Project Description

The project was the installation of cathodic protection system against corrosion of the 4 m diameter pre-stressed concrete pipe line conveying drinkable water from Libyan Desert to seashore. The works consisted of installation of 24.175 zinc anodes and laying of 266.000 m of cable. The location of the project is between Jalu and Sarir, about 250-400 km south of the city of Ajdabia on the Mediterranean coast. TML Construction Company was the installation subcontractor for civil works.
Scope of Work
Supply and Mobilization of Mobile Camp Facilities,
Catering Service for GAMA and the Client,
Drilling of 24,175 nos 8,9m holes, installation of zinc anodes and pumping of chemical backfill,
Laying of 266,000 header cable, including opening of 1.5 m wide, 1.5m deep trench, laying sand bedding, laying the cable, laying the sand cover, and backfilling the rest with the existing material and compaction,
Performance of all tests regarding these works
Client
Great Man-made River Authority
Date of Commencement
November 2002
Date of Completion
August 2003