Annual Bulletin 2009 - Ministry of Works and Human Settlement

Annual Information Bulletin 2009
Annual
Information
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Ministry of works and Human Settlement
Royal Government of Bhutan
Policy and Planning Division
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Published By
Policy and Planning Division
Ministry of Works and Human Settlement
Thimphu, Bhutan
Tel. No.: 00975-2-327998/328173/322182
Fax No.: 00975-2-323121
P. O. Box: 791
E-mail: kj@druknet.bt
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Website: www.mowhs.gov.bt
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Annual
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Royal Government of Bhutan
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TABLE OF CONTENT
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................................................................................... v
CHAPTER I ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
MINISTRY OF WORKS AND HUMAN SETTLEMENT ................................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1
VISION ................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
VISION ELEMENTS ................................................................................................................................................................. 2
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE MINISTRY ................................................................................................................................ 2
SECTORS UNDER THE MINISTRY ............................................................................................................................................ 2
TABLE 1.1 STAFF STRENGTH UNDER MOWHS ...................................................................................................................... 3
FIGURE 1.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, MINISTRY OF WORKS AND HUMAN SETTLEMENT ............................................. 4
CHAPTER II ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
DEPARTMENT OF ROADS ................................................................................................................................................. 5
BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
POLICIES AND STRATEGIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
ROAD NETWORK ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
FIGURE 2.1 PERCENT ROAD NETWORK BY DZONGKHAG AS OF 30 TH JUNE 2009 ..................................................................... 7
FIGURE 2.2 PERCENT ROAD NETWORK BY CATEGORY AS OF 30 TH JUNE 2009 ........................................................................ 8
FIGURE 2.3 PERCENT ROAD NETWORK BY AGENCY ............................................................................................................... 9
BRIDGES ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
FIGURE 2.4 NUMBER OF MOTORABLE BRIDGES BY TYPE AS OF JUNE 2009 ............................................................................. 9
TABLE 2.1 EXISTING ROAD NETWORK BY DZONGKHAGS AS OF 30 TH JUNE 2009 .................................................................. 10
TABLE 2.2 EXISTING ROAD NETWORK BY CATEGORY AS OF 30 TH JUNE 2009 ....................................................................... 10
TABLE 2.3 AGENCY-WISE ABSTRACT OF ROADS .................................................................................................................. 11
TABLE 2.4 SURFACES CATEGORY-WISE ABSTRACT OF ROADS AS OF JUNE 2009 ................................................................. 11
TABLE 2.5 ROAD DISTANCES FOR NATIONAL HIGHWAYS .................................................................................................... 12
TABLE 2.6 ROAD DISTANCES FOR DISTRICT ROADS ............................................................................................................. 13
TABLE 2.7 MOTORABLE BRIDGES BY TYPE AS OF JUNE 2009 .............................................................................................. 14
TABLE 2.8 TOTAL NUMBER OF PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY BRIDGES AS OF JUNE 2009 ................................................. 14
TABLE 2.9 RATION BETWEEN DZONGKHAG AREAS TO THE ROAD IN THE DZONGKHAG ....................................................... 15
TABLE 2.10 ROADS DETAILS AS OF DECEMBER 2009 .......................................................................................................... 14
TABLE 2.11 BRIDGE DETAILS AS OF JUNE 2009 .................................................................................................................... 52
TABLE 2.12 BRIDGES ON VARIOUS FARM ROADS ................................................................................................................ 80
FIGURE 2.5 ORGINAZATIONAL STRUCTURE, DEPARTMENT OF ROADS ................................................................................ 83
CHAPTER III ........................................................................................................................................................................ 84
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES ................................................... 84
BACKGROUND ..................................................................................................................................................................... 84
OBJECTIVES ......................................................................................................................................................................... 85
STRATEGIES ......................................................................................................................................................................... 85
SUSPENSION BRIDGES .......................................................................................................................................................... 85
MULE TRACKS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 85
ISSUE AND CHALLANGES ..................................................................................................................................................... 86
TABLE 3.1 DETAILS SUSPENSION BRIDGES BY DZONGKHAG AND YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION .................................................. 87
TABLE 3.2 STATUS OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT PLANS AS OF DECEMBER 2009 ...................................................................... 89
TABLE 3.3 STATUS OF URBAN CENTRES TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY AS OF DECEMBER 2009 ..................................................... 94
TABLE 3.4 INFORMATION ON DRINKING WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES BY URBAN TOWNS AS OF 31ST DECEMBER 2009 ............ 96
TABLE 3.5 INFORMATION ON URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES BY TYPE AND TOWNS AS OF 31ST DECEMBER
2009 .................................................................................................................................................................................... 98
TABLE 3.6 INFORMATION ON URBAN WASTE MANAGEMENT BY DZONGKHAGS AS OF DECEMBER 2009 ............................. 100
FIGURE 3.1 ORGINAZATIONAL STRUCTURE, DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING SERVICES .......... 101
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CHAPTER IV ...................................................................................................................................................................... 102
CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT BOARD ............................................................................................................... 102
BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................................................... 102
ROLE OF CDB .................................................................................................................................................................... 102
OBJECTIVES ....................................................................................................................................................................... 102
FUNCTIONS OF CDB ............................................................................................................................................................ 103
A. Construction Regulatory Divisions .......................................................................................................................... 103
B. Construction Promotion and Monitoring Divisions ................................................................................................ 104
C. Research and Developmant Division ...................................................................................................................... 105
D. Overseer of the Industry .......................................................................................................................................... 105
ACHIEVEMENTS: 2009-2010 .............................................................................................................................................. 106
IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES ONGOING/IN PIPE LINE ................................................................................................................. 107
PLANS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR 2010-1011 ............................................................................................................ 107
INSTITUNAL SETUP ............................................................................................................................................................. 107
a) Board ....................................................................................................................................................................... 107
TABLE 4.1 BOARD MEMBERS ............................................................................................................................................ 108
TABLE 4.2 RECENTLY BOARD MEMBERS HELD ................................................................................................................ 108
b) CDB Secretariate ..................................................................................................................................................... 109
NATIONAL ARBITRATION COMMITTEE .............................................................................................................................. 109
TABLE 4.3 THE INTERIM NATIONAL ARBITRATION COMMITTEE ....................................................................................... 109
TABLE 4.4 NUMBER OF NAC METTINGS HELD AND CASES SOLVED .................................................................................. 110
REGISTRATION ................................................................................................................................................................... 110
a) Registration of Contractors ..................................................................................................................................... 110
b) Registration of Consultants ..................................................................................................................................... 110
b) Registration ofArchitects ......................................................................................................................................... 111
BRIEF STATISTICS OF CONTRACTORS ................................................................................................................................. 111
FIGURE 4.1 DISTRIBUTION OF CONTRACTORS BY DZONGKHAG ......................................................................................... 111
FIGURE 4.2 PERCENT CONTRACTORS BY CLASS ................................................................................................................ 112
FIGURE 4.3 NUMBER OF CONTRACTORS REGISTERED/DE-REGISTERED/UPGRADED/DOWNGRADED FOR THE YEAR
2008 AND DECEMBER 2009 ............................................................................................................................................... 112
FIGURE 4.4 NUMBER OF CONTRACTORS BY YEAR ............................................................................................................... 113
TABLE 4.5 NUMBER OF CONTRACTORS REGISTERED AS OF DECEMBER 2009 (BY DZONGKHAG/CLASS) .......................... 113
TABLE 4.6 SUMMARY OF CONTRACTORS BY WORK CATEGORIES ...................................................................................... 114
TABLE 4.7 NUMBER OF CONSULTANTS REGISTERED IN DIFFERENT CATEGORIES ................................................................ 114
ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................. 115
FIGURE 4.5 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT BOARD ....................................................... 116
CHAPTER V ........................................................................................................................................................................ 117
STANDARDS & QUALITY CONTROL AUTHORITY ................................................................................................ 117
BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................................................... 117
MISSION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 118
VISION ............................................................................................................................................................................... 118
THE ORGANIZATION ........................................................................................................................................................... 118
SOME MAJOR STANDARDS PUBLISHED BY SQCA ................................................................................................................. 119
THIMPHU VALLEY EARTHQUAKE RISK MANAGEMENT PROJECT (TVERMP) ......................................................................... 120
EARTHQUAKE RISK REDUCTION & RECOVERY PREPAREDNESS PROJECT ............................................................................. 120
FIGURE 5.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, STANDARDS AND QUALITY CONTROL AUTHORITY ...................................... 122
CHAPTER VI ...................................................................................................................................................................... 123
NATIONAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ....................................................................................... 123
BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................................................... 123
OBJECTIVES ....................................................................................................................................................................... 123
ROLES AND FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 123
DEVELOPMENT POLICY ..................................................................................................................................................... 124
EXPECTED OUTPUT ............................................................................................................................................................ 124
GOVERNMENT HOUSING STOCK ......................................................................................................................................... 124
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FIGURE 6.1 EXISTING GOVERNMENT HOUSING UNITS IN THEN COUNTRY ......................................................................... 125
FIGURE 6.2 EXISTING GOVERNMENT HOUSING UNITS IN THIMPHU AND PHUNTSHOLING .................................................. 126
FIGURE 6.3 GOVERNMENT HOUSING UNITS UNDER DZONGKHAG ADMINISTRATION ......................................................... 126
TABLE 6.1 EXISTING GOVERNMENT HOUSING UNITS IN THIMPHU AND PHUNTSHOLING .................................................... 127
TABLE 6.2 EXISTING GOVERNMENT HOUSING UNITS UNDER DZONGKHAG ADMINISTRATIONS ........................................ 127
HOUSING UNITS CONSTRUCTED BY NHDC ....................................................................................................................... 128
TABLE 6.3 NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS CONSTRUCTED BY NHDC IN 8 TH AND 9 TH FIVE YEAR PLAN ............................... 128
FIG. 6.4 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, NATIONAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ......................................... 130
CHAPTER VII ..................................................................................................................................................................... 131
THIMPHU CITY CORPORATION ................................................................................................................................. 131
BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................................................... 131
MISSION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 131
VISION ............................................................................................................................................................................... 131
OBJECTIVES ....................................................................................................................................................................... 131
VALUES ............................................................................................................................................................................. 132
TABLE 7.1 SEWERAGE SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................................... 132
TABLE 7.2 WATER TREATMENT PLANTS ........................................................................................................................... 132
TABLE 7.3 CLEAR WATER RESERVOIRS ............................................................................................................................ 132
TABLE 7.4 WATER AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM AVAILABLE (METERED CONSUMERS) .......................................................... 133
TABLE 7.5 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ............................................................................................................ 133
PUBLIC TOILETS ................................................................................................................................................................ 133
CHILDREN’S PARK AND RECREATIONAL AREAS ................................................................................................................ 133
TABLE 7.6 STROM WATER DRAINS .................................................................................................................................... 133
TABLE 7.7 STREET LIGHTING ............................................................................................................................................ 134
TABLE 7.8 BUS STOP SHELTER .......................................................................................................................................... 134
TABLE 7.9 BUILDING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND APPROVED ...................................................................................... 134
LOCAL AREA PLANS (LAPS) AS PER THIMPHU STRUCTURE PLAN (TSP) .......................................................................... 134
TABLE 7.10 REVENUE COLLECTION FOR THE PERIOD 1 ST JULY 2008 TO 30 TH JUNE 2009 ................................................... 135
TABLE 7.11 CONSOLIDATE REVENUE COLLECTION STATEMENT FOR 2008-2009 .............................................................. 135
TABLE 7.12 NUMBER OF PARKING SLOTS WITHIN THIMPHU CITY AREA ........................................................................... 136
FIGURE 7.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, THIMPHU CITY CORPORATION ...................................................................... 138
CHAPTER VIII ................................................................................................................................................................... 139
PHUENTSHOLING CITY CORPORATION .................................................................................................................. 139
BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................................................... 139
MANDATES & FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 139
OBJECTIVES & TARGETS ................................................................................................................................................... 140
STRATEGIES ....................................................................................................................................................................... 141
EXISTING SERVICE FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE ......................................................................................................... 141
TABLE 8.1 ROADS AND CAR PARKS ................................................................................................................................... 141
TABLE 8.2 SEWERGE SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................ 141
TABLE 8.3 PUBLIC TOILETS ............................................................................................................................................... 142
TABLE 8.4 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................. 143
TABLE 8.5 PUMPING STATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 143
TABLE 8.6 STORAGE .......................................................................................................................................................... 144
TABLE 8.7CONNECTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 144
TABLE 8.8 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ............................................................................................................ 144
TABLE 8.9 EQUIPMENTS .................................................................................................................................................... 145
TABLE 8.10 POOL VEHICLES ............................................................................................................................................. 145
TABLE 8.11 VEGETABLE MARKET SHEDS & PLATFORMS .................................................................................................. 145
CHILDREN’S PARK, RECRETIONAL AREA AND YOUTH FACILITIES ................................................................................... 145
TABLE 8.12 STORM WATER DRIANS .................................................................................................................................. 146
TABLE 8.13 FOOTPATHS .................................................................................................................................................... 146
TABLE 8.14 RIVER TRAINING WORKS ............................................................................................................................... 146
STREET/COMPOUNT LIGHT POLES AND FITTING ................................................................................................................ 146
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TABLE 8.15 STREET/COMPOUNT LIGHT POLES .................................................................................................................. 146
TABLE 8.16 STREET LIGHT FITTINGS .................................................................................................................................. 147
BUILDING APPLICATION RECEIVED AND APPROVED (NOVEMBER 2008-MARCH 2009) .................................................... 147
LOCAL AREA PLANS AS PER THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2002 - 2017 ................................................................................. 147
LAND TRANSECTION .......................................................................................................................................................... 147
INFRASTRUCTURE .............................................................................................................................................................. 147
TABLE 8.17 NUMBER OF PARKING SLOTS WITHIN PHUNTSHOLING CITY AREA ................................................................. 148
FIGURE 8.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, PHUENTSHOLING CITY CORPORATION .......................................................... 149
CHAPTER IX ...................................................................................................................................................................... 150
CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION .............................................................................................. 150
BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................................................... 150
VISION ............................................................................................................................................................................... 150
MISSION ............................................................................................................................................................................ 150
OBJECTIVES AND FUNSTIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 151
BOARDS OF DIRECTORS ..................................................................................................................................................... 152
TABLE 9.1 BOARD DIRECTORS ......................................................................................................................................... 152
ASSETS/INFRASTRUSTURE ................................................................................................................................................. 152
TABLE 9.2 ASSETS OF CDCL AS OF 31 ST DECEMBER 2009 ................................................................................................ 152
TABLE 9.3 FINANCIAL HI-LIGHTS OF THE YEAR AS OF DECEMBER 2009 ........................................................................... 153
REGIONAL WORKSHOPS .................................................................................................................................................... 153
RENTAL CHARGES OF EQUIPMENTS ................................................................................................................................... 154
TABLE 9.4 RENTAL CHARGES OF EQUIPMENTS................................................................................................................... 154
CURRENT STATUS .............................................................................................................................................................. 159
CURRENT ROLES AND ACTIVITIES ..................................................................................................................................... 159
FUTURE ROLES AND ACTIVITIES........................................................................................................................................ 160
FACILITIES AND CAPACITIES ............................................................................................................................................. 160
HUMAN RESOURCES .......................................................................................................................................................... 160
TABLE 9.5 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE/SET UP ............................................................................................................ 161
FIGURE 9.1 ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, CONSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED ......................... 162
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ROYAL GOVERNMENT OF BHUTAN
MINISTRY OF WORKS & HUMAN SETTLEMENT
THIMPHU : BHUTAN
“Towards Quality Infrastructure”
FOREWORD
I am pleased to release the third edition of the Annual Information Bulletin 2009 of the Ministry of Works
and Human Settlement. The first bulletin was published in 2007 and the subsequent issue of the bulletin
was published there after.
The Annual Information Bulletin 2009 will provide an update of important information on the state of
road communication, urban and housing infrastructure and other related sectors in the country over the
last one year. It has become increasingly important to have some basic information/data readily available
at our disposal at any point in time. The bulletin is very much in line with the need to institutionalize a
proper database system whereby any important data could be collected and reiterated in it for easy access.
The Annual Information Bulletin 2006 contributed positively in the formulation of the 10 th Five Year Plan
of the ministry. Similarly, like in the past, it is expected to help in providing important decision inputs
especially in view of the greater responsibilities and work load the ministry would have to take up in the
10 th Five Year Plan.
The Ministry is greatly indebted to all the focal persons for their support in bringing out the Annual
Information Bulletin 2009.
The capital budget of the ministry for the Financial Year July 2008-June 2009 is Nu. 3417.030 million.
The details of the budget allocation for the financial year July 2008-June 2009 are as follows:
1. Secretariat - Nu. 1.655m
2. Department of Roads - Nu. 2317.686m
3. Department of Urban Development and Engineering Services - Nu. 379.408m
4. National Housing Development Corporation - Nu. 284.210m
5. Construction Development Board - Nu. 1.475m
6. Standards and Quality Control Authority - Nu. 11.823m
7. Thimphu City Corporation - Nu. 90.106m
8. Phuentsholing City Corporation - Nu. 40.00m
The ministry’s staff strength, including those posted to the Dzongkhags, Field Divisions and corporations
is 1,546. Out of which 622 are posted in the 20 Dzongkhags, the detailed break of it are contained in the
bulletin.
It’s my sincere hope that the readers will find this bulletin informative and useful. We hope to improve it
further every year and therefore, any suggestions and feedback will be highly appreciated.
Yeshey Zimba
Zhabtog Lyonpo
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BACKGROUND
CHAPTER 1
MINISTRY OF WORKS & HUMAN SETTLEMENT
Since the time planned economic development started in 1960, and following the subsequent
Five Year Plans, infrastructure development, involving construction of buildings, roads, bridges,
water supply, irrigation canals, etc., has formed the major capital investment of the government.
In nearly five decades of planned economic development, the country has established many basic
infrastructure facilities both in the growing urban towns as well as in the rural areas including the
far-flung villages. The country, in further advancing to economic growth and attempting to strike
a balance with traditional values of religion, culture and environment, 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 the infrastructure
facilities, so has the organization that has been vested with this responsibility. The first
organization formed in 1961 to look after the construction was called Bhutan Engineering
Services, which in 1966 was renamed the Public Works Department (PWD). The Public Works
Department, initially under the Ministry of Development and later under Ministry of Social
Services was the main builder of infrastructure pertaining to both rural and urban settlements.
Later, under the Ministry of Communications, the Department of Roads and the Department of
Urban Development and Housing were the two main technical Departments. Although
confronted by many new challenges brought by increasing demand from sectors like Education,
Health, Urbanization pressure and the Private Sector, growth has been achieved in establishing
the basic infrastructure facilities.
During the re-structuring of the Royal Government, on "Enhancing Good Governance –
Promoting Efficiency, Transparency and Accountability" in 1999, a number of
recommendations emerged. One recommendation was to restructure the Ministry of
Communications and a new Ministry for Construction later named as Ministry of Works &
Human Settlement be established. Accordingly, the Ministry of Works and Human Settlement
was established in 2003.
VISION
Due to changing demands for infrastructure services both quantitatively and qualitatively, the
guiding strategies for effective services delivery will be pursued through wider application of
commercial principles, encouragement of competition, decentralization and private sector
participation, and increased user participation and user fees. These are nothing new but constitute
the development strategies of the Royal Government. The role of the government is slowly
shifting from being a provider to facilitator.
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Thus the vision of the Ministry is:
“To be a professional organization, competent in enabling provision of physical infrastructure of
excellent quality, environmentally sound and embodying the Bhutanese cultural and traditional
values to foster socio economic development.”
VISION ELEMENTS
a) Excellent Quality – Physical infrastructure, which is technically of superior quality, cost
effective and which contributes to the economic development of the country, engaging
the state of technical know-how in construction.
b) Environmentally Sound – the physical infrastructure will not pose any threat to the
pristine environment by its existence and during its construction. It shall draw upon the
natural resources in an eco-friendly and sustainable basis from the environment.
c) Embodying the Bhutanese Culture and Tradition – the physical infrastructure shall
have deep reverence for the traditional designs and cultural values symbolized in the
Bhutanese architecture. It shall blend and promote the cultural and traditional values
manifested in the Bhutanese architecture.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THE MINISTRY
Following the vision statement, the primary functions of the Ministry will be to:
• Formulate policies and develop plans related to physical infrastructures in the country;
• Develop and implement Acts/regulations/standards related to physical infrastructure;
• Engage in and coordinate capacity building of technical human resources in the country;
• Set policies to promote appropriate construction industry;
• Promote research and development that would serve to maintain a synergy between
technology, environment and traditional values; and
• Develop plans and policies for proper human settlement through growth centers
SECTORS UNDER THE MINISTRY
The Departments/Authorities/Corporations under the Ministry are:
1. Department of Roads (DoR)
2. Department of Urban Development and Engineering Services (DUDES)
3. 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)
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TABLE 1.1 Staff Strength under MoWHS
QUALIFICATION SECRETARIATE DOR DUDES CDB SQCA NHDC TCC PCC D/KHAGS TOTAL
Masters degree 11 16 27 1 3 4 13 7 1
Bachelors Degree 15 14 12 4 13 9 32 12 19
PG Diploma 2 1 5 0 0 2 3 1 3
Diploma 7 147 26 6 7 18 28 18 27
Class XII 3 6 1 0 2 1 11 2 0
Class X/ Certificate 12 53 17 1 6 10 53 14 186
Below Class X 12 84 18 2 7 5 38 20 126
GSC/ESP 12 3 10 3 18 5 30 1 15
Total 74 324 116 17 56 54 208 75 377
Male 42 - 81 14 36 39 166 60 -
Female
32 - 35 3 20 15 42 15 -
Source: HRD
Note: Dash (-) means information on number of males & females in DoR not available
6 are undergoing Masters Degree
2 are undergoing Diploma course
83
130
17
284
26
352
312
97
1301
438
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Figure 1.1 Organizational Structure of Ministry of Works and Human Settlement
MINISTRY
SECRETARIAT
INTERNAL AUDIT
SERVICES
ICT UNIT HR DIVISION ADM. &FINANCE
DIVISION
POLICY &PLANNING
DIVISION
CORPORATION
DEPT. OF URBAN
DEVELOPMENT &
ENGINEERING SERVICES
DEPARTMENT OF ROADS
REGULATORY
AUTHORITIES
THIMPHU CITY
CORPORATION
PHUNTSHOLING
CITY
CORPORATION
ENGINEERING
SERVICES DIVISION
URBAN PLANNING &
DESIGN DIVISION
URBAN
INFRASTRUCTURE
SERVICES DIVISION
ROADS
DIVISION
INVESTIGATION
& DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION
SURVEY &
DESIGN DIVISION
BRIDGE
DIVISION
STANDARDS &
QUALITY CONTROL
AUTHORITY
CONSTRUCTION
DEVELOPMENT
BOARD
RURAL
INFRASTRUCTURE
SERVICES DIVISION
PROJECT
SERVICES
CONSTRUCTION
DIVISON
REGIONAL
OFFICE
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BACKGROUND
CHAPTER 2
DEPARTMENT OF ROADS
Being landlocked, Bhutan is fully dependent on road network for transportation. Given the
country’s mountainous terrain, provision of road services is extremely difficult and costly.
Nevertheless, major investments until now have been channeled into road and bridge
infrastructures due to the fact that national security and socio-economic development of the
country largely depends on a safe, efficient and reliable road network. The further development
of the road network as an important part of the expansion of strategic infrastructure programme
will effectively contribute to the reduction of poverty, an overarching goal of the 10 th Five Year
Plan. This is evident from a series of studies, conducted within the country. In the Vulnerability
Assessment and Mapping Study 2005, 37% of the most vulnerable Gewogs indicated that the
improvement of road accessibility would reduce food insecurity in their Gewogs. Participatory
Policy Impact Assessment (PPIA) of Rural Roads on Rural Poverty, conducted by the GNH
Commission, also showed a similar result.
Generally, roads help integrate rural communities and dispersed regions to the national economy
and enjoy a greater share and benefits of development. A well connected national highway and
road network system interlinked with rural feeder and farm roads would greatly help reduce rural
and regional isolation, expand rural access to social services and urban/export markets and create
conditions required to promote rural industrialization and non-farm enterprises. Additionally, the
national road and transport connection between regional growth centres, national cities and the
various small and medium towns would facilitate growth and development of urban areas and
commercial hubs around the country.
Currently, there are over 5964 km of roads of different categories comprising of 1685 km of
Primary National Highways, 491km of Secondary National Highways, 883 km of
Dzongkhag Roads, 207 km of Thromde Roads, 1396 km of Farm Roads and 1303 km of
Access Roads (Access roads comprise of forest roads, health roads, education roads,
telecommunications roads, power roads, private roads, project roads and public roads)
The existing roads, rural road network in particular, still remains inadequate in terms of both
connectivity and coverage. The Population and Housing Census (PHCB) 2005 indicates that
9.7% of the population live more than 6 hours walk away from the nearest motor road and that
the rural households in six districts comprise about 73% of this percentage. The country is
dependent on a single East-West national highway running through the northern part of the
country. The absence of such an alternative transnational highway running through the south has
constrained travel from one part of the country to the other.
Furthermore, the existing road network is lengthy and susceptible to blocks due to natural
calamities and heavy snowfalls. Owing to the difficult topography and resource constraints,
roads are generally built following land contours with the minimum number of bridges as
possible. Hence, the roads in general, are narrow with sharp curves and steep gradients, prone to
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accidents. Most of the existing highways and bridges were also constructed at a time when the
flow of traffic was very low.
POLICIES & STRATEGIES
The policy objectives of the road sector for the 10 th Five Year Plan are to:
Reduce poverty incidence and improve the quality of life of the rural population through
enhanced rural accessibility;
Enhance national security and solidarity through improved and expanded road network;
Enhance road connectivity and capacity to facilitate the accelerated hydropower
development;
Consolidate environment friendly construction practices to minimize negative impact on
the environment;
Enhance the reliability, economy, safety, ease and comfort of road communication through
reduction in travel time, road user costs, transportation costs of goods and services and
traffic accidents;
Promote and enhance private sector participation in the delivery of construction and
maintenance of road and bridge infrastructures; and
Build professionalism and engineering capacity of the sector in the areas of planning,
design, monitoring, quality control and cost-effective construction of road and bridge
infrastructure works.
The key sectoral policy objectives of the sector will be attained through the following strategies:
Expansion of the network of primary national highways, secondary national highways and
Dzongkhag roads;
Improvement of the major highway network by widening of carriageway, strengthening of
pavement, improvement of geometrics, installation of safety measures and realignment of
roads wherever feasible;
Maintenance and upkeep of the road network to acceptable levels of safety, efficiency and
serviceability by way of periodic and routine maintenance, monsoon damage restorations
and snow clearances, etc.;
Enhancement of professionalism in planning, development, management and operation of
the road infrastructure through the following activities:
Professional services for survey, investigation, design and supervision works as well as for
imparting on-the-job and short-term in-country trainings;
Collaboration with relevant agencies in the region and abroad in the fields of development
and management of road and bridge infrastructure;
Up-gradation of the tools and plants required for survey, investigation and design of road
and bridge works;
Promote/pursue studies for road tunneling and research on local construction materials for
cost-effective use.
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ROAD NETWORK
As of June 2009, the total length of roads built stands at 5964 Km (including 1303 Km of
access roads) with Chhukha Dzongkhag having the largest share of it with 534.57 Km
accounting for 9.0% of the total road network followed by Monggar and Thimphu
Dzongkhags with 522.42 Km (8.8%) and 449.77 Km (7.5%) respectively. Gasa remains the
least road networked Dzongkhag with only 45.31 Km (0.8%) followed by Pema Gatshel
and Haa Dzongkhags with 157.51 Km (2.6%) and 160.98 Km (2.7%) respectively.
Figure 2.1 Percent road network by Dzongkhag as of 30th June 2009
The road network in the country is divided into 6 categories as shown in Figure. The country has
1684.99 Km of National Highway (Primary National Highway) accounting to 28.25% of the
total road network, 490.65 Km of District Road (Secondary National Highway) (8.23%), 883.36
Km of Feeder Road (Dzongkhag Road) (14.81%), 1395.62 Km of Farm Road (23.40%), 206.64
Km of Thromde Road (3.46%) and 1303.04 Km of Access Road (21.85%).
Access Road includes forest road, health road, education road, telecommunication road,
power road, private road, project road and public road.
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Figure 2.2 Percent road network by category as of 30th June 2009
Out of the total road network, 2706.5 Km is currently under Department of Road. While Project Dantak simultaneously
maintains about 559.5 Km. the remaining 2698 Km are under other agencies, viz. Dzongkhag Administration, Department of
Agriculture and Livestock Services, Department of Education, Bhutan Telecom, Department of Energy, Private Individuals/
Firms, Department of Forestry Services.
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Figure 2.3 Percent road network by agency
BRIDGES
There are a total of 275 bridges categorized into 12 various types in the country out of
which 157 are permanent and 113 semi-permanent. Bailey & Bailey Suspension bridges are
the most common of all and number 113 accounting for 41.85 % followed by RC T- Beam
(21.85 %) and RC Slab (10.74%) types as shown in Figure. The total length of all the
bridges is 7957.79 meters.
Figure 2.4 Number of Motorable bridges by Type as of June 2009
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Table 2.1 Existing road Network by Dzongkhag as of 30 th June 2009
Expressway
Primary
National
Highway
Secondary
National
Highway
Dzongkhag
Road
10
Thromde Road
Farm Road
Access Road
Total of all
roads
(Km) (Km) (Km) (Km) (Km) (Km) (Km) (Km)
1 Bumthang 0.0 151.5 0.0 33.0 1.7 82.5 72.10 340.79 5.7%
2 Chukha 0.0 229.9 0.0 42.0 15.1 24.9 222.63 534.57 9.0%
3 Dagana 0.0 0.0 87.0 49.7 1.5 43.1 20.10 201.37 3.4%
4 Gasa 0.0 0.0 36.2 0.0 0.0 9.2 0.00 45.31 0.8%
5 Haa 0.0 16.0 25.6 16.0 3.8 27.6 72.00 160.98 2.7%
6 Lhuntse 0.0 0.0 45.0 54.4 0.8 74.7 34.00 208.85 3.5%
7 Mongar 0.0 217.0 20.0 51.2 7.9 136.8 89.54 522.42 8.8%
8 Paro 0.0 103.0 36.4 26.1 5.2 173.9 58.39 403.05 6.8%
9 Pemagatshel 0.0 0.0 23.0 50.5 0.0 57.9 26.07 157.51 2.6%
10 Punakha 0.0 52.0 33.0 40.3 4.4 138.1 88.61 356.40 6.0%
11 S/Jongkhar 0.0 71.5 50.0 17.0 7.6 55.8 29.90 231.81 3.9%
12 Samtse 0.0 45.0 49.0 51.6 7.4 30.7 10.30 193.92 3.3%
13 Sarpang 0.0 123.4 0.0 40.3 0.4 87.1 94.85 346.03 5.8%
14 Thimphu 6.2 68.0 0.0 48.7 121.2 30.0 175.74 449.77 7.5%
15 Trashigang 0.0 121.5 5.0 119.9 5.9 118.2 73.81 444.32 7.4%
16 Tashi Yangtse 0.0 0.0 40.0 31.2 8.7 64.1 24.80 168.77 2.8%
17 Trongsa 0.0 164.0 0.0 24.2 0.6 75.4 10.16 274.35 4.6%
18 Tsirang 0.0 66.0 0.0 28.2 1.5 55.7 52.50 203.89 3.4%
19 Wangdue 0.0 139.0 2.5 96.2 6.0 66.7 120.52 430.96 7.2%
20 Zhemgang 0.0 111.0 38.0 62.8 7.0 43.4 27.03 289.25 4.8%
Total 6.2 1678.8 490.7 883.4 206.6 1395.6 1303.05 5964.31 100.0%
Source: DoR
Table 2.2 Existing road network by category as of 30 th June 2009
Sl.
No.
Road Type
Length (Km)
1 National Highway (Primary National Highway) 1684.99
2 District Road (Secondary National Highway) 490.65
3 Feeder Roads (Dzongkhag Road) 883.36
4 Farm Road 1395.62
5 Thromde Road 206.64
6
Access Road (forest road, health road, education road,
telecommunication road, power road, private road,
1303.04
project road and public road)
Total 5964.30
Source: DoR
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Table 2.3 Agency-Wise abstract of roads
National Highway
(Primary National
Highway)
District Road
(Secondary
National Highway)
Feeder Road
(Dzongkhag Road)
Department of Roads 1,205.1 428.7 774.2 137.8 0.00 160.8
2,706.
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Project Dantak 479.9 62.0 16.0 0.00 0.00 1.6 559.5
Dzongkhag
1,364.
0.00 0.00 93.2 68.9 979.3 223.0
Administration
4
Department of
Agriculture and Livestock 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 416.4 56.0 472.4
services
Department of Education 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 41.7 41.7
Bhutan Telecom 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 52.6 52.6
Department of Energy 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 163.3 163.3
Private Individuals/ Firms 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 52.7 52.7
Department of Forestry
Services
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 551.4 551.4
Thromde Road
1,685.0 490.7 883.4 206.7
Total
Source: DoR, (Road Length in Km)
Farm Road
1,395.
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Table 2.4 Surface Category wise Abstract Road Network as of June 2009
Category
Black
Topped
Non-
Black
Topped
Exp
(in
Km)
PNH
(in Km)
SNH
(in
Km)
Dzongkhag
Road ( in
Km )
Thromde
Road (in
Km)
Farm
Road
(in Km)
Access Road
1,303.1
Access
Road
(in
Km)
Total
5,964.
6
Total
(in
Km)
6.2 1559.29 454.2 174.13 189.99 2.7 301.04 2687.55
0 119.5 36.45 709.23 16.65 1392.92 1002.01 3276.76
6.2 1678.79 490.65 883.36 206.64 1395.62 1303.05 5964.31
Total
Source: DoR
Note: 1) Exp- Expressway
2) PNH- Primary National Highway
3) SNH- Secondary National Highway
4) DZ- Dzongkhag Road
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Table 2.5 Road Distances of National Highways
From
To
Distance
(Km)
Phuentsholing - Thimphu Highway
Dechenchholin
g Thimphu 7
Thimphu Simtokha 5
Simtokha Khasadrapchu 12
Khasadrapchu Chuzom 14
Chuzom Damchu 12
Damchu Chapchha 15
Chapchha Bunakha 15
Bunakha Tsimasham 8
Tsimasham Chhukha 9
Chhukha Gedu 37
Gedu Ganglakha 16
Ganglakha Kharbandi 24
Kharbandi Phuentsholing 5
Total 179
Simtokha - Trashigang Highway
Simtokha Dochula 16
Dochula Thinleygang 27
Thinleygang Lobesa 12
Lobesa Wangdue 10
Wangdue Chuzomsa 10
Chuzomsa Nobding 34
Nobding Dungdung Nasa 5
Dungdung
Nasa Pelela 9
Pelela Chuserbu 24
Chuserbu Tshangkha 27
Tshangkha Trongsa 20
Trongsa Yotongla 28
Yotongla Chumey 21
Chumey Nangar 6
Nangar Jakar 13
Jakar Ura 49
Ura Thrumshingla 35
Thrumshingla Sengor 20
Sengor Lingmithang 60
Lingmithang Gangola 17
Ganglola Monggar 12
Monggar Korila 17
Korila Yadi 22
Yadi Sherichu 17
Sherichu Chazam 25
Chazam Trashigang 10
Total 546
Gelephu - Zhemgang - Trongsa Highway
Gelephu Gelek Zam 9
Gelek Zam Jigmicholing 24
Jigmicholing Tamala 33
Tamala Mangdichu 32
Mangdichu Dakpai Zig 17
Dakpai Zig Zhemgang 18
Zhemgang Wangduegang 22
Wangduegang Khosala 21
Khosala Refee 28
Refee Kungarapten 20
Kungarapten Trongsa 20
Total 244
Samdrupjongkhar - Trashigang Highway
Samdrupjongkhar Deothang 18
Deothang Narphung 41
Narphung Tshelingkhor 15
Tshelingkhor Wamrong 29
Wamrong Trashiyangphu 5
Trashiyangphu Kharungla 8
Kharungla Khaling 14
Khaling Kanglung 28
Kanglung Trashigang 22
Total 180
Gelephu-Sarpang-Tsirang-Wangdue Highway
Gelephu Sarpang 32
Sarpang Darachu 40
Darachu Dupidara 10
Dupidara Damphu 10
Damphu Chanchey 17
Chanchey Burichu 11
Burichu Waklaytar 11
Waklaytar Kamichu 23
Kamichu Rurichu 15
Rurichu Hesothangkha 14
Hesothangkha Wangdue 3
Total 186
Chuzom - Paro Highway
Chuzom Isuna 8
Isuna Bondey 9
Bondey Paro 7
Paro Drukgyal Dzong 16
Total 40
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From
To
Distance
Distance
From
To
(km)
(km)
Chuzom - Haa Highway
Gedu-Dala-Piping/Raidak Highway
Chuzom Dawakha 12 Gedu Dala 7
Dawakha Jabana 51 Dala Manitar 7
Jabana Haa 16 Manitar Sinchula 6
Haa Damthang 16 Sinchula Piping/Raidak 33
Total 95 Total 53
Lobesa - Punakha Highway
Source: DoR
Lobesa Khuruthang 9
Khuruthang Punakha 3
Total 12
Table 2.6 Road Distances of District Roads
From
To
Distance
Distance
From
To
(Km)
(Km)
Samtse Chengmari 10 Chazam Jamkhar Dang 5
Chengmari Sipsu 39 Jamkhar Dang Duksum 10
Sipsu Tendu 24 Duksum Trashi Yangtse 30
Chanchey Sunkosh 3 Tshelingkhor Pema Gatshel 23
Sunkosh Kumjung 13
Kumjung Trashiding 23 Deothang
Samdrupcholing
Kawaipani 47
Trashiding Suntalay 8
Suntalay Khogochen 14 Paro Chelayla 36
Khogochen Dagapela 29 Chelayla Haa 26
Source: DoR
Gangola Galakpa 21
Galakpa Autsho 4
Autsho Tangmachu Zam 28
Tangmachu Zam Lhuentse 12
Disclaimer: Distances are approximate and might vary due to shortening, widening and
realignment of the roads.
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Table 2.7 Motor-able Bridges by type as of June 2009
SN Type of bridges Nos Length (m)
% by
number
% by
length
1 RC T-Beam 59 1,156.30 21.85 14.53
2 RC Slab 29 521.25 10.74 6.55
3 Pre-Stressed Concrete 7 376.00 2.59 4.72
4 RC Arch 3 265.00 1.11 3.33
5 Composite 19 331.06 7.04 4.16
6 Bailey & Bailey Suspension 113 3,497.03 41.85 43.94
7 Steel Pony Truss 4 190.00 1.48 2.39
8 Steel Langer Arch 5 424.45 1.85 5.33
9 Steel Hemilton 10 313.60 3.70 3.94
10 Steel Truss/Girder 11 641.60 4.07 8.06
11 Multi Cell Box Culvert 3 48.00 1.11 0.60
12 Submersible 7 193.50 2.59 2.43
Source: DoR
Total 270 7,957.79 100.00 100.0
Table 2.8 Total Number of Permanent & Semi-Permanent bridges as of June 2009
% by % by
SN Type of bridges Nos Length (m)
number length
1 Total Permanent bridges 157 4,460.76 58.15 54.83
2 Total Temporary bridges 113 3,497.03 41.85 45.16
Source: DoR
Total No of bridges 270 7,957.79 100.00 99.99
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Table 2.9 Ration between Dzongkhag areas to the road in the Dzongkhag
Dzongkhag
Area (in Sq.
Kms)
Length of
the road
(Kms)
Ratio
Bumthang 2717.3 340.79 7.97
Chukha 1879.8 534.57 3.52
Dagana 1722.8 201.37 8.56
Gasa 3134.5 45.4 69.04
Haa 1904.9 160.98 11.83
Lhuntse 2858.7 208.5 13.71
Mongar 1944.3 522.24 3.72
Paro 1287.1 403.05 3.19
Pema
Gatshel
1022.1 157.5 6.49
Punakha 1109.6 356.4 3.11
Samdrup
Jongkhar
1877.1 231.8 8.10
Samtse 1304.8 193.5 6.74
Sarpang 1655.4 346.03 4.78
Thimphu 1795.9 449.9 3.99
Trashigang 2204 444.3 4.96
Trongsa 1813.7 274.35 6.61
Tsirang 637.8 203.8 3.13
Wangdue 4035.6 430.96 9.36
Trashi
Yangtse
Source: NLCs & DoR
1449.1 168.77 8.59
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NAME OF ROAD
BUMTHANG
DZONGKHAG
Yutongla-Jakar
1
Highway
Year of construction
N
H
Project Dantak
Table 2.10 Road Details as of December 2009
Deptt. of Roads
(DoR)
DR FR AR EXPR NH DR FR
AGENCY AND ROAD LENGTH IN KILOMETRE (KM)
U
R
AR
Fo
R
Dept. of Forest
Dz. Adm
AR UR FR PTT FAR AR
FA
R
Deptt. of Agri. &
Livestock
Dept. of Education
Dept. of Telecom
Dept. of Egergy
Private
firms/agency
PTT AR AR AR AR AR
1970-75 37.0 37.00
2 Jakar-Ura Highway 1970-75 47.0 47.00
3 Serpong-Ura Highway 1970-75 35.0 35.00
4
Nangar-Ura bypass
highway
2005- 32.5 32.5
5 Chamkhar-Kurjey road 1971-76 7.0 7.00
6
7
8
9
Feeder road to Tang
(Mesithang/Wabthang)
Chamkhar to Jakar
Dzong road
Jakar Dzong to Jakar
H. S. School
Chamkhar-Swiss Farm
-Tamshing Lhakhang
1981-87 26.0 26.00
1980 1.0 1.00
1961 0.7 0.70
1971-76 4.5 4.50
10 Tharpaling Farm Road 2000 9.0 9.00
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Road to Nimalung
Dratshang
Road to DoR JE's
office, Ura
Road to DoR Sub-
Division Office, Jakar
Road to Kharchung
Dratshang, Jakar
App. Road to Lhamey
Goenpa
App. Road to Domkhar
Dzong
Road to Thuksey
Rimpoche's residence
Road to Animal
Husbandry,
Dechenpelrithang
Farm road to
Nangsephel
1992-97 3.6 3.60
0.2 0.20
1987-88 0.5 0.50
2.0 2.00
4.0 4.00
0.9 0.90
0.4 0.40
1971-76 2.5 2.50
1971-76 1.5 1.50
Total
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20
21
22
App. road to Chumey
Power House
Farm Road to
Shingkhar
Approach road to RNR
centre
1987-88 0.3 0.30
1997 3.8 3.80
1999 0.8 0.80
23 Farm road to Uruk 1999-00 4.0 4.00
24
25
26
Farm Road to
Shingyner
App. to Power colony,
Bumthang
Road to
Wangdicholing L. S.
School
1998-99 3.8 3.80
1987-88 0.4 0.42
1981-87 0.2 0.20
27 Dhur Forest Road 1986-99 14.5 14.50
28 Domkhar Forest Road 1986-91 5.2 5.20
29 Hurchi Forest Road 1986-91 8.4 8.40
30
31
32
Phrumthang Forest
Road
Lame Goenpa Forest
Road
Lame Goenpa Forest
Research Road
1986-91 3.7 3.70
1986-91 2.6 2.60
1986-94 6.7 6.70
33 Karshong Forest Road 1998 6.7 6.70
34 Chokhortoe Farm road 2004 11.0 11.00
35 Tangsibi Farm Road 2004 1.7 1.70
36
37
38
39
40
Kakaling-Naruth Farm
Road
Tokto Zam-Nasphel
Farm Road
Praling-Ugyencholing
Farm Road
Yamthrak-Takar fram
road(Chumey)
Farm Road to
Tekarzhong
2004 2.0 2.00
2004-05 11.0 11.00
2005-06 1.0 1.00
2005-06 2.2 2.20
2005-06 2.1 2.10
41 Dhur Farm Road 2005-06 1.8 1.80
42
43
44
Chute Farm Road
(Tang)
Tekorshong-Pedseling
Farm Road
Nimalung Farm Road
(Tang)
2004-05 2.0 2.00
2006-07 8.0 8.00
2006-07 2.1 2.10
45 Dekiling Urban Road 2004-06 1.7 1.70
46
Jakar-Karshingtsawa
road
2007-08 2.3 2.30
47 Bjok Farm Road 2007-08 2.6 2.60
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48
Ura-Pangkhar Farm
Road
2007-08 1.6 1.58
49
Ura - Doshi Farm
Road
2007-08 0.8 0.81
50
Wobthang-Tandigang
Farm Road
2007-09 2.2 2.20
51 Zangling Farm Road 2008-09 4.3 4.3
52
Domkhar Farm Road
2008-09 1.0 1.0
53 Hurjay Farm Road 2008-09 1.3 1.3
54 Buli Farm Road 2008-09 1.7 1.7
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
151.
5
0.0 33.0 0.0 17.8 47.8 0.0 1.7 0.0 0.0 46.6 2.3 35.9 0.0 3.3 0.2 0.0 0.7 0.0
CHUKHA DZONGKHAG
1 Jhumja-Tala road 1971-72 7.0 7.00
2 Tala-Manitar road 1989-97 7.0 7.00
3
4
5
Kharbandi-Singhi
(Pasakha) road
Pasakha (Singhi)-
Manitar Highway
Ganglakha-Changakha
road
1981-85 10.0 10.00
1997-03 33.0 33.00
1982-87 19.0 19.00
6 Gedu-Mirchim road 1979-87 18.0 18.00
7
Phuentsholing Urban
Road
1980-81
15.
1
8 Geduchu Road 7.0 7.00
9
Manitar-Raidak
(Peping/Lamey)
1989-97 39.0 39.00
10
Bhutanghat-Lamey
(Peping) road
1989-90 5.0 5.00
11
Phuentsholing-Samtse
highway
2005- 7.0 7.00
12
Tamchu-Phuentsholing
13
132.0
1963-68
Highway
2
0
13 Sorchen Bypass Road 2001-02 1.9 1.89
14
15
16
Gedu to Takti Repeater
Station
Ganglakha-Pepchu
Repeater Station
Chukha Hydro-Power
Project Road:
i) CHPC Colony
road at P/ling
1980 24.3 24.26
1980 2.0 2.00
1974 1.3 1.32
340.7
9
15.1
0.00
ii) Road to
Singhigaon Sub-station
1984 0.6 0.55
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iii) Road to
Switchyard, Chukha
1979-80 5.6 5.60
17
18
19
20
iv) Internal Colony
road, Chukha
v) Road to Surge
Shaft, Chukha
vi) Tsimalakha Zero
- Adm. Bloc
vii) Tsimalakha
Power Col. road
viii) Tsimalakha
Zero to Dam site
Power Substation road,
Chapchha
Road to College of
Science & Technology,
Kharbandi
Tala Hydro-Power
Project road
Shemagangkha Public
Road
1979-80 0.4 0.42
1979-80 3.5 3.54
1976 2.5 2.50
1976 2.0 2.00
1978 7.0 7.00
1999
1961-66 1.0 1.00
1995 5.0 5.00
21 Lopnikha Public Road 1992 6.0 6.00
22 Bunakha Public Road 1997 2.5 2.50
23
24
Chapcha School to
Dorgoenpa
Zamla to Chapcha
School
1999 3.0 3.00
1998 2.5 2.50
25 Wanakha Farm Road 2004-05 2.58 2.58
26 Jabcho Farm Road 2004-05 5.70 5.70
27
28
Tokha Farm Road,
Geling Geog
Zamtho-Komo Forest
Road
2005-06 2.61 2.61
2006-07 30.9 30.90
29 Paga Farm Road 2006-07 4.56 4.56
30 Forest Road - 2.10 2.10
31
32
Chendugonpa-
Domzigang farm road
Chumirigbu to
Toktokha PTT
2007 u/c 3.20 3.20
2007 u/c 18.0 18.00
33 Chapcha-Lava PTT 2008 u/c 3.0 3.00
34
35
36
App. Road to
Pakshikha Community
School
Pakshikha - Zomthang
Farm Road
Approach road to
Darla RNR-EC
2008 0.8 0.80
2008 4.20 4.20
2008 0.14 0.14
0.0
4
86.
6
0.04
86.56
Total
13
4
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 96 0.0 42.0
15.
1
7.0 30.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 21.0 24.9 17.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.5 26.3 117 0.0
534.5
7
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DAGANA DZONGKHAG
Sunkosh-Daga Dzong
1
road
App. Road to Dagapela
2
Dungkhag
Feeder road to
3
Drujeygang
Dagapela-Geserling
4
(Emirey) road
App. road to
5
Durjegang M.S.School
App. road to Daga M.
6
S. School
7
8
9
10
App. road to Dagana
Dzongkhag Store
Approach road to Daga
Town
App. Road to Daga
Pry. School
Daga-Samey Farm
Road
1981-87 87.0 87.00
1982-83 0.5 0.50
1982-83 9.0 9.00
2000 20.5 20.50
1982-83 0.5 0.50
1997-98 1.0 1.00
1997-98 1.0 1.00
2003-04 0.5 0.50
2001-02 0.7 0.70
2003-04 5.0 5.00
11 Balegang Farm Road 2003-04 5.0 5.00
12
Babeythang-
Tshangkha Farm Road
2004-05 9.0 9.00
13 Daleythang Farm Road 2005-06 5.5 5.50
14
Drujeygang-Khebisa
Farm Road
2006-08 14.8 14.75
15 Nindhukha Farm Road 2006-08 3.8 3.80
16
17
18
Gaserling-Nimtola
power tiller track
(19.75 km)
Feeder road to
Drujegang-Balung 2008
Feeder road to
Drujegang-Balung
GASA DZONGKHAG
Tshorimo-Tashithang
1
road
Tashithang- Damji
2
road
2006-07 17.4 17.4
2008- 11.22
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 87.0 29.5 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 1.5 0.0 13.0 43.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.2 0.0 0.0 0.0
1982-87 1.5
2002-05 24.0 23.95
3 Damji-Zamechu road 2006-07 10.7 10.7
4
5
6
Kukuna-Khailo Farm
Road
Damji-Jabesa Farm
Road
Shasukha -Barsha
Farm Road
2005-06 4.1 4.08
2006-07 3.3 3.28
2007-08 1.8 1.80
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 36.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 9.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 45.4
9.00
201.3
7
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1
2
3
4
5
HAA DZONGKHAG
Yangthang-Talung
toTshenkha road
Road to Jamtoe
Goenba
App. Road to Wangtsa
village road
Yangto-Yangthang
Goenpa road
Dumchoe-Takchu
Goenpa Road
6 Shari-Haa Highway 1976
1998-99 5.0 5.00
1998-99 2.2 2.20
1998-99 1.2 1.20
2003-04 1.4 1.38
2003 8.2 8.22
16.
0
7 Haa-Chelaila road 1981-87 25.6 25.60
8 Haa-Damthang road 1988 16.0 16.00
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
App.Road to
Jyenkhana Pry. School
App. Road to
Damthang Pry.School
App. road to Power
substation, Haa town
Urban roads in Haa
Township
Urban roads in Haa
Township
Nago/Kana top-Haa
Goenpa Forest Road
Haa West FMU
Shelela Forest Road
(Tegola)
Farm Road to Katsho
Goenpa
Nobgang-Langpa Farm
Road
Haa west FMU Shelela
Forest road (Longchu)
1984 0.3 0.30
1979 0.4 0.40
1988 0.2 0.22
1980-81 1.6 1.60
2004 0.6 0.63
33.0 33.00
2004-05 11.0 11.00
2004-05 2.7 2.70
2004-05 4.3 4.30
2001 3.0 3.00
19 Farm Road to Baythso 2006-07 1.7 1.68
20 Farm Road to Gyensa 2006-07 0.8 0.80
21 Farm Road to Dorikha 2006-07 5.1 5.10
22 Farm Road to Kajana 2006-07 3.6 3.60
23
24
25
Tegola-FMU/farm
road
Power tiller track -
Girina/Sangari/Pajakha
Urban secondary road
in Haa township
2007-08 8.0 8.00
2007-08 6.1 6.10
2007-08 1.6 1.60
26 Chenpa Farm Road 2008-09 0.94 0.94
27 Gaychukha Farm Road 0.43 0.43
Total 16 25.6 16.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 18.0 47.0 0.0 3.8 0.0 6.1 27.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7 0.0 0.2 0.0 160.9
16.00
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LHUNTSE DZONGKHAG
1 Galakpa-Lhuntse Road 1981-87 45.0 45.00
2
3
4
5
6
Feeder road to
Tangmachu
Lhuntse-Dungkhar
road
Road to Royal Guest
House, Lhuntse
App. Road to DoR
office at Autsho
App. Road to new
Guest House, Lhuentse
1986 15.0 15.00
2002-06
39.7
8
1981-87 1.0 0.95
0.4 0.40
2006 0.2 0.20
7 Minjey Farm Road 2002-04 11.2 11.20
8
9
10
11
12
Minjey - Chengling
Farm Road
Minjey-Bragong Farm
Road
Jangchuling Farm
Road
Dolaphu-Tshochen
Farm Road
Khardung-Lagey Farm
Road
2007-08 10.0 10.00
2007-08 5.0 5.00
2007-08 2.3 2.26
2007-08 10.0 10.00
2007-08 8.0 8.00
13 Takila Farm Road 2006-07 1.2 1.20
14
Romanchu-Budur
Forest Road
2000-02 7.1 7.05
15 Lhuntse town road 2003-04 0.5 0.54
16
17
18
19
Road to solid waste
disposal site, Lhuntse
Hospital to Phuyum
H.S. School, Lhuntse
Jangchuling Farm
Road
Autsho-Tshochen
Farm Road
2003-04 0.2 0.23
2001-02 0.7 0.70
2005-06 10.0 10.00
2005-06 5.0 5.00
20 Takila Farm Road 2004-05 10.0 10.00
21
Guest House to
Tsompaling LSS
2004-05 0.7 0.70
22
App. Road to NHDC,
Lhuntse
2007-08 0.2 0.20
23
Phawan-Domkhar-
Umling PTT
2005-07 9.0 9.00
24 Road to Drangpon's 2007 0.4 0.4
Residence, Lhuntse
25 Zhunkhar-Dangling 2006-07
2.0 2.0
39.78
26
Khomozam-Khoma 2007-08 4.7 4.7
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27 Kupinysa-Singyeling
2008-09 2.0 2.0
Gompa,L/tse
28 Minji-Darchupang 2008-09 1.5
1.5
29 Minji-
Phanchanbi/Jabung
30
31
Nakeythang to
Dzongdag Resisdence
2008-09 2.0 2.0
2009-10 0.2 0.2
Khomazam-
2007-08
4.0
Ganglakhema
4.0
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 45.0 54.4 0.0 1.6 7.1 0.0 1.5 0.8 9.0 74.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.4 0.0 0.0 0.2 208.5
MONGAR DZONGKHAG
Kurizampa-Serpong
1
Highway
Yadi-Kurizampa
2
Highway
Yadi-Haylong
3
Highway
1970-75 89.0 89.00
1970-75 64.0 64.00
1970-75 36.0 36.00
4 Gangola-Galakpa road 1980 20.0 20.00
5
6
Feeder road to
Drametse
Feeder road to
Chaskhar
1980 18.0 18.00
1988 11.0 11.00
7 Yadi-Shershong road 2001 17.2 17.22
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Chompa-Themnangbi
road
App. Road to DoR
office & Store,
Lingmethang
Gyalposhing-
Nganglam highway
App. road to Korila
Repeater Stn
Road to Thrimsingla
Repeater Station
2003 5.0 5.00
1.7 1.70
2006- 28.0 28.0
1992 0.8 0.80
1992 4.4 4.40
Road to Khalangzi
Power House
1976 1.5 1.50
App. Road to Kurichu
Power Plant
1998 7.2 7.20
App. Road to Mongar
High School 0.1 0.10
16
17
18
19
App. Road to Yadi
M.S. School
Farm Road to
Wengkhar
Haul road to Kurichu
Hydropower Project
Road to 10 MVA
Power Substation,
Kilikhar
0.5 0.50
2.5 2.50
1998-99 1.5 1.50
1999 0.4 0.40
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21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
Chaskar-Thangrong
Farm Road
Forest Road, Mongar
Dzongkhag
Approach road to
Trailing, Mongar
Approach road to
Dzong, Mongar
Industrial road at
Mongar town
Approach road to
Killikhar Shedra
Approach road to
Mongar Referal
Hospital
Trailing - Wangling
Farm Road
Kadam to Pongchula
Farm Road
Trailing - Pekchurung
Farm Road
Gyelposhing to
Drepong Farm Road
Drametse - Narang
Farm Road
Ngatshang to
Gochakpa Farm Road
2001-04 16.2 16.2
- 44.8 44.80
2001-04 0.5 0.45
1.0 1.00
2002-04 0.8 0.76
2001-04 0.5 0.50
2007-08 0.6 0.60
2006 7.0 7.00
2006 5.1 4.00
2008 2.0 2.00
2007 21.0 21.00
2008 6.00 6.00
2007 7.38 7.38
33
Jarshong to Phanas
PTT
2007 1.5 1.5
34
Khochi to Roptangkhar
PTT
2007 3.5 3.50
35
Yongkhola - Banjar
Farm Road
2004 11.0 11.00
36
Tingkarbi to Silambi
Farm Road
2007 10.75 10.75
37
Korila to Chanphu
PTT
2008 8.0 8.00
38
Galaradong -
Masangdaza PTT
2007 4.5 4.50
39
Approach road to
Kilikhar LSS
2005 0.1 0.10
40 Wengkher PTT 2005 2.0 2.0
41
Yongkola to Tsamang 2006-07 8.63 8.63
Farm Road
42 Donyok PTT 2008 2.0
43 Themnangbi Lower 2008 2.0 2.0
PTT
44
Themnaangbi Upper
3.0 3.0
PTT 2008
45 Kilikhar-Laptsa Farm
Road
2008-09 7.
00
7.00
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46 Tsamang-Banjar Farm
Road
Kaffu to Ballam Farm
47
road
48 Menchugang to Saling
Farm Road
Kalapang to Resa
49
2007- 5.00 5.00
2008- 5.00 5.00
2008- 1.50 1.50
2008-
1.00
1.00
50
51
52
Yadi to Domlung farm
road
Gangola-Chali Farm
Road
Kafu to Gangmung
Farm Road
2008- 3.50 3.50
2008- 1.20 1.20
2008 5.00 5.00
53 Sershong to Senakhar 2008- 5.00 5.00
Farm Road
54
Kadam to Pam Farm
Road 5.00 5.00
PARO DZONGKHAG
Approach road to Taa
1
Dzong
Approach road to
2
Olathang Hotel
App. road to Kitchu
3
Monastery
Approach road to Paro
4
Dzong
Bonday Bridge to Paro
5
TTC.
App. road to Sartsam
6
Chorten
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 217 20.0 51.2 0.0 1.7 44.8 0.0 2.2 0.0 26.5 134.3 0.7 2.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.2
1976-81 5.1 5.10
1976-81 2.0 2.00
1976-81 0.5 0.50
1985 1.2 1.20
1993 5.0 5.00
1.2 1.20
7 Road to Sangchoekhor 7.5 7.50
8
9
10
TTC Bridge to
Nyemizampa Town
Paro town to
Nyemizampa
Road to Taktshang
Monastery
- 1.1 1.12
1.0 1.00
3.1 3.10
11 Damji-Chimtong road 7.0 7.00
12 Damji-Atsho road 7.0 7.00
13
14
Chuzom-Drukgyel
Dzong road
Chuzom-Shari
Highway
1966-68
1987
40.
0
63.
0
15 Bondey-Chelaila road 1988 36.4 36.40
10.
6
0.0
522.4
2
40.00
63.00
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17
18
App. road to Shaba
High School
App. to Repeater
Station, J.J. Peak
App. road to Paro
Chang Village
1973 0.5 0.50
1994 16.5 16.50
2.6 2.60
19 Farm road to Misi 5.0 5.00
20 Farm road to Dotey 1996-97 8.0 8.00
21
Farm road to
Rinchending
4.0 4.00
22 Farm road to Jangtoena 2.0 2.00
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Approach road to
Bondey Farm
Bamdoley-Jangsa
Farm road
Chortensarpa-Dengkha
farm road
Sartsam Chorten-
Tsongdu farm road
Nyemizam to
Khangkhu farm road
Bondey-
Drujeydingkha farm
road
App. Road to Drugyel
High School
App. Road to Paro
High School
App. Road to Lango Jr.
High School
App. road to Drugyel
Jr. H. School
App. road to Power
substation, Paro
2.0 2.00
1994-95 6.2 6.20
1995-96 3.4 3.40
1996-97 8.6 8.58
1996-97 1.7 1.68
1996-97 1.7 1.68
1990 1.5 1.50
1960 0.5 0.50
1980 0.3 0.30
1980 0.3 0.30
1987 0.1 0.10
34 Paro-Atsho road 1980 7.5 7.52
35 Farm Road to Tshephu 2004 5.0 5.00
36
Forest Road, Paro
Dzongkhag
- 5.2 5.19
37 Municipal road, Paro 2005 5.2 5.20
38
39
40
41
42
Sampoto-Chotensa
Farm Road, Tsento
geog
Balakha-Semjo Farm
Road, Tshento geog
Jetsiphu-Nyamji Farm
Road, Tshento geog
Luchu to Jabji Farm
Road, Dotey geog
Aotsho-Phunub Farm
Road, Dotey geog
2005-06 1.0 1.00
2005-06 1.0 1.00
2005-06 1.1 1.10
2005-06 2.0 2.00
2006 1.5 1.50
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44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
Shemkhar-Chugu Farm
Road, Dotey geog
Farm Road to
Ngobaphu, Lango geog
Farm Road to
Dakaphu, Lango geog
Womdophu-Tajugang
Farm Road, Naja geog
Tshegoen Power Tiller
Track, Naja geog
Farm Road to Jagoen,
Naja geog
Issuna - Nabesa Farm
Road, Naja geog
Jadugang-Dalla Farm
Road, Dogar geog
Sali-Silli goenpa Farm
Road, Dogar geog
Jadugang-Tashigang
Farm Road, Dogar
geog
Chuzom-Goensakha
Farm Road, Dogar
geog
Tshazam-Tencheykha
Farm Road, Dogar
geog
Bondey-Dechephu
Farm Road,
Wangchang geog
Khangkhu-NIE zampa
Farm Road,
Wangchang geog
Lomona-Pumsina
Farm Road,
Wangchang geog
Paro town-Pumsina
Farm Road, Wanchang
geog
Renava - Tillikesa
Farm Road, Shaba
geog
Zhinkana - Lholing
Farm Road, Shaba
geog
Deykha - Haphu Road,
Shaba geog
Deykha-Bara Farm
Road, Shaba geog
Bondaty - Buding
Farm Road, Shaba
geog
6.0 6.00
2005 2.0 2.00
2005-06 2.5 2.50
2004-05 2.2 2.20
2005-06 2.0 2.00
2003-04 2.0 2.00
2005-06 2.0 2.00
2005-06 3.2 3.20
2005-06 3.5 3.50
4.0 4.00
2000-01 8.0 8.00
2005-06 8.0 8.00
2005-06 1.5 1.50
1.0 1.00
2001-02 1.0 1.00
2.0 2.00
2005-06 2.5 2.50
2005-06 3.5 3.50
2005-06 2.5 2.50
2.0 2.00
1.5 1.50
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65
66
67
68
69
70
71
Olathang-
Dangjagoenpa Farm
Road, Lungnye geog
Woochu-Jewphu Farm
Road,Lungnye geog
Damji-Dotey Farm
Road, Dopshari geog
Taadzong-Damchena
Farm Road, Dopshari
geog
Damji bridge - Dotey
Farm Road, Dopshari
geog
Bara - Rinchending
Farm Road, Dopshari
geog
Farm road to
Chendona-
Dokhagephu, Lango
Geog
Farm road to Ganju,
Lango Geog
2005-06 2.3 2.30
2005-06 4.0 4.00
6.0 6.00
8.0 8.00
2.5 2.50
4.0 4.00
1.5 1.5
1.5 1.5
72 Farm road to
Gomasingo, Naja
Geog
Farm road to Lingshi,
73
Naja Geog
74 Farm road to Jagoen,
Naja Geog
75 Farm road to Jashina,
Naja Geog
Farm Road to
76
Phechukha, Dogar
geog
3.0 3.0
3.0 3.0
1.2 1.2
3.5 3.5
4.0
4.0
77 Farm Road to Zango-
Zechu , Dogar geog
2.0
2.0
78
79
80
Farm Road
toTashigang-Longikha
, Dogar geog
Farm Road to
Gorina,Wangchang
Geog
Farm Road to
Drakarpo,Shaba Geog 2.8
0.6 0.6
8.0
8.0
2.8
81
Farm Road
toNabesa,Shaba Geog 2.0 2.0
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Farm Road to Nephu-
Chansingkar,Shaba
Geog
1.5 1.5
83
84
App. Road to Shari-
Rechukha,Dopshari
geog
App. Road to
Kempa,Dopshari geog
85 Gan Zampa-
Tapchugang,Hungrel
Total
PEMAGATSEL
DZONGKHAG
Tshelingore-
1
Pemagatshel road
Pemagatshel-
2
Khodakpa road
3
App. Road to
Pemagatshel Hospital
10
3
0.5
0.8
2.0 2.0
36.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 16.1 0.0 25.6 5.2 0.0 5.2 10.0 2.0 173.9 3.9 0.0 0.0 2.0 3.1 16.5 0.1 0.0
1979 23.0 23.00
1981 13.0 13.00
1987-88 1.8 1.80
4
Feeder road to
Nangkor
1988 3.40 3.40
5
Approach road to
Yongla Goenpa
1992 2.8 2.80
6
Khodakpa - Marungri
road
3.51 3.51
7
Road to 10MVA
Power Substation, 1999 1.1 1.10
Nangkor
8 Khodakpa-Denchi road 1981 1.0 1.00
9
App. road to
Pemagatsel
1979 0.1 0.10
M.S.School
10
Monglin-Gonpasingma
road
1985 2.0 2.00
11
Monglin-Jashoor
Goenpa road
1997 1.0 1.00
12
Road to Guest House
& Dzongdag's
Residence, P/gatshel
1980 1.5 1.50
13 Yalangjug-Denchi road 2002 2.3 2.32
14
15
16
17
Gompasingma-
Nangmalam farm road
Shali-Gamong Farm
road
Road to Manchuwoong
via Denchi
Kheri Goenpa - Tsalori
Forest Road
2004 8.24 8.24
2004 8.41 8.41
2003 7.31 7.31
1983 17.6 17.60
0.5
0.8
403.0
5
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19
20
Kheri Goenpa -
Gonpawoong Farm
Road
Kangkaong to IFPP
Farm Road
Approach road to
Gup's Office, Shumar
21 Ngagshing-
Woongchiloo Farm
Road.
22
Gayzor-Resimanang
Farm Road.
Nganglam-Rinchenzor
23
Farm Road.(1st Phase)
24 Khothakpa-Khar
Feeder Road
Khothakpa-Khar-
25 Tsebar Feeder Road
PUNAKHA DZONGKHAG
Teoprangchu-Punakha
1
Highway
Punakha-Tshorimo
2
road
2007 9.0 8.95
2007 1.0 1.00
2008 0.2 0.17
2007-
2009
2008-
2009
2008-
10(u/c)
10.3 10.3
8.0 8.0
10.0 10.0
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 23.0 37.9 0.0 4.6 17.6 0.0 0.0 12.6 0.0 0.00 2.7 57.9 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 1.1 0.0 157.5
1967-71 9.0 9.00
1982-87 26.5 26.50
3 Olakha - Talo road 1989 16.5 16.45
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Bajothang - Khuruzam
road
Khuru Kuenphenzam-
Shengana road
App. Road to Phuntsho
Pelri Palace
Mendegang-
Samdingkha feeder
road
App. Road to
Nyenzergang Chorten
Talo- Nobgang feeder
road
Goendrap Zam -
Dzongchung road
Goendrapzam to
Sonagasa Palace
Jazikha-Guleygang
Feeder Road
App. Road to Daling
Goenpa
Khuruthang Township
road
App. road to Punakha
H. S. School
1986-90 6.5 6.50
1986-90 13.0 13.00
1997 3.3 3.30
1991 7.0 7.00
0.5 0.50
1992 3.0 3.00
1995 1.2 1.20
1997 3.1 3.10
1996-
2003
1.0 1.00
0.9 0.90
6.00
15.0
3.1 3.10
1973-80 0.7 0.70
6.00
15.0
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17
18
19
20
Shengana-Dadogompa
farm road
Tshochasa Repeater
Station road
Tshochasa to
Limbukha road
App. road to
Khuruthang J.H.School
Road to Dzongdag's
Residence, Punakha
1989 4.5 4.50
1996 6.3 6.30
1996 5.0 5.00
1996-
2003
31
0.3 0.30
- 0.3 0.30
21 Omladama Farm Road 2003-04 1.76 1.76
22 Esukha Farm Road 2003-04 3.2 3.21
23
24
25
Lhajhagang - Tomji
Farm Road
Silipang -
Semtogangchu Farm
Road
Road to Khuruthang
Petrol Pump
2003-04 2.0 2.00
2003-05 2.6 2.60
2003-04 0.9 0.90
26 Road to Duthroe 2004-05 0.11 0.11
27
28
29
30
31
Omladama-
Tashidingkha School
Belogang/Limbukha -
Napche Farm Road
Esukha - Choten
Ningpo Farm Road
Samdingkha -
Walathang Farm Road
Semtogangchu-
Lunakha and Yongu
Farm Rd.
2005-06 2.5 2.50
2005-06 3.9 3.90
2005-06 4.2 4.20
2005-07 7.6 7.60
2005-06 4.19 4.19
32 Rimchu Forest Road 1985-89 59.0 59.00
33 Jimthang Farm Road 2006-07 0.70 0.70
34 Lungkha Farm Road 2006-07 0.83 0.83
35 Jibjokha Farm Road 2006-07 2.00 2.00
36
37
38
Samdingkha-
Dawakha-/Eusakha
PTT
Khawajara-
Tshephu/Napji PTT
Samtegangchu-
Lunakha
2007-08 6.75 6.75
2007-08 3.65 3.65
2006-07 4.20 4.20
39 Samtegangchu-Paduna 2007-08 4.90 4.90
40 Lunakha - Nagoden 2007-08 4.50 4.50
41 Dapchagang - Pepchu 2007-08 3.50 3.50
42
43
Approach road to
Gup's Office
Tshorimozam to
Drochukha Farm Road
2007-08 1.50 1.50
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45
46
Tshorimozam to
Goenshari Farm Road
Srigang - Tongshina
Farm Road
Gompowa -
Pangammo Farm Road
2007-08 9.20 9.20
2007-08 8.46 8.46
2007-08 2.00 2.00
47
Dochula-Samtopana
H/Way
1968-70 40.0 40.0
48 Missina-Teoprangchu
H/Way
49 Gangtharmo Farm
Road
50 Bemina Farm Road
51 Goupay Farm Road
52 Lunakha-Pachekha
53 Samtogangchu-Paduna
54 Dzongdag Res-
Dongkokha
1967-71 3.00 3.00
2008 2.60 2.60
2008
1.70 1.70
2008
2.40 2.40
2008
4.60 4.60
5.30 5.30
2008
2008 5.00 5.00
55 Garakha-Shelgana
gompa 2008
56 Raro-Pangso
2008
57 Kapatapsa-Nangtse
gompa
58 Approach to gup
office(Geonsari)
2.50 2.50
2.00 2.00
2008 10.15 10.15
2008 0.3
0.3
59
Chuzadong to
Zhengosa
2008 4.50
4.50
60 Bari-Petare 2008 6.40 6.40
61
App. Rd. to
NRTI,Lobeysa
1.40 1.40
62
Rd. to Lobeysa Power
Substation
1.5 1.5
63
Rd. to Lobeysa L.S.S 2.0
SAMDRUP JONGKHAR
DZONGKHAG
Dewathang-
1 Phuentshothang
(Bhangtar) raod
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 52.0 33.0 40.5 0.0 9.0 59.0 0.0 4.4 0.0 10.4 138.1 0.6 0.0 0.0 2.90 5.2 0.0 1.5 0.0 356.4
1981-87 50.0 50.00
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
App.road to RBA
colony, Deothang
Phuentshothang-
Samdrupcholing
(Raitar)
Samdrupcholing
(Raitar)-Pemathang
(Dalim)
Narphung-S/jongkhar
Highway
Tshelingkhor-
Narphung highway
Kawaipani
Resettlement Area
road
Kawaipani-Bakuli
farm road
Bakuli-Diklai-Pewli
road
Bhangtar-Okhaldhunga
road
Jomotshangkha-
Goenkhar Farm road
Road to Garbawoong
MSS, Dewathang
App. road to Orong
HSS, Orong
Road to Ferro-silicon
factory, S/jongkhar
Road to Rishor
(Eastern Bhutan Coal
Mines), Dewathang
App. road to Shedra,
Dewathang
Jomotshangkha -
Golami-Kharung forest
road
Jomotshangkha-Upper
Langchenphu forest
road
10 MVA Power
Substation, Ngalang
(Dewathang)
Shekpashing-Orong
Farm Road
Roads in S/Jongkhar
Municipal Area
1973-74 6.0 6.00
2000 2.0 2.00
1985-
2000
1961-68
1961-68
60.
8
10.
7
9.0 9.00
1997-02 2.0 2.00
1992-
2000
1992-
2000
60.80
10.7
2.0 2.00
12.8 12.80
1981-87 5.0 5.00
2003-05 9.0 9.00
2005-06 3.0 3.00
2005-07 0.5 0.50
2004-05 7.0 7.00
1989-90 6.0 6.00
1975 0.7 0.70
1966 10.0 10.00
1966 1.5 1.50
1999-
2000
1.2 1.20
2004-05 12.0 12.00
1961-
date
7.61 7.61
Tsangchhuthama-
Martshalla Farm Road 2006-08 13.0 13.00
Total
71.
5
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 50.0 17.0 0.0 0.0 11.5 0.0 7.6 0.0 0.0 34.8 3.5 21.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.2 13.7 231.8
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SAMTSE DZONGKHAG
1 Samtse-Sipsu road 1980-87 49.0 49.00
2 Sipsu-Tendu road 1993-97 24.0 24.00
3
Ghumauney road
(from Samtse-Sipsu
road)
1987-92 1.9 1.90
4 Jitti - Chargharey road 1972-76 4.0 4.00
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Samtse-Phuentsholing
highway
Halhalay-Dorokha
road
Ghatia Tea Estate-
Ghumauney road
Border to Chengmari
Feeder Road
Keron Tea Estate to
Nainital road
App.road to Saureni
Repeater Stn
App. road to
Chengmari Pry.School
App. Road to NIE at
Samtse
Check Post to Samtse
township
Samtse town to
Hospital
Dzong to RBA
compound, Samtse
RBA compund to H.
School, Samtse
Dzong to Armay
Welfare Project,
Samtse
AWP junction to
Forest Office, Samtse
NIE to Dzongdag's
residence,Samtse
2006-07 45.0 45.00
2006-07 6.0 6.00
1971-76 3.0 3.00
1972-76 0.3 0.30
1972-76 1.2 1.20
1994 0.5 0.50
1958 0.3 0.30
1966-71 2.0 2.00
1966-71 1.2 1.16
1966-71 1.4 1.38
1971-76 0.5 0.52
1971-76 0.7 0.68
1971-76 1.0 1.00
1971-76 0.33 0.33
1992-97 0.88 0.88
20 Samtse Hospital to Jail 1981-87 0.3 0.30
21
22
23
24
25
26
RBA compound to
Jersey Farm, Samtse
AWP to former Supari
Factory, Samtse
Ghumauney to
Chekeyling road
Ghumauney to
Sakaling road
Ghumauney - Kuchi
Daina via Senakhar
Nainital-Jangsa via
Lhakhang
1966-71 0.5 0.50
1971-76 0.3 0.30
1997-02 2.0 2.00
1997-02 0.4 0.40
1997-02 3.0 3.00
1997-02 2.0 2.00
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Annual Information Bulletin 2009
27
Nainital -
Bortaykharga Forest
Road
1981-87 7.0 7.00
28 Nainital-Kado road 2003-04 1.8 1.75
29
Road to new Sipsoo
town
2003-04 0.8 0.80
30 Hangay-Kalimati road 2003-04 2.0 2.00
31
32
Kuchi Daina - Kado
road
Buduney - Gomba dara
road
2003-04 1.8 1.75
2003-05 1.5 1.50
33 Mechetar-Alley road 2003-05 1.5 1.50
34 Daina - Dipujhora road 2003-05 3.97 3.97
35 Namgaycholing road 2003-05 6.0 6.00
36
Sibsoo (Gola) - Deorali
road
2005-07 1.5 1.50
37
Alley - Simanadara
Fram Road
2007-08 1.5 1.50
38 Simanadara -
2007-08 1.5 1.50
Sikaridara (Baddara)
39
Deorali-Chisopani 2007-08
5.0
5.0
40 Tendutar-Okhorbotey
2007-
08-09
6.5 6.5
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00 45.0 49.0 35.9 0.0 0.0 7.0 0.0 7.4 15.7 0.0 30.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 2.3 0.0 0.5 0.0 193.5
SARPANG DZONGKHAG
Gaylegphug-Sarpang
1
Highway
Gaylegphug-Hatikhola
2
Highway
Sarpang-Darachu
3
Highway
Road to Gelephu
4
Tshachu
Lhamoizingkha
5 (Kalikhola)-Karmaling
(Kerabari)
Border to
6 Lhamoizingkha
(Kalikhola)
7
8
9
Karmaling (Kerabari)-
Homakhola road
Aie bridge-Shershong-
Norbuling/ Phanphane
road
Road to J/choling
(Surey) Repeater
Station
1962-63 32.4 32.40
1968-80 51.0 51.00
1964-65 40.0 40.00
1981-87 1.8 1.80
1964 15.0 15.00
1962 3.0 3.00
1986 8.5 8.50
5FYP 12.0 12.00
1993 0.2 0.20
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10
App. road to Sarpang
H.S. School
132 KV power
11 substation road,
Gelephu
12
Farm road in Umling
Gewog
13
Farm road in Gelephug
Gewog
14
Farm road at
Chuzegang gewog
15
Farm road in Dekiling
Gewog
16
Farm road in
Shompangkha Gewog
17
Farm road in Bhur
Gewog
18
Farm road in Dekiling
Gewog
Farm road in
19 Shompangkha Gewog
(Tinjurey)
20
Farm road in Dovan
Gewog
21 Forest Road, Sarpang
Dzongkhag
22
Sarpang Vertarinary
Hospital
0.3 0.30
1988 1.1 1.10
2002-04 15.0 15.00
2002-07 8.5 8.50
2002-04 10.0 10.00
2002-07 16.5 16.50
2004-06 3.2 3.20
2004-06 3.2 3.20
2004-06 5.0 5.00
2007-08 6.0 6.00
2007-08 7.0 7.00
93.3 93.25
23
Farm Rd. to Taray
1.7 1.7
thang Geog
24 Farm Rd. to Hilley
3.0 3.0
Geog
25
8.0 8.0
Farm Rd. to
Jigmechholing Geog
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
123.
346.0
0.0 0.0 0.0 1.8 93.3 0.0 0.38 38.5 0.0 17.4 0.0 69.7 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.2 1.1 0.0
4
3
TASHIYANGTSE
DZONGKHAG
1
Jamkhardang-Duksum
road
1976-81 10.00 10.00
2
Duksum-Tashiyangtse
road
1976-81 30.00 30.00
3
Shali-Tshengkharla
road
1976-81 8.00 8.00
4 Bartsam-Ramjar road 2002-03 7.50 7.50
5
6
7
Gom Kora-
Tomzhangtsen Road
Yangtse Bazar to
Rigney & Hospital
Yangtse Bazar to
Yangtse School
2003
12.4
5
99-2000 1.70 1.70
2000-01 0.50 0.50
0.38
0.38
12.45
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8
9
10
Yangtse Dzong to
Bayling H. School
App. road to
Dratshang(Old Dzong)
App. road to
Bomdeling wildlife
park
2000-02 2.00 2.00
2000-03 1.50 1.50
2000-04 0.40 0.40
11 Bomdiling Farm Road 2002 8.00 8.00
12
Dongdichu Forest
Road
2002-04 18.0 18.0
13 Jamkhar Farm Road 2003-04 5.10 5.10
14
15
16
17
18
19
Telecom road,
Tashiyangtse
Yangtse town waste
disposal road
Ap. road to army camp
(Branchung)
Tashiyangtse town
road
2005 0.09 0.09
2004 0.31 0.31
2002 0.35 0.35
i) Gaten lam 2003 0.9 0.85
ii) Yangtse lam 2003 0.6 0.60
iii) Rinchen lam 2003 0.1 0.11
iv) Throm lam 2003 0.4 0.40
v) Meday lam 2003 0.3 0.30
vi) Deki lam 2003 0.2 0.20
vii) Samden lam 2003 0.1 0.12
viii) Pelri lam 2004 0.2 0.15
ix) Norling lam 2004 0.1 0.12
x) Market shed road 2004 0.1 0.08
Guest House Road,
Tashiyangtse
Dzong Road,
Tashiyangtse
1997.00 0.37 0.37
1997.00 0.60 0.60
20 Duksum town road 2004.00 0.23 0.23
21
22
Duksum waste
disposal road
App. Road to
Tshenkharla School
2004.00 0.53 0.53
2003.00 0.12 0.12
23 Womanang Farm Road 2006.00 9.50 9.50
24
25
26
27
App. to Tshenkharla
Zangdo pelri
Town Ring Road,
T/yangtse
Ngakardzong Tokaphu
Farm road (upto
Changmadung)
Changmadung-
Tokaphu farm road
2005.00 2.80 2.80
2005-06 3.75 3.75
2006-07 8.50 8.50
2006-07 7.30 7.30
0.00
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28 Lichen - Tonseng PTT u/c 5.60 5.60
29
Dungzam - Cheng PTT
U/c 9.50 9.50
30
Khetashang to
EDP/WFP Store
u/c
31 Ngagden-Tongsang 2008-09
0.56
0.56
4.30 4.30
32 Nimpoka-Wanglua 2008-09 1.30 1.30
33 Tokaphu to Rabti u/c 5.00 5.00
THIMPHU DZONGKHAG
Simtokha-Dochula
1
Highway
App. Road to
2
Dechencholing
Tshalumarphey
3 Lakhang,Chang Farm
Road.
Thimphu-Babesa
4
Expresshighway
App. Road to
5
Namseling Palace
App. Road to
6
Samteling Palace
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 40.0 28.0 0.0 0.0 18.0 0.4 8.7 3.2 0.0 20.1 0.9 44.0 0.00 0.0 2.6 0.1 0.0 2.8
Dechencholing-
Begana-Tango Chery
Lt.Royal grand
mother's palace road
App. Road to Gidakom
Hospital
App. Road to BBS
Tower
Road to vaccine
production centre &
HRH's palce at
Serbithang
App. Road to
Motithang Palace
Samteling-
Dechencholing palace
road
Kharsumtshe-Genye
feeder road
Pangrizampa-Kabesa
Road
1968-70 21.0 21.00
1976-81 1.5 1.5
2008-09 1.1 1.1
2002-06 6.2 6.20
1976-81 0.4 0.40
1971-76 4.0 4.00
1976-81 12.0 12.00
3.0 3.00
1966-71 3.7 3.70
1992-97 3.0 3.00
1976-81 4.1 4.10
1997-98 10.2 10.20
1992-97 2.5 2.50
1971-76 12.0 12.00
1987-92 6.5 6.50
16 Gidakom-Jemina road 1981-87 3.5 3.50
17
18
Semtokha-Chamgang
road
Lungtenphu-Lubding
road
1987-92 6.4 6.40
2005-06 5.4 5.40
168.7
7
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19 Road to Namaphu 2006 5.4 5.35
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
Road to Babesa Palace
area
Roads in queen
mother's palace area
App. Road to Salbom
at Ramtokto
Hongtsho to Thadrak
Goenpa
Road to Old Motithang
Hotel
Dechencholing-
Dechenphu Monastery
road
Urban roads in
Thimphu
Thimphu-Tamchu
Highway
App. Road to ILCS at
Simtokha
India House bypass
road
Forest checkpost to
India House
Hongtsho,Chang Farm
Road
App. road to Dochula
Repeater Stn.
Punilla Farm Road
(Rehibilatation),Mewa
ng
Norbugang Farm Road
at Kawang Geog
App. Road to Babesa
Pry. School
Yangchenphug H. S.
School road
App. Road to Choden
L. S. School
App. to Dechencholing
L. S. School
App. to Changzamtok
L.S. School
App. Road to NTTI,
Thimphu
1987-92 4.1 4.10
2002 1.5 1.50
2006 3.0 3.00
18.5 18.50
1981-87 0.5 0.50
2001-02 2.0 2.00
1977-81
1963-68
47.
0
12
1.2
1984 1.0 1.00
2002-03 0.4 0.40
1987-92 1.5 1.50
2008-09 0.85 0.85
1992 0.20 0.20
2008-09 1.8 1.8
1992-97 1.0 1.00
1992-97 0.1 0.10
1976-81 1.5 1.50
1981-87 0.5 0.50
1966-71 0.2 0.20
1981-87 0.8 0.80
1976-81 0.1 0.10
39 Farm Road to Gangche 2.8 2.80
40 Farm Road to Silikha 3.1 3.10
41
42
43
Gene - Zamtok Farm
Road
Forest Road, Thimphu
Dzongkhag
App. Road to Sisina
School
2004-05 4.3 4.30
- 104
2008-09
0.12
9
121.2
47.00
103.8
6
0.129
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44
45
46
Pangrizampa-Kabesa
Farm Road
Farm Road to Debsi
village, Chang
Farm Road to
Tshaluna, Mewang
gewog
1.8 1.80
2007-08 2.2 2.20
2006-07 3.2 3.20
47 Debsi Farm Road 200708 2.6 2.6
48 Rama Farm Road 2007-08 2.0 2.0
49
50
51
Dalukha-Khasakh
Farm Road
Khasakha School-
Khasakha (Mewang
geog)
Khushugchen Sch. to
village (Kawang)
2007-08 1.0 1.00
2006-07 0.9 0.93
2006-07 1.3 1.30
52
Center at Chamgang
(Rehibilatation) 1.0 1.0
Total
TRASHIGANG
DZONGKHAG
Kheri-Haylong
1
Highway
Chazam-Jamkhardang
2
road
47.
0
0.0 0.0 0.0 6.2 21.0 1.5 46.3
12
3.1
65.4 104 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 29.95 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 4.33 0.2 0.0 0.0 449.9
1970-75 13.0 13.00
1976-81 5.0 5.00
3 Trashigang-Riju road 1983 4.0 4.00
4 Riju-Rangjung road 1983 11.0 11.00
5 Rangjung-Radhi road 1992 8.0 8.00
6 Radhi-Phongmey road 1992 10.0 10.00
7
Chazam-Yangneer-
Gongthong road
1987-92 21.6 21.60
8 Riju-Barstam road 1984 20.0 20.00
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
Trashiyangphu-
Phegpari (Thrimsing)
Bartsham-Bidung
Road
Mukazor-Tshogonpa
Road
Pam-Rangshikhar
feeder road
Trashigang-
Tshelingkhor Highway
App. road to
Zukpola/Tashitse H. S.
School
Kanglung College
Campus road
App. road to Khaling
H. S. School
1991 14.5 14.50
2003-04 9.01 9.01
2004-05 7.40 7.40
1970 11.6 11.6
1961-68
10
8
1995 1.8 1.80
1965 2.8 2.80
1978 0.3 0.30
40
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17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Ap. road to Khaling
L.S. S./NID
App. Road to Khaling
Power House
App. Road to Chenary
Power House
App. road to Rangjung
Power House
Road to 10MVA
Power Substation,
Kanglung
App. road to
Trashigang M.S.
School
App. Road to Radi L.S.
School
Rangshi Lhakhang-
Rangshikhar Goenpa
Barshong (Highway) -
Barshong Shedra
Forest Road to
Khaling/Kharongla
App. Road to
Yonphula RBA
compound
App. Road to
Wamrong Dungkhag
App. Road to
Rangjung BHU
App. Road to
Kanglung BHU
1962 0.3 0.30
1987 1.3 1.30
1972 1.5 1.50
1994-95 0.5 0.50
1999 0.5 0.50
1992 0.1 0.10
1986 0.2 0.20
2007 5.0 5.00
2005 0.6 0.60
1998 8.5 8.50
1981-87 2.3 2.30
1987-92 0.5 0.50
2000 0.2 0.20
2000 0.2 0.20
31 Trashigang town road 1971-76 4.0 4.00
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
Road to RNR PFO
campus, Khangma
App.road to RNR
PFO's residence,
Metsham
App. Road to BNPP
Colony
App. Road to RNRC
Colony
Shongphu-Chaling
Farm Road
Galing-Changme Farm
Road
Bhikar-Khapti Farm
Road
Bhikar-Khapti Goenpa
(Pvt)
S/jongkhar highway,
Namla (Pvt)
Highway to Upper
Phomshing (Pvt)
1997-02 0.8 0.80
1997-02 0.6 0.60
1987-92 0.9 0.90
1997-02 0.1 0.10
2003-04 12.6 12.56
2002-03 9.1 9.10
2002-03 9.5 9.50
0.5 0.50
2007 0.1 0.05
2008 0.5 0.50
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42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
Highway to workshop,
Wamrong (Pvt)
Highway to
Zangkholom,
Kanglung (Pvt)
Highway to
Bamridrang (Pvt)
Bartsam Feeder Road
to Mugtangkhar (Pvt)
Phongmey road,
Dekiling (Pvt)
Trashigang town -
Melphey
Bhikar - Bhikar goenpa
Farm Road
Bhikar-Yenangbrangsa
Farm Road
Zukpola-Lumang Farm
Road
Khentongmani -
Udzorong Farm Road
Galing goenpa to
Rintshel lhakhang farm
road
Changmey- Yobinang
PTT
Kanglung-
Ritshangdung PTT
Domkhar - Yenang
PTT
Kanglung - Thragom
PTT
Tshogonpa -
Tshechengonpa PTT
Changmey to
Gongsaphangma PTT
Rongthung to
Shingchengonpa PTT
2007 0.1 0.06
2007 0.3 0.25
2007 0.02 0.02
2007 0.4 0.44
2007 0.02 0.02
2008 1.9 1.90
2005 0.5 0.50
2005 0.5 0.50
2005-06 20.0 20.00
2001-02 25.0 25.00
2007-08 2.5 2.50
2005 2.5 2.50
2005 4.5 4.50
2005-06 2.5 2.50
2005-06 4.5 4.50
2005-06 4.0 4.00
2005-06 4.0 4.00
2007-08 7.0 7.00
60 Dantak Campus Road 1971-76 0.4 0.40
61
62
63
64
65
66
App. road to Wamrong
Zangdopelri
Rangjung
Woeselchholing
Monastery road
App. road to Helipad,
Yonphula
App. Road to
Kanglung BBS Office
App. Road to Chador
Lhakhang, Bartsam
Road to Sakten Park
Office, Phongmey
1987-92 1.3 1.30
2001 0.2 0.20
NA 1.2 1.20
NA 0.3 0.30
2005 2.0 2.00
2005 1.0 1.00
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67
App. Road to Reserbo
Hospital
68
App. to Dungtse
School, Phongmey
69
App. to Kuensel
Office, Kanglung
70
Rangjung - Rangjung
L.S. School
71 Kanglung-Zangkhom
M.S.S. Road
72 App. Road to
Bartsham MSS
App. Road to
73
Dzongthung ORC
0.4 0.40
2005 0.8 0.80
2005 0.1 0.13
2002-03 0.8 0.80
2002-03 1.4 1.40
2008 0.46 0.46
0.47
0.47
74
App. Road to
Dzongthung telecom
tower
0.23
0.23
75
App. Road to Samkhar
Gup Office
0.32 0.32
76
77
App. Road to Khapti 0.2 0.2
App. Road to Bidung
Dratshang (Garab
Rinpoche)
0.28 0.28
78
App. Road to
Changmey BHU-II
0.18 0.18
79
80
App. Road to
Changmey Gup
office
App. Road to
Changmey
Kibucholing Lhakhang
0.67 0.67
0.16 0.16
81 App. Road to Chaling
Niteycholing Gonpa
0.10 0.10
82 App. Road to Godi
Crematorium
83 App. Road to
Gongthung Dubdra
Yangneer Gongthung
84
feeder road
2.8
0.33 0.33
0.41 0.41
2.8
85
Highway to new RVL
Kanglung
0.48 0.48
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86 Khangma-Benshingmo
8.05 8.05
87 Gongthung-Durung 10.0 10.0
88
Khaling-Tsangpo 7.00 7.00
89 Yangneer-
Daliphangma
7.5 7.5
90 Radhi-Tsangkhar 2.5 2.5
91
Lhakhang-
Momnangkhar 3.5 3.5
Total
TRONGSA DZONGKHAG
Wangdigang-Refe
1
Highway
10
9
0.0 0.0 2 0.0 13.0 5.0 117 0.0 5 9 1 6 2.8 29.0 93.2 11 25 0.0 2 9 0 4 3 444.3
1968-80 49.0 49.00
2 Refe-Trongsa Highway 1968-80 40.0 40.00
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
Trongsa-Yutola
Highway
Trongsa-Chuserpo
Highway
Bjeezam to Kakaling
(Nubi) road
Road to to
Dzong/Archery
ground, Trongsa
App. Road to new
hospital, Trongsa
App. road to FCB
Godown, Trongsa
App. Road to Dzong,
Trongsa
App. Road to DoR
Colony, Trongsa
Road to CDCL
Workshop, Tronga
Feeder road to
Karshong
App. road to Baling
Repeater Stn
App. road to Yutola
Repeater Stn.
Farm road to Taksi
(Dragteng Geog)
Farm road to
Endochholing
App. road to
Tshangkha Pry. School
1970-75 31.0 31.00
1970-75 44.0 44.00
6.50 6.50
44
0.62 0.62
1996-97 0.70 0.70
0.50 0.50
0.30 0.30
1.50 1.50
2007.00 0.90 0.90
2001-02 17.7 17.65
1993.00 0.02 0.02
1992.00 1.15 1.15
1.50 1.50
2.00 2.00
0.30 0.30

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19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Farm Road to
Trengsa/Samcholing
Farm Road to
Tangsibji
App. Road to RBP
Station, Trongsa
App. Road to RWSS
store, Trongsa
Ap. road to Trashiling
BHU,Trongsa
Road to Tongtongphey
BHU, Trongsa
App. Road to old
Dzongdag's residence,
Trongsa
App. to Sherubling
former BTCL, Trongsa
Former BTCL to
Sherubling H.S.S,
Trongsa
App. Road to
Kuengarabten Palace
App. Road to Taktsi
M. S. School
App. Road to Langthel
L. S. School
Road to new
Dzongdag's residence,
Trongsa
2.00 2.00
1998-99 4.00 4.00
0.50 0.50
0.10 0.10
1998-99 0.09 0.09
1998-99 0.30 0.30
0.10 0.10
2.00 2.00
0.30 0.30
0.10 0.10
2000-01 0.80 0.80
0.20 0.20
2001 0.30 0.30
31 Tshangkha Farm Road 2002 2.95 2.95
32 Drensing Farm Road 2003-04 1.30 1.30
33 Changrey Farm Road 2004-05 2.20 2.20
34 Kakaling Farm Road 2005-06 12.05 12.05
35
36
Tashidingkha Farm
Road
Endocholing-Namther
Farm Road
2004-05 0.70 0.70
2005-06 4.00 4.00
37 Kela Farm Road 2006-07 2.32 2.32
38 Dangdung Farm Road 2006-07 4.20 4.20
39 Jangbi Farm Road 2006-07 1.60 1.60
40 Bjee Farm Road 2007-08 5.10 5.10
41 Karshong Farm Road 2007-08 16.0 9.00
42 Gager Farm Road 2007-08 5.00 5.00
43
44
Nyaladrangla Farm
Road
Approach road to
Tshangkha shedra
2006-07 7.00 7.00
2008-09 1.50
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
164.
0
0.0 24.2 0.0 3.9 0.0 0.0 0.6 0.0 0.0 75.4 3.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.3 1.2 0.0 0.0
274.3
5
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TSIRANG DZONGKHAG
Tsirang (Damphu)-
1
Sunkosh highway
Wakleytar - Chanchey
2
highway
Darachu-
3 Tsirang/Damphu
Highway
Dhupidara-Lamidara
4
(Mendrelgang)
Damphu-Lopsibotey
5
road
Urban Road at
6
Damphu Township
Chanchey - Tsirangtoe
7
Farm Road
Damphu - Salami
8 (Kikhorthang) Farm
Road
Salami (Kikhortang)-
9 Dunglegang Farm
Road
10
11
12
Mendelgang-Barshong
farm road
App. Road to Darachu
Repeater Stn.
App. Road to Damphu
High School
1982-87 20.0 20.00
1982-87 20.0 20.00
1966-67 26.0 26.00
1981 11.0 11.00
1981 13.0 13.00
1980-81 1.5 1.50
2004-05 12.7 12.69
1977-78 8.00 8.00
1977-78 2.00 2.00
2007-08 10.0 10.0
1993 3.2 3.20
1981 1.0 1.00
13 Darachu Forest Road 1981 6.5 6.48
14
15
Dupidangra-Waste
Disposal
2007-08 1.0
Barshong-Salary 2008-09 2.0
16 Dupidangra-Darachu
Gate
2008-09 13.0
1.0
2.0
13.0
17
14.0
Tsirangtoe-Patala 2004-05
14.0
18 Tsirangtoe-Phuntenchu
2004-05 5.0 5.0
19 Damphu-Paradangra
1987-88
13.0 13.0
20 Paradangra-
Dunglagang
2007-08 6.00 6.00
21 Rakshay-Chanauty 2006-07 5.00 5.00
22
Kilkhorthang Farm
Damphu-Salami
2008-09
10.0 10.0
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 66.0 0.0 24.0 1.5 0.0 6.5 0.0 0.0 4.2 45.0 55.7 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 3.2 0.0 0.0 203.8
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WANGDUE DZONGKHAG
Samtopana-Chuserbu
1
Highway
Wangdue-Wakleytar
2
Highway
1970-75 86.0 86.00
1982-87 53.0 53.00
3 Pelela - Zelela road 1970-75 7.0 7.00
4 Lawala-Phobjikha road 1985 13.0 13.00
5
6
Road to Sha Slate
Mines
Wangdue-Bajothang
road
1984 20.0 20.00
1986 2.5 2.50
7 Feeder road to Gasello 1991 11.3 11.25
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Road to Cremation
Ground at Wangdue
App. road to Bajothang
J. H. School
App. road to Nobding
Jr. H. School
App. Road to Gasello
Jr. H. School
Road to Gasello
Secondary School
App. Road to Gasello
BHU
Teki Zam to Teki
Agona
Phubjikha to
Gangphay road
Wangdue town to
Dzong
Road to Tencholing
RBA compound
App. Road to Rabuna
Jail
RNR Research Centre
road, Wangdue
App. Road to Bajo
BHU
2001 11.3 11.25
2003 7.8 7.80
2000 5.9 5.87
Wangdue Zam - Nahi
feeder Road
Samtegang Feeder
Road
Feeder road to
Baylangdra
Jangchucholing-
Tashidingkha road
App. Road to Pelela
Repeater Stn
Rurichu tunnel south
portal & powerhouse
road
Gumina-Matsikar-
Intake road
2005-
09(u/c)
13.8
7
1992 0.7 0.70
1996
1997
2000 0.8 0.80
1986 0.1 0.10
1984 0.2 0.20
1991 0.1 0.10
2001 1.8 1.80
1999 0.2 0.20
2000 0.7 0.70
1993 4.6 4.60
1968 0.8 0.80
1986 3.3 3.30
1975 1.2 1.20
1993 0.2 0.20
1997 0.2 0.20
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5
13.
4
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28 Road to Rinchengang 2003 2.0 2.00
29
30
31
32
33
34
Road to new Bajo
town
Samtengang-Galekha
Farm Road
Rakeyzampa-
Phunsumdeki farm
road
Chakzam - Buso Farm
Road
Dangchuzam -
Thithigang Road
Phobjikha DrukSeed
Office-Tshela Forest
Road
2004 3.0 3.00
2004-05 1.7 1.70
2004-05 5.0 5.00
2004-05 6.0 6.00
2004-05 5.0 5.00
2003-04 7.0 7.00
35 Khotokha Forest Road 1984 15.0 15.00
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
Nahizam to Tashitokha
Farm road
Extn. of Nahi farm
road to Yusagom
Dangchuzam -
Nazegakha Reg.
Vet.Lab
Tekiagona to Tashila
Farm Road (Bjena
geog)
Dangchuzam-Palokha
Farm Road (Rubesha
geog)
Etoneysa - Simnorbu
Farm Road (Kazi
geog)
Taksha - Rukha PTT
(Athang geog)
Phuensumdeki-
Komchey road (Phayul
geog)
Phuensumdeki School
- Chungdu Goenpa
Gumena to Pangtsho
Goenpa (Tsho-Gom)
Nahi Feeder Road to
Khujula Lhakhang
2006-07 5.2 5.20
2007-08 1.1 1.10
2007-08 2.3 2.30
2007-08 17.2 17.20
2007-08 7.3 7.3
2007-08 6.3 6.3
2007-08 19.0 19.00
2005-06 4.0 4.00
2005-06 3.0 3.00
2006-07 3.5 3.50
2005-06 4.5 4.50
Chaebakha to
Kuenjaling (Nysho
geog)
2006-07 1.2 1.20
Neyjegang lhakhang to
Ruteykha (Rubeysa 2006-07 1.0 1.00
geog)
RVL road take-off to
Ex-Gup Phurba's house 2007-08 0.2 0.20
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51
Limbukha Feeder
Road to Umteykha
village
Phayul Farm Road to
Dajey Lhakhang
52 Municipal road(Bajo
Town Area)
53
Khotokha Forest Road
to Shedra(Private
Road),Bjena Geog
2006-07 2.0 2.00
2006-07 4.5 4.50
2007-08 3.0 3.0
2007-08 0.6 0.6
54
55
Shedra Road to Doley
Lhakhang(Private
Road),Bjena Geog
Samteygang to
Phadingkha Farm
Road(Nyisho Geog)
2007-08 1.2 1.2
2008-09
6.50
6.50
56
Peljoreling to
Yesugang Farm Road
(Dangchu Geog) 2008-09
3.0
3.0
57
58
59
Ridhagoenpa to Rida
Worn Farm
Road(Dangchu Geog)
Nahi Feeder Road to
below Solid Waste
deposit,(private road)
Thedtsho Geog
Feeder Road from Tika
Agona to
Themakha(Bjena
Geog)
2008-09
4.0
4.0
2008-09 0.5 0.5
5.5 5.5
2008-09
60 Extension of farm road
from Simnorbu to
Kazhi Geog Centre
2008-09 3.2 3.2
61
Nyelung Lhakhang 2005-07 5.1 5.1
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 139 2.5 90 0.0 0.0 26.6 0.0 6.0 6.2 0.0 0.0 11.6 66.7 19.0 2.3 2.2 0.7
33.2
ZHEMGANG
DZONGKHAG
1
Wangdigang-Hatikohla
Highway
1968-80 104 104.0
2
Gomphu-Panbang
highway
2004-06 7.0 7.00
49
24.
9
430.9
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3 Tintibi-Gomphu road 1987-92 38.0 38.00
4
5
Mathanguri-Panbang-
Galabi road
Yabileptsa Feeder
Road
1994 16.3 16.3
1992 1.2 1.20
6 Dakpai-Bulli road 2001-05 36.6 36.57
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Feeder Road to
Gomphu Village
Buli-Tshaidang Farm
Road
App. road to Tamala
Repeater Stn.
Road to Z/gang H.
School till D/Hall
App. road to Academic
Bloc, Z/gang
App. Road to Girls'
Dormitory
App. Road to football
ground
App. Road to
basketball court
Road to Tali
Zangdhopelri
Farm Road to Tali
village
App. road to
Yebilaptsa M.S.
School
App. Road to Tingtibi
L. S. School
App. road to
Zhemgang L. S.
School
3MVA
powersubstation road,
Tintibi
App. Road to Mini
Hydel, Tintibi
Urban road in Paling
area
Farm Road to
Sonamthang
Urban Road in
Zhemgang township
RBP junction to
Z/gang Dzong parking
Dzong parking -
Zhemgang HSS
compound
Truck park to Dzong
park, Z/gang
Ap. road to Guest
House, Z/gang
2003-04 8.7 8.72
2006-07 10.0 10.00
1994 2.0 2.00
1981 0.6 0.60
1981 0.1 0.10
1981 0.3 0.25
1981 0.2 0.15
1981 0.1 0.10
2006-07 2.00 2.00
2006 1.0 1.00
1998 0.1 0.10
1992 1.0 1.00
1999-07 1.0 1.00
1999-00 0.6 0.60
1981 0.5 0.50
2006-07 1.1 1.10
2006-07 3.1 3.10
1981 0.5 0.45
1981 0.5 0.45
1981 1.0 1.00
1981 0.2 0.15
1999 0.2 0.20
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29
30
31
32
33
34
App. Road to BHU,
Z/gang
App. road to Z/gang
Veg. market
App. Road to RVL,
Z/gang
Road to NHDC
Housing Complex,
Z/gang
Urban roads within
Tingtibi town
Road to Gewog Centre
at Tingtibi
1999 0.4 0.35
2005-06 0.3 0.30
2006 0.2 0.15
2005-06 0.2 0.15
2005-07 1.2 1.20
1999 0.5 0.50
35 Farm road to Dangkhar 2005-06 1.1 1.10
36
Farm road to
Tshanglajong
2005-06 4.7 4.70
37 Farm road to Zurphey 2006-07 6.5 6.50
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
Buli-Namshong Farm
Road
App. Road to Buli H.
S. School
Power tiller track to
Tingtibi Pam
App. road to DFO's
office, Z/gang
Mithun
Farm/Wangdigang
FMU road
Chapleychu working
scheme Forest Road
Road to Rural Dev.
Trg. Centre, Z/gang
2007-09 15.0 15.00
2006-07 1.0 1.00
2006-07 4.0 4.00
2006-08 0.1 0.08
2002-03 13.1 13.10
1997 2.3 2.25
2005-07 1.2 1.20
Total 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 111 38.0 62.8 0.0 0.0 2.3 13.2 7.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 0.0 41.4 4.0 1.2 3.3 2.0 1.1 0.0
289.2
5
Grand Total
479.9
62.0
16.0
1.6
6.2
1198.9
428.7
774.2
137.8
160.8
536.8
14.6
68.9
93.2
163.2
979.3
59.8
416.4
40.4
15.6
41.7
52.6
163.3
52.7
5964.31
Source: DoR
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Dzongkhag
Chukha
Field
Division Road Name
Location
(Km)
Table 2.11 Bridge Details as of June 2009
Bridge Name
Span
Type (ft)
Span
(mtr)
Road Name & Category: Phuentsholing- Thimphu (AH-48)
P’ling-Thimphu
(Dechencholing) 67.55
Chukha 69.4 No Name
Chukha 81.3 No Name
Chukha 84.00 Taktichu Zam
Chukha 82.41
Width
(mtr)
Load
(Tons)
No Name Composite 9.00 4.5 30
Thegchen
Zam
(Wangchu)
RC T-
Beam
RC T-
Beam
Multi cell
box
Culvert
9.00 4.5 30
9.00 4.5 30
Yr. of
Construction
Remarks
Road
under
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
30.00 7.50 40 2003 Project
Dantak
PSC 67.00 7.50 70 1982
Project
Dantak
Chukha 113.16
Ta-chog Zam
(Tanalun)
PSC 67.00 7.50 70 1985
Project
Dantak
Thimphu
132
Damchu
Zam
RC T-
Beam
11.40 4.50 30
Project
Dantak
Thimphu 143.28
Horong chu
zam (4 kilo)
RC T-
Beam
10.00 4.50 30
Project
Danta
Total 8 212.40
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Route Name & Category: Thimphu Urban Area (Urban)
Thimphu
India House
Approach
1.50 Thimphu Zam Bailey
bridge, SS
40.0 12.20 3.27 24 1973 FD,
Thimphu
Thimphu “ 1.50 Thimphu Zam Bailey
bridge, SS
140.0 42.68 3.27 24 1974 FD,
Thimphu
Thimphu Changchen Lam 1.50 Samtenling
Zam
Thimphu Chogyel Lam 2.10 Langjophakha
Zam
Thimphu
Dechencholing-
Begana
8.00 Begana Zam
Thimphu Thimphu D/ling-Kabesa 0.00 Pangri Zam
RC T-
Beam
RC T-
Beam
Bailey
Bridge,
DS
Bailey
Bridge,
DSR
14.00 9.00 40 2009 FD,
Thimphu
28.00 10.90 70 1995 FD,
Thimphu
90.0 27.44 3.27 18 FD,
Thimphu
90.0 27.44 3.27 18 March 2008 FD,
Thimphu
Thimphu Thimphu Norzin Lam 0.10 Lunten Zam
Thimphu Thimphu Samphel Lam 0.25 Chubachu
Zam
RC T-
Beam 27.00 11.20 70 1995 FD,
RC Slab/
Steel
Composite
Thimphu
16.00 12.00 40 2008 FD,
Thimphu
Thimphu Thimphu Thori Lam 0.00 Motithang
Zam
RC Slab 5.00 7.50 40 2002 FD,
Thimphu
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Thimphu
Thimphu
Semtokha-
Chamgang
4.00
Chamgang
Zam
RC Slab 12.00 3.50 40 2000
FD,
Thimphu
Thimphu
Thimphu
Thimphu
Thimphu
Thimphu Ring
Road
Approach Road
to Cement
Bricks Factory
Thimphu Thimphu Express Way
Thimphu Thimphu Express Way
Thimphu Thimphu Express Way
Thimphu Thimphu Express Way
0.00
Kawazangsa
Link Bridge
Nabirongchu
Zam
Nabirongchu
Zam
Semtokhachu
Zam
Thimphuchu
Zam
Changbangdu
Fly Over
Seamless
Steel Arch
48.00 7.50 40 2005
Bailey
Bridge,
SSR
30.0 9.14 3.27 24 2004
Rc Arch
Bridge 126.00 15.00 40 2006
PSC Box
Grider 45.00 15.00 40 2007
Steel Arch
78.00 15.00 40 2007
RC Fly
Over 115.00 5.50 40 2008
FD,
Thimphu
FD,
Thimphu
FD,
Thimphu
FD,
Thimphu
FD,
Thimphu
FD,
Thimphu
Thimphu Thimphu Express Way
Express Way
Fly Over
Thimphu Pling- Thimphu 161.9 Babesa Zam
Thimphu Pling- Thimphu 166.78
Olaranchu
Zam
RC Slab 8.00 15.00 40 2007
RC T-
Beam
RC T-
Beam
16.00 7.50 70R
16.00 7.50 70R 2007
FD,
Thimphu
FD,
Thimphu
FD,
Thimphu
Thimphu 6.00
Dechencholing
Zam
Bailey
Bridge,
DS
Total 20 470.0 697.29
80.0 24.39 3.27 18 1972
FD,
Thimphu
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Route Name: Chuzom – Paro
Thun Zam PSC,
Paro
0.06
Chuzom- Paro
(Chuzom) Cantilever
Steel
Paro 7.95 Isuna Zam
Truss
Paro 15.00 Shaba Zam
Paro
17.86 Bonday Zam 1
Paro 18.82 Parochu Zam
Paro 18.10 Bonday Zam 2
Paro 19.00 Wochu Zam
Paro
Paro
Paro
Paro
RC Slab
Steel
Truss
Composite
RC Multi
cell
Culvert
Total 7 0.00 265.90
Thimphu
Thimphu
Thimphu
Thimphu
Taktshang
Approach Road
Paro Town- Taa
Dzong
Paro Town- Taa
Dzong 2.20
Paro Town -
NIE
Route Name: Paro Urban Area
0.80 Pachu Zam
Road Under
Project Dantak
77.00 7.50 70 1991
Project
Dantak
67.00 7.50 40 1993
Project
Dantak
15.90 7.50 40 N/A
Project
Dantak
67.00 7.50 40 1993
Project
Dantak
11.00 6.50 30 N/A
Project
Dantak
18.00 7.50 70 2005
RC T-
Beam 10.00 7.50 40 N/A
Bailey
Bridge, TSR
150.0 45.73 3.27 24 1999
0.15 Jangsa Zam Composite 100.00 6.45 40 1995
Dopshari Zam
0.50 Neymen Zam
RC T-
Beam
Bailey
Bridge,
TSR
120.0
Total 4 270.0 211.12
28.80 4.50 30 N/A
36.59 3.27 30 2001
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
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Route Name : -Phuentsholing Urban Area
P’ling Urban
Road
1.00
Dutikhola
Zam
PT Slab
Bridge
25.00 7.50 70 2001
Total 1 0.00 25.00
Route Name: Chuzom Haa
Paro Chuzom- Haa 54.63 No Name
Haa 74.20 No Name
RC T-
Beam
RC T-
Beam
11.00 4.50 40 1965
11.00 4.50 40 1965
Road
Under
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
Haa 77.50
Hachu Zam
(Damchu Zam)
Steel
Truss
40.00 7.50 40 2001
Project
Dantak
Total 3 0.00 62.00
Haa
Haa-Hasekha-
Damthang
Route Name: Haa- Gasekha-Damthang
0.46 Hachu Zam 2
Haa 3.78 Hachu Zam 3
Haa 9.30 Gasekha Zam
Steel
Truss
Steel
Truss
RC T-
Grider
35.00 7.50 40 2002
40.00 7.50 70 2000
19.30 7.50 70 2004
Road
Under
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
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Haa 10.80
Yakchu
Zam
RC T-
Grider
Total 4 0.0 116.70
22.40 7.50 70 2005
Project
Dantak
Route Name & Category: Trashigang- Semtokha Road (PNH)
Trashigang
Trashigang
Trashigang
- Semtokha
Trashigang Trashigang 16.20
9.46 Cha Zam
Rolongchu
Zam
Mongar Lingmithang 27.50 Ravidan Zam
Mongar Lingmithang 34.00 Sherichu Zam
Mongar Lingmithang 41.60 Gudari Zam
Mongar Lingmithang 42.00 Prakhadrang
Mongar Lingmithang 116.00 Kuri Zam
Mongar Lingmithang 161.70 Namling Zam
Bumthang Lingmithang 210.56 Gay Zam
Bumthang Trongsa 232.92 Liri Zam
Steel
Girder
RC T-
Beam
RC T-
Beam
Steel
Girder
Bailey
Bridge,
DS
RC T-
Beam
Steel
Pony
Truss
Bailey
Bridge,
DSR
RC T-
Beam
RC T-
Beam
90.00 7.50 70 1999
13.00 4.50 40 1981
18.50 4.50 40 1982
40.00 7.50 70 1999
80 24.39 3.27 24 2004
19.00 4.50 40 1982
54.00 5.50 40 2003
90 27.44 3.27 24 2003
17.00 4.50 30 1982
18.00 4.50 30 1983
Construct
ed by
Dantak
Construct
ed by
Dantak
JICA
Grant, Ph.
1
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Bumthang Trongsa 273.45 Tangchu Zam
Bumthang Trongsa 283.52
Chamkhar
Zam
Bumthang Trongsa 301.00 Rapten Zam
Bumthang
Trongsa 301.10 Yemta Zam
RC T-
Beam
Steel
Pony
Truss
RC T-
Beam
RC T-
Beam
33.50 4.50 40 1987
50.00 7.50 40 2003
52.00 4.50 40 1982
8.00 4.50 40 1980
Bumthang Trongsa 304.19 Rewang Zam RC Slab 7.50 4.50 40 1980
Bumthang
Bumthang
Bumthang
Bumthang Trongsa
Trongsa 304.86
Trongsa 309.37
Hurichu/Bong
Zam
Domkhar Zam
Trongsa 310.00 Gyetsa Zam
318.69
Bong Zam
Trongsa Trongsa 358.60 Bjee Zam
Trongsa Trongsa 371.00
Trongsa Trongsa 376.13
Tshangkha
Zam
Nangi chu
Zam
RC T-
Beam 19.00 4.50 40 1980
RC T-
Beam 18.00 4.50 40 1981
RC T-
Beam 23.60 4.50 40 1981
RC T-
Beam 23.50 4.50 30 1981
Steel
Pony
43.00 5.50 40 2003
Truss
RC Slab 6.00 5.50 40 2008
RC T-
Beam
24.70 4.50 40 1982
Trongsa Trongsa 385.60 No Name RC Slab 22.50 6.75 40 1981
JICA
Grant Ph.
1
JICA
Grant Ph.
1
Trongsa Trongsa 93.00 Chenebji Zam RC Slab 7.00 5.53 40 1981
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Wangdue Lobeysa 402.75 Nika Zam
Wangdue Lobeysa 457.60 Wakha Zam
Wangdue Lobeysa 467.00 Gazikha Zam
Wangdue Lobeysa 468.00 Wachey Zam
Wangdue Lobeysa 472.00
Chuzomsa
Zam
Wangdue Lobeysa 482.00 Wangdue Zam
RC T-
Beam
Composit
e
Composit
e
Steel
Pony
Truss
RC T-
Beam
RC Arch
28.00 4.50 40 1982
12.50 4.50 40 1969
10.56 4.50 40 1982
43.00 5.50 40 2003
28.00 4.50 40 1988
JICA
Grant,
Ph.1
120.00 7.50 40 2002 Helvetas
Thimphu Lobeysa 511.40 No Name RC Slab 7.00 6.40 40 1978
Thimphu Thimphu 546.00
S/Jongkhar
Total 32
S/Jongkha
r-T/Gang
0.6
S/Jongkhar 4.4
Semtokha Fly
Over
RC T-
Beam
170.
0
Route Name: S/Jongkhar –Trashigang
Dungsumkha
Deogu Zam
Dasho
Lonchen Zam
Steel
Hamilton
15.00 4.75 30 1964
923.69
60.00 7.50 70 1969
Composite 18.00 4.50 40 1964
S/Jongkhar 5.4 No Name Composite 10.00 4.50 40 1964
S/Jongkhar 7.53 Druk gea Zam RC T-Beam 22.00 7.50 40 1964
S/Jongkhar 7.63 No Name Composite 12.00 4.50 40 1964
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
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Annual Information Bulletin 2009
S/Jongkhar 8.21 No Name Composite 8.00 4.50 40 1964
S/Jongkhar 8.25 No Name Composite 13.00 4.50 40 1964
S/Jongkhar 9.68 No Name RC T-Beam 12.20 4.50 40 2001
S/Jongkhar 51.21
Jegenathan
Zam
RC Arch 19.00 6.00 40 1964
Trashigang 121.80 Stan Bridge RC T-Beam 11.00 4.50 40
Trashigang 125.50 Jerichu Zam RC T-Beam 19.00 7.50 40
Trashigang 127.00
Bodidrang
Zam
Trashigang 175.00 Bamrichu Zam
Trashigang Trashigang 180.00
Mithidrang
Zam
Bailey
Bridge, TS
Bailey
Bridge, TS
90.0 27.44 3.27 40 2004
70.0 21.34 3.27 40 2004
RC Slab 10.00 4.30 24 1996
Total 14 160.0 262.98
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
Project
Dantak
Route Name: Gelephu – Trongsa
Sarpang
Zhemgang
Gelephu –
Trongsa
1.00 Gelephu Zam RC Slab 9.20 7.40 40 2007
Sarpang Zhemgang 0.85 No Name RC T-Beam 8.00 4.50 40 1965
Sarpang Zhemgang 3.35 No Name RC T-Beam 8.00 4.50 40 1965
Sarpang Zhemgang 3.39 No Name Composite 12.00 4.50 30 1965
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Sarpang Zhemgang 7.50 Lodrai Zam
Steel
Hemilton
40.00 7.50 24 1970
Sarpang Zhemgang 10.58 Geleg Zam Steel Girder 120.00 4.30 40 2001
Sarpang Zhemgang 20.02 Katley 1 Composite 11.00 4.50 40 1964
Sarpang Zhemgang 22.86 Katley 2
Steel
Hamilton
Sarpang Zhemgang 24.95 Katley 3 RC T-Beam 25.00
11.00 4.50 40 1964
4.50
40 1981
Sarpang Zhemgang 36.66 Samkhar Zam Steel Truss 61.00 4.30 40 2001
GOI
funded,
Designed
by RITES
GOI
funded,
Designed
by RITES
Sarpang Zhemgang 38.85 Beteni Zam RC T-Beam 25.00 4.20 40 1987
Trongsa Zhemgang 53.25 Chaplekhola RC T-Beam 20.00 4.50 40 1969
Trongsa Zhemgang 62.27 Galipong Zam RC T-Beam 12.00 4.50 40 1967
Trongsa Zhemgang 98.00
Trongsa Zhemgang 108.30
Trongsa Zhemgang 155.60
Trongsa Zhemgang 169.00
Mangdechu
Zam
Lower
Phushing Zam
Wangdigang
Zam
Panjurmani
Zam
Langar
Arch
92.25 5.50 40 2003
Composite 12.00 4.50 30 1973
Bailey
Bridge,
DSR
RC – T
Girder (PR)
100.0 30.49 3.27 24 2004
28.00 6.70 40 2008
JICA
Grant, Ph.
1
Strengthe
ned in
June 2004
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Trongsa Zhemgang 188.75
Dungdung
Zam
RC T-Beam 25.00 4.50 40 1983
Trongsa Zhemgang 198.65 Yoormu Zam RC T-Beam 23.00 4.50 40 1984
Trongsa Trongsa 224.65 Yeshey Zam
Trongsa Trongsa 233.43
Trongsa Trongsa 241.36
Dzongkhalum
a Zam
Telegangchu
Zam
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Steel
Hamilton
120.0
36.59
3.27 18 1992
22.00 4.50 40 1990
RC T-Beam 25.00 4.50 40 1981
Total 22 220.0 659.53
Washed
away on
26/5/2009
Sarpang
Sarpang
Gelephu-
Sarpang
Route Name: Gelephu - Sarpang
0.19 Gelephu RC T-Beam 10.00 4.50 40 1965
Sarpang Sarpang 1.07 No Name Composite 9.00 4.50 40 1965
arpang Sarpang 1.87 No Name Composite 8.00 4.50 40 1965
Sarpang Sarpang 12.26 Chuwari Composite 9.00 4.50 40 1965
Sarpang Sarpang 14.45 Toribari Composite 9.00 4.50 40 1965
Sarpang Sarpang 14.74 Rateykhola Composite 9.00 3.76 40 1965
Sarpang Sarpang 17.42 Dholkhola
Sarpang Sarpang 20.00 Jigmeling Zam
Bailey
Bridge, DD
Bailey
Bridge,
SSR, TR
130.0 39.63 3.27 24 2001
210.0 64.02 3.27 24 1997
SSR-60 &
TSR-
150’=210
’
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Sarpang Sarpang 20.18 Leopani Submersible 45.50 4.50 40 1993
Sarpang Sarpang 22.09 Leopani Submersible 13.00 4.50 40 1994
Sarpang Sarpang 23.03 Lampthey Submersible 51.00 7.50 40 1991
Sarpang Sarpang 24.38 Kaftey Submersible 25.00 7.50 40 1993
Sarpang Sarpang 26.43 Patibari Submersible 31.00 4.50 40 1993
Sarpang Sarpang 30.08 Kamikhola RC T-Beam 13.00 3.76 40 1995
Sarpang Sarpang Leukhola RCC Slab 10.00 5.50 40 2009
Sarpang Sarpang Kopchekhola
Multi-Cell
Culvert
Total 16 340 346.15
Route Name: Sarpang – Tsirang
Sarpang Sarpang
Sarpang-
Shompangkha PSC Box
3.50
Tsirang
Zam Girder
Bailey
Sarpang Sarpang 20.00 Loringkhola Bridge, 160.0
DDR
0.00 5.50 40 2009
45.00 4.50 40 2001
48.78
3.27 24
Sarpang Sarpang 41.30 Kuchikhola Submersible 14.00 6.60 40 1972
Sarpang Sarpang 45.60 Powkhola Submersible 14.00 6.60 40 1972
Total 4 160.0 121.78
1992
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Annual Information Bulletin 2009
Wangdue
Lobeysa
Wangdue-
Tsirang
Route Name: Wangdue – Tsirang
2.50 Hesothangkha SS Bailey 30.0 9.15 3.27 24 1985
Wangdue Lobeysa 8.90 Lawakha DSR Bailey 110.0 33.54 3.27 24 1988
Wangdue Lobeysa 13.80 Baso Chu SSR Bailey 60.0 18.29 3.27 18 1985
Wangdue Lobeysa 16.50 Ruri Chu SS Bailey 50.0 15.24 3.27 18 1987
Wangdue Lobeysa 24.05 Bay Chu SS Bailey 50.0 15.24 3.27 18 1985
Wangdue Lobeysa 32.00 Kami Chu SS Bailey 60.0 18.29 3.27 18 1986
Dagana Lobeysa 52.00 Nayarchu DS Bailey 100.0 30.49 3.27 18 1991
Tsirang Lobeysa 54.00 Waklaytar Langar Arch 282.0 86.00 6.00 40 2007
Tsirang Lobeysa 59.00 Mechikhola SSR Bailey 60.0 18.29 3.27 24 1990
Tsirang Lobeysa 69.00 Buri Chu DS Bailey 90.0 27.44 3.27 24 1985
Tsirang Lobeysa 75.00 Chanchey TS Bailey 130.0 39.63 3.27 24 1986
Dagana
Total 11 1022.0 311.60
Sarpang
Sunkosh –
Dagana
Dagana Sarpang 5.90 Budhachu Zam
Route Name: Sunkosh – Dagana
0.00 Sunkosh Zam Langar Arch 312.3 95.20 5.51 40 2007
Bailey
Bridge, SS
40.0 12.20 3.27 24 1990
Reconstruct
ed by
JICA,
24/11/2007
Reconstruct
ed by
JICA,
24/11/2007
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Dagana Sarpang 26.50 Dagachu Zam Steel Truss 57.60 5.50 40
Dagana Sarpang 36.00 Amphikhola
Dagana Sarpang 42.00 Panakhola
Dagana Sarpang 48.00 Bidulung Zam
Dagana Sarpang 48.00 Bidulung Zam
Dagana Sarpang 52.00 Baleykhola
Dagana Sarpang 57.80 Zaringey Zam
Dagana Sarpang 60.00 Lemichu Zam
Dagana Sarpang 77.00 Darachu Zam
Bailey
Bridge, SS
B/Bridge,
DS, SSR &
SS
Bailey
Bridge, DSR
Bailey
Bridge, SSR
Bailey
Bridge, SSR
Bailey
Bridge, SS
Bailey
Bridge, SSR
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Total 10 922.3 338.78
Februa
ry
2010
30.0 9.15 3.27 24 1989
160.0 48.78 3.27 24 2002
100.0 30.49 3.27 24 2000
70.0 21.34 3.27 24 2000
3.27 24
60.0 18.29 3.27 24 1994
50.0 15.24 3.27 24 2000
100.0 30.49 3.27 24 1985
90ft DS
washed
away by
flash flood
on
26/5/2009
DS-80',
SSR-50',
&SS-30'=
160'
Route Name: Samtse – Sipsu
Samtse
P’ling
Samtse –
Sipsu
2.80 Budeney Zam
Bailey
Bridge, DS
240.0 73.17 3.27 24 2008
3 Spans
of 80’
each
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Samtse P’ling 3.00
Samtse P’ling 8.50
Samtse P’ling 13.50
Samtse P’ling 20.50
Chamarchi
Zam 1 & 2
Diana
Kuenphen Zam
Chungpatang
Zam
Kuchi Diana
Zam 1 & 2
Samtse P’ling 29.50 Lengthey Zam
Samtse P’ling 31.00
Phuensum Zam
(Gathia)
Samtse P’ling 28.40 Jitti ‘A’ Zam
Samtse P’ling 35.00 Jitti ‘B; Zam
Samtse P’ling 37.00 Jitti ‘C’ Zam
Samtse P’ling 38.00 Jitti ‘D’ Zam
Samtse P’ling 41.00 Sipsu Zam
Bailey
Bridge,
DDR
BS &
Bailey
Bridge
Bailey
Bridge,
DSR
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Bailey
Bridge, SS
380.0 115.86 3.27 24 1990
1020.0 310.97 3.27 18 2003
120.0 36.59 3.27 18 1999
160.0 48.78 3.27 18 1999
50.0 15.24 3.27 18 1996
RC T_Beam 20.00 5.50 24 2005
Bailey
Bridge,
DSR
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Bailey
Bridge, SS
& TSR
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Total 12 2540.0 794.39
90.0 27.44 3.27 18 2001
90.0 27.44 3.27 18 2001
70.0 21.34 3.27 18 2001
220.0 67.07 3.27 18 2001
110.0 30.49 3.27 18 1981
DDR-190'
& DDR-
190'=380'
BS-
360',DSR-
130',DSR-
130',BS-
400'
SS-40' &
DS-120'=
160'
For Samtse
Side
SS-60' &
TSR-160'=
220'
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Route Name: Sipsu – Tendu
Samtse
Sipsu –
Bindu Chu Steel
P’ling
19.47
Tendu
Zam Himilton
36.60 4.25 24 1993
Samtse
RC T -
P’ling 11.59 Lamichu Zam
Beam
25.00 4.00 40
Samtse P’ling 6.12 Biruchu Zam RC T-Beam 25.00 4.00 40
Total 3 86.60
Samtse &
Chukha
Chukha
Chukha
Chukha
P’ling
Samtse-
P’ling
Route Name: Samtse- P’ling (NH-79Kms)
9.00 Amochu Zam
Semi
through type
Arch Steel
Total 0 0.00 175.00
P’ling
Rinchending
- Pasakha
4.50
Route Name: Rinchending – Pasakha
67
175.00 7.50 40
Sampheling
Zam RC Slap 126.00 7.50 40 1987
Total 1 0.00 126.00
P’ling
P’ling
Pasakha –
Manitar
Pasakha-
Manitar
Route Name: Pasakha – Manitar
Pasakha Zam Composite 7.50 70R
Shingkhola
Zam
Bailey
Bridge, TSR
140.0 42.68
3.27
18.00
Under
Constructi
on
Bhalujhora
to
Samphelin
g
Almost
Complete
Composite
br under
constn to
replace
existing
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Total 2 140.0 42.68
Chhukha
P’ling
Geduchu
Feeder Road
3.00
Chhukha P’ling 3.50
Chhukha P’ling
Chhukha P’ling
Chhukha P’ling
Lhuentse
Route Name: Geduchu Feeder Road
Geduchu Zam-
1
Geduchu Zam-
2
Geduchu Zam-
3
Geduchu Zam-
4
Geduchu Zam-
5
Steel
Hemilton
Steel
Hemilton
Steel
Hemilton
Steel
Hemilton
Steel
Hemilton
Total 5 0.00 144.00
Lingmithang
Galakpa -
Lhuentse
Lhuentse Lingmithang 27.00
Route Name: Galakpa - Lhuentse
30.00 4.50 40.00 1997
25.00 4.50 40.00 1997
30.00 4.50 40.00 1997
30.00 4.50 40.00 1997
29.00 4.50 40.00 1997
12.30 Gangola Zam RC Slab 10.00 4.50 30 1988
Rewanchu
Zam
Bailey
Bridge, SS
60.0 18.29 3.27 18 1981
Lhuentse Lingmithang 28.00 Phawan Zam RC T-Beam 16.00 5.50 40 2010
Lhuentse Lingmithang
Karma
Shangshong
Lhuentse Lingmithang 42.00 Rongman Chu
Bailey
Bridge, SS
Bailey
Bridge, SSR
70.0 21.34 3.27 24 1992
60.0 18.29 3.27 24 1998
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Lhuentse Lingmithang 50.00 Tangmachu Langar Arch 229.6 70.00 5.50 40 Aug- 2007
JICA
Grant,
Ph-2
Lhuentse
Total 6 419.6 153.92
Lingmithang
Lhuentse Lingmithang
Lhuentse Lingmithang
Lhuentse-
Dungkhar
Kurichu
Bridge
Kilungchu
Bridge
Chumey
Drang
Route Name: Dungkhar
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Bailey
Bridge, DS
110.0 33.54 3.27 24 2003
80.0 24.39 3.27 24 2003
RC Slab 10.00 5.50 40
Lhuentse Lingmithang Gangzor Zam RC Slab 10.00 5.50 40
Lhuentse Lingmithang
Chudeygangc
hu Zam
The 80' BB completed in May
06 at 7.962 m washed away in
2009 monsoon
Total 4 190.0 77.93
Route Name: Chazam - Trashiyangtse
T/Yangtse
Trashigang
Chazam –
T/Yangtse
9.50
Jamkhardrang
Zam
T/Yangtse Trashigang 11.00 Tshergomzam
T/Yangtse Trashigang 13.00
Gomakora
Zam
T/Yangtse Trashigang 14.30 Duksum Zam
RC Slab 10.00 4.00 30 1973
Bailey
Bridge, SS
110.0 33.54 3.27 18 1995
RC Slab 7.80 5.40 40 2007
Bailey
Bridge, DS
120.0 36.59 3.27 18 1977
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T/Yangtse Trashigang 31.20 Buyang Zam RC Slab 9.30 4.00 30 1973
T/Yangtse Trashigang 34.50 Chumdu Zam RC Slab 7.20 4.85 30 1982
Total 6 230.0 104.43
S/Jongkhar
Trashigang
Deothang-
Bhangtar
12.30 Domphu Zam
S/Jongkhar Trashigang 19.00 Marthang Zam
S/Jongkhar Trashigang 25.00 Demoli Zam
S/Jongkhar Trashigang 46.27
S/Jongkhar Trashigang
Route Name: Deothang – Bhangtar
Kawaipani
Zam
Tshangchutha
m Zam
Bailey
Bridge, SSR
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Bailey
Bridge, DS
50.0
15.24 3.27 18 1999
100.0 30.49 3.27 18 1982
80.0 24.39 3.27 18 2001
PSC 50.00 7.50 70 1999
Bailey, DS 120.0 36.59 3.27 2005
Built by
Dantak
Built by
DoR
Total 5 350.0 156.71
Route Name: Chaskhar Feeder Road
Mongar
Lingmithang
Chaskhar
feeder
road
5.00 Jabrekey Zam Bailey Bridge 50.0 15.24 3.27 18 2003
Mongar Lingmithang 5.50 Johari Zam Bailey Bridge 50.0 15.24 3.27 18 2003
Mongar Lingmithang 6.50 Gudari Zam Bailey Bridge 60.0 18.29 3.27 18 2003
Total 3 160.0 48.77
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Route Name: Yadi – Shershong
Mongar Lingmithang
Mongar Lingmithang
Mongar Lingmithang
Yadi-
Shershong
6 Yadi Zam RC Slab 10.00 5.30 24 2004
Murungchu
Zam
Birzingdangch
u Zam
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Bailey
Bridge, DS
90.0 27.44 3.27 24 2003
70.0 21.34 3.27
24
March-
2006
Br parts
supply: Osang
Enterprise @
Nu. 3.450
million; Civil
works &
launching:
Nima Const
@ 4.458m
Total 3 160.0 58.78
Trashigang
Trashigang
Trashigang
-
Phongmey
Trashigang Trashigang 5.70
Trashigang Trashigang
Trashigang Trashigang
Trashigang Trashigang
Route Name: Trashigang - Phongmey
2.50 No Name RC Slab 7.55 3.90 30
10.2
0
15.6
0
20.3
0
Thungthi Zam
1
Bailey
Bridge, DS
100.0 30.49 3.27 18 2004
RC Slab RC Slab 8.50 3.90 30
Rangjung
Zam
Chungduri
Zam
Bailey
Bridge, SS
Bailey
Bridge, DS
50.0 15.24 3.27 18 1997
90.0 27.44 3.27 18 1998
Reconstructed
2004
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Trashigang Trashigang
30.0
0
Yudiri Zam
Total 5 240.0 89.22
Route Name: Riju
Trashigang Trashigang
Trashigan
Bailey
4.90 Pangri Zam
g-Riju
Bridge, DS
120.0 36.59 3.27 18 1977
Total 1 120.0 36.59
Trashigang
Trashigang
Riju-
Bartsham
Riju Zam
Route Name: Riju- Bartsham
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Total 1 120.0 36.59
120.0 36.59 3.27 18 1989
120' BB
constructed in
1996 washed
away 2004
Washed away
2004
Route Name: Tingtibi – Gomphu
Zhemgang
Zhemgang
Tingtibi-
Gomphu
5.38 Yabi Zam RC T-Beam 8.70 4.50 70 1993
Zhemgang Zhemgang 13.80 Zurphey Zam RC T-Beam 15.50 4.50 70 1993
Zhemgang Zhemgang 23.79 Subrang Zam RC T-Beam 25.50 4.50 70 1993
Total 3 0.00 49.70
Route Name: Gomphu- Panbang
Zhemgang
Zhemgang
Gomphu-
Panbang
13.00
Rindeygang
Zam
Bailey, DDR 200.0 3.74 24
BB parts
procurement
in progress
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Zhemgang Zhemgang Tekri Zam RC T-Beam
Zhemgang Zhemgang 13.50 Mangde Zam
Zhemgang Zhemgang
56.00
0
Steel Tied
Arch
9.00 70R
Nisokha Zam Steel Arch 9.50 40
Total 200
Design
completed for
115m Bridge
150m Steel
arch br under
constn by BB
& SP Malik
JV
Route Name: Dakpai-Buli
Zhemgang
Zhemgang
Dakpai-
Buli
9.00
Promgdagnag
Zam
Bailey
Bridge, DSR
80.0 24.39 3.27 24 2002 Contractor
Zhemgang Zhemgang 12.00 Kikhar Zam RC Slab 10.00 6.30 40 2002 Contractor
Zhemgang Zhemgang
Chudigang
Zam
Zhemgang Zhemgang Burgang Zam
RC Slab 9.80 5.50 40 2005
Bailey
Bridge, DD
130.0 39.63 3.27 24 2005 Contractor
Punakha
Total 4 210.0 83.82
Lobeysa
Missina –
Punakha
Route Name: Missina-Punakha- Damji
5.00 Missina Zam RC T-Beam 20.00 5.50 40 2008
Total 1 0.00 20.00
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Punakha
Lobeysa
Punakha
Dzong
0.10
Goendrap Zam
1
Bailey
Bridge, DDR
180.0 54.88
3.27
24
1995 Replaced by
Steel Deck
Punakha Lobeysa 0.10
Goendrap Zam
2
Bailey
Bridge, SSR
60.0 18.29 3.27 24 1995 June 2004
Punakha
Total 2 240.0 73.17
Lobeysa
Punakha-
Trashithang
9.10
Sirigangchu
Zam
Punakha Lobeysa 16.40 Rimchu Zam
Punakha Lobeysa 23.00
Punakha Lobeysa 25.00
Gasa
Tshoringmo
Zam
Rableythang
Zam
Bailey
Bridge, SS
Bailey
Bridge, SSR
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Total 4 230.0 70.11
Lobeysa
Trashithang
-Damji
0.50 Tingtha Zam
Gasa Lobeysa 3.00 Kukuna Zam
Gasa Lobeysa 8.56 Yemina Zam
Gasa Lobeysa Gathana-1
Bailey
Bridge, DSR
Bailey
Bridge, DSR
Bailey
Bridge, DSR
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Gasa Lobeysa Gathana-2 Bailey
Bridge, DS
Total 5 410.0 125.00
50.0 15.24 3.27 18 1984
70.0 21.34 3.27 18 1985
50.0 15.24 3.27 18 2003
60.0 18.29 3.27 18 2003
120.0 36.59 3.27 24 2000
70.0 21.34 3.27 40 2001
90.0 27.44 3.27 24 2003
80.0 24.39 3.27 24 2005
50.0 15.24 3.27 24 2005
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Gasa Lobeysa Damji-Gasa
Gayzachu
Zam-1
Bailey
Bridge, DS
90.0 27.44 3.27 24
Zamey Zam Bailey, DSR 3.27 24
July
2008
Abutments
for 110’BB
under
Construction
Total 1 90.0 27.44
Punakha
Lobeysa
Khuruthang
- Shengana
1.00
Khuru
Kuenphen
Zam
Bailey
Bridge, DSR,
DDR
280.0 85.37 3.27 24 2002
DSR-100’ &
DDR-180’
Total 1 280.0 85.37
Wangdue
Lobeysa
Sha Slate
Road
Chabcho Zam
Wangdue Lobeysa Chabjha Zam
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Bailey
Bridge, DS
60.0 18.29 3.27 24 2003
50.0 15.34 3.27 24 2003
Wangdue
Wangdue
Total 2 110.0 33.63
Lobeysa
Samtengan
g feeder
road
Rekey Zam
Bailey
Bridge, DSR 90.0
27.44
Total 1 90.0 27.44
Lobeysa
Nyenzerga
ng Road
1.00
Dangchu Zam
3.27 24
2002
Bailey, DSR 120.0 36.59 3.27 18 2005
Total 1 120.0 36.59
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Bumthang
Bumthang
Trongsa
Trongsa
Tang
Approach
road
Dhur Farm
Road
6.00 Panshing
Route Name: Bumthang Town Area
Tokto Zam
Bumthang Trongsa Changjab Zam
Bumthang
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Total 3 220.0 67.07
Trongsa
Tang
Feeder
Road
22.00
Tazambee
Zam
Route Name: Tang Feeder Road
80.0 24.39 3.27 18 2002
80.0 24.39 3.27 18 2005
60.0 18.29 3.27 18 2005
RC Slab 8.00 5.50 40 2006
Total 1 0.00 8.00
Haa
Thimphu
Yangthang-
Tshengkha
1.00
Route Name: Yangthang – Tshengkha
Yangthang Bailey
100.0 30.49 3.27 24 2000
Zam Bridge, TS
Total 1 100.0 30.49
Sarpang
Sarpang
Mathanguri-
Panbang
11.00
Zhemgang Sarpang Nangchu Zam
Route Name: Mathanguri – Panbang
Shashapani Bailey
80.0 24.39 3.27 24 1993
Zam Bridge, SS
Bailey
Bridge, DS
Total 2 150.0 45.73
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Sarpang
Sarpang
Nganglam
Town Road
Route Name: Nganglam Town Road
Kerongchu
Zam
Sarpang Sarpang Dopchu Zam
Bailey
Bridge, DD
Bailey
Bridge, DS
130.0 39.63 3.27 24
60.0 18.30 3.27 24
Total 2 190.0 57.93
July
2006
July
2006
Launched
using old
parts
Launched
using old
parts
P/Gatshel
Trashigan
g
P/Gatshel
Denchi
Road
Route Name: Pema Gatshel – Denchi Road
Marungri Road
Bailey
Bridge, DDR
170.0 51.82 3.27 24
Total 1 170.0 51.82
March
2006
Inaugurated
on 18 th April
2007
Thimphu
Thimphu
Thimphu
Approach
road to
Ramtokto
Route Name: Approach Road to Ramtokto
0.50 Ramtoko Zam
Bailey
Bridge, SS
80.0 24.39
Total 1 80.0 24.39
Thimphu
Bjemina
feeder Road
0.15
Road Name: Khasadrapchu – Bjemina Road
Khasadrapchu
Zam
RC T Beam 19.30 4.50 30
Total 1 19.30
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Mongar
Kurichu
Power
House Road
Route Name: Kurizam – Kurichu Power House
Gyalposhing
Zam 1
Total 1 21.40
RC T-Beam 21.40 KHPCL
Route Name: Gyalposhing – Nanglam Highway
Mongar
GNRP
GN
Highway
GN
Highway
0.00
Take-off
Bridge
Yongri Zam
RCC Box
Girder
Steel Plate
Girder
66.20 7.00 40
July
2005
24.00 6.00 40 2008
Lhojong
Const. Co.
Passang
Const.
Wangdue
Total 2 90.20
Route Name: Gyalposhing Highway
P/G
P/G
GNRP
GNRP
Nanglam-
Gyalposhing
Highway
Nanglam-
Gyalposhing
Highway
3.10 Kerung Zam 6.00 40
14.70 Kurung Zam 6.00 40
30 m RCC
Slab bridges
under
construction
by Tshering
Constn,
Bumthang
Total 2 0.00
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Wangdue
RCC Slab
Lobeysa JT Road 1.87
Bridge
6.55 RCC Slab
Wangdue Lobeysa JT Road
Bridge
Route Name: Jangchubcholing-Tashidingkha Feeder Road (20 Kms); RAP-II
RCC Slab 12.00 5.50 40
RCC Slab
Wangdue Lobeysa JT Road 6.72 Bailey Bridge Bailey, DS 80.0 24.39 3.27 24
12.00
Total 3 48.39
5.50
40
Dagana Sarpang DB Road 4.44
Dagana Sarpang DB Road 4.70
Dagana Sarpang DB Road 5.70
Route Name: Drujeygang-Balung Feeder Road (25 Kms); RAP-II
RCC Slab
Bridge
RCC Slab 8.00 5.50 40
Total 1 8.00
Route Name: Khodakpa-Khar-Tsebar Feeder Road (Kms); RAP-II
P/Gatshel Trashigang KKT Road 3.25 Bailey Bridge Bailey, DS 70.0 21.34 3.27 24
P/Gatshel Trashigang KKT Road
Under
Construction
Under
Construction
Under
Construction
P/Gatshel Trashigang KKT Road
Total
Total Number of
Bridges 259 7735.121
Source: DoR
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Table 2.12 Bridges on various Farm Road
Route Name: Bomdeling farm road
T/Yangtse
Bomdeling
Farm Road
Kholongchu
Zam
Bailey,
DD
110.0 33.54 2004
Total 1 110.0 33.54
Route Name: Kholongchu – Dondeychu
T/Yangtse
Kholongchu-
Dondeychu
0.70 Kholongchu
Zam
Bailey
Bridge,
DSR
120.0 36.59 3.27 24 2003 NRDCL
T/Yangtse 2.30 Dondeychu
Zam
Bailey
Bridge,
DS
80.0 24.39 3.27 24 2002 NRDCL
Total 2 200.0 60.98
Route Name: Farm Road to Toenchekha Village, Paro
Paro
Tenchekha
farm road
Start
Point
Toenchekha
Zam
Bailey
Bridge,
DSR
110.0 33.54 3.27 24 December
2008
Launched
using old
parts
Total 1 110.0 33.54
Route Name: Farm road to Shaba, Village, Paro
Paro
Shaba Farm
Road
Start
Point
Shaba Zam
Bailey
Bridge,
DD
110.0 33.54 3.27 24 April
2008
110’BB
completed
in 2008
washed
away in
2009
Total 1 110.0 33.54
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Route Name: farm road to Lingmithang village
Mongar
Lingmithang
Farm Road
0.30 Lingmithang
Zam
Bailey
Bridge,
DSR
110.0 33.54 18 June 2005 NRDCL
Total 1 110.0 33.54
Route Name: Farm Road - Yusiphakha Village, T/phu
Thimphu
Yusiphakha
Farm Road
0.40 Yusiphakha
Zam
Bailey
Bridge,
SS
30.0 9.14 November
2002
Launched
using old
parts
Total 1 9.14
Route Name: Approach Road- Sha Slate Mining
Wangdue
Sha Slate
Mining
Road
Ruenak Zam Bailey
Bridge,
DS
40.0 12.19 October
2004
Launched
using old
parts
Total 1 12.19
Route Name: Farm Road –Chendebji Village
Trongsa
Road-
Chendebji
Chendebji
Zam
Bailey
Bridge,
DS
50.0 15.24 April
2005
Launched
using old
parts
Total 1 15.24
Route Name: Farm Road- Khariphu Village
Thimphu
Road-
Khariphu
Mining
0.50 Khariphu
Zam
Bailey
Bridge,
DSR
100.0 30.48 June
2005
Total 1 30.48
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Route Name: Farm Road – Silina Village, Mewang Geog
Thimphu
Road-
Silina
Village
Silina
Zam
Bailey
Bridge,
SS
40.0 12.19 3.27 18 June
2008
Launched
using old
parts
Total 1 12.19
Route Name: Farm Road-Debsi Village, Kawang Geog
Thimphu
Road-
Debsi
Village
Debsi
Zam
Bailey
Bridge,
DD
Total 1 33.54
Route Name: Wangdigang-Korphu Farm road
110.0 33.54 3.27 18 June
2008
Launched
using old
parts
Trongsa
Wangdigang-
Korphu FR
Reotala
Zam
Wangdigang
Zam
Bailey
Bridge,
DD
3.27 18 June
2008
The 230'
BB
completed
in Jun 08
washed
away by
Cyclone
AILA
flood in
May 2009
Total 0.00
Route Name: Debsi Farm Road
Thimphu Desi FR Debsi Zam Bailey, 110.0 33.54 3.27 18 2008
DDR
TOTAL 1 33.54
Total Nos of
bridges on
Farm Roads
Grand Total
Nos of Bridges
Source: DoR
13 341.45
272 8076.57
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Figure 2.5 Organizational Structure of Department of Roads
Director General
DoR
I&D Division
(CE)
S & D
Division (CE)
Roads
Division (CE)
Bridge
Division (CE)
GoI Project
(PC)
RAP-II
(PC)
RNP-I
(PC)
RNP-II
(PC)
Investigation
Section (EE)
Design
Section (EE)
Roads Section
(EE)
Design
Section (EE)
GoI Project
(APC)
RAP-II
(APC)
RNP-I
(APC)
RNP-II
(APC)
Development
Section (EE)
Survey
Section (EE)
Const & Mtc.
Section (EE)
GoI Project
(PMs)
RAP-II
(PMs)
RNP-I
(PMs)
RNP-II
(PMs)
Field Division
L/thang (EE)
Field Division
Lobesa (EE)
Field Division
P/ling (EE)
Field Division
Sarpang (EE)
Field Division
Thimphu (EE)
Field Division
T/gang (EE)
Field Division
Trongsa (EE)
Field Division
Z/gang (EE)
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CHAPTER 3
DEPARTMENT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING SERVICES
BACKGROUND
The process of urbanization is nearly five decades old and unlike many other countries, where
the establishment and growth of towns and cities has been influenced by economic potential, the
development of towns in Bhutan initially resulted from the establishment of administrative
centers. Today, the urban population has reached 31% (as of PHCB, 2005) of the total population
and by 2020, it is envisaged that more than 50 % of the population will be living in the urban
centers. With this rapidly growing urban population, the demand for planning and provision of
adequate infrastructure for housing, water supply, and sanitation etc. has increased manifold.
This calls for significant human and financial resources to promote a planned development and
to reduce the urban issues and poverty.
The erstwhile Bhutan Engineering Services was responsible for construction of buildings to
accommodate the civil servants from the beginning of 1 st Five Year Plan. This organization
continued to serve the public construction functions in a new name called “Public Works
Department”.
In 1974 a committee was appointed to guide urban development and it was called Central Town
Planning Committee (CTPC) consisting of all ministers and senior civil servants 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 and Housing by merging the nonroad
functions of the PWD. In 1993 the Departments of Roads and Works & Housing were
merged and renamed the Public Works Division (PWD). The new PWD was then transferred to
the Ministry of Communications.
In 1999 the roads and other functions were segregated and the Department of Urban
Development and Housing (DUDH) was formed. The mandate of DUDH was to focus on urban
development as the number of urban centers were rapidly increasing and urban problems like
housing, infrastructure provision and municipal management issues were emerging, which need
to be addressed comprehensively and efficiently.
Housing was separated from the department in 2003 and the DUDH was renamed as Department
of Urban Development and Engineering Services (DUDES) during the First Annual Engineering
Conference held at Gedu in 2004. Apart from the responsibilities associated to the urban sector
and providing engineering services to all other agencies, DUDES was also made the parent
Department for the Dzongkhag Engineering Sections.
The larger towns of Thimphu and Phuentsholing have City Corporations while other towns have
municipalities under the chairmanship of respective Dzongdags. Thimphu and Phuentsholing are
autonomous municipal corporations with charters. All other municipalities are called municipal
corporations but function under the engineering section of Dzongkhag administration.
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OBJECTIVES
The 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 and management of towns;
and
• Addressing urban poverty.
STRATEGIES
• Undertake urban planning as an activity from the outset of development;
• Building priority physical infrastructure;
• Management of urban services through appropriate legislation and granting autonomy to
municipalities; and
• Promote and preserve traditional architecture and environment.
SUSPENSION BRIDGES
Pedestrian trail bridges, mule tracks and foot trails are the main forms of transport and
communication in most parts of rural Bhutan. Trail bridges over the country’s deep river valleys
can cut walking distance by several hours or sometimes even by more than a day. Therefore, the
Government has placed high priority for the construction and improvement of trail suspension
bridges and mule tracks in the rural areas since the Fourth Plan.
The construction of suspension bridge is supported by the Swiss Government through SDC/
Helvetas. Swiss involvement started from 1985. Currently Suspension Bridge Program is in its
sixth phase which started from July 2007 and will end in December 2010.
At present there are a total of 350 existing bridges out of 456 constructed so far including 2
constructed with fund from the Swiss community and a 32 m span Bazam (traditional wooden
cantilever bridge) over Wangchu at Changjiji. However, the 3 bridges are not included in Table.
The Bazam was constructed to mark the occasion of the Centenary Celebrations and it benefits
the students of Chang Bangdo Primary School to use the playing field situated on the other side
of the river besides also allowing the city to enjoy the football matches held across the river.
MULE TRACKS
In order to facilitate rural access and interconnectivity, the construction of new and improvement
of existing mule tracks is supported by providing funds to the Dzongkhags for tools, plants and
construction materials like explosives, etc. The implementation is being done by the Dzongkhags
with community participation in terms of unskilled labor.
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Under the World Food Program contribution, a total of 151 Km of mule tracks has been
constructed in three Dzongkhags namely, Trashigang, Monggar and Zhemgang.
ISSUES & CHALLENGES
i) Human Resources: - There are only nine trained Urban Planners in the country and few
are undergoing training. It is ironical that such small number of Urban Planners has to
prepare urban development plans for more than 30 declared urban centers. In the absence
of many colleges offering Urban Planning courses at the Under Graduate level, there are
no candidates joining the department. These results into recruiting architects and
engineers who have to under go a master’s course to become full fledged planners. Hence
it takes time and financial resources to train planners. Thus, the ministry is managing the
urban planning functions either by supporting the least available professionals with
untrained engineers and architects or some works are outsourced.
ii)
Though it is fully established that half of the Bhutanese population will settle in the urban
areas by 2020, a corresponding Human Resource Development Plan and Investment
plans for development of such areas have not been prioritized.
iii)
iv)
All the development works are funded through a formula based resource allocation, but
some of the urban development works are very expensive in nature and it crosses the
formula based ceiling. So those Dzongkhags having rural development programs are not
able to absorb such urban programs and are frequently requesting the center to take up
such infrastructure development plan from the center. These calls for a review of formula
based program as the local capacity and the ownership of such program cannot be
guaranteed if all such programs are implemented by the center.
The zero growth policy of the civil service becomes a major hurdle as the financial
allocation and the scope of work have increased tremendously resulting in Dzongkhag
Engineers getting over loaded with the work.
v) Many of the plans and programs are delayed due to non-clearance of land issue by the
National Land Commission Secretariat.
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Table 3.1 Details of Suspension Bridges by Dzongkhag and Year of Construction
Number of Bridges Constructed
Sl.
Year Wise Break Up
No Dzongkhag
.
76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
1 Bumthang 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
2 Chukha 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
3 Dagana 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
4 Gasa 1 1 1 1
5 Haa 3 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1
6 Lhuntshe 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1
7 Mongar 1 3 5 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
8 Paro 1 2 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1
9 Pemagatshel 2 2 1 5 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4
10 Punakha 2 1 2 1 1 1 1
11 Samdrup
Jongkhar
3 1 3 4 2 2 3 2 1 2 1 1 1
12 Samtse 3 1 1 3 1 2 2 5 4 2 2 1 1
13 Sarpang 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 2 1 1
14 Thimphu 1 1 1 2 1 1
15 Trashigang 1 1 3 2 1 6 3 1 1 1 1 2 3 2
16 Trongsa 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 3 3 1
17 Tsirang 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
18 Wangdue 1 1 1 5 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
19 Trashi
1 2 1 2 3 1 1 2 1 1 1 1
Yangtse
20 Zhemgang 1 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Total 11 8 15 31 12 2 19 40 35 10 16 10 4 10 12 16 15 6 5 12 12 12 12 14
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Source: Suspension Bridge, DUDES
Number of Bridges Constructed
Year Wise Break Up
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Total
Number of
Bridges
Existing
1 Bumthang 1 1 19 18
2 Chukha 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 20 13
3 Dagana 4 1 1 3 20 15
4 Gasa 2 1 7 5
5 Haa 2 16 13
6 Lhuntshe 2 1 1 2 2 23 19
7 Mongar 1 3 2 2 2 1 34 27
8 Paro 1 1 1 1 20 17
9 Pemagatshel 1 1 1 1 1 1 30 23
10 Punakha 1 1 1 1 13 9
11 Samdrup
2 1 2 1 1 1 34 17
Jongkhar
12 Samtse 1 1 1 2 33 26
13 Sarpang 1 2 1 1 1 1 28 22
14 Thimphu 1 2 1 11 9
15 Trashigang 2 1 1 1 3 3 39 28
16 Trongsa 1 1 20 16
17 Tsirang 1 1 1 15 12
18 Wangdue 1 1 1 1 25 22
19 Trashi Yangtse 2 1 2 1 23 19
20 Zhemgang 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 26 20
Total 18 16 6 4 16 12 9 17 14 2 3 456 350
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Table 3.2 Status of Urban Development Plan as of December 2009
Sl.
No.
Dzongkhag
Gaylong
Throm
Dzongkhag
Thromde
Yenlag Throm Geog Throm Present Status
Thimphu
WESTERN REGION
Structure Plan prepared by the consultants had been approved by CCM in Jan
2003. 10 Local Area Plan had been prepared and being implemented.
1 Thimphu
Phuentsholing
Dechenchholing Layout plan for 23 plots prepared in 1999 is being implemented by TCC.
Khasadrapchu
No plan. However, the concept of land pooling had been disseminated to the
public.
Urban Development Plan for 2002-2017 including extended area prepared and
approved by CCM in 2004 for implementation.
2 Chukha
Kabreytar
Toribari
Chukha Colony
(Wangkha)
Gedu
Tsimasham
Tshimalakha
Laptsakha
Local Area Plan approved but not implemented due to the following;
Deficit of fund from ADB Funding.
Land had been mortgaged by the landlords.
No construction zone due to geological instability.
High Tension lines crisscrossing over the area that has 22 mtrs. Right off way.
Area not planned. Immense pressure from the public and the Ministry of
Economic Affairs for a plan.
Plan prepared but not implemented as there is no bridge. The Dzongkhag has
different opinion because of recent flood.
Plans prepared for;
a) Laptsakha
b) Below Meritshimo Junction
c) Above Meritshimo Junction (needs extensions of road)
Layout plan prepared in 1999 with 56 plots and had been approved for
implementation in 2002 out of which 50 plots had been allotted by the
Dzongkhags.
The business community wished to defer the plan prepared during 8 th Five Year
Plan. Hence, no plan has been prepared.
Darla (Tala)
Pasakha
Wangkha
Layout plan prepared in 1999 in draft form.
No action. The area not planned.
No Plan. The area has not been surveyed.
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3 Samtse
4 Paro
5 Haa
Samtse
Tshongdue
The Structure Plan prepared by the consultant and had been approved by the
NCCHS. The plan is being implemented. The NLCS has withheld the release of
Local Area Plan.
Gomtu No plan, although the area had been surveyed.
Sipsu/ Local Area Plan was prepared in 1993 and plots demarcated by the Dzongkhag.
Belbotey
Chengmari No plan. The area has not been surveyed.
Bondey
The 1 st phase had been completed. The 2 nd & 3 rd phase approved in 2003 through
NCCHS is being implemented by the Dzongkhag.
Urban development Plan prepared in 2004 had been accorded approval by
NCCHS for implementation.
Haa
The structure and layout plan prepared in 1989 and approved in 1992 is still under
implementation for main town.
Jyenkana Jyenkana No Plan.
CENTRAL- WESTERN REGION
Sl.
No.
6
Dzongkhag
Wangdue
Phodrang
7 Punakha
Gaylong
Throm
Dzongkhag
Thromde
Bajo
Khuru
Yenlag Throm Geog Throm Present Status
Nobding
Rurichu
Thinleygang
Lobeysa
Urban development plan approved for implementation in 2002.
The Dzongkhag had allotted 131 plots to the eligible license
holders.
Layout plan with 37 plots prepared and approved for
implementation in 1998. However, the plan could not be
implemented due to land dispute.
No plan but a copy of topographical survey had been obtained.
The action area plan prepared in 1997 is being implemented in
the field with majority of house already built.
No Plan.
No Plan.
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8 Dagana
9
Tsirang
10 Gasa
Dagana
Damphu
Gasa
Dagapela
Dujeygang
Layout plan had been prepared in 2002 with 32 plots. The plots
were allotted by the Dzongkhag. Further construction permits
deferred to continue slope stabilization works under RGoB/
ADB funding.
No plan, although the area had been surveyed
No plan, although the area had been surveyed
Lhamoizingkha No plan.
Layout plan had been prepared in 2001 for 16 plots. Allotment
Sunkosh
of plots completed and building construction under progress. 5
plots had been affected due to the construction of bridge.
Goshi No plan.
The Structure Plan prepared by the consultant had been
approved by the NCCHS for implementation.
Chachey No plan. The area has not been surveyed
Meldrelgang No plan. The area has not been surveyed.
The approved plan with 18 commercial and 9 residential
released to Dzongkhag for implementation.
Damji A plan had been prepared.
CENTRAL – EASTERN REGION
Sl. No Dzongkhag
11 Sarpang
12 Bumthang
Gaylong
Throm
Dzongkhag
Thromde
Gelephu
Dekeling
Yenlag Throm Geog Throm Present Status
Sarpang/
Rabibagan
Jigmechholing/
Surey
Chumey
The Structure Plan prepared and being implemented. The road
network within the core area developed. The NLCS has
withheld the release of Local Area Plan I & II.
Survey work completed in 2006.
No plan.
Local Area Plan prepared in 2002 had been approved for
implementation in 2003 by the NCCHS. Allotment of plots to
eligible candidates waited. The infrastructure like road with
drainage and streetlight are already put in place.
No action.
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13 Zhemgang
Zhemgang
14 Trongsa Trongsa
Panbang
Tingtibi
Structure Plan that was prepared in 2002 had been approved for
implementation in 2003 by the NCCHS. Plot demarcation work
completed in 2005
Layout plan prepared and approved. But the plan could not be
implemented due to security reason.
Layout plan prepared and approved for implementation in 1997.
Plot demarcation work completed in 2005.
Structure plan that was prepared in 2002 had been approved for
implementation in 2003 by the NCCHS. Immense pressure from
BCCI to release the area occupied by DoR Colony.
EASTERN REGION
Sl. No
15
Dzongkhag
Samdrup
Jongkhar
Gaylong
Throm
Dzongkhag
Thromde
S/ Jongkhar
Yenlag Throm Geog Throm Present Status
The Structure Plan and Local Area Plan prepared and released
to Dzongkhag for implementation.
Deothang No plan. The area has not been surveyed.
Bhangtar
Kowai Pani had been surveyed (Topographic) but no plan had
been prepared.
Mongar
Daifam
(Jomotsangkha)
Cadastral survey had been completed and Township Map
produced. We need to explore the Topographical survey works.
Structure Plan had been approved for implementation in 2001
by the NCCHS. 2 Local Area Plan under implementation.
Gyelposhing
The layout plan prepared but later revised in 2001. The
Dzongkhag had allotted the plot to eligible ones. New Structure
Plan under review.
16 Mongar
Drametse
Limithang
Sengor
Yadhi
No plan. The area has not been surveyed
No plan. The area has not been surveyed
No plan. The area has not been surveyed
No plan. The area has not been surveyed
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17 Trashigang
18 Trashi Yangtse
19 Pema Gatshel
20 Lhuntse
Trashigang Structure plan prepared that included Melphy, as well.
Bartsam No plan. The area has not been surveyed
Kanglung
Draft Structure Plan prepared in 1987 was subject to revision.
Local Area Plan not prepared due to absence of Cadastral
information.
T/Yangtse
Rangjung
Wamrong
Duksum
Khaling
Denchi Denchi
Phaling
Autsho
Nangkor
Dungkar
Gorgan
Survey had been carried out using RK 1 (old method)
Structure Plan prepared and approval accorded by the NCCHS
in 2002.
Survey had been carried out using RK 1(old method) and later
Development Plan prepared in 2007. The Plan released to
Dungkhag for implementation.
Structure / Layout Plan prepared and approved in 2000 for
implementation.
The Preliminary Plan prepared and released to Dzongkhag for
implementation. Needs review.
Topographical survey had been completed. The structure plan
under preparation.
Survey had been carried out using RK 1 (old method). No plan
had been prepared.
Layout plan prepared and approved in 2002. 1 out of 25 plots
had been allotted by the Dzongkhag.
Layout plan prepared and approved in 2003. About 13 acres of
land had been acquired by the Dzongkhag. 70 plots were created
including few institutional.
No plan. The area has not been surveyed
No plan. The area has not been surveyed
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Table 3.3 Status of Urban Centers Topographic Survey as of December 2009
Sl.
No
Dzongkhag
Towns in Respective
Dzongkhags
Topographic Survey
WESTERN REGION
1 Thimphu Thimphu
Surveyed & Managed by
Thimphu City Corporation
2
Gedu
Surveyed & Completed
3 Tsimasham Surveyed & Completed
4
Surveyed & Managed by
Phuentsholing
Chukha
Phuentsholing City Corporation
5 Darla Not Surveyed
6 Chukha Surveyed & Completed
7 Tsimalakha Surveyed & Completed
8
Samtse
Surveyed & Completed
9 Samtse Gomtu Surveyed & Completed
10 Sipsu/Belbotay Not Surveyed
11
Tshongdue
Surveyed & Completed
Paro
12 Bondey Surveyed & Completed
13 Haa Haa Surveyed & Completed
CENTRAL-WESTERN REGION
14
Wangdue (Bajothang) Surveyed & Completed
15 Wangdue Nobding Not Surveyed
16 Rurichu Not Surveyed
17 Punakha Khuruthang Surveyed & Completed
18
Daga Dzong Town
Surveyed & Completed
19 Dagapela Town Not Surveyed
Dagana
20 Sunkosh Town Surveyed & Completed
21 Drujegang Not Surveyed
22 Tsirang Damphu Surveyed & Completed
23 Gasa Gasa Not Surveyed
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CENTRAL-EASTERN REGION
24
Sarpang
Surveyed & Completed
25 Sarpang Gelephu Surveyed & Completed
26 Lhamoizingkha Not Surveyed
27
Chamkar*
Surveyed & Completed
28 Bumthang Dekiling* Surveyed & Completed
29 Jakar Town* Surveyed & Completed
30
Zhemgang
Surveyed & Completed
31 Zhemgang Tingtibi Surveyed & Completed
32 Panbang Surveyed & Completed
33 Trongsa Trongsa Surveyed & Completed
EASTERN REGION
34
Samdrup Jongkhar
Surveyed & Completed
35 Samdrup Deothang Not Surveyed
36 Jongkhar Samdrupchoeling/ Bangtar Not Surveyed
37 Jomotsangkha/ Daifam Surveyed & Completed
38
Mongar
Surveyed & Completed
39 Gyalposhing Surveyed & Completed
Mongar
40 Drametse Not Surveyed
41 Lingmethang Not Surveyed
42
Khaling
Surveyed & Completed
43 Wamrong Surveyed & Completed
44 Trashigang Town Surveyed & Completed
Trashigang
45 Rangjung Surveyed & Completed
46 Kanglung Surveyed & Completed
47 Reserboo Surveyed & Completed
48 Trashi Yangtse
Surveyed & Completed
49 Yangtse Duksum Surveyed & Completed
Pemagatshel Town &
50
Denchi^1
Surveyed & Completed
Pemagatshel Nanglam (Rinchenthang
51
area)^2
Surveyed & Completed
52 Denchi Surveyed & Completed
53
Lhuentse/ Phaling
Surveyed & Completed
Lhuentse
54 Autsho Surveyed & Completed
Source: DUDES
Note: - * Updatation of the towns will be done
^1 Town is going to be shifted to Denchi
^2 Nanglam old town is also surveyed
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Dzongkhag
Chukha
Table 3.4 Information on Drinking Water Supply Schemes by Urban Towns as of 31 st.
December, 2009
Urban Town
Percentage of
Population with Piped
Drinking Water
Treated Not
Treated
96
Water
Produced
(m 3 /day)
Hours of
Supply
(Daily
Average)
Total
Expenditure on
Water Supply
(Nu. in million)
Bumthang Chamkhar 25.00 75.00 - - -
Dekiling 40.00 60.00 - - 0.100
Chukha Nil 100.00 - 24.00 -
Darla 100.00 Nil - 6.00 2.670
Gedu 100.00 Nil - 6.00 -
Dagana
Phuenstholing Under Phuentsholing City Corporation
Tsimalakha Nil 100.00 - 8.00 2.500
Tsimasham Nil 100.00 - 5.00 2.000
Dagana - 100.00 - 24.00 -
app.
Dagapela - - - - Not Approved
Drujeygang - - - -
Lhamoyzingkha - - - - -
Sunkosh - 100.00 2.00 24.00 -
app.
Gasa Gasa 0.00 100.00 - 20.00 -
Haa Haa 100.00 - 1500.00 24.00 10.910
Lhuentse Autsho 0.00 100.00 50.00 24.00 Public
Contribution
Phaling 62.75 37.25 143.33 12.00 8.700
Monggar
Dremtse 0.00 100.00 - 24.00 -
Gyelposhing 100.00 0.00 2177.28 24.00 18.893
Monggar 100.00 0.00 3000.00 4.00 9.80
Paro Bondey 100.00 0.00 800.00 6.00 0.050
Tshongdue 100.00 0.00 1036.00 6.00 1.040
Punakha Khuruthang 0.00 100.00 2500.00 9.00 40.006
Pema Gatshel
Samdrup
Jongkhar
Kanaldang - - - - -
Kherigonpa 0.00 100.00 - 16.00 0.117
Monglin - - - - -
Nangkor - - - - -
Nganglam RWSS - - 24.00 -
Yalang - - - - -
Dewathang 0.00 100.00 6.00 24.00 0.426
Jomotsangkha - - - - -
Phuntshothang - - - - -
S/Jongkhar 93.00 7.00 650.00 14.00 0.845
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Samtse Samtse 100.00 0.00 2500.00 9.00 27.491
Sipsu - - - - -
Gelephu 100.00 0.00 5000.00 24.00 1 million US
Sarpang
Dollar (Nu. 45
million)
Sarpang:-
Existing Supply 0.00 100.00 - 2.00 -
New Supply 0.00 100.00 864.00 6.00 9.834
Khasadrapchu - - - - -
Lobesa - - - - -
Thimphu Thimphu Under Thimphu City Corporation
Thinleygang - - - - -
Kanglung 0.00 100.00 - - -
Khaling 0.00 100.00 - - -
Trashigang Rangjung 100.00 0.00 1050.00 24.00 15.000
Trashigang 100.00 0.00 1234.00 24.00 17.935
Wamrong 0.00 100.00 432.00 - -
Trashi Duksum 100.00 0.00 15.00 12.00 7.400
Yangtse Trashi Yangtse 100.00 0.00 51.400 12.00 13.690
Trongsa Trongsa 80.00 20.00 130.00 24.00 40.746
Tsirang Damphu:
Existing Source 100.00 0.00 928.00 18.00 22.80
New Source 0.00 100.00 1500.00 - -
Bajo 100.00 0.00 1134.00 6.00 19.581
Wangdue Nobding - - - - -
Rurichu - - - - -
Panbang - - - - -
Zhemgang Tingtibi 100.00 0.00 224.00. 24.00 5.720
Zhemgang 100.00 0.00 604.00 18.00 8.940
Source: Dzongkhag
Note: Dash (-) means information not available
RWSS-Rural Water Supply Scheme
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Annual Information Bulletin 2009
DZONGKHA
GS
Bumthang
Chukha
Table 3.5 Information on Urban Infrastructure Facilities by type and town as of December 2009
URBAN
TOWNS
URBAN ROADS
(km)
Surface
d
Not
Surface
d
DRAIN
S
(mtr.)
FOOTPATH
(mtr.)
Road
Side
Off
Road
No. of
Parki
ng
PARKING
Capacity (to accumulate # of vehicle
per parking)
2
Wheele
r
Light
Vehicl
e
Mediu
m
Vehicle
Heavy
Vehicl
e
Chamkhar - - - - - - - - - -
Dekiling - 1.70 - - 2.53 - - - - -
Darla - 0.50 0.50 - - - - - - -
Gedu - 3 1.20 - - - 1 2 - -
Tsimasham 1.50 1.50 1.50 - - - - 2 2 2
Dagana - 1.5 200 - - - - - - -
Dagapela - - - - - - - - - -
Dagana
Drujeygang - - - - - - - - - -
Lhamoyzingkha - - - - - - - - - -
Sunkosh - - - - - - - - - -
Gasa Gasa - - 240.00 Nil 380.00 - - - - -
Haa Haa 1.6 1.6 3200 3850 Nil - No specified parking area
Lhuntse
Autsho - - - - - - - - - -
Phaling 2.422 1.658 2153.1 - 2764.2 - - - - -
Dremetse - - - - - - - - - -
Monggar Gyelposhing 13.90 - 1151.35 - - 6 - - - -
Monggar 30.50 12.00 3506 15 3000 - - - - -
Paro
Bondey - - - - - - - - - -
Tshongdue 2.992 - 5636.9 3366.55 450 - - - - -
Punakha Khuruthang 1.770 0.129 2804.46 104.70 Nil 9 No specified parking area
Kanaldang - - - - - - - - - -
Pema Gatshel Kherigonpa - - - - - - - - - -
Monglin - - - - - - - - - -
REMARKS
Not
processed
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S/Jongkhar
Samtse
Sarpang
Thimphu
Trashigang
Nangkor - - - - - - - - - -
Nganglam - - - - - - - - - -
Yalang - - - - - - - - - -
Dewathang 0.50 Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil
Jomotsangkha - - - - - - - - - -
Phuntshothang - - - - - - - - - -
S/Jongkhar 5.71 Nil 3200 990 Nil 2 10 20 10 50
Gomtu - - - - - - - - - -
Samtse 4 1.5 4 1 Nil 2 20 20 30 15
Sipsu - - - - - - - - - -
Gelephu 5.26 - 4420 741.1 185.4 - - - - -
Sarpang - - - - - - - - - -
Khasadrapchu - - - - - - - - - -
Lobesa - - - - - - - - - -
Thinleygang - - - - - - - - - -
Kanglung - - - - - - - - - -
Khaling - - - - - - - - - -
Rangjung - - - - - - - - - -
Trashigang 3.101 2.15 748.00 700 500 - 10 55 10 -
Wamrong 0.275 - 1.146 - 1146 - 10 15 4 1
Trashi Duksum - - - - - - - - - -
Yangtse Tashi Yangtse 4.32 - 4933.30 1881.90 - - - - - -
Trongsa Trongsa 13574 3000 - 170.80 1358.40 3.00 10 20 10 10
Tsirang Damphu 4.6 1.8 450 200 Nil 150 27 41 Nil Nil
Bajo 2950 Nil 3600 7300 - 155 28 110 - 17
Wangdue Nobding - - - - - - - - - -
Rurichu - - - - - - - - - -
Panbang - - - - - - - - - -
Zhemgang Tingtibi 1.20 1.00 2500 2300 - 10 2 5 3 2
Zhemgang 3.85 2.20 1460 1000 1300 2 5 20 8 5
Source: Dzongkhag, Note: (-) Dash means information not available
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Table 3.6 Information on Urban Waste Management by Dzongkhag as of December 2009
Dzongkhag
Land Fill
Site
Cost at
Completion
(Million)
Liquid
Waste
Management
Cost at
Completion
(Million)
Bumthang Functional 4.5 0 0
Chukha N/A 0 N/A 0
Dagana
Gasa N/A 0 N/A 0
Haa Functional 1.6 N/A 0
Lhuntse
Monggar
Paro
Pema Gatshel N/A 0 N/A 0
Punakha Functional 0 0 0
Samdrup
Jongkhar
Samtse
Sarpang
Thimphu
Trashigang Functional 3.13 Functional 8.55
Trongsa
Tsirang Functional 3.2 Functional 9.7
Wangdue
Phodrang
Trashi Yangtse Functional 1
Zhemgang
Source: - Dzongkhag
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Figure 3.1 Organizational Structure of Department of Urban Development & Engineering Services
MINISTRY OF WORKS & HUMAN
SETTLEMENT
DEPT. OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT &
ENGINEERING SERVICES
ENGINEERING
SERVICES DIVISION
URBAN PLANNING &
DESIGN DIVISION
URBAN
INFRASTRUCTURE
SERVICES DIVISION
RURAL
INFRASTRUCTURE
SERVICES DIVISION
CONSTRUCTION
DIVISON
ARCHITECT
SECTION
STRUCTURAL
SECTION
ESTIMATE
SECTION
ELECTRICAL
SECTION
DZONGKHAG
ENNG.SUPPORT
SERVICES
PLANNING
&RESEARCH
SECTION
DESIGN SECTION
SURVEY
SECTION
DEVELOPMENT
CONTROL
SECTION
WATER SUPPLY
SECTION
SEWERAGE &
SANITATION
SECTION
URBAN ROADS
SECTION
SUSPENSION
SECTION
MULE TRACK
SECTION
WORLD BANK
PROJECT
ADB PROJECT
GOI PROJECT
EUSPS
PROJECT
SUPREME
COURT
SECRETARIAT
CONSTRUCTION
GIS SECTION
POOL STAFF
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BACKGROUND
CHAPTER 4
CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT BOARD
The Construction Development Board (CDB) was established in 1987 as an independent
interagency representative organization of the Royal Government of Bhutan with mandate to act
as promoter and overseer of construction industry and to develop an efficient & quality based
construction industry within Bhutan. The Procurement/Financial Manual empowers CDB to
formulate its own working procedures for the administration of the construction industry related
activities.
With the fast evolving changes in the governance and complexity of divergent work procurement
practices, clear understanding of the role of CDB and its function and power to bring about
accountability is of paramount importance for which purpose this ‘Institutional Mandate’ is
developed to clearly spell out the same, as outlined in the following sections.
ROLE OF CDB
The CDB shall act as a:
1. Promoter of an efficient Construction Industry;
2. Regulatory authority for the Registration of Contractors; Consultants; Project
Information & other such construction industry related matters in Bhutan;
3. Overseer of the construction industry with respect of inter-agency matters and
also bridge the organizational gap between the private and public sectors by
assisting the private sector in undertaking more expansive part in the industry
through business, technology and manpower development;
4. To help the government in obtaining increased return on its investment through
the promotion of an efficient and quality based construction industry; &
5. To ensure fair and equal access to the award of contract as well as treatment in the
execution of contract.
OBJECTIVES
To promote, improve and streamline the growth and expansion of the construction industry to
a level that is capable of producing and delivering high quality construction works, value for
money and responsive to the national needs, amongst others:
• By assisting the private sector within the construction industry to implement fair
competition;
• By encouraging and facilitating the effective use of best practices, enhance quality of
constructions; and
• By identifying necessary construction skills and assisting and, where appropriate,
coordinating the creation and improvement of skills training and certification
programmes.
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FUNCTIONS
• To register/ classify/ categorize contractors, consultancy firms & Engineering
professionals related to construction industry including downgrading/upgrading,
suspending or reinstating of CDB registration based on their capability and
performance;
• To provide/coordinate training and awareness programs to develop human
resources capacity & capabilities in the construction industry;
• Monitoring quality if works delivered by contractors.
• Collate/ maintain and disseminate useful Construction industry performance;
• Create appropriate enabling environment and initiate policy reforms to curb
fronting/ collusion and such other mal-practices in the industry;
• Facilitate settlement of contractual disputes and grievances in contract awards;
• Act as a platform to address the pertinent issues and problems faced by the
Contractors;
• Monitor performance of construction firms;
• Implement decision of the Board.
A. CONSTRUCTION REGULATORY DIVISIONS
1. Manage/administer registration, classification and monitoring of contractors
(including international contractors who wish to work in Bhutan & Joint Ventures)
and cancellation, suspension or reinstating their CDB registration – in its effort
towards increasing productivity;
2. Register construction personnel, engineers and architects, engineering &
architectural consultancy firms towards enhancing professionalism;
3. Verify resources to ensure fulfillment of classification requirements of the
contractors and consultancy firms
4. Coordinate with private construction sector and Government institutions to promote
a (public-private) partnership for construction industry development;
5. Maintain information on contracts awarded/completed with specific details of value,
contract period and other details of the work ;
6. Review and investigate any disputes arising out of the legal status/false
submissions/tampering of tender documents by contracting/consulting firm during
the participation/award of contract works;
7. Create enabling environment for regional recognition of Bhutanese contractors &
consultants;
8. Administration of institutional capacity and performance of the contractors; &
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9. Conduct Workshops and meetings to address problem areas confronted by the
construction industry, highlight any innovations and explain new rules and
requirements as and when decided by the Board.
10. Facilitate dispute resolution during the contractual & post contractual phases (precontractual
procurement disputes shall be resolved by the Ministry of Finance in
accordance to the Procurement Manual 2007);
11. Maintain an Empanelment of Arbitrators;
12. Facilitate training & exposure for Arbitrators in resolving contractual disputes
relating construction;
13. Review the procurement decisions and make necessary suggestions to the
implementing agencies/contractors which shall be binding on all parties.
B. CONSTRUCITON PROMOTION & MONITORING DIVISIONS
In co-operation with appropriate institutions:
1. Promote and facilitate the creation of certification and skills assessment programmes
for engineers and other construction related manpower (other than skilled craftsmen
which will be done by MoLHR);
2. Ensure speedy localization of manpower in Construction Industry through incentives
and imposition of penalties (by means of provisions in the Standard Bidding
Documents but not limited to such initiatives only);
3. Facilitate/Conduct appropriate refreshers courses for various level of technocrats,
contractors & construction workers;
4. Conduct awareness programs and training in contractual requirements (e.g. contract
administration);
5. Develop & promote technical and managerial skill within the private construction
sector, in collaboration with relevant agencies;
6. Monitor quality of works delivered by contractors, undertake inspection & random
checks on construction practices including fronting and collusion;
7. Enforcement of directives and regulation on infrastructure projects;
8. Monitor implementation of quality assurance strategy;
9. Carry out construction investigation works;
10. Feedback and technical support to field engineers;
11. Conduct Training and awareness programs for engineers;
12. Collect and disseminate construction industry information and statistics required for
planning, monitoring, and decision making;
13. Create information databank of Certified/Registered Contractors and Consultancy
firms;
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14. Promote IT in construction;
15. Provide online access to information on contractors, consultancy firms,
architects/engineers; and tenders; &
16. Provide a ONE Window services on all NITs of the government
C. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
1. Promote the development, improvement and expansion of the construction industry in
cooperation with appropriate agencies;
2. Promote in cooperation with appropriate institutes, the development of effective
construction quality, standardization, improve construction technologies / techniques
and materials;
3. Monitor and recommend improvements to the practices of procurement and
contracting of works from time to time;
4. Promote applied Research & Development activities into any matter relating to the
construction industry in collaboration with relevant government/private
organizations;
5. Conduct research and development activities to find cost effective and sustainable
construction technology;
6. Networking with regional and international organization for technology transfer and
knowledge sharing;
7. Carry out research and development projects;
8. Oversee the functions and management of Technology Demonstration and production
Center in Gyelpozhing, Mongar;
9. Publication of BSR and relevant documents;
10. Publication of journals/manuals/guidelines relevant to construction industry.
D. OVERSEER OF THE INDUSTRY
As overseer for the industry, CDB shall carry out the following task across all
government procuring agencies including corporation and other concerns, as may be the
case, in following areas:
a. Address Procurement Grievances
Develop mechanism for addressing works procurement grievances (during & post
contractual period) and enforce strictly & effectively to bring about fair and equal
access to all contractors & consultants with transparency. Grievances may include but
not limited to unfair applications/interpretations of contract clauses.
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b. Arbitration of Contractual Dispute
Develop mechanism for arbitration of post contractual dispute including
intervention during the ongoing execution phase.
c. Review of Policies for Amendment
Address policies specific to construction industry and its development for review
and amendment with the concerned authority.
ACHIEVEMENTS: 2009-2010
i. Online services for database and industry information
• CiNET User Training: 4 batches of focal person from 70 procuring agencies
were trained on the usage of CiNET.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Improve capacity of contractors:
• Carried out 2 nd and 3 rd Induction course at Bumthang and Phuentsholing –
Total of 370 new contractors trained on basic construction skill and norms in
construction industry.
Monitor construction firms to check fronting/collusion and to ensure that minimum
mandatory resources are maintained
Registration of construction & Consultancy firms:
New Registration
Revalidation of CDB Registration
Up-grading of CDB Registration
Down- gradation of CDB Registration
Source: CDB
309 nos
896 nos
36 nos
9 nos
v. Revenue generated from:
New Registration Nu. 0.275m
Revalidation of CDB Registration Nu. 0.646m
Late fees
Nu .0.321m
Total
Nu.1.242m
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Annual Information Bulletin 2009
IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES ONGOING/IN PIPE LINE
i. Implementation of Point Based System for Contractor Selection:
Development and institutionalization of all supporting tools and monitoring
mechanisms for the new point based system for contractor selection to ensure a
smooth and successful implementation.
ii. Implementation of new contractor classification system: To introduce the new
system for contractor classification that allows more flexibility and opportunities
to the contractors in execution of works to their best capacity and capability.
PLANS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE YEAR 2010-2011
i. Improvement and Expansion of construction Development Services:
• Continue strengthening of CDB- In-house capacity building.
• Further expansion of registration services including registration of architects,
Engineer and Consulting firms and establishing online registration system.
• Service delivery- Drafting Arbitration and CDA Act.
• Online services for database and industry information.
• Establish effective monitoring system to curb corruption, fronting, collusion
and improve quality in construction.
• Electronic bidding, E—procurement and evaluation using software.
ii. Awareness & Orientation Program
• Improve capacity of contractors, Managers and Engineers in taking up large
works, improved contract management, financial management and Quality
Assurance System – Contractors awareness & Orientation Program.
INSTITUTIONAL SETUP
CDB shall be an independent interagency organization of the Royal Government of Bhutan with
mandate to act as both overseer as well as promoter of the construction industry. The institutional
set-up of the CDB shall be as follows:
a) BOARD
The Board shall functions as the main decision making body of CDB. It shall comprise of
eminent personalities of the important ministries and private sector representatives. The Current
Board Members are shown in Table 4.1:
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Source: CDB
Table 4.1 Board Members
Sl.No Board Member Name Department Board Position
1
Hon’ble Zhabtog Lyonpo Yeshi Zimba,
(Hon’ble Chairman of CDB)
2 Dasho Nima Wangdi (Secretary)
3 Dasho Ugyen Tshechup Dorji (President)
Ministry of Works & Human
Settlement
Ministry of Works & Human
Settlement
Construction Association of
Bhutan
Chairman
Member
Member
4 Mr. PemaWangda ( Director General) Department of Labour, MoLHR Member
5 Mr. Sangay Tenzin (Director General) Department of Roads, MoWHS Member
6 Mr. Nima Wangdi (Director General) Ministry of Finance Member
7 Mr. Karma Sonam (Chief Engineer)
School Plan. & Build. Division,
MoE
Member
8 Mr. Karma Tshering (Chief Engineer) Department of Energy, MoEA Member
9 Mr. Sonam Ongdi (Rep. Class A & B) Class A&B Contractors Member
10 Mr. Leki (Rep. Class C & D) Class C&D Contractors Member
11
Mr. Wangdi Gyaltshen (Executive
Director)
CDB Secretariat, MoWHS
Member Secretary
Table 4.2 Recent Board meetings held:
Year Board Meeting Date Venue
2008-2009
2008-2009
2009-2010
2009-2010
Source: CDB
50th Board
Meeting
51st Board
Meeting
52nd Board
Meeting
53rd Board
Meeting
19th August 2008
25th May 2009
14th September
2009
20th January 2010
MoWHS
Conference Hall
MoWHS
Conference Hall
MoWHS
Conference Hall
MoWHS
Conference Hall
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b) CDB Secretariat
The CDB Secretariat is responsible for all of the administrative and other operational
functions of CDB. Notwithstanding the Secretariat’s role as coordinator, facilitator and
enabler of Construction Industry, its ability to effectively carry out these tasks for the benefit
of Bhutan’s construction industry will be dependent on its staffing levels.
• The Secretariat Administration Division will be headed by the Executive Director
• Regulatory Division headed by Chief Regulatory Officer
• Construction Promotion and Monitoring Section headed by a Executive Engineer
• Research and Development Section headed by a Executive Engineer
• Regional Office will be headed by Executive Engineer.
NATIONAL ARBITRATION COMMITTEE
With rapid increase in contractual disputes of recent the construction industry faces a new
dimension of challenge. While this rise in disputes in a way can be construed as development
and better comprehension of the contracting procedures of our contractors, it does call for timely
intervention by way of placing an appropriate arbitrary mechanism to resolve disputes speedily
and effectively before it compounds with time. Although, the CDB by virtue of it being "a
bridging organization between the private and public sector" has the responsibility to facilitate
and to act as a neutral third party in settlement of disputes the arbitration system could not take
off as envisaged. One of the main impediments to this has been the sheer lack of support by the
agencies concerned. Efforts to arbitrate in the past have not been successful since the respondent
(generally the procuring agencies) would not cooperate/respond. Request by CDB as the third
party was often not honored by the agencies as a result of which the arbitration system attempted
by CDB was unsuccessful.
In light of above, as conveyed by the Secretary, MOWHS vide his letter No. MoWHS/SEC-
36/2004/1441 dated 8 th December 2004, the 246 th session of the Coordination Committee
Meeting of the Council of Ministers held on the 23 rd November 2004 has kindly approved the
establishment of a National Arbitration Committee.
Table 4.3 The Interim National Arbitration Committee consists of 6 (six) members:
1 Dasho Ugen Tsechup Dorji
President, Construction
Association of Bhutan
2 Mr. Nim Dorji
Director General, Ministry of
Finance
3 Mr. Tenzin Jamtsho Asstt. Attorney General, OAG
4 Mr. Kezang Dorji Internal Auditor, MoWHS
5 Mr. Basant Raj Chettri Private Sector
6 Mr. Wangdi Gyaltshen
Source: CDB
Executive Director, Construction
Development Board.
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Table 4.4 Numbers of NAC meetings held and Cases Solved
Year
2008-
2009
2009-
2010
2009-
2010
2009-
2010
Source: CDB
NAC
Meeting
10th
NAC
Meeting
11th
NAC
Meeting
12th
NAC
Meeting
13th
NAC
Meeting
No.
of
Cases
Solved Pending Remarks
2 1 -
1 - -
2 - 1
1 - -
(1)One Case settled through arbitration by
NAC Members. (2) One case referred to
court.
Since all the NAC Members were not
present during the meeting, Chairman
suggested putting up the proceeding during
the 12 th NAC Meeting.
(1)Decision of NAC under review by
DUDES/MLTC. (2) In the 2nd case
respondent did not agree on the decision of
NAC Members.
Respondent requested to refer the case to
the court
REGISTRATION
A. REGISTRATION OF CONTRACTORS
As mandated by the Financial Manual 1988, the CDB shall establish and maintain the
List of Registered Contractors which shall be divided into a number of classes and
categories of works based on the financial capacity, technical capability and past
experience. The registration system is a system of formal pre- qualification and is not
limited to a particular contract. Proof of enrolment on CDB's Registration System should
constitute a presumption of overall suitability, unless proved otherwise, and should
qualify contractors to participate in the bidding within the range of their class and
category of works.
B. REGISTRATION OF CONSULTANTS
The CDB has the mandate to register consultants. In order to enhance professionalism
and to provide the Procuring Agencies with a means of identifying a Consultant’s
technical ability to perform the required services, all consultancy firms engaged in
construction related activities are registered with the Construction Development Board
(CDB).
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C. REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS
To encourage professionalism and to protect the interests of the Client, the Construction
Development Board (CDB) started registering all architects (Bhutanese and non-
Bhutanese) who wish to provide professional services in Bhutan, from January 2005.
All professionally qualified architects who wish to have the privilege of
signing/approving architectural designs; architects/firms in the private sector who wish to
compete for government or corporate contracts and any non-Bhutanese firms operating /
desiring to operate in Bhutan are required to register with the CDB. As of date there are
23 individual architects registered with CDB.
Bhutanese Architect 23
Non National Architect 0
Architect/Consultancy Firm 30
Source: CDB
BRIEF STATISTICS OF CONTRACTORS
The total number of contractors registered with CDB at present stands at 2369. They are
classified into four categories viz. Classes A, B, C and D. Thimphu has the maximum contractors
with 561 as shown in the figure 4.1 while Gasa has least number with only 8. Out of 50 Class A
contractors, 38 are based in the Thimphu while the rest are based in Chhukha (9), Bumthang (2),
Samdrup Jongkhar (1), Sarpang (1), Trashigang (1) and Paro (2) Dzongkhags. The remaining
Dzongkhags have contractors Class B and below;
Figure 4.1 Distribution of contractors by Dzongkhag
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The majority of contractors fall under Class D which is comprised of 1989 licenses making up of
84% while classes A, B and C have 54 nos. (2%), 36 nos. (2%) and 278 nos (12%) respectively
as shown below in figure 4.2. In addition, CDB has registered 64 nos of trade specific
contractors under Specialty class.
Figure 4.2 Percent Contractors by Class
A maximum of 778 contractors were re-registered in 2009 and another 268 between January to
December 200. The details of contractors registered/deregistered/upgraded/downgraded are
depicted in Figure
Figure 4.3 Numbers of contractor registered /deregistered/upgraded/downgraded for the
year 2008 and December 2009
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There is a marginal increase in the number of Class ‘A’ and Class ‘D’ contractors from 2006 to
2009. There is a slight decrease in Class ‘B’ and Class ‘C’ contractors from 2006 to 2008 but has
a marginal increase in 2009. And there is a decrease in contractors Class ‘R’ from 2006/07 to
2009.
Figure 4.4 Number of Contractors by Year
Table 4.5 Number of Contractors Registered as of December 2009 (By Dzongkhag/Class)
Sl.No Dzongkhag A B C D R Total
1 Bumthang 2 2 6 71 1 82
2 Chukha 9 4 17 132 0 162
3 Dagana 0 0 4 54 0 58
4 Gasa 0 0 0 8 0 8
5 Haa 0 1 13 82 0 96
6 Lhuntse 0 0 8 60 0 68
7 Mongar 0 1 17 123 0 141
8 Paro 2 3 20 149 0 174
9 Pemagatshel 0 0 10 62 0 72
10 Punakha 0 0 8 44 0 52
11 Samdrup Jonkhar 1 2 10 58 0 71
12 Samtse 0 0 13 94 0 107
13 Sarpang 1 0 13 117 0 131
14 Thimphu 38 18 90 413 2 561
15 Trashi Yangtse 0 0 7 105 0 112
16 Trashigang 1 2 15 155 1 174
17 Trongsa 0 0 10 68 0 78
18 Tsirang 0 0 3 61 0 64
19 Wangdue 0 2 8 91 0 101
20 Zhemgang 0 0 7 50 0 57
Grand Total: 54 35 279 1997 4 2369
Source: CDB
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Table 4.6 Summary of contractors by work categories
Class /
Category
W1 W3 W4 W2
A 38 50 11 2038 R (registered)
B 34 25 11
C 234 248 92
D 2023 2015 2147
Source: CDB
Note *:
W1: Roads and Bridges,
W2: Traditional Bhutanese Painting/Finishing Works ,
W3: Buildings, Irrigation, Drainage and Flood Control, Water Supply and Sewerage,
W4: Power and Telecommunication Works
Table 4.7 Number of Consultants registered in different categories
Civil Engineering
Services
[C1] – 17 License
Holders
[C2] – 4 License
Holders
[C3] – 7 License
Holders
[C4] – 16 License
Holders
[C5] – 14 License
Holders
[C6] – 19 License
Holders
[C7] – 16 License
Holders
Source: CDB
Electrical
Engineering
Services
Architectural
Services
[E1] – 2 [A1] – 15
[E2] – 1 [A2] – 15
[E3] – 0 [A3] – 16
[E4] – 0
[E5] – 0
[E6] – 0
[E7] – 14
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Abbreviations:
C1: Structural
C2: Geo-Tech Studies
C3: Social Studies & Environmental Studies
C4: Road and Bridges
C5: Irrigation and Hydraulics
C6: Construction Management and Site Supervision
C7: Services: Water Supply, Sanitations, Sewerage, Solid Waste and Surveying
E1: Rural Electrification and Transmission Line
E2: Urban Electrification and Communication and Scada
E3: Sub-Station
E4: Major Hydro Power Construction
E5: Small Hydro Power Construction
E6: Mini Hydro Power Construction
E7: House Wiring
A1: Architectural and Interior Design
A2: Urban Planning
A3: Landscaping and Site3 Development
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Figure 4.5 Organizational Structure for Construction Development Board
MINISTRY OF WORKS & HUMAN
SETTLEMENT
CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT BOARD
(EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
CONSTRUCTION
PROMOTION &
MONITORING SECTION
CONSTRUCTION
REGULATORY
DIVISION
RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT
SECTION
MONITORING
SECTION
INFO MGT
SECTION
REGISTRATION
SECTION
DISPUTE
RESOLUTION &
ARBITRATION
SECTION
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIAL &
TECH DEV UNIT
PUBLICATION &
DOCUMENTATION
UNIT
POOL STAFF
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BACKGROUND
CHAPTER 5
STANDARDS AND QUALITY CONTROL AUTHORITY
The Standards & Quality Control Authority (SQCA) was formed as a Division under the
erstwhile Ministry of Communications in the year 2000 with the primary role of developing
standards and promoting quality in the construction sector. Over the years, SQCA has prepared
and produced over 25 standards in this sector (including guides, manuals and handbooks) which
are serving commendable purposes in the construction industry today. SQCA has also been
carrying out testing of construction materials, their certification and quality monitoring by way
of field inspections at construction sites across the country.
With the proposed accession of Bhutan to the World Trade Organization (WTO), and in keeping
with the GG+ Recommendations of 2005, SQCA has been entrusted with additional
responsibilities in the area of standardization, conformity assessment and metrology. The GG+
Recommendations establishes SQCA as the “focal agency for standards, which shall ultimately
become the National Standards Organization”. The SQCA joined the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO) in January 2005 and the International Electro-technical Commission
(IEC) as an affiliate country in July 2006. These are significant steps that will help in the
institution of a central standardization structure in the country.
With regard to Bhutan’s WTO accession, SQCA was identified and set up as the National
Enquiry Point on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), which is a requirement under WTO
Agreements. The SQCA thus is responsible for the implementation of the WTO Agreement on
Technical Barriers to Trade (dealing with technical regulations, standards and conformity
assessment) in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Since 2005, SQCA was also mandated to implement the Thimphu Valley Earthquake Risk
Management Project (TVERMP) which basically dealt with studying the seismic vulnerability of
buildings and capacity building in the area of retrofitting seismically unsafe buildings. In year
2008, SQCA was also mandated to implement the Earthquake Risk Reduction and Recovery
Preparedness Project (ERRRP) to study the Earthquake Scenario in the SAARC region, through
the Government of Japan funding.
SQCA being a member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and a as a
focal agency on the Technical Barrier to Trade on Bhutan’s Accession to WTO, the Asian
Development Bank, during their Appraisal Mission from 19 th to 24 th August 2007, have
identified SQCA as the implementing Agency for ADB-MSME Component 4: Planning the
Establishment of Product Standards and Capacity Building.
In the area of Metrology and Calibration, SQCA has established a referral Metrology Laboratory
for calibration of four parameters; 1.Mass, 2.Temperature, 3.Pressure, and 4.Volume. SQCA has
also established a National Accreditation Focal Point to facilitate accreditation of laboratories in
the country.
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MISSION
• To provide a national framework for the development of unambiguous and reliable
market/society driven standards in the areas of economic and social activity.
• To review the standards for their efficacy and relevance to market / societal needs for
their continuance, revision, amendment or deletion.
• To effect coordination of standards formulating agencies so as to avoid duplication of
efforts and to provide a national system of standardization.
• To combine resources to ensure that goods are designed to meet world market needs in
function, appearance and price, and that goods are manufactured consistently
conforming to standards.
• To create and strengthen metrological network and accreditation, calibration and testing
laboratories to enhance credibility of test reports.
• To undertake to sharpen the attitude to quality, and to take every opportunity to raise the
awareness of quality among business and the community.
• To introduce accreditation of conformity assessment bodies, not necessarily creating the
infrastructure but out sourcing to ensure only internationally accredited bodies to operate
in the country.
• To emphasize safeguards in the areas affecting environment, health and safety for
overall community benefit.
VISION
• Improvement of Quality of Construction through use of Standardized Materials and
Supplies
For the 10 th Five Year Plan, SQCA has its vision as;
• Facilitate Construction of Quality Infrastructure; Product Supplies and Construction
Materials of desired quality
THE ORGANIZATION
SQCA, currently headed by a Director, has three divisions each headed by a Chief Engineer. The
divisions and their respective functions are as outlined below:
1. Standardization & Certification Division (SCD):
• Standards formulation, publication and promotion;
• Preparation and publication of Bhutan Schedule of Rates (BSR);
• Preparation and publication of Labour and Material Coefficients;
• Development of infrastructure project directives and regulations;
• Publication of technical specifications, handbooks and guidelines;
• Consumer education and information on standards & quality;
• WTO-TBT Enquiry Point;
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• Conformity Assessment services with current focus on Product Certification; and
• Networking with international and regional standardizing bodies.
2. Technical Monitoring Division (TMD):
• Enforcement of construction standards, directives and regulations through field visits
and ad-hoc inspections;
• Monitor implementation of Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs);
• Feedback and technical support for field engineers;
• Technical training and information services; and
• Implementation of the Thimphu Valley Earthquake Risk Management Project
(TVERMP) & Earthquake Risk Reduction & Recovery Preparedness Project.
3. Material Testing & Research Division (MTRD):
• Construction material testing services & laboratory administration;
• Metrology & calibration services;
• Special investigation activities on demand or when necessary;
• Development of handbooks & manuals on material testing;
• Application research & development activities; and
• Networking with regional & international testing laboratories.
SOME MAJORE STANDARDS PUBLISHED BY SQCA:
1. BTS-001-2001 Code of Practice for Plumbing
2. BTS-002-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part One: Structural Design (Section 1)- Basis
of Design Safety and Loads
3. BTS-003-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part One: Structural Design (Section 2)-
Concrete Structures
4. BTS-004-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part One: Structural Design (Section 3)-
Pre-stressed Concrete Structures
5. BTS-005-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part One: Structural Design (Section 4)-
Foundations
6. BTS-006-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part One: Structural Design (Section 5)-
Timber Structures
7. BTS-007-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part One: Structural Design (Section 6)-
Prefabricated Structures
8. BTS-008-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part One: Structural Design (Section 7)-
Steel Structures
9. BTS-009-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part One: Structural Design (Section 8)-
Masonry Structures
10. BTS-010-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part Two: Building Services (Section 1)-
Electrical Installations
11. BTS-011-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part Two: Building Services (section 2)-
Installation of Lifts
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12. BTS-012-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part Two: Building Services (Section 3)-
Lighting and Ventilation
13. BTS-013-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part Two: Building Services (Section 4)- Air
Conditioning and Heating
14. BTS-014-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part Two: Building Services (Section 5)-
Acoustics, Sound installation and Noise Control
15. BTS-015-2003 Building Code of Bhutan- Part Two: Building Services (Section 6)- Fire
Protection
16. Standards for Timber Doors and Windows 2002 is under revision
17. Urban Roads Standards- 2002
18. Bhutan Schedule of Rates (BSR)- 2001, 2005, 2007, 2009
19. Labour and Material Coefficients- 2001, 2005, 2007, 2009
20. Specification for Building and Road Works- 2001, 2005, 2007, 2009
21. Specification for Electrification Works- 2001, 2005, 2007, 2009
22. Guideline for Storage & Stacking 2003 is under revision
23. Manual on Basic Field Tests
24. Guide for Standardization-2007
25. Proper Construction Practices for Non-Engineered Buildings (Stone Masonry) - 2010
THIMPHU VALLEY EARTHQUAKE RISK MANAGEMENT PROJECT (TVERMP)
Under Royal Command, the TVERMP funded by UNDP had been initiated and spearheaded by
SQCA in 2005. The project was designed to address two critical issues for earthquake risk
reduction in the Thimphu Valley- (i) to formulate an earthquake disaster risk scenario (through
vulnerability and capacity assessment) followed by development of an action plan, and (ii) to
bring awareness/disseminate the seismic risk reduction needs of critical buildings in the Thimphu
Valley.
Under the project, Rapid Visual Screening of over 4500 buildings in Thimphu was carried out
for seismic safety and detailed seismic evaluation was carried out on 15 buildings. A couple of
consultative workshops were held and information/educational materials were distributed to
stakeholders and the general public. Government engineers were familiarized with preliminary
seismic assessment of buildings.
EARTHQUAKE RISK REDUCTION & RECOVERY PEPAREDNESS PROJECT:
This project is designed to strengthen the institutional and community level capacity to plan and
implement earthquake risk reduction strategies and disaster recovery preparedness in Bhutan. It
also seeks to establish regional cooperation through knowledge sharing and development of
practices in the context of the SAARC Comprehensive Framework on Disaster Management
agreed in February 2006. The two storied model house construction using the interlocking mud
blocks is under construction.
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The Project includes 7 key outputs:
This is executed jointly by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), MoHCA and the
SQCA, where technical components serial number 1 to 4 being executed by the SQCA, and nontechnical
by the DDM:
1) Develop/Review Standards, Codes & Guidelines for Seismic Evaluation and retrofitting
of buildings;
2) Identification of Earthquake Risk & Vulnerability Assessment;
3) Institutional and community capacity building for earthquake preparedness and
mitigation;
4) Implement model projects to support mitigation measures for seismic risk reduction;
5) Strengthen the capacity of the government in disaster recovery preparedness support to
ensure enhanced recovery operation in post disaster situation;
6) Support locally appropriate solutions for earthquake risk reduction in Bhutan; and
7) Facilitate sharing and exchange of national and regional information, lessons and best
practices for Policy Feedback and Advocacy.
ADB-MSME Component 4: Planning for the Establishment of Product Standards and
Capacity Building
This component will assist in reviewing the legal framework and developing the organizational
arrangement of the Bhutan Standards Bureau. This component will assist in;
1) The elaboration of phased and prioritized actions
2) Assessment for laboratory needs not covered by the United Nations Development
Organization
3) The development of Human-resources development plan and cost, and
4) Assess and recommend the division of tasks between the various participants in the new
standards and control system
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Figure 5.1 Organizational Structure of Standard & Quality Control Authority
MINISTRY OF WORKS & HUMAN
SETTLEMENT
STANDARD & QUALITY CONTROL
AUTHORITY
(DIRECTOR)
MATERIAL TESTING &
QUALITY ASSURANCE
DIVISION
STANDARDIZATION
DIVISION
REGIONAL
LABORATORY
MASS SECTION
STANDARD
FORMULATION
SECTION
GYELPOSHING
LENGTH
SECTION
CERTIFICATION
& LICENSING
LABORATORY
SECTION
STANDARD
PUBLICATION &
PROMOTION
SECTION
WTO-TBT ENQUIRY
POINT SECTION
POOL STAFF
GELEPHU
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BACKGROUND
CHAPTER 6
NATIONAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The National Housing Development Corporation (NHDC) was instituted by Royal Government
of Bhutan on 15 July 2003 as lead agency in the promotion and development of housing in
Bhutan in line with the National Housing Policy 2002. However, NHDC started functioning as
separate agency under Ministry of Works and Human Settlement with effect from September
2003 after shifting its head office to the present location above Dhoebum Lam.
With rapid growth of urban centers in Bhutan, tremendous pressure is levied on the existing
urban housing and infrastructures. This is particularly true for the urban centers of Thimphu and
Phuentsholing with the supply of housing lagging far behind the demand. Private sector
involvement in the housing sector is generally restricted to the commercially viable areas and
housing for lower income groups is not seen as an attractive investment. Thus, the acute housing
shortages in urban centers have greatly affected the low-income group.
It is towards the purpose of addressing affordable housing for low-income group that NHDC was
established in 2003 with the mission, “Basic Shelter for All” and to fulfill the vision of “Gross
National Happiness.”
OBJECTIVES
The main objectives of NHDC are:
1. To provide safe, basic and affordable housing
2. To promote home ownership
3. To create a transparent and well functioning housing market
ROLES AND FUNCTIONS
To meet the above objectives, NHDC assumes the following key role and functions:
1. Oversee and monitor the housing program in the country
2. Develop, facilitate and manage low cost housing scheme of the government
3. Acquire land and facilitate infrastructure provision for housing development
4. Develop skills through manpower training program in various construction activities
5. Carry out research and development related to construction technology
6. Carry out housing market study and research
7. Facilitate private sector in the area of land and infrastructure subsidies
8. Develop and foster a private sector construction industry through financial & technical
assistance and support
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DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Towards achieving the above objectives, the following development policies are adopted by
NHDC:
1. Facilitate housing provision to the low income group
2. Enhance housing affordability through low-cost housing construction
technique/technology and through appropriate incentives
3. Maintain adequate land for housing development
4. Promote private initiatives in housing supply
5. Maintain up-to-date relevant information on housing markets
6. Promote employment generation through enhanced construction industry
EXPECTED OUTPUT
The expected long term and short term outputs of housing development activities of NHDC are:
1. Mitigation of housing shortages within the country
2. Improvement of health and hygiene
3. Enhancement of employment opportunities through increased construction activities
4. Increase in the socio-economic growth as a result of increase in housing stock and
construction industry
5. Improvement of skills of artisans and professionals
6. Reduction in unwanted slums and squatter settlements
7. Stabilization of housing rent through adequate supply of housing stock in the market
8. Enhancement of housing affordability
GOVERNMENT HOUSING STOCK
Existing Government Housing Stock
Prior to the establishment of NHDC, the information on government housing was not existent or
scattered across the various government organizations in the country. However, since its
inception, NHDC has attempted to collect data on existing government housing stocks in the
country. A reasonably accurate and coherent housing data has now been established by NHDC.
At present, there are 3326 government housing units of various classes in the country maintained
by NHDC and the Dzongkhag administrations. This is exclusive of housing stocks maintained by
other agencies such as Phuentsholing Dungkhag, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral
Hospital, institutional buildings, etc. Error! Reference source not found. illustrates the
government housing units available in the country.
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Figure 6.1 Existing Government Housing Units in the Country
Around 1240 housing units are maintained by the NHDC in Changjiji Housing Complex,
Changjiji Pilot Housing, and old housing colonies in Thimphu, while Phuentsholing has around
177 housing units the details of which hare illustrated in Figure 6.1. Figure 6. shows the
government housing stock under various Dzongkhag Administration. Table 6.1 and Table 6.2
provide the breakdown of housing units in each class of quarters administered by NHDC and
Dzongkhags respectively.
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Figure 6.2 Existing Government Housing Units in Thimphu and Phuentsholing
Figure 6.3 Government Housing Units under Dzongkhag Administration
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Table 6.1 Existing Government Housing Units in Thimphu and Phuentsholing
Location
Quarters Type (Class) Total Remarks
I-S I II III IV Others
Ministerial Enclave 20 20
Changjiji Housing
Complex
676 48 724
Pilot Housing, Thimphu 32 32
Old Housing Colonies,
Thimphu
7 65 43 230 119 464
Pemaling Housing
Colony, P/Ling
60 60
Old PWD Colony,
P/Ling
- - - - - 33 33
GOL Building, P/Ling - - - - - 84 84
Total 7 65 43 966 151 185 1417
Source: NHDC
48
Commercial
Units
Table 6.2 Existing Government Housing Units under Dzongkhag Administration
Location
Quarter Type (Class)
I-S I II III IV Others
Total
Bumthang - - - 35 5 - 40
Chukha - 6 29 108 11 - 154
Dagana - - 13 40 19 - 72
Gasa - - - - - 7 7
Haa - 2 3 18 - - 23
Lhuentse - - 24 29 35 - 88
Monggar - 4 23 101 10 1 139
Paro - 9 32 41 1 - 83
Pemagatshel - - 3 32 - - 35
Punakha - 1 6 68 21 - 96
Samdrup
Jongkhar - 2 8 79 54 1 144
Samtse - - 1 27 5 - 33
Sarpang - - 5 59 25 - 89
Trashigang - 2 9 118 57 42 228
Trongsa - 2 5 38 13 - 58
Tsirang - - 3 44 18 - 65
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Thimphu - 4 14 52 2 - 72
Trashi Yangtse - 1 8 10 7 - 26
Wangdue
Phodrang - 1 14 57 19 - 91
Zhemgang - 1 2 47 8 2 60
Total - 35 202 1003 310 53 1603
Source: Source: Dzongkhags
Note: (1) Others quarters not classified (2) – information not available (3) Dzongkhag housing
units includes quarters for teachers, hospital staff and RNR centers
HOUSING UNITS CONSTRUCTED BY NHDC
Since its inception to date, National Housing Development Corporation (NHDC) has constructed
1142 units of housing in the country: 676 residential units and 48 commercial units at Changjiji
Housing Complex, 60 units at Phuentsholing, 32 units of Pilot housing at Changjiji, 306 units at
7 Dzongkhags and 2 Dungkhag, and 20 units at Ministerial Enclave at Motithang. The details
are provided in Table 6.3.
Table 6.3 Number of Housing Units constructed by NHDC in 8th and 9th Five Year Plan
Sl.
No
Location
No. of
Buildings
No. of
Units
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Funding
Source
Constructio
n Year
Remarks
Ministerial Enclave,
Furnishing fund
20 20 RGoB 2006-2010
1 Motithang
from GoI
Thimphu (
Residential
Changjiji Housing 71 676 RGoB 2001-2006
Units
2 Complex)
48 RGoB 2001-2007 Retail Shop
3
Thimphu (Pilot
Housing) 12 32 DANIDA 2002-2004
Residential
Units
Residential
4 Phuentsholing 5 60 RGoB 2000-2002 Units
5 Dagana 6 36 GoI 2005-2008
Residential
Units
6 Zhemgang 6 36 GoI 2005-2009
Residential
Units
7 Trongsa 4 24 GoI 2005-2010
Residential
Units
8 Lhuntse 5 30 GoI 2005-2011
Residential
Units
9 Trashigang 10 60 GoI 2005-2012
Residential
Units
10 Trashi Yangtse 6 24 GoI 2005-2013
Residential
Units
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12 Samdrup Choling 4 24 GoI 2005-2015
13 Jomo Tshangkha 3 18 GoI 2005-2016
Total 161 1142
Source: NHDC
Units
Residential
Units
Residential
Units
Among these projects, Ministerial Enclave Project is the most prestigious project undertaken by
NHDC so far. Ministerial Enclave constitutes Prime Minister’s residence, 14 Ministers’
residences, and 5 Constitutional Post Holders’ residences. These buildings will be used for the
accommodation of SAARC delegates during the 16 th SAARC summit held on 27 th -28 th April
2010 in Thimphu.
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Figure 6.4 Organizational Structure, National Housing Development Corporation
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Design & Planning Division Construction Management Division Real Estate Management Administrative & Finance
Section
‐ Building Research
‐ Survey
‐ Architecture & Landscapes
‐ Structural Design
‐ Electrical /Building
Automations
‐ Water Supply & Sanitation
‐ Contract Management
Section
‐ General Building Construction
‐ Water Supply & Sanitation
‐ Electrical / Building
Automation
Section
‐ Allotment & Rental
‐ Property Management
‐ Housing Market Research
‐ Legal
‐ Regional Office ( P’ling,
Gelephu & Mongar)
Section
‐ Administration
‐ Finance
‐ Information & Communication
Responsibilities
- Site Feasibility study, Surveying
- Architectural
- Structural
- Plumbing
- Electrical/ Building Mechanics
- Estimation, Tendering Formalities
- Research on Housing Technologies
- Landscaping
- Consultancy Services
Responsibilities
- Quality Monitoring
- Project Progress Report
- Construction Budget Forecast
- Processing Bills
- Project Report Submission
Responsibilities
- House allotment
- Operation & Maintenance
- Housing Market Analysis
- Housing Policies
- Data Management
- Land Acquisition
Responsibilities
- Day to Day Administrative Works
- NHDC Budget Management &
Disbursement
- Pilot Housing Fund Management
- Financial management such as
loans, recoveries, deposits, House
rent, etc.
- House Transactions & Follow -up
- Budget Preparation & follow-up
- Man Power Training &
recruitment
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BACKGROUND
CHAPTER 7
THIMPHU CITY CORPORATION
With the extension of the Municipal boundary in the end of 2000, City area has increased by
more than three folds (i.e. from 8 Sq.Km to 26 Sq. Km). The area now extends from
Changtagang in the North to Ngabi Rongchu in the south with the forest boundary demarcating
the eastern and western areas. The former Municipal boundary was limited within Samtenling
Chu towards the north, Changbangchhu to the south, Forest boundary to the east and the lower
Motithang road (above Motithang high school) to the west.
MISSION:
i) To provide such civic sense and other services as are essential for the general well-being
of the residents of a Municipality.
ii) To ensure that the developmental and other activities within the boundaries of a
Municipal Corporation occur in a planned and harmonious manner.
iii) To undertake any activity, consistent with the other relevant laws and policies of the
Royal Government, which may preserve and promote the environment within the
limits of a Municipal Corporation
iv) To perform any other functions that the Royal Government may assign.
v) To proactively implement Thimphu Structural Plan, 2002-2027, as per the Government
approval holistically.
VISION:
To make Thimphu City a dream city of all Bhutanese that is culturally vibrant, environmentally
sustainable and above all people friendly.
OBJECTIVES:
i) To provide planned growth of Thimphu City and provide efficient and effective services
to its residents.
ii) To provide such civic and other services as are essential for the general well-being of the
residents of a municipality.
iii) To ensure that the development and other activities within the boundaries of a Municipal
Corporation occur in a planned and harmonious manner.
iv) To undertake any activity, consistent with other relevant laws and policies of the RGOB,
which may preserve and promote the environment within the limits of Municipal
Corporation
v) To perform any other functions that the Royal Government may assign
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VALUES:
i) Efficient delivery of quality of public services
ii) Fair and equitable delivery of public services
iii) Transparent and accountability.
iv) To continuously strive for social and overall improvement of living urban environment
quality in the Thimphu City.
Table 7.1 Sewerage System
2008 2009
Sewerage System
Sewerage Treatment
Palnt Babesa STP Babesa STP
Design Capacity 1750 cu.m/day 1750 cu.m/day
Main Sewer Line 22 KM 22 KM
House Connections 25 KM 30 KM
Coverage 80% ( Core Areas) 90% (Core Areas)
30% (Extended Areas)
35% (Extended
Areas)
Source: TCC
Table 7.2 Water Treatment Plans
Water Treatment
Plants 2008 2009
Mothithang 6500 cu. m/day 7400 cu.m/day
Jungshina 6500 cu. m/day 5500 cu.m/day
Source: TCC
Table 7.3 Clear Water Reservoirs
Clear Water
Reservoirs 2008 2009
Numbers Capacity Capacity
9 Nos 320 cu.m 320 cu.m
6 Nos 230 cu.m 230 cu.m
Source: TCC
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Annual Information Bulletin 2009
Table 7.4 Water & Sewerage Services Available (Metered Consumers)
Zone Location
No. of Connection (in No. of Connection
2008)
(in 2009)
Zone I Upper & Lower Mothithang 564 618
Zone II
Kawangjangsa,Langjophakha,Dzong,Hejo,Zilukha,YHS
& Old India House
256 353
Zone III Changzamtok,above Chorten & RICB area 895 933
Zone IV Chubachu,Sabji Bazar & UNDP 319 306
Zone V PWD colony & Agriculture Colony 232 235
Zone VI Norzin Lam & Main Bazaar 216 230
Zone
VII
Hongkong Market,Bazaar & Trade office 148 152
Source: TCC
Total 2630 2827
Table 7.5 Solid Waste Management System
2008 2009
System
Community bins
Community bins collection,
collection, Concrete
Concrete enclosure, Truck Service
enclosure, Truck Service
Collection
Collection
Garbage Collection 36 metric tones per day 45 metric tones per day
Landfill
Memelakha (12 Km away)
Memelakha (12 Km
away)
Source: TCC
PUBLIC TOILETS
: 6 Numbers
CHILDREN’S PARK & RECREATIONAL AREAS
I. Clock Tower ( Main Town Area)
II. Motithang
III. Centenary Park
Table 7.6 Strom Water Drains
Strom Water Drains (in 2008) Strom Water Drains (in 2009)
6 KM 2KM
Source: TCC
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Table 7.7 Street Lightining
1000 Posts
Source: TCC
2008 2009
Total no. of street light poles
=1093
Street light removed =
65
Total no. of existing light poles =
976
Total no. of post top lamp post =
39
others = 399
as of 2009, erected poles = 52
Table 7.8 Bus Stop Shelter
Bus Stop Shelter 2008 2009
Mothithang 1 No Mothithang 1 No.
134
Opposite JoJo's building 1
No.
Opposite JoJo's building 1 No
Opposite UNDP Office 1 No Chubachu 2 Nos
Changjiji 1 No Changjiji 1 No
Babesa 1 No Babesa 1 No.
Source: TCC
Table 7.9 Building Applications Received and Approved
June
June 2008 2009
Received 324 Nos 189
Approved 269 Nos 119
Source: TCC
LOCAL AREA PLANS (LAPS) AS PER THIMPHU STRUCTURE PLAN (TSP)
• Lungtenphu Local Area Plan
• Babesa Local Area Plan
• Taba Local Area Plan
• Dechenchholing Local Area Plan
• Simtokha Local Area Plan
• Serbithang Local Area Plan
• Changbangdu Local Area Plan
• Jungshina Local Area Plan
• Hejo-Samteling Local Area Plan
• Langjophakha Local Area Plan
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Table 7.10 Revenue Collection for the period 1st July 2008 to 30th June 2009
Sl.no Month
Amount
1 July 2008 2,792,679.00
2 August 2008 2,809,416.00
3 September 3,754,037.00
4 October 3,287,047.00
5 November 2,557,729.00
6 December 7,044,018.00
7 January 2009 3,805,006.00
8 February 5,009,138.00
9 March 6,310,934.00
10 April 5,515,476.38
11 May 2,986,118.00
12 June 2009 5,133,752.00
Total 51,005,350.38
Source: TCC
Table 7.11 Consolidate Revenue Collection Statement for 2008-2009
Sl.no Revenue Head Amount
1
2
General
Land Tax 3,730,834.00
Urban House Tax 422,880.00
Underdevelopment Fees 94,276.00
Fines and Penalties 373,707.00
Excess land 109,137.00
Plantation -
Ground Rent 1,270,245.00
Document & Form fees 115,910.00
Road Cutting charges -
Library Membership fee 29,605.00
Service Charge Street
lights 336,516.00
Incentives Paid -
Parking Fee collection 3,597,125.18
Building and Planning -
Property transfer Tax 13,151,129.00
Land Demarcation fee 223,300.00
Building plan process fee 4,789,197.00
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Site plan fee 795,175.00
Land allotment fees 134,928.00
Sub-division fees 80,276.00
Deviation on construction -
Solid Waste -
3
Service Charge- Solid
waste-Garbage 60% 504,774.00
Sabji Bazar fees 5,417,305.00
Sale of Dustbins 727.00
Water Supply 1,695,768.66
4 Water & Sanitation -2/3 8,334,386.34
Water Connection charges 48,068.00
Sewerage -
Water & Sanitation -1/3 4,604,341.00
5 Sewerage Connection
Charges 491,193.00
Septic Tank Cleaning
Charges 590,547.00
Accounts Adjustment -
6
Meter security deposit -
Pre July 95 Taxes 64,000.00
Bank Charges -
Total 51,005,350.18
Source: TCC
1. Table 7.12 Number of parking slots within Thimphu City Area
Sl
no Location 4-Wheelers
2-
Wheelers
1 NORZIN LAM
ROAD SIDE PARKING AREA
a From Taxi parking to Plums café Junction 80 6
b from Plums Café junction to Milk booth junction 104 23
c From Milk junction to Chhubachu junction 42
d
In front of Hotel Phuentshok pelri (Bhutan
Times) 18
e
Along Namsay Shooping Complex & Infront of
Norbu Rabten Press 30
f In front and near Swiss Bakery 10 6
OFF ROAD PARKING
g Near New NPPF building Complex 75 13
h Zangtog pelri shooping complex Area 40 30
i Near Choki Enterprise 8
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j Behind Hotel Pedling & Norling 25 6
k Above Hotel Taj & BDFCL 66
2 CHANG LAM & ADJOINING AREAS
ROAD SIDE PARKING
a) From Yarkey building to JOJO's buildig 20
b) From JOJO's building to Mandalaya junction 49
c) Eastern side along Changlimithang ground 47 9
MoWHS-UNDP stretch and southern part till
Wangdi Plaza 54 11
d)
e) From Main traffic to mandala Junction 16
f) Stretch from Druk hotel to Taxi parking 34
g) Drentoen lam along city Police Station 12
h) Inside the Changlam Plaza Complex 29
OFF ROAD PARKING
I) Near Druk Hotel 15
j) In front of Zomlha Building 22 8
k) In front of Mendalaya 1
3 SUNDAY MARKET
ROAD SIDE PARKING
a)
South of Sunday market (river side) down stream
of bridge 56 20
b)
In front of Centenary Farmers market & along
the river side of Ba-Zam 62 10
c) Along shops on either side of road 143
d) Near KIOSK & CFM 78 10
4 MEMORIAL CHORTEN AREA
ROAD SIDE PARKING
a) Between Chorten and Yangphel road 35
b) Below ACC/Yangphel Office 49 35
Total 1220 187
Source: TCC
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Figure 7.1 Organizational Structure, Thimphu City Corporation
THROMPON
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Policy &
Planning Section
Legal Services
Internal Audit
Services
ICT Services
Pool Staff
Social Services
Division
Development
Control Division
Urban Planning &
Design Division
Environment
Division
Engineering
Division
Land
Section
Project
Services
Administration &
Finance Division
Education
JDWP
Library
Crematorium
Civil
Registration
Architectural
Structural
Building
Utility
Inspection/
Monitoring
Urban Planning
Urban Design
GIS Section
Survey Section
Solid Waste/
Sanitation
City
Beautification
Urban
Forestry
Disaster
Management
Water Supply
Construction &
Maintenance
Sewerage
Electrical
Land
Registration &
Maintenance
Land Record
WB Project
ADB
Project
General
Administration
Human
Resource
Property
Procurement
Urban Road
Accounts
Parking
Revenue
Vehicle
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BACKGROUND
CHAPTER 8
PHUENTSHOLING CITY CORPORATION
From a small hamlet of scattered hutments in 1950’s, Phuentsholing town has seen
unprecedented growth as of today, Phuentsholing has now become the commercial capital of
Bhutan with almost all the trade and financial activities taking place everyday. The availability
of cheap labour/materials on the Indian side of the boundary compounded by the increasing
economy in Bhutan has accelerated the growth substantially. From a small population of 7000 in
1971 to 12000 in 1980, it has risen to about 22,500 in 2005. The Phuentsholing City Corporation
(PCC) came into its being from 1983 onwards.
Phuentsholing being the gateway to the Kingdom and also being the commercial capital has to
cater to the residents as well as the floating population. By virtue of being the entry points, lot of
commercial activities take place, Further, the problem is aggravated by increase in population,
traffic flow, trade and most important the mega power projects which directly affect the activity
in the city. As a result, the City Corporation has to respond to the demand of the resident for
better living conditions.
With the granting of the charter in 2006 and inclusion of the extended areas of Kabreytar,
Dhamdara, Purbay, Rinchending and Pasakha within the municipal boundary, PCC has been
entrusted with greater responsibility to manage and perform better. The municipal area has now
increased from 1.86Sq.km to about 19.68 Sq. km. As per the development plan of Phuentsholing,
three Local Area Plan (LAP) have been prepared namely, kabreytar, Dhamdara and Changmari.
MANDATES & FUNCTIONS
The PCC in accordance with the Thomde Act 2007 amongst others is responsible for the general
function such as:-
• To provide such civic and other services as are essential for the general well being of
the residents;
• To ensure that the developmental and other activities occur in a planned and
harmonious manner;
• To undertake any activity, consistent with the other relevant laws and policies of the
Royal Government, which may preserve and promote the environment within the
limits of the municipality; and
• To perform any other functions that the RGoB may assign.
In additional, the City Corporation shall carry out the following specific functions in consultant
with relevant authorities:
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i) General public services such as fire prevention/protection, local emergency and safety
measures, animal control, waste collection and disposal, litter control, operation of
markets and public safety
ii)
iii)
iv)
Social and other community service such as health awareness campaign, public
conveniences, prevention and abatement of nuisance, crematoriums, sanitary
inspection;
Planning and land use such as development control, housing and other
accommodation, land budgeting;
Property service such as water supply, sewerage and drainage, land development
schemes, registration/transfer of land ownership, land sub-division and consolidation,
cadastral survey;
v) Recreation and cultural service such as halls and public buildings, sports, recreation
and leisure, parks, gardens and reserves, public entertainment, culture;
vi)
vii)
viii)
Roads including bridges, footpaths, landscaping, traffic control and signs, street
maintenance and cleaning;
Lighting and drainage of roads; and
Any other functions related to orderly and sustainable development of the City
Corporation such as parking, transport, information, environmental control, protection
and conservation, municipal administration, river training and urban census.
OBJECTIVES & TARGETS
As per the Urban Development Plan 2002-2017, the objectives/visions for PCC are the
following but not limited to:-
• Make Phuentsholing a model and unique Bhutanese Town, wherein the other
towns/urban centers could emulate the development process;
• Enhance Phuentsholing region as the commercial and financial capital of the country;
• Preserve social values by preservation & Promotion of cultural heritate and
sustainable use of the environment and other resources;
• Provide efficient and cost effective services to the community;
• Enhance socio-economic growth by providing better linkage, infrastructure facilities
and balanced growth;
• Relocate the industries and warehousing to Pasakha to free free up the land for
housing and other developmental activities;
• Mitigation & reclamation of the Amochu banks for developmental activities;
• Dry port facility with bypass road for boosting trade and commerce and at the same
time reducing traffic congestion in the town;
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• Rail link to Pasakha, linking with proposed Asian Highway and probably an airstrip
on Amochhu banks for better connectivity with the neighboring region for boosting
trade and economy: and
• Improvement of delivery of services through institutional development like provision
of adequate & suitable training (HRD) to the staff as per the needs in addition to
creation of ideal working conditions with enough office space, equipment, furniture,
vehicles,etc. Further, enhance better services through introduction of GIS, LISCAD,
websites, e-forms, digitization of property survey, etc.
STRATEGIES
In line with the visions envisaged for Phuentsholing, PCC being the service providing agency,
delivery of services should be the main focus, some of this include:
• 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 better urban environment;
• Delivery of services in terms of efficient & timely building permit approval;
• Efficient collection of taxes/charges for sustainability of the city corporation by
computerization of the collection system and billing through e-mails, websites, etc;
• Proper planning and implementation of the extended area of Dhamdara, Kabreytar,
Rinchending, Phuentsholing and Purbay in close integration with the main urban area;
• Relocation of industries to Pasakha to ease up the problem of land constraints for
other developmental activities, the housing being the main one;
• HRD programmes for capacity building and training of staff.
EXISTING SERVICE FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURETURE
Table 8.1 Roads and Car park
Total length of urban road
Kharbandi- Singhi Road
Source: PCC
21.8 Km (Including road under
extended area like kabreytar,
Dhamdara, etc)
10 Km
Table 8.2 Sewerage System
Sewerage System Separate type (not combined)
Year of Construction December 1993 to June 1996
Cost of Construction US $ 7.3 Million
Population Served 90% (in old Municipal area)
Type of Sewerage Plants Lagoon System (Pure Biological)
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Properties Connected
Main Sewer
House Connection Pipes
Total No. of Manholes
550 House Holds
10 Km of 160,250,315 & 400mm dia PVC
pipes
30 Km of 110 & 160mm dia HDPE
180 nos. (Depth from 1.5m to 3.91m )
Internal Dimension 1.25m diameter
4500 nos (approx) with 30, 60 & 100 cm dia
Total No. of Chambers ranging from 45 to 150m deep
Submersible Deism Sewage Pumps (2 nos
Sewerage Pump
running alternate) 16 PN 160mm dia. HDPE
running parallel from pump station to main
hole B01.01 behind water supply office
Discharge Capacity 7 Liters per second
Head Capacity
21m
Sewerage Plant Area 5 Acres
Type of Pond
Anaerobic (2 nos), facultative (2 nos) &
maturation
Treatment
Oxidation Process
Sewerage Discharge 2157m3 per Day
Commercial Waste
(Hotels) 25%
Industrial 0%
COD, BOD, Sulphides, SS, Ammonia, pH,
Test Parameters
Total Phosphate, Sulphare, Microbiological:
faecal coliform, helminth eggs, algal spces,
etc
Surcharges of Sewerage 50% of Water Bill
Collection Rate 90%
Monthly Expenditure 70-80% for O & M only
Source: PCC
Table 8.3 Public Toilets
Near Old Bus Terminal
Near Old Vegetable
Market
Near Truck Parking
Near New Bus Terminal
Childrens' Park
Source: PCC
1 No. (6 Seater)
1 No. (6 Seater)
1 No. (4 Seater)
1 No. (6 Seater)
1 No. (4 Seater)
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Table 8.4 Water Supply System
Coverage
100% within the Municipality and parts of
Kabreytar & Rinchending
7000m3 per Day
Average Daily Demad
Source
Treatment Plants
Raw Water
Transmission
Distribution Line
House Connection Line
Source: PCC
8 deep bore wells (6 in CHPC area, 2 in
RRCO Compound)
5 raw water streams
Northeren, Eastern part and Rinchending
area supplied by gravity: Central & Western
part of town supplied by pumping
Conventional Type adapting procress of
rapid and slow gravity filtration with
Chlorination.
North Treatment Plant - 2000m3 per day
South Treatment Plant - 2000m3 per day
Kharbandi Treatment Plant - 250m3 per day
12 Km consisting of DN75, DN110,
DN150, DN160, DN200
27 Km Consisting of DN75, DN90, DN150,
DN200 and DN250
12Km consisting of DN15 to DN40m
Table 8.5 Pumping Stations:
CHPC Well Field
12960 m3 per day
RRCO Well Field
1800 m3 per day
Booster Station ( Old Pumps) 256 m3 per hour
Booster Station ( New Pumps) 256 m3 per hour
North Treatment Plant 2 Ltr. Per Second
South Treatment Plant 18 m3 per hour
Break Pressure Tank 18 m3 per hour
Service Reservoir (MSD) 7 m3 per hour
Pemaling
3 m3 per hour
Source: PCC
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Table 8.6 Storage
North Treatment Plant
South Treatment Plant
Kharbandi Treatment Plant
Booster Station
Service Reservoir ( MSD)
Kharbandi Palace
CST
General Hospital (Old)
Pemaling Colony
Break Pressure Tank
Total
Source: PCC
650 m3
1020 m3
170 m3
1060 m3
200 m3
50 m3
50 m3
10 m3
55 m3
50 m3
3315 m3
Table 8.7 Connection
Tashiling I ( Main Town)
Pemaling I (Kharbandi)
Zorigling ( Industries Estate)
Namgayling ( Kabreytar Area)
Tashiling II ( Main Town)
Pemaling II (Pemaling Housing)
NPPF Colony
Doars (Jaigoan)
Pemaling
Total
Source: PCC
175 Nos
278 Nos
75 Nos
81 Nos
148 Nos
63 Nos
264 Nos
1 No.
60 Nos.
1145 Nos.
Table 8.8 Solid Waste Management System
Collection from Individual and
System
community bins and transporting
to landfill site on daily basis
Garbage Generation 15-20 Tons
Coverage 85%
Landfill
Toribari (9Km Away)
Area
1.72 Acres
Life of 10 years
Dog Pound
1 Number
Crematorium 1 Number
Source: PCC
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Table 8.9 Equipments
Trippers
Japanese Refuse Collector
Multipak Refuse Colector
JCB Backhoe loader
Sweeping Machine
Escort Tractor
Masonry Bins
MS Trolley Bin
MS Swing Bin
Road Roller ( 8 Tons)
Kubota Mini Tractor
Source: PCC
2 Numbers
3 Numbers
1 Number
(Converted to Truck)
1 Number
1 Number (Off Road)
2 Number (Off Road)
29 Numbers
70 Numbers
50 Numbers
1 Number
1 Number
Table 8.10 Pool Vehicles
Scorpio
Hilux
Maruti Van
Bolero
Scooter
Source: PCC
1 Number
1 Number
1 Number
1 Number ( On Hire
under ADB Project)
3 Numbers ( Off
Road)
Table 8.11 Vegetable Market Sheds & Platforms
No. of Sheds
Open Platform
No. of Spaces in open
Platforms
Source: PCC
43 Numbers
03 Numbers
36 Numbers ( Local
Villagers)
Children’s Parks, Recreational Area and Youth Facilities
1. Zangtopelri Park in the Town Core Area
2. Children’s Park opposite to PSA
3. New Archery Ground near Omchhu
4. PSA Ground
5. YDF hostels near CHPC Colony
6. Centenary kiosk
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Table 8.12 Storm Water Drains
Imtrat to Damchen Petroleum
Lower Market
Central Town
Dungkhag Area
NPPF Colony
Near new Archery field
PWD Colony
Booster Station
Dhamdara
Pepal Dara
Total
Source: PCC
1.095 Km
1.209 Km
0.780 Km
0.296 Km
0.133 Km
0.343 Km
0.232 Km
0.075 km
0.175 Km
0.216 Km
4.554 Km
Table 8.13 Footpaths
Roadside Foothpath
Off Road
Footpath from Hospital
to High School
Source: PCC
5.758 Km
2.232 Km
0.562 Km
Table 8.14 River Training Works
Amochhu
Omchhu
Source: PCC
0.837 Km
3.855 Km
Street/ Compound Light Poles and Fitting
A) Street/ Compound Light Poles
Table 8.15 Street/Compound Light Poles
i 100/75mm dia. GI Poles 19 Numbers
ii 16M GI Poles 05 Numbers
iii 8.5M Steel Tubular Poles 106 Numbers
iv 8.5M GI Poles 341 Numbers
v 10M GI Poles 230 Numbers
vi 4.75M GI Poles 37 Numbers
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B) Street Light Fittings
Table 8.16 Street Light Fittings
i 250W SON 372 Numbers
ii 150W SON 280 Numbers
iii 150W MH 18 Numbers
iv 70W SON 91 Numbers
v 400W HPI 36 Numbers
vi 40w Fluorescent 2 Numbers
Source: PCC
Building Applications Received and Approved (November 2008- March 2009)
Received
Approved
Rejected
Source: PCC
63 Numbers
48 Numbers
6 Numbers
Local Area Plans as per the Development Plan 2002-2017
1. PWD LAP
2. Pilot Housing LAP for Low Income Housing
3. Core Area LAP
4. LAP at 1 st Zig
5. Gurungdangra Conceptual Plan for Housing
6. Kabreytar Local Area Plan
7. Dhamdara Local Area Plan
8. Changmari Local Area Plan
Land Transition
Phuentsholing Gewog 441 Numbers
Sampheling Gewog 181 Numbers
Core Area
23 Numbers
Source: PCC
Infrastructure
Main Office Building
Water Supply Office / Street
Light
Sewerage Office/Solid Waste/
Town Maintainance
Contact Number
252168/252758 ( PABX)
252877/ 251100
253636/ 253306
ADB Project Office 251960/252226
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Sl.
No.
Table 8.17 Number of Parking slots within Phuentsholing City Area
Parking Lots Available
2-wheeler Light vehicles med/heavy
Street Name/Lam
1 Pelkhil Lam
(a) From PCC office to DOR Office 6 16
2 Goedoe Lam
(a) Infront of CMI Building - 17
(b) Around Dratshang Building 11 28
(c) Gongphyel Hotel Line 4 17
(d) Bhutan Hotel Line 8 13
3 Tharpai Lam
(a) Delhi Store to Kashi General Cloths 4 7
(b) Kashi Foot wear to Kanchan Hall 8 17
(c) From Hotel Namgay to TCC complex 5 24
4 Gaoten Lam
(a) From Rignam Hotel to Central Hotel 118 35
(b) Side of Round Building 13 19
(c) In front of Hotel Kuenga & Tshela Cable service 10 13
5 Zhung Lam
(a) From Hotel Kuenga to Hotel Peljorling 10 18
6 Jorden Lam
(a) Rignam Hotel to Hotel Holiday Inn 6 17
(b) Druk Penden Building to FCB Building - 23
(c) Infront of Centenal Hotel 2008 - 5
(d) Opposite to Truck Parking (Tg. D Hotel) - 3
7 Link Road
(a) Sonam Cement Agency to new link Road - 19
8 Deki Lam
(a) Deki Hotel to Jorden Lam 11 29
9 Phuensum Lam
(a) Infront of Dolma Enterprise 5 9
10 Samdrup Lam
(a) In front RICBL, Post Office Side & AWP 7 32
11 Gaduen Lam
12 Truck Parking - - 50
13 In front of NPPF Colony Gate - - 15
14 Lower terrace of Taxi Parking - - 18
Total 226 361 83
Source: PCC
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Figure 8.1 Organizational Structure of Phuentsholing City Corporation
THROMPON
CITY COMMITEE
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
(vacant)
LEGAL
SERVICES
INTERNAL
AUDIT
SERVICES
DEV.CONTROL
DIVISION
URBAN PLANNING
DIVISION
ENVIRONMENT
DIVISION
ENGINEERING
DIVISION
ADM.&FINANCE
DIVISION
ARCHITECTUAL
SECTION
URBAN
PLANNING
SECTION
WATER
SUPPLY
SECTION
ELECTRICAL
SECTION
ADMIN.
SECTION
STRUCTURAL
SECTION
ELECTRICAL
SECTION
BUILDING
INSPECTION &
MONITORING
SECTION
URBAN
DESIGN
SURVEY
SECTION
LAND
RECORD
SECTION
ICT SECTION
GIS SECTION
SEWERAGE
SECTION
SANITATION
SECTION
FORESTRY
SECTION
DISASTER
SECTION
DESIGN &
ESTIMATE
SECTION
URBAN ROAD
& PARKING
SECTION
ADB PROJECT
FINANCE
SECTION
HR SECTION
PROCUREMENT
& PROPERTY
SECTION
CIVIL
REGISTRATION
SECTION
VEHICLE
SECTION
POOL STAFF
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BACKGROUND
CHAPTER 9
CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT CORPORAITON
In line with the private sector development and corporate governance policy of the Government,
initial plan to corporatize Mechanical Cell was conceived as early as mid-nineties. However,
serious groundwork started only in mid 1997 whereby all mechanical engineering activities
including machinery and workshop infrastructures were centralized under the Mechanical Cell at
the Regional/Field level. The Joint Director (Mechanical) headed the Mechanical Cell but was
administratively under the control of the Director, Department of Roads. It was made to run as a
sort of Departmental Enterprise with commercial accounting system whereby all budgetary
subsidies were withdrawn gradually. By 2002, budgetary support from the Government was
completely withdrawn and it had to sustain fully from its own operation.
Consequently, the erstwhile Mechanical Cell under the Department of Roads was formally
corporatized with effect from July 2006 as per the recommendation of the GG Plus. It was
renamed as the Construction Development Corporation Limited.
VISION
• The vision of the Corporation is to develop into a premier engineering organization
committed to transforming the current labour intensive construction industry into a
mechanized one through application of technology and engineering principle conducive to
national policies, capable of enhancing quality, speed, reliability and safety AND
ultimately turning construction industry into an attractive employment sector for the
Bhutanese Youths.
• To trigger modernization and mechanization of nascent local construction industry.
MISSION
• To streamline the management of Government construction machineries and vehicles
resources under the Department of Roads in order to maximize their utilizations for the
intended purpose, i.e. construction and maintenance of roads through transparent,
accountable and efficient rental/hiring system.
• To enhance the availability of service throughout the country to ensure timely
infrastructure developments thereby contributing to balanced economic development.
• To take lead role in introducing appropriate Construction technology and machinery.
As a part of this CDCL will maintain or establish equipment bank.
• To venture into technology intensive Construction and help build capacity of local
Construction industry through collaborations.
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OBJECTIVES & FUNCTIONS
• To operate in consistent to sound corporate practices.
• To promote transparency, accountability and efficiency in the utilization of
machineries and vehicles resources of the Government which were received through
various bilateral/donor grants/aids for the construction and maintenance of Road
Networks in the Country.
• To strengthen and enhance construction equipment services initially to the Department
of Roads to achieve its targets and objectives and to cater to the construction industry
as a whole.
• Eliminate the need for Department of Roads to create mechanical engineering wing
under it.
• To spearhead mechanization in the constructions sector in an effort to enhance
construction speed, quality, reliability and safety.
• To contribute to creating enabling environment for employment opportunities for the
educated Bhutanese youths by introducing mechanised construction works vis-à-vis
manual labour.
• To train and produce professional construction equipment operators, technicians and
managers.
• To contribute to reducing/stabilizing the construction cost through standardizing the
equipment hiring charges in the country.
• To maximize the utilization of qualified human resource capacity in order to invigorate
the contribution of Mechanical Engineers and allied professionals of the Corporation
for the successful nation building.
• To continuously explore for avenues of diversification potentials and take strategic
plans and actions.
• To ensure sustainability of the Corporation.
• To undertake any other responsibilities directed by the Royal Government.
• To function as a premier engineering service provider rather than just an equipment
rental agency.
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Board of Directors
Table 9.1 Board of Directors
Director General, Department of Roads,
Thimphu
Director General, Department of
National Properties, Thimphu
Director, Department of Agriculture,
Thimphu
Managing Director, Bhutan National
Bank Ltd., Thimphu
Secretary General, BCCI, Thimphu
Managing Director, CDC, Thimphu
Source: CDCL
Chairman
Director
Director
Director
Director
Member Secretary
ASSETS / INFRASTRUCTURE
To ensure equitable & efficient distribution and coverage of services three Regional Workshops
are strategically located. These are Hesothangkha in the West, Gelephu Regional workshop in
the Central and Lingmeythang Regional Workshop in the East. Each Regional Workshop caters
to on the average 3 Field Divisions of the Department of Roads (DoR). CDCL’s main machinery
resource base consists of those supplied under JICA 3 rd phase in 2005 and 2 nd phase in 1997.
Those supplied under JICA 1 st phase in 1988 are now rendered old and unreliable; these have
outlived their useful economic life or utility. The total asset of CDCL as on 31 st December, 2009
is tabulated below;
Table 9.2 Asset of CDCL as on 31 st December 2009
As on 31 st Dec 2009
Gross Block Net Block
Sl.
Description
As of
As of
No.
31st Dec,2009 31st Dec,2009
1 Equipment and Machinery 510,035,823.80 105,492,502.35
2 Building 54,593,057.82 27,852,748.51
3 Office Equipment 5,971,591.03 1,575,731.89
4 Furniture & Fixtures 3,124,537.73 488,884.35
5 Tools and Plants 89,820,484.54 11,260,559.26
6 Land 87,897,574.00 87,897,574.00
Total 751,443,068.92 234,568,000.37
Source: CDCL
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Financial Hi-lights of the year as of 31 st December 2009
Table 9.3 Financial Hi-Lights of the Year as of December 2009
Authorized Capital
Equity
Debt
Gross Block
Net Block
Net Current Asset
Surplus of the Year
1000000, Equity Shares of Nu. 1000
each
Nu. 426.512 million
Nil
Nu. 757.710 million
Nu. 234.540 million
Nu. 191.972 million
Nu. 57.810 milliion
Source: CDCL
REGIONAL WORKSHOPS
(I)
Hesothangkha Regional Workshop (Western Operation
17 bay workshop structures with full-fledged workshop equipments/ facilities available including
rebuilding of undercarriages and ground engaging tools like buckets, etc. FIP calibrations which
are central facilities only available are Hesothangkha workshop. It covers 3 Field Division of
DoR; Thimphu, Lobeysa and Trongsa. Field workshops at Thimphu & Trongsa provide site
support services.
(II)
Lingmeythang Regional Workshop (Eastern Operation)
Full-fledged 10 Bay workshop structures with shop floor equipments supplied under JICA grant
in 2005 is available. It caters to 2 Field Divisions of DoR i.e. Lingmeythang and Trashigang
Field Division. Two field workshops located at Rollong and Samdrup Jongkhar provides field
support services.
(III)
Gelephu Regional Workshop (Central Operation)
After the merger of Gelephu workshop to Hesothangkha in 1996 – 1997 and till recently,
maintenance if its huge Workshop structure and compound was neglected and it did not receive
that much importance and priority to maintaining operation in the south. The facilities and
workshop structure/ buildings are in currently dilapidated condition. After the revival, initiatives
have been taken up to repair and rehabilitate the workshop buildings/ facilities gradually in a
phased manner to curtail loss and avoid need for injection of huge investment. It caters to 3 Field
Divisions i.e. Sarpang, Phuentsholing and Zhemgang Field Division. Jurisdiction wise, it covers
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far flung central region of Panbang, Dagana & Zhemgang. Two field workshops located at
Sarpang and Mangdechu provide field support services.
(IV)
Kilikhar Stone Quarry
CDCL has established Stone Quarry and Crushing Operation at Kamangyae, Kilikhar under
Mongar Dzongkhag about 3 km stone mark along Mongar-Trashigang national highway during
FY 2005-2006. The Operation is supplying the boulders & all ranges of aggregates to the
Department of Roads for road construction works and to the private sector companies as well in
the Eastern Dzongkhags.
Rental Charges of Equipment
As per the desire of the Government, the Construction Development Corporation Limited has
been continuously making efforts to maintain a realistic and very competitive hire charge rates as
it has a direct impact on the construction cost. Moreover, CDCL being a major player in the
construction (machinery) sector the hire charge rates followed or adopted by CDC has a bearing
on the market price as all other agencies private as well public tend to use our rates as
benchmark/base reference.
A single uniform hire charge system is being followed as per the directives of the Board. The
revision of rates is based on the following major factors;
1. The depreciation to be charged only for those equipment which are under the economic
useful life of seven years as per the Income Tax Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2001.
2. The overhead and administrative costs to be charged as per approved annual budget.
3. Revision of HSD, SK oil and lubricants cost at source.
4. Revision on pay scale and TA/DA of the Corporation, if any.
The existing rental charge of equipment/machinery is in effect from 1 st April 2009 as per
enclosed Table.
Sl.
No.
Equipment Type
Table 9.4 Rental Charges of Equipments
Model
154
Hire Charge rate per
Hour
Without
With Fuel
Fuel
Idle Charge
rate per
hour
1 Air Compressor CPS-300
314 582 85
2 Air Compressor CPS-325 357 692 96
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4 Air Compressor P-310
5 Air Compressor XAM-140
6 Asp/Bitumen Heating kettle Japan Make
325 592 88
277 545 75
142 578 38
7 Asphalt Distributor Isuzu
930 1,070 251
8 Asphalt Paver Hanta 694 845 187
9 Asphalt Paver Mitsubishi 642 792 173
10 Asphalt Plant, Mobile
Nikko, Japan/
NP200PT
2,099 6,296 567
11 Asphalt/ Bitumen Sprayer Hino 486 626 131
12 Back Hoe Loader CASE 580 Super M
13 Back Hoe Loader CASE 580SM
770 995 208
712 1,030 192
14 Back Hoe Loader Cat 416/416B
665 890 180
15
Bitumen Storage/Heating 12000 ltrs, Apollo
Tank
Intr. 129 476 35
16
Bitumen Storage/Heating 4000 ltrs, Apollo
Tank
Intr. 113 424 31
17 Bull Dozer CAT-D4G
18 Bull Dozer CAT-D4H
19 Bull Dozer CAT-D5M XL
20 Bull Dozer CAT-D6D
21 Bull Dozer CAT-D7G
22 Canter Tipper Mitsubishi
23 Canter, Long Body Eitcher
1,000 1,385 270
877 1,282 237
1,030 1,515 278
1,070 1,642 289
1,177 1,780 318
211 336 57
203 356 55
24 Chips Spreader
102 102 27
25 Compactor Plate type 78 128 21
26 Concrete Mixer 5-7 Cuft
61 112 17
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27
Concrete Mixer Truck
Mounted
Isuzu
28 Concrete Pump 1997
29 Concrete Vibrator 1997
30 Concrete/Grout Pump P-88 short Crete
31 Daewoo Dumper/Tipper Daewoo
32 Excavator Cat 312
33 Excavator Cat 320
34 Excavator PC-120
35 Excavator PC-200
36 Excavator SK 200
37 Excavator SK115
38 Excavator SK 200
39 Fork Lift TCM Japan
40 Fork Lift Toyota
41 Fuel Tanker Isuzu
42 Hino Tipper 172KD
43 Isuzu Truck ISUZU
44 Jack Hammer Atlascopco
45 Kato Crane KR250
46 Lubricating/Service Van ISUZU
47 Lubricating/Service Van TATA
731 828 197
272 390 74
50 90 13
602 1,080 162
354 605 95
1,010 1,395 273
1,262 1,772 341
971 1,356 262
1,244 1,752 336
1,255 1,764 339
1,003 1,354 271
1,219 1,772 329
207 375 56
178 338 48
517 700 140
275 476 74
276 498 74
52 52 14
2,036 2,390 550
480 604 129
423 565 114
48 Motor Grader CASE 845
1,212 1,530 327
49 Motor Grader CAT-130G 958 1,276 259
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50 Motor Grader MG-330
934 1,252 252
51 Nissan Dumper/Tippers
PKB214E, Model
2004 434 635 117
52 Nissan Dumper/Tipper
CKA12HHT (10
MT) 336 546 91
53 Nissan Dumper/Tipper CP12ELRT (8 MT)
305 505 82
PKB214E, Model
54 Nissan Dumper/Tippers
2007 454 655 123
55 Pay Loader Cat 910
56 Pay Loader Cat 916
57 Pay Loader Cat 926E
58 Pay Loader Cat 928F
59 Pay Loader Cat 930
60 Plate Compator Vibratory Taccom
61 Road Broom TD-96 (Rotary)
62 Road Broom (Mechanical) 2595 x 1220 x 965
63 Road Roller Britania
64 Road Roller CAT-CS551
65 Road Roller Speed Craft
66 Road Roller SV91 (SAKAI)
67
Road Roller (Pneumatic
Tyre)
TS- 300
68 Road Roller Hand Guide Taccom
69 Road Roller Vibratory Sakai
70 Rock Breaker (Top 200) Kobelco
71 Service Crane 3.4 ton Isuzu
72 Service Crane 5 ton Isuzu
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745 996 201
795 1,130 215
851 1,186 230
1,042 1,440 281
1,057 1,455 285
63 96 17
60 60 16
78 78 21
313 430 84
829 1,164 224
337 430 91
830 1,148 224
822 1,140 222
136 176 37
888 1,240 240
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73 Side Dump truck 1997
74 Spot Mix Plant 10/16 TPH
75 Stone Crusher KURIMOTO
76 Stone Crusher SISCO
77 Stone Crusher, Mobile PFJ-4
78 Tanker Nissan NISSAN
79 Tanker Tata TATA
80 TATA Tipper 1210 SK/32
81 TATA Tipper 1612 SE
82 Terra 16 Tipper Eitcher
83 TATA Tipper 1613 LPK
84 TATA Truck Long Body 1210 SE
85 TATA Truck Long Body 1612 SE
86 TATA Mini Truck 407
87 Tipper Isuzu
88 Tractor with Trailer Toyota
89 Trailer Hino, 25MT
90 Trailer CPB12E16772 NISSAN, 10MT
91 Trailer Short Body NISSAN, 20MT
92 Trailor Isuzu, 20MT
93
Truck mounted Concrete
Mixer
1612 SE
94 Truck with Crane Hino/Isuzu
95 Vibromax 1997
148 315 40
476 2,050 128
550 718 149
461 562 124
1,791 2,294 484
382 582 103
324 525 87
231 414 62
241 424 65
338 548 91
363 546 98
235 438 64
244 456 66
237 338 64
463 656 125
282 394 76
1,855 2,410 501
693 1,005 187
1,329 1,825 359
1,329 1,825 359
421 546 114
477 704 129
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96 Water Pump AVI Type
97 Water Pump Kubota
98 Wheel Loader Kawasaki 65ZIV-2
99 Workshop Van ISUZU
Source: CDCL
67 118 18
60 110 16
1,087 1,485 293
470 595 127
CURRENT STATUS
The 6 th Board Meeting of CDCL held on 26/02/2010. At present M/s S. Ghose Co., Statutory
Auditors from Kolkata are auditing the annual accounts of Financial Year 2009.
CDCL is incorporated under the Company’s Act of Kingdom of Bhutan 2000 on 7 th December
2009 vide Certificate No. U20091207THI0242. The formal transfer of asset from RGoB to
CDCL is also effected vide letter No. MoWHS/HRMD/26/2010/3480 dated 19/02/2010 of the
Hon’ble Secretary, Ministry of Works & Human Settlement.
In our effort to mobilize resources internally CDCL management had approached local Banks
and NPPF for credit at the most competitive interest rates. CDCL is currently negotiating with
NPPF for credit amounting to Nu. 526 million in three phases.
Supply of stone aggregates from Kilikhar Stone Quarry to DANTAK Project under Daranga-
Trashigang Highway is under process for which an additional Crusher, installed and
commissioned at Kilikhar for producing 40 & 60 mm aggregates.
During FY 2009, CDCL had procured two Tam Rock Drilling machines and being engaged at
Gyalposhing- Nanglam Road by Jabab construction and another by Zhemgang Field Division,
DoR.
The relocation of the Hesothangkha Workshop has been approved by Board and is under process
with PHP and Dzongkhag Administration, Wangdue for compensation. The workshop area
measuring 3.63 acres under thram No. 301 of CDCL will be substituted at Chasagyen under
Gasetshogom, Wangdue. Within the same location additional 3.15 acres of land in the vicinity to
be processed on lease for relocation of staff residences. Also, 5.00 acres of land on lease at
Dophujala adjacent to Chasagyen is also under process with Dzongkhag after obtaining
necessary clearance from the Forest Department and the Geog administration.
CURRENT ROLES & ACTIVITIES
• Hiring out construction machineries to the Department of Roads, RGOB, and other
agencies inside the Kingdom of Bhutan.
• Production and sale of road metals and stone chips.
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• Road construction, reformation and resurfacing.
• Running workshops for repair and maintenance of heavy machineries.
FUTURE ROLES & ACTIVITIES
To venture into full scale technology intensive construction heavy activities such as participating
in mega hydropower projects, tunneling, bridges, airport and road construction projects in the
near future.
FACILITIES & CAPACITIES
• FLEET OF MACHINERY:
CDCL is possessing fleets composed of over 400 assorted construction machineries
which includes earth moving equipments, construction plants, trailer, heavy vehicles,
state of art self propelled hydraulic rock drilling machines .
• WORKSHOP INFRASTRUCTURE:
To cater to the need for timely repair & maintain its own large fleets of machineries
CDCL has built up 3 modern workshops located in Eastern, Western & Central part of
Bhutan. Six field workshops provide field support and the coverage of the maintenance
service to the machineries deployed in remote areas to ensure that the backup service is
available round the clock.
• QUARRYING & CRUSHING ACTIVITIES :
Currently CDCL has one operational stone quarry at Kilikhar, Mongar with installed
production capacity of 80,000 cum of stone aggregate per annum. Besides, CDCL has
large fleet of trippers and dump trucks to deliver the product at client’s site in timely
manner. Proposal for setting up four more quarries and crushing units at different
locations across the country are also in the pipeline. Those proposed mining areas have
huge deposits of quartzite of good quality which can cater to the road works,
construction industries and the upcoming hydropower projects.
HUMAN RESOURCES
CDCL has a large pool, around 400 in number, of trained manpower composed of engineers,
operators, managerial and support staff in its payroll. However, to venture into mega
construction projects and strengthens its capacity, recruitment of Construction/civil engineering
professionals and establishment of a separate construction wing is underway as a part of its OD/
recruitment drive.
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE/SET UP
Table 9.5 Organizational Structure / Set up
Head Office, Thimphu 17
Stores, Thimphu 2
Stores, Phuentsholing 6
Western Operations, Hesothangkha 90
Eastern Operations, Lingmeythang 71
Central Operations, Gelephu 94
Stone Quarry & Sealing Operation, Kilikhar 6
Total 293
Source: CDCL
Besides, there are 112 employees on muster roll. A good number of them are working as
operators.
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Figure 9.1 Organizational Structure of Construction Development Corporation Limited
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MANAGING DIRECTOR
INTERNAL AUDITOR
PA TO MD
Sr. GM
ADMINISTRATION
& POLICY (HQ)
Sr. GM
OPERATION (HQ)
SR. FINANCE
MANAGER
MANAGER
(FINANCE)
AM, FINANCE
(HQ)
AM L/THANG
& QUARRY
AM, ACCOUNTS
(HQ)
AM
H/THANGKHA
SR. MANAGER
PROCUREMENT
SR. MANAGER
PROCUREMENT
AM GELEPHU
SR. MANAGER
BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
SR. MANAGER
PROCUREMENT
SR. MANAGER
PROCUREMENT
SR. MANAGER
PROCUREMENT
MANAGER
FLEET
AM
LOBEYSA
AM
TRONGSA
AM
THIMPHU
GM, WESTERN
OPERATION
MANAGER
W/SHOP
AM
STORE
MANAGER
REBUILD &
FAB
AM
REPAIR
GM, CENTRAL
OPERATION
MANAGER
FLEET
AM
M/CHU
AM
P/LING
AM
SARPANG
AM
STORE
MANAGER
W/SHOP
AM
REPAIR
GM, EASTERN
OPERATION
MANAGER
FLEET
AM
ROLLING
AM
L/THANG
AM
S/JONGKHAR
MANAGER
W/SHOP
AM
STORE
AM
REPAIR
MANAGER
QUARRY
AM
QUARRY
ACCOUNTANTS, ASSISTANTS & CASHIES (2)
SUPPORT STAFFS (13)
OPERATIONAL STAFFS (82)
OPERATIONAL STAFFS (83) OPERATIONAL STAFFS (63)
OPERATI
ONAL
STAFFS
(3)
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Policy and Planning Division
Ministry of Works and Human Settlement
Thimphu, Bhutan
Tel. No.: 00975-2-327998/328173/322182
Fax No.: 00975-2-323121
P. O. Box: 791
Website: www.mowhs.gov.bt
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