Summary of Baro-Akobo River Basin Integrated Development Master Plan Project
Document Title: QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE (Volume II of III)
Date: January 1995
Prepared for: Ministry of Natural Resources Development and Environmental Protection, Water Resources Development Authority
Prepared by: TAMS Consultants, Inc. (New York) and ULG Consultants Ltd. (Warwick, U.K.)
1. Project Overview
The document presents the qualifications and experience of TAMS Consultants, Inc. and ULG Consultants Ltd. for the Baro-Akobo River Basin Integrated Development Master Plan Project in Ethiopia.
2. Key Contents
2.1 TAMS Consultants Profile
- Founded in 1942 with 500+ staff including engineers, architects, planners, and environmental scientists
- Completed over 3,000 projects in 100+ countries (1,000+ in water resources)
- Services include feasibility studies, design, construction supervision, and training
- Key practice areas: Water Resources, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Planning, etc.
2.2 Experience in Ethiopia
- 15 projects over 30 years including:
- Addis Ababa International Airport Infrastructure Study
- Southwest Agricultural Development Project
- 5th and 6th National Highway Programs
- Bonga-Mizan-Teferi Road Project
2.3 Relevant Experience
Key project experience in water resources development:
| Project | Location | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Kapichira Hydroelectric Project | Malawi | 128 MW, concrete-face rockfill dam, construction supervision |
| Lesotho Highlands Water Project | Lesotho | Technical assistance for $6 billion project with multiple dams and tunnels |
| Daule Peripa Multipurpose Project | Ecuador | 130 MW, 90m-high zoned rockfill dam, irrigation for 120,000 hectares |
| Tarbela Dam | Pakistan | 2,100 MW, 143m-high earth and rockfill embankment (world's largest rockfill dam) |
| Southwest Agricultural Development | Ethiopia | Irrigated agriculture and resettlement for 60,000 hectares |
2.4 Technical Capabilities
- Mathematical Modeling: Developed programs for river basin studies, reservoir operations, economic analysis
- Hydropower and Dams: Extensive experience in feasibility studies, design, and construction supervision
- Irrigation and Agriculture: Comprehensive services from planning to implementation
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Used for resource mapping and analysis
3. ULG Consultants Profile
- Company background and organization
- Relevant experience in Ethiopia, Africa, and other countries
- Specializations in:
- Management consultancy in agriculture and rural development
- Water management
- Environmental management
- Training and consultancy
4. Conclusion
The document demonstrates the extensive qualifications and relevant experience of TAMS Consultants and ULG Consultants in integrated water resources development, particularly in the context of the Baro-Akobo River Basin project. Their multidisciplinary approach and global experience position them well to undertake this comprehensive development master plan.