMFinance/Adm.ManagerFleetManagerW/shopAMFinance/Adm.AM StoreThimphuAM StoreP/lingAMLobesaAMStoreAMRepairAccountantAMStoreAMRepairAM StoreAMRepairAMTrongsaIncharge (POL)PersonnelOfficerAMM/ChhuPersonnelOfficerAMRollongPersonnelOfficerIncharge (Asphalt Plant)AMThimphuIncharge/Keeper (Spares)AMP/lingAMSarpangAccountantAML/thangAMS/JongkharAMSealingAccountantIncharge (POL)Incharge(Tools & Fabrication)Ministry of Works and Human Settlement 77

Annual Information Bulletin 2006Policy and Planning DivisionMinistry of Works and Human SettlementThimphu, BhutanTel. No.: 00975-2-327998/328173/322182Fax No.: 00975-2-323121P. O. Box: 791Website: www.mowhs.gov.btMinistry of Works and Human Settlement 78