RAUB TO BENTONG (PACKAGE 5) OF THE CENTRAL SPINE ROAD

Package 5 of the Central Spine Road covers a stretch of approximately 45 km involving FR8 roads to be upgraded into a 2-lane dual carriageway and R5 standard.

The work comprises 2 parts:

Part 1:    Upgrading & widening of existing Federal Route 8 between Raub and Bentong from 2 to 4 lanes

Part 2:    Construction of new 4-lane bypass roads for Raub and Bentong towns.

The entire length of the Spine Road is about 380 km. Total length of Package 5 is 54 km.

A feasibility study report will be prepared for Part 2 which includes schematic design, town planning/landuse assessment, socio-economic assessment, environmental impact assessment (EIA), preparation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and traffic study.

The upgrading and widening works include earthworks, slope protection, drainage, bridges, lightings, traffic signals, road furniture and temporary works necessary for traffic diversion during construction and rest area and associated facilities. Scope also includes relocation of existing utilities and services affected by the road upgrading works and the new proposed bypasses.

Road safety audits will be carried out at schematic, detail design, construction and operational stages in accordance to JKR requirements.

SERVICES PROVIDED

Feasibility Study, detailed design and construction supervision.

PROJECT DATA

Client

Kementerian Kerja Raya, Cawangan Kejuruteraan Jalan dan Geoteknik

Associate Firm

Worley Parsons Kuala Lumpur, Jitu Jurukur Perunding, Atur Trafik Sdn Bhd and HAH Associates Sdn Bhd

Location

Pahang, Malaysia

Commencement

August 2009

Completion

Ongoing Construction

Project Cost/Cost of Study

RM1,000,000,000.00