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METHOD STATEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1)

380 KV DOUBLE CIRCUIT OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINE
BETWEEN ASL-SHQ1 (CKT 1) AND ASL-SHQ2 (CKT 1))

CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD AND STRUCTURE

REVISION HISTORY
Rev. No. Rev. Date CHANGE DESCRIPTION
Introducing of quality procedures as work instructions of civil works to
01 02-08-2016 establish the requirement of quality control on the basis of ISO
9001:2015, 5th edition.
Upgradation of quality procedures as method statements of each
10-10-2019 process/activity to ensure the compliance of QMS new concept i.e.
02
process approach. Activity checklist is also upgraded to ensure the
quality control at project sites.
Upgradation of method statement procedures as a result of continual
01-07-2020 improvement in QMS. Upgradation is done on the basis of projects
03
feedback and improvement requirement. Activity checklist is also
upgraded to ensure the quality control at project sites.
UPDATED REVISION DETAIL
Prepared Reviewed
Rev. No. Rev. Date Checked by Approved by
by by
Muhammad Hasnain Abbas
03 01-07-2021 Asad Malik Ali Asghar
Shaharyar

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1. OBJECTIVE

The objective of this method statement is to provide guidelines as per SEC standards for THE
CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESS ROAD & STRUCTURE PADS for CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1)
380 KV DOUBLE CIRCUIT OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINE BETWEEN ASL-SHQ1 (CKT 1) AND
ASL-SHQ2 (CKT 1))

Note: This document will be well-studied by execution engineers during planning phase (WELL
IN ADVANCE OF EXCECUTION STAGE) and any new/additional tools & equipment required
in line with this procedure will be conveyed during internal kickoff meeting for timely
arrangement.

2. SCOPE

This method statement establishes the specific parameters and procedures for the
construction of unpaved access road, structure pad and slope protection from
erosion/encroachment of transmission line for use in overhead transmission line system
of National Grid Saudi Arabia (NGSA) under the scope of Project Technical
Specification (PTS) and SEC Standards.

3. REFERENCES

The following documents are considered as reference document:

 Project Technical Specification (PTS-17SO308, Rev. 04)

 Transmission Engineering Standard (TES-P-122.11)
 Transmission Construction Standard (TCS-Q-113.02)
 Issued for Construction Drawing (SA-152068, Rev.01)
 Project Quality Plan/ QA & QC Plan

4. ABBREVIATIONS

PM Project Manager
SM Site Manager
QA & QC Quality Assurance and Quality Control
MS Method Statement
OHTL Overhead Transmission Line
NSL Natural Soil Level
PPE Personal Protection Equipment
HSE Health, Safety & Environment
NCR Non-Conformance Report
RFI Request for Inspection
SEC Saudi Electricity Company
NGSA National Grid Saudi Arabia
PQP Project Quality Plan
IFC Issued For Construction

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5. RESPONSIBILITIES

 Project Manager will be responsible to initiate the work by conveying all

statutory and regularities requirements to Project team to fulfill Customer’s
needs & requirements.

 Site Manager will organize resources to perform activities as per PTS, in

compliance with Quality, Schedule & Safety requirements. He will be in
contact with Store/Rental contractors/Crushing Plant to arrange and transport
required backfill material & Equipment at project site.

 Site Engineer will arrange the required resources and ensure the work
according to proper procedure, PTS, relevant SEC standards, IFC drawings
and approved Method statement. He will also organize the work to fulfill
safety requirements.

 Activity Foreman Will perform the work according to instruction/briefing by

the site engineer along with proper procedure, PTS, relevant SEC standards,
IFC drawings and approved Method Statement. Activity foreman will be
responsible for strict compliance of all Safety & Quality requirements. He will
be responsible for any damage to equipment.

 QA&QC Engineer will assure at all stages of activity that all the relevant work
is carried out in accordance with PTS, relevant SEC standards, IFC drawings
and approved Method statement. In case of any deviations or non-
conformance, he will control it by NCR. It is also a responsibility of QA & QC
Engineer to conduct site quality training prior to start this activity. He must
ensure the presence of all responsible persons who will execute the activity.

 Site Safety Officer will be responsible for the implementation of customer’s

safety requirements.

 Surveyor will ensure that location & levels are as per IFC drawings &
structure list.

6. PREPARATION / ARRANGEMENTS

I. Approval of Selected Fill Material

II. Marking/Installation of Temporary Tower Identification Number Plates
III. Tools & Equipment Readiness
IV. Manpower Management

I. Approval of Selected Fill Material

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While in the planning phase fill material must be selected from enough sources and
tested from SEC approved 3 rd party testing laboratory. Test results must be in
accordance with TCS-Q-113.02, Rev. 01, Clause 9, i.e. Selection of material on the
basis of mechanical analysis (gradation), physical analysis (Plastic index, CBR, etc.)
It is required to avoid any conflict with client’s representative regarding the selection
of fill material as well as to avoid delay in progress due to this conflict.

II. Marking/Installation of Temporary Tower Identification Number Plates/Flags

Tower identification plates/flags must be installed at site for proper guidance to
execute the activity. It will save the time of survey team to provide marking again
and again. It will also prevent the rework of activity. Activity foreman shall be
responsible to prevent the damage of tower identification plates/Flags due to the hit
of machinery.

III. Tools & Equipment Readiness

While in the planning phase to start construction of access road, structure pads and
related activities the baseline for preparation is related equipment readiness, which
includes but not limited to:
i. Proactive maintenance of Dump Trucks, Shovels, Graders, etc. (Machines
status/fitness record may be verified when hiring subcontractor).
ii. Calibration of Precision measuring equipment i.e., Theodolite, level etc.

IV. Manpower Management

While in the planning phase to start construction of access road, structure pads and
related activities the baseline for preparation is related manpower management, which
includes but not limited;
i. Responsibilities allocation to supervisors.
ii. Arrangement of workers’ medical fitness certification (if required)
iii. Crew selection as per worker’s ability.
iv. Allocation of signal man for proper guidance to dump truck operators.

7. TRAINING

I. All personnel who participate in the activity must be properly trained and
Informed of their responsibilities, handling problems and work procedure.
II. Training for implementation of this procedure will be provided by the Project
QA/QC Department in coordination with Site team prior to start of related work
activities.

8. PROCEDURE
8.1. Clearing site and rough grading

 The site shall be cleared of all boulders, debris, decomposable materials such as
wood, grass, plants, tree stumps, etc. to the satisfaction of client’s representative.
 Burning of rubbish and organic materials, resulting from the site clearing operations,
shall not be permitted on the site or adjacent property.
 All surplus materials, resulting from the site clearing operations, shall be transported
to and dumped in municipal approved dump areas.
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 Care shall be taken to protect existing utilities; site improvement works and existing
structures.

8.2. Typical Construction Requirements

The typical cross-section of access road & structure pads shall be consisted of:

 Sub Grade

 Sub Base

 Surface Course/ Base Course

8.2.1. Sub Grade Requirements

 After clearing the site from unwanted material, an average of about 200 mm top
soil shall be removed from the subgrade, transported and disposed off from the
site at National Grid Saudi Arabia designated dumping grounds or as per the
instructions of client’s representative.
 Any depressions below subgrade level due to removal of unsuitable material shall
be filled in accordance with requirements of TCS-Q-113.02.
 The subgrade finish shall be conforming to the required alignment, grade and
cross-section of the access road and structure pads.
8.2.2. Sub Base Requirements

Note: Sub base shall be used in special cases to raise the level of access
road/ finger road and structure pads like sand dune areas, water runoff area,
sabkhah area etc.
 Sub base material shall be in accordance with Class C of TCS-Q-113.02. It
shall be clean, free of organic and other deleterious substances. The CBR
value of the material shall not be less than 50.
 Compaction shall be in compliance with TCS-Q-113.02 as specified for
Light Traffic roads i.e. 92% of maximum density. Thickness of each layer
shall not exceed 150 mm after compaction.
 The top of the subbase material shall be minimum of 1.5 m in Sabkha,
water logged, water course, flooded and swamp areas in order to protect
the wearing surface from detrimental effects of capillary movement of the
ground water. The thickness of the subbase material in other areas shall
vary depending on the type of terrain to avoid abrupt changes in the
finished grade and to provide smooth riding surface.
 The top of the subbase material shall be elevated minimum 750 mm from
the existing ground level in desert area affected by sand shifting & sand
dunes.
 In case of sub base, sub grading width must be according to the side slope
requirements. As well as filling of sub base must be gradual to satisfy the
requirement of side slope given in IFC drawing.
8.2.3. Surface Course/ Base Course Requirements

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i) Surface Course/ Base Course shall be used in both normal and

special cases (special cases are already mentioned in sub base
requirements).

ii) Top two layers in both normal and special cases shall be of sub
base/ base course material.
 Surface course/ Base course material shall be in accordance with Class B of TCS-
Q-113.02. It shall be clean, free of organic and other deleterious substances. In
transmission line access road and structure roads, the CBR value of the material
shall not be less than 75.
 Compaction shall be in compliance with TCS-Q-113.02 as specified for Heavy
Traffic roads i.e. 95% of maximum density. Thickness of each layer shall not
exceed 150 mm after compaction.
 The top compacted surface must be 5m wide with maximum side slope 4:1 (H:V).
 The edge of the Pad shall have a minimum distance of 15 m from any point of
the structure foundations.

 Structure pad shall be graded to drain water away from structure foundations
with the slope of 1.5 to 2 percent.

 For concrete foundation, top elevation of concrete footings shall be minimum

450 mm above finished grade of the structure pads.

 The top of structure pad located in Wadi or water channel/streams shall be

higher than the highest expected wadi flood level by 350 mm.

9. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Followings equipment shall be required to execute the activity:
 Dump Trucks
 Dozer
 Grader
 Rollers having capacity of 12Ton with vibration or as per client
instruction
 Water Tanker
Note: More tools and equipment could be required as per activity need and
demand.

10. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 According to safe work practices, Job safe practices and risk assessment of
particular activity (which is when and where applicable).

11. QUALITY CONTROL DOCUMENTS

SR Document Name Document # Rev #

#
1. Request for Inspection (RFI) Client’s document
2. Soil Sampling – Fill/Backfill Material FM.CW.SS.01 Rev.02
3. Laying and Compaction of Fill/Backfill Material FM.CW.LAC.02 Rev.02
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4. Backfill Material Test Reports 3rd Party Report

5. Field Density Test Reports 3rd Party Report
7. Site Instruction FM.NC.01 Rev.01
8. Site Instruction-Log FM.NC.02 Rev.01
9. Non-Conformance Report (Site Work Activities) FM.NC.03 Rev.01
10. Non-Conformance-Log (Site Work Activities) FM.NC.05 Rev.01

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