Federal Water Supply and Sewerage Management Project,

Biratnagar, Morang,
Koshi Pradesh,
Nepal

METHOD STATEMENT
FOR

Entire Construction Works of Belbari Sana Sahari Water

Supply Project, Belbari Municipality-3,4 Morang

AT

Belbari Municipality Ward No.-1,2,3,4, Morang

Contract Identification No.: 25/81-82/CWSP-Belbari/FWSSMP_BRT

SUBMITTED
ON
MAY 2025

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................... I

1. PROJECT OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... 1

2. PROJECT OBJECTIVE ........................................................................................................................... 1

3. KEY RESOURCES .................................................................................................................................. 2

3.1 PERSONNEL ..................................................................................................................................... 2

3.2 EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 2

4. WORK PROCEDURE FOR CIVIL & OTHER WORKS ....................................................................... 2

4.1 PRE-CONSTRUCTION WORK ........................................................................................................ 2

4.2 EARTHWORKS & FOUNDATIONS ............................................................................................... 3

4.3 STRUCTURAL WORKS ................................................................................................................... 3

4.4 FINISHING WORKS ....................................................................................................................... 10

4.5 Borehole and Water Supply System ................................................................................................. 11

4.6 Sanitary Works.................................................................................................................................. 12

4.7 Electrical Work ................................................................................................................................. 13

5. QUALITY MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................. 13

6. SAFETY MEASURES ........................................................................................................................... 13

7. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ........................................................................................................ 14

8. PROJECT DELIVERABLES ................................................................................................................. 14

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1. PROJECT OVERVIEW

This Method Statement outlines the detailed construction methodology, quality control measures, safety procedures,
and environmental mitigation strategies for the execution of the Belbari Sana Sahari Water Supply Project. The Works
consist of Construction of Deep Tube Well, Overhead Tank (OHT), Electrical and Electro-Mechanical Works,
Pipeline Works along with Supply and Delivery of Various Items Belbari Sanasahari Water Supply Project, Belbari
Municipality Ward No.-1,2,3,4, Morang. The entire construction work shall ensure compliance with Contract
Specifications, Standard Codes & Specifications & Employer’s Quality & Safety Requirements

Project Name Entire Construction Works of Belbari Sana Sahari Water Supply Project, Belbari
municipality-3,4, Morang
Invitation for Bid 25/81-82/CWSP-Belbari/FWSSMP_BRT
Employer Federal Water Supply and Sewerage Management Project, Biratnagar, Koshi Pradesh, Nepal
Start Date 2025-05-30
Completion Period 24 Months from Agreement
Site Location Belbari Municipality Ward No.-1,2,3,4, Morang

2. PROJECT OBJECTIVE

The Objective of the project is Construction and development of deep tube wells, Construction of water treatment
plants/pressure filters. Construction of OHT, Supply and laying of SS, DI, GI and PE pipes and fittings for proposed
transmission and distribution lines, Supply and erection of transmission lines and other electrical connections
Construction of Water User Association’s Office building, meeting hall, pump operation houses, Generator house,
Chlorination house and Toilet with Septic Tank & Soak pit., Construction of Valve Chamber, Surface Valve Boxes,
Boundary Wall and Fencing and Supply and installation of pumps, generators, electrical panels, and it’s all related
accessories.
The Scope of Work includes:
 Surveys & Investigations: Conduct topographic, soil, lab, and hydrogeological investigations as needed,
including soil pH/resistivity and bearing capacity checks.
 Working Drawings: Prepare detailed working drawings for all work components.
 Access & Roads: Ensure site access by upgrading roads/bridges and arranging temporary ways if needed.
 Material Storage: Setup stockyards and storage for pipes, fittings, and equipment.
 Service Diversion: Manage temporary or permanent diversion and maintenance of existing utilities.
 Material Supply: Supply, transport, and ensure quality of all required materials and equipment, covering all
taxes and testing.
 Manpower: Provide full staffing (engineers, workers, etc.) and related accommodations, healthcare, and other
support.
 Equipment: Supply all necessary tools, machinery, spares, and consumables.
 Facilities: Build project offices, workshops, and facilities for all stakeholders.
 Construction Execution: Complete all necessary construction tasks, including excavation, pipe laying,
testing, and handling tight working spaces.
 Coordination: Cooperate and coordinate with other contractors on-site.
 Prepare as-built drawings, GIS data, and train employer staff in pipe laying techniques.
 Ensure professional execution with minimal disruption and no pending issues upon completion.

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3. KEY RESOURCES

3.1 PERSONNEL

Position Responsibilities
Project Manager Overall project execution, coordination, and compliance
Site Engineer Supervision of construction activities, quality control
Sub-Engineer Site execution, measurements, and reporting
Surveyor To conduct survey for all the sites
Driver/Operator To operate vehicles or machinery

3.2 EQUIPMENT

 Concrete Mixture
 Concrete Vibrator
 Tripper Dumper
 Excavator
 Survey Equipment (Total Station, Level Machine)
 Safety Equipment (PPE, Fire Extinguishers, First Aid Kits)
 Welding machine, cutting tools, grinder
 Drilling machine, wrenches, pipe cutters
 Painting equipment (brushes, spray guns)
 Measuring tapes, levels, plumb bobs
 Lifting & hoisting equipment (for heavy components)

4. WORK PROCEDURE FOR CIVIL & OTHER WORKS

4.1 PRE-CONSTRUCTION WORK

4.1.1 Site Preparation & Clearance

 Survey & Layout:

o Conduct topographic survey using Total Station.
o Mark pipeline alignment, valve chambers, and structural foundations as per drawings.
 Site Clearance & Surface Dressing:
o Remove vegetation, debris, and obstructions.
o Stockpile reusable excavated material for backfilling.
o Disposing the surplus excavated earth within the approved premises.
 Site Office Setup
o Set up site office, labor camps, and material storage as per requirements
o Safety signage as per contract clauses.
 Utility Diversions & Other Services
o Diversion of Utilities such as electricity, telecommunications, water supply, etc. as per contract
specifications.
o Traffic Control & Vehicular access throughout project

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4.2 EARTHWORKS & FOUNDATIONS

4.2.1 Earthwork

A) Pipeline Trenches Earthwork

 Excavate using Excavator (depth as per drawing).

 Side slopes stabilized as per soil conditions.
 Dispose surplus soil within site or approved dumping area.
o Depth: 1.5m (1:1 slope)
o Safety: Trench boxes for depths >1.2m
 Provide dry stone soling with bond stone blinding in trenches as per employer’s requirements.

B) Foundations Earthwork

o Excavate for valve chambers, pump house, and water tanks.

o Provide shoring if depth exceeds 1.5m.
o Shoring for depths >1.5m (timber planks + struts) as per specifications.
o Provide dry flat brick soling in foundation as per specifications.

C) Filling work

 Use excavated material in 150mm layers with compaction (95% MDD).

 Sand filling (if required) with proper watering and compaction.
 Bricks Bats Filling in designated area as per engineer instructions.

4.3 STRUCTURAL WORKS

4.3.1 Reinforcement Works

A. Reinforcement Handling & Preparation

A.1 Straightening & Cutting

 Bars shall be straightened to remove bends/kinks from transportation.
 Cutting shall be done as per bar bending schedule (BBS) and drawings.
 Prohibited: Heating bars for straightening or bending, which may damage the material.

A.2 Bending of Bars
 Cold bending shall be done as per IS 2502-1963.
 Hooks and bends shall match drawing specifications.
 Bundling: After cutting/bending, bars shall be grouped by mark numbers as per BBS.

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B. Placing of Reinforcement

B.1 Fixing & Alignment

 Bars shall be placed in exact positions per structural drawings.
 Spacing: Minimum 25 mm or bar diameter (whichever is greater) between parallel bars.
 Supports:
 Use precast mortar blocks, plastic chairs, or approved spacers.
 Prohibited: Wooden blocks, broken bricks, or metal pipes.
 Tie Wires: All intersections shall be tied with 1.25 mm annealed wire.

B.2 Concrete Cover Requirements

 Cover thickness shall be as per Table:

Table: Concrete Cover for Reinforcement

Minimum Cover
Structural Member Remarks
(mm)

25 or 2×bar
Ends of bars Whichever is greater
diameter

25 mm if column ≤200 mm & bar

Columns (main bars) 40 or bar diameter
≤12mm

Beams (longitudinal bars) 25 or bar diameter Whichever is greater

Slabs (tensile/shear bars) Bar diameter -

Other reinforcement 15 or bar diameter Whichever is greater

Members in water 50 -

Maximum Cover 75 mm Not to exceed

Tolerances in Placement:

Effective Depth (mm) Tolerance (mm)

≤200 ±10

>200 ±15

Note: Cover shall not be reduced by more than 1/3 of specified cover or 5 mm (whichever is less).

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C. Splicing of Reinforcement

C.1 Methods of Splicing

 Lapping: For bars ≤44 mm diameter.
 Mechanical/Butt Splicing: Mandatory for bars >44 mm.

C.2 Lapping Requirements

 Lap lengths shall be as per Table:

Table: Lap Splice Length (in Bar Diameters)

Bar Type Bar Diameter Lap Length (×Diameter)

Mild Steel (Fe-250) Up to 32 mm 50

Tor Steel (Fe-415) ≤25 mm 55

Tor Steel (Fe-415) >25 mm 55

Steel (>Fe-415) >25 mm 60

Additional Conditions:

 Splices in adjacent bars shall be staggered.

 Minimum distance between staggered splices:
o For bars ≤25 mm: Lap length
o For bars ≥44 mm: 1500 mm

4.3.2 Formwork

A. Formwork Classification and Surface Finishes

Formwork shall be classified based on the required surface finish of the concrete, as follows:

Table: Classification of Formwork

Class of Degree of Remedial Work

Description
Finish Accuracy Required

U3 (as per
F1 No surface treatment required
Clause None.
(Rough) after formwork removal.
[Link])

Imperfections (fins, bulges, U2 (as per Defects to be made

F2
honeycombing, discoloration) Clause good using
(Smooth)
shall be repaired. [Link]) approved methods.

F3 As per drawings and BOQ As specified Special treatment

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 Class of Degree of Remedial Work
Description
Finish Accuracy Required

(Special) specifications. as required.

Note: If no class is specified, Class F2 (Smooth) shall apply.

B. Formwork Installation Requirements

 Forms shall be erected with tight joints to prevent cement mortar leakage.
 Surfaces in contact with fresh concrete shall be treated with:
o Non-staining mineral oil (for steel/plastic forms).
o Water (for timber forms) to prevent adhesion.
 Before reuse, all formwork shall be cleaned and reconditioned.
 Temporary openings shall be provided for cleaning, inspection, and concrete placement, then
properly closed to meet finish requirements.

C. Formwork Stripping Times

Formwork shall not be removed until concrete attains sufficient strength. The minimum stripping times are as
follows:

C.1 Stripping Times for OPC/SRPC Concrete

Hot/Normal Weather Cold Weather
Structural Element
(Days) (Days)

Beam sides, walls, unloaded

1 1.5
columns

Slabs (props left underneath) 4 7

Beam soffits (props left under) 7 12

Slab props (including cantilevers) 10 17

Beam props (including cantilevers) 14 21

Notes:

 Cool weather-stripping times shall be interpolated between normal and cold weather durations.
 Early stripping may be allowed if the Contractor proves concrete strength is sufficient (subject to
Engineer’s approval).

D. Formwork Removal Procedure

 Forms shall be removed carefully to avoid shock or damage to concrete.

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4.3.3 Concrete

A. Grades of Concrete

Concrete grades shall comply with Table as per IS:456-2000:

Table: Grades Of Concrete

Grade Characteristic Compressive Strength (N/mm²) at 28 Days

M10 10
M15 15
M20 20
M25 25
M30 30

B. Mix Design & Proportions

B.1 Design Mix Concrete

 Designed as per IS:10262-2009.
 Target strength = Characteristic strength + (1.65 × Standard Deviation) (As per Table 2-3).

Table: Suggested Values of Standard Deviation

Standard Deviation (N/mm²)
Grade of Concrete
Very Good Good Fair

M10 2.0 2.3 5.3

M15 2.5 3.5 4.5

M20 3.6 4.6 5.6

M25 4.3 5.3 6.3

M30 5.0 6.0 7.0

B.2 Nominal Mix (For M10-M20)

Table: Proportions for Nominal Mix Concrete
Proportion of fine Max Water per
Aggregate per 50
Grade Aggregate to Coarse 50 kg Cement
kg Cement (kg)
Aggregate by mass (L)

M10 480 34
Generally, 1:2 but subject to
M15 350 an upper limit of 1:1.5 and 32
a lower limit of 1:2.5
M20 250 30

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B.3 Water-Cement Ratio & Workability
Table: Sand And Water Contents Per Cubic Meter for Grades Upto M35
Max Aggregate Size Water Content of Total of Sand % of Total
(mm) Concrete (kg) Aggregate

10 208 40%

20 186 35%

40 165 30%

C. Batching & Mixing

C.1 Batching
 Weight batching (as per specification) with ±2% accuracy for cement, aggregates, and water.
 Volume batching (as per specification) with bulking correction for sand.
C.2 Mixing

C.2.1 Machine Mixing (IS:1791-1985)

 Mixing time: 90 sec to 5 min (after all materials added).

 Temperature control:
o Min: 3°C (with precautions).
o Max: 30°C (cool materials if needed).

C.2.2 Hand Mixing

 Max batch size: 0.25 m³.

 Procedure:
1. Spread coarse aggregate on a watertight platform.
2. Layer fine aggregate on top (total depth ≤ 300 mm).
3. Spread cement, mix dry 2 times.
4. Add water, mix 3 times.

D. Transportation & Placing

D.1 Transportation
 Time limit: 20 min from mixing to placement.
 Methods:
o Chutes (slope to prevent segregation).
o Pumps/Wheelbarrows (avoid segregation).
D.2 Placing
 Formwork inspection: Clean, wet, and free of debris.
 Layer thickness: ≤150 mm (compacted before next layer).
 Free-fall height: ≤1.2 m (use tremie for deep pours).
 Construction joints: Roughened, cleaned, and wetted before new concrete.

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E. Compaction & Finishing

E.1 Compaction
 Immersion vibrators (IS:2505-1992):
o Spacing: 150–225 mm.
o Duration: 5–15 sec per insertion.
 Avoid: Over-vibration (causes segregation).
E.2 Finishing
 Surface leveling: Screeding, floating, and troweling.
 Curing starts immediately after finishing.

F. Curing & Protection

F.1 Curing Methods

 Water curing (7 days min): Wet hessian, ponding, or sprinkling.
 Membrane curing (if approved): Applied within 1 hour of finishing.
F.2 Protection
 From frost/sun: Covered with insulating mats.
 From traffic: No loading for 3 days.
 Installation of Water Stop.

G. Quality Tests

 Slump test (every batch).

 Compressive strength (3 cubes at 7 & 28 days).
 Density & air content (if required).

H. Project Concrete Mixes

Table: Concrete Mixes for Project

Concrete Mix Design Typical Use

M10 (1:3:6) Foundation bases by manual mixing

PCC (Plain Cement M15 (1:2:4) Floorings

Concrete)
Foundation bases by manual mixing &
M20 (1:1.5:3)
Superstructure by Mechanical mixing

RCC (Reinforced M20 (1:1.5:3) As per Contract specification

Cement
Concrete) M25(1:1:2) Superstructure by Mechanical mixing

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4.3.4 Masonry Work

A. First-Class Brick Masonry (1:6 Cement Mortar):

 Chimney-made bricks soaked before laying.

 Verticality checked with plumb bob.

B. Half-Brick Masonry (1:4 Mortar):

 Scaffolding provided for heights above 1.8m.

4.4 FINISHING WORKS

4.4.1 Plastering Work

 12.5mm plaster (1:6) on walls (rougher mix for walls).

 12.5mm plaster (1:4 or 1:3) on concrete surfaces (stronger mix for durability).
o 20mm cement plaster skirting (1:4) on walls.

4.4.2 Screeding & Punning:

 Providing 20mm cement sand screed (1:4) on floors (base layer).

 Providing cement sand punning (1:1) on floors (smoothing layer).

4.4.3 Tiling Work

 Laying mat-finish porcelain tiles with 12mm base plaster (after plastering/skirting is cured)

4.4.4 Painting Work

 Applying waterproof cement paint on walls/ceilings (post-plaster, pre-final finishes).

 Applying exterior weather coat paint (on external surfaces).
 Applying synthetic enamel paint on timber/iron (final decorative coat).
 Applying Anti-Corrosive Painting for Water Tank Interior

4.4.5 Door and Window Installation

 Install Sal Timber Door/Window Chowkhat Frames as per specifications

 Install Solid Core Door Shutters as per design.
 Install Glazed Window Shutters as per contract clauses.
 Quality Checks:
✔ Frame verticality (plumb bob)
✔ Smooth operation of hinges/bolts
✔ Waterproofing at sill junctions

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4.4.6 Miscellaneous Works

 Supply & Fixation of 32mm GI Pipe Handrail

 Fabrication & Installation of MS Grills, Trusses & Angles
 Providing Chainlink Fencing

4.5 BOREHOLE AND WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

A. Rig Setup and Mud Pit Preparation

1. Site Preparation:
o Clear and level the drilling area.
o Construct a mud pit (size as per design) for drilling fluid circulation.
2. Rig Setup:
o Assemble and position the drilling rig.
o Ensure stability using outriggers and anchors.
3. Mud Mixing:
o Prepare bentonite-based drilling fluid.
o Test viscosity and density before drilling.
4. Materials & Equipment: Drilling rig, mud pump, bentonite, water supply, hakers

B. Drilling and Pilot Hole Execution

B.1 Pilot Hole Drilling (0-100m in Medium Formation)

 Use 7 ⅝" to 9 ⅞" standard bit (rotary drilling).
 Maintain drilling fluid circulation to prevent collapse.
 Collect lithological samples every 2m and at formation changes.
B.2 Additional Drilling (100-200m in Medium/Hard Formation)
 Continue drilling with appropriate bit selection based on formation.
 Monitor drilling parameters (RPM, WOB, mud flow).
B.3 Electrical Logging (Resistivity Test)
 Conduct after reaching 150m depth.
 Analyze formation properties for casing design.

C. Reaming and Casing Installation

C.1 First Reaming (0-100m)

 Enlarge pilot hole using 7 ⅝" to 9 ⅞" reamer.
 Ensure hole stability before casing.
C.2 Casing Installation
 Lower 250mm diameter MS casing with 6-12" screen pipes to 150m.
 Centralize pipes using centralizers.
 Fill annular space with pea gravel (4-8mm).
 Cement top 5m with 1:1.5:3 concrete.

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D. Well Development

D.1 Methods:
 Backwashing & Inner Washing (Rig Machine)
 Compressor Airlifting
 Bailing & Pumping
D.2 Testing:
 Drawdown Test
 Step Drawdown Test
 Recovery Test
 Water Quality Test (as per National Standards)

E. Pump and Electrical Installation

E.1 Submersible Pump (50Hz, 3-Phase, 400V)

 Install 900 LPM @ 66m head pump with 3m submersible cable.
 Connect to 20HP control panel (star-delta starter).
E.2 Electrical Works
 Install 160A Modular LT Panel with AVR bypass.
 Lay 50 [Link] armored cable (4-core) for power supply.
 Install 11kV HT Line with PSC poles, insulators, and transformer (50kVA).

F. Piping and Filtration System

F.1 Pressure Filter & Aeration Tower

 Install 2.8m diameter pressure filter and 1.4m aeration tower.
 Apply epoxy paint (inside) & red oxide (outside).
 Pack with stainless steel pall rings (16x16mm).
F.2 Filter Media Installation
 Layer media as per specs:
o MnO2 coated sand (300mm)
o Filter sand (600mm, 0.2-0.3mm)
o Gravel layers (100mm each: 2-6mm, 6-12mm, etc.)
F.3 DI & HDPE Piping
 Lay and required DI pipes (ISO 2531).
 Install sluice valves, reducers, flanges, and air blowers.

4.6 SANITARY WORKS

 Provide Galvanized Iron (GI) sheet metal strip (25 gauge) used to prevent water leakage in joints or
construction gaps.
 Provide DI/CI Road Surface Valve Box / Enclosure for valves in road/pavement areas.
 Provide PE/HDPE Pipes /Polyethylene pipes for water supply, laid and jointed as per standards.
 Provide Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride pipes for hot/cold water supply.
 Provide GI Valve Key /Tool to operate underground valves.
 Provide Sanitary Fixtures:

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 o Porcelain washbasins, Orissa pans (P/S traps), stainless steel kitchen sinks.
o CP (Copper) fittings: Concealed valves, shower roses, bib cocks, angle valves.
o Accessories: Soap trays, towel rods, floor traps (PVC), mirrors.
o CPVC Ball Valve: Valve for controlling water flow in CPVC pipelines.

 Gantry Beam /Heavy-duty pipe used for supporting overhead structures.

4.7 ELECTRICAL WORK

The electrical works includes supply, installation, and commissioning of complete electrical wiring and fixtures using
high-quality PVC insulated copper wires in rigid PVC conduits. It covers wiring for light/fan andpower outlet points
along with the installation of LED tube lights, surface LED light, ceiling fans, and exhaust fan. Also included are sets
of switch/socket units, sets of power outlets, and distribution board with breakers, busbars, and lockable enclosure
(brands: ABB, Siemens, Schneider, etc.). Lastly, the work involves laying and connecting 2C 4 [Link] unarmoured
copper power cable from MDB to DB, with necessary accessories and civil works for proper installation. Provide
water Level Indicator to monitor and display the water level inside a tank. All works and installations will be done
with compliance of employer’s requirements and standard specifications.

5. QUALITY MANAGEMENT

 Regularly check materials and workmanship against specifications.

 Document and address any deviations or defects promptly.
 Conduct inspections at key stages (foundation, framing, finishing).
 Obtain necessary permits and certifications.
 Material Testing:
o Cement, aggregates, bricks tested in lab.
o Cables: Conductivity & insulation tests.
o Conduits: Fire resistance & impact tests.
o LED Lights: Lumen output & power factor check.
 QA/QC Checks:
o Conduit routing before plastering.
o Continuity tests before energization.
o Casing alignment, welding quality, pressure testing.
o Water quality and pump performance tests.

 Inspection Regime:
o Concrete: Slump test, Cube Test
o Welding: RT/UT (ASME Section IX)
o Pipe joints: Hydrostatic test
 Third-Party Audits
 Hired Agency: NABIL/ Bureau Veritas (BV)

6. SAFETY MEASURES

 General Safety:
o Use PPE (gloves, helmets, insulated tools).

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 o Barricade drilling zone.
o Medical: On-site clinic with trainers
o Isolate circuits before working.
o Fire extinguishers near electrical panels.
o Maintain clear access routes and emergency exits.
o Daily inspections by safety officer
o Barricades around open boreholes.
 Working at Heights:
o Harnesses for works >1.8m
o Mobile scaffolding for plastering
 Electrical Safety:
o Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) during maintenance.
o Earthing & Lightning protection for all DBs.

7. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

 Minimize dust and noise pollution by using appropriate controls.

 Manage waste responsibly, recycling where possible.
 Protect nearby water sources from contamination.
 Mitigation Measures:
Impact Control Measure
Dust Water spraying (4x/day)
Noise Acoustic barriers near schools
Waste Segregated bins (metal/concrete), Disposal at approved sites

8. PROJECT DELIVERABLES

 As-built drawings (AutoCAD + GIS)

 Material test certificates
 Litholog, well design, pumping test data.
 Operation & Maintenance manuals

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