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Training Module 4 - Sea Defence Structures

 
 

Sea Defence Structures Team

Introduction
This page will provide up-to-date information on the progress of Training Module 4 as well as provide direct access to the data, documentation and results thereof.

The main target for the participants of Training Module M4 is to provide the participants of Training Module M6 (decision makers) with the information they require on the construction and maintenance of sea defence structures, which will enable them to prepare a first outline of a long-term vision, strategy and masterplan for sea defence management in Guyana.

In order to facilitate the above, participants of Training Module M4 need to focus on a number of key issues pertaining to Sea Defence Structures which will provide them with the fundamental skills and experience they require to formulate sound technical and financial advice on the construction and maintenance of sea defence schemes in Guyana.

Workshop M4-01
The first Workshop for Training Module 4 was held on 4 February 2004 in the offices of Guyana Sea Defences at Fort Street in Georgetown. The Workshop was attended by some 16 participants representing the Ministry of Public Works & Communications, Guyana Sea Defences (GSD), the University of Guyana (UG) and the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI).

During this one-day Workshop the participants established a core team, discussed the subject of Sea Defence Structures in detail, identified areas where they require training, appointed a Team Leader, formulated a workplan, delegated tasks and responsibilities to various core team members.

Hereafter follows a few photographs, which give an impression of this workshop, and the trainees that attended the workshop.



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  The main areas identified for training can be categorised as follows:
  1. Design;
  2. Construction; and
  3. Maintenance.
The selection and design of various types of sea defences were identified as areas in which participants require training. With a view to developing more skills and experience in this area, the core team decided to prepare a Design Manual which will establish the procedures and guidelines which need to be followed when preparing conceptual designs for sea defence schemes and in particular; seawalls, flexible structures, groynes, and beach nourishment.

The preparation and use of contract documentation as well as construction management were identified as areas which need further development. With a view to developing more knowledge and skills in the use and application of contract documents on sea defence schemes, the core team decided to collect and review various types of Standard Bidding Documents from international institutions such as IADB, WB, CDB and FIDIC with a view to better understanding the different forms of contract that are available, how they differ from each other and which are the most appropriate for application in Guyana on a) large construction works, b) small works, c) maintenance works, and d) repair works.

Maintenance of sea defence structures was also identified as an area in which participants require further training. With a view to developing more knowledge and skills in the assessment and reporting of maintenance requirements of existing sea defence schemes, the core team decided to identify various types of maintenance strategies which can be adopted for maintaining sea defence schemes, formulate condition surveys suited to the type of structure being assessed, develop a maintenance plan and prepare budget estimates of yearly maintenance requirements.

During the next ten days the core team will prepare a detailed workplan which will address the three main areas of training addressed above and on 13 February 2004 they will meet again to discuss and agree on the final workplan.

Problem areas of the Sea Defences along the coast of Guyana
The first contents of the Strategy and Masterplan were presented during the third Training Assessment Workshop 8 December 2004 by Module 6 en Module 4. The Teams presented the problem areas of the sea defences along the coast of Guyana and the proposed planned capital investments related to these. The maps with the critical spots are presented in a separate site.

Infrastructural Monitoring Team during the flooding in Guyana of January 2005
Through the Condition Survey, several SRDD engineers have gained first hand knowledge of sluices in the flood hit areas.It was therefore logical that the SRDD was invited by the Honourable Anthony Xavier, Minister of Public Works and Communication to form part of the Infrastructural Monitoring Team during the flooding.

Field Visit, 4 March Profit - Belladrum  
Click here for the impression of the field visit Profit-Foulis on 4 March 2004

Field Visit, 29 March Wakenaam island 
Click here for the impression of the field visit Wakenaam island on 29 March 2004

Workplan
Workplan Module 4, Sea Defence Structures (1 April 2004) (pdf, 488 kB)

Lectures
Aiming at Modules 1 (Survey), 3 (Modelling) and 4 (Sea Defence Structures)
a set of lectures have been given by Mr. Chris Persaud (SRKN'gineering)
providing an introduction in hydraulics. See website for more information.