Construction and Rehabilitation of Wadi Gaza Bridges (PAL10-00054031) Construction and Rehabilitation of Wadi Gaza Bridges Project Name: PAL10-00054031 Project Number: US $ 500,000 Contribution of the Government of Brazil: Project Title: Construction and Rehabilitation of Wadi Gaza Bridges - PAL10-00054031 Financing: Funding partner: Total Amount: Government of Brazil US $ 500,000 Project aims: The project aims to rehabilitate and reconstruct three damaged bridges along Wadi Gaza , the only wetland in oPt , namely, Joher Aldeek bridge, AlZahraa box culvert and Al Sikka Bridge. The project will enhance the connectivity among the local communities surrounding Wadi Gaza lying in the middle area easing up the mobility problem that faces the residents in their daily life activities. Intended Impact: The impact sought for will be as follows: Enhance and improve the people access to the educational and health services and protect school children from being exposed to health problems and injuries. Ease the movement of farms product to be transferred to the neighboring markets. Specific project components by area: The project includes 3 packages, namely: - Detailed design for Al Zahraa box culvert Implementation of Johr Al Deek and Al Sikka bridges Implementation of Al Zahraa Box culvert All project components are ready for implementation except for the box culvert, given the availability of construction material. 1