Water Pan — Turkana County
Construction of a water pan including earthworks and reservoir development.
Water Works
Kamukunji Dam
Shamanei, Nyahururu, Laikipia County
Delivery Summary
Project Overview
Kamukunji Dam at Shamanei, Nyahururu — a significant earth dam project delivering community water storage for Laikipia County. GCCL executed embankment construction, spillway works, and associated civil infrastructure.
- Client
- Laikipia County Government
- Consultant
- Ministry of Water supervising team
- Location
- Shamanei, Nyahururu, Laikipia County
- County
- Laikipia
- Duration
- 14 months
- Completion
- 2021
- Status
- Completed
- Category
- Water Works
Deliverables
Scope of Work
Key works executed under this contract.
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Dam basin and embankment earthworks
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Spillway and outlet structure construction
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Compaction and geotechnical compliance
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Access and site infrastructure
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Commissioning and handover documentation
Problem Solving
Challenges & Solutions
How GCCL addressed site and delivery challenges.
How GCCL addressed site and delivery challenges.
Challenges
- Highland terrain access and material sourcing
- Community engagement around water resource use
Solutions
- Improved access track construction prior to main works
- Regular stakeholder meetings with county and community representatives
Plant & Machinery
Equipment Used
Heavy equipment deployed on this project.
Bulldozers
Excavators & Loaders
Road Rollers / Compactors
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