DATE OF

COMMENT SUBMISSION
ISSUE OF TYPE COMMENTS & RESPONSES STATUS
NUMBER REFERENCE
COMMENT
05/12/2016 Technical Advisor The file Garoua_05m.ecw must be verified and ensure it is a raster DEM. It must be resent with final
actualisation report.
Consultant should include in the report information about the satellite characteristics so it shows it is well
suited for the purpose of defining ground level for drainage project (and define catchment area boundaries)
1 OPEN
2/23/2017 BVI Noted the file will be resent as a raster DEM. Please refer to Section 3.2.1 and Annexure F of the report for
information about the satellite charecteristics

05/12/2016 Technical Advisor Explanation should be given about approach to collect rainfall data in order to validate and complete the ones
issued from the 2013 feasibility study

2 OPEN

2/23/2017 BVI Rainfall data analysed was made available by the ASECNA, which is in charge of the airport in Cameroon. The
data is from the Garoua station located within the Garoua international airport. Refer to section 3.1.1, 3.2

05/12/2016 Technical Advisor Indicate the rainfall return period which is used to size the hydraulic infrastructure (channel, culvert etc.) and
justify the choice

3 OPEN
2/23/2017 BVI Return periods to be used to size hydraulic structure are indicated on Section 5.3.1 of the report

05/12/2016 Technical Advisor Explain how rainfall intensity graph was developed, precise formulae used, assumptions made and adjust it if
necessary to an appropriate return period.

4 OPEN
2/23/2017 BVI Subsequent to our receiving more information such as accurate rainfall data, clarity on which return period to be
used to size hydraulics structures etc. rainfall intesity graphs have been revised. Refer to section 3.2 and 5.1 of
the report about aproach used to analysis rainfall data.

05/12/2016 Technical Advisor 1. Ensure that all catchment area and sub-basin appear on CAD drawings
2. Input calculated average slope in hydraulic model instead of a constant value of 0.5%
3. Check sub-basin area
4. Add in report a table summarising all catchment and sub-basin characteristics (code, area, slope, run-off)

5 2/23/2017 BVI 1. The Catchment areas and sub-basin appear on CAD drawing - (D32665.00-125-06) OPEN
2. Noted: Input calculated average slope have have been used in hydraulic model
3. Noted: Checked
4. Table summarising all catchment and sub-basin characteristics has been added on Section 5.2 of the report

05/12/2016 Technical Advisor Impact of Benue River on reflux effect in the canal should be investigated, solution(s) proposed where it is
appropriate.
6 OPEN
2/23/2017 BVI Noted:

05/12/2016 Technical Advisor 1. Check size of canals based on update hydrological data
2. Give more information about pond to absorb runoff pic flow (size, location, construction principles)
3. Ensure that channel layout is realistic regarding their size, land use and obstacles
4. A field survey (with photos) should be carried out in order to assess the feasibility of channels layout and OPEN
implementation.

7 2/23/2017 BVI 1. The canals sizes have been check and revised Refer to Section 5.3
2. The estimated ponds sizes are presented on Section 5.5, and the locations are indicated on the canal layout
drawings. The ponds will be constructed with earth
3. Noted
4. PATRICK

05/12/2016 Technical Advisor Actualise chapter 7.2 related to high labour intensive in function of the construction and design principles
adopted for the Project.
OPEN
8

2/23/2017 BVI

05/12/2016 Technical Advisor Propose priorities based on indicators to be set by the Consultant (social, land use etc.)
and demonstrate that the choice is based on sound elements (by using map as an example for population
density)
OPEN
9

2/23/2017 BVI

05/12/2016 Technical Advisor Define budget per drain sections and layout
Adjust channel construction priority respect to available budget envelop.
OPEN
10

2/23/2017 BVI

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