Bridges to Prosperity - Kapkwombola Uganda 2019

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Time to finish the future footbridge access: 3 cubic meters by hand Enjoy it! <iframe allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="304" src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FAOgL434b0xE%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&wmode=opaque&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DAOgL434b0xE&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FAOgL434b0xE%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=8b7d8dd6504d41af9a77662672aabc2a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="540"></iframe>

A good example of hard work done by Kurumbono community & Travel Team. Enjoy it! <iframe allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="304" src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FMKjlUduw2YU%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&wmode=opaque&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DMKjlUduw2YU&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FMKjlUduw2YU%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=8b7d8dd6504d41af9a77662672aabc2a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="540"></iframe>

All Travel Team in action for the Decking Board: 33m of wood planks in one day. Enjoy it ! <iframe allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="304" src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FZVAePYLrrY8%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&wmode=opaque&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZVAePYLrrY8&image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FZVAePYLrrY8%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=8b7d8dd6504d41af9a77662672aabc2a&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="540"></iframe>

AROUND THE SITE The construction site is in Kapkowmboloi, near Sipi Falls. In this rocky area we can found the Mount Elgon national park, one of the older mountain of Africa. Located at height about 1700m, we can find several rivers, such as Sipi and Cheptweyi rivers. <img alt="Img_20190123_223354-1548272779" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566013/IMG_20190123_223354-1548272779.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190123_223512-1548272814" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566014/IMG_20190123_223512-1548272814.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190123_223533-1548272847" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566015/IMG_20190123_223533-1548272847.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190123_223409-1548272893" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566016/IMG_20190123_223409-1548272893.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190123_225534-1548273348" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566030/IMG_20190123_225534-1548273348.jpg"> LOCAL ECONOMY Travel Team go out among the local communities to discover some villages around the site.The life of people in this area is mainly centered on farming with: banana tree, coffee tree, maize field, beans, avocados and rice. <img alt="Img_20190123_223249-1548273005" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566018/IMG_20190123_223249-1548273005.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190123_223431-1548273029" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566019/IMG_20190123_223431-1548273029.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190123_224213-1548273055" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566020/IMG_20190123_224213-1548273055.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190123_224153-1548273070" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566021/IMG_20190123_224153-1548273070.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190123_223621-1548273092" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566022/IMG_20190123_223621-1548273092.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190123_225730-1548273466" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566031/IMG_20190123_225730-1548273466.jpg"> KURUMBONO COMMUNITY You can see below several homes that will be link by the New Kapkowmboloi Footbridge. They are marked by a red circle in order to make them easier to locate. About 700 people from the Kurumbono community will daily use this bridge stuked between the two waterfall of the Cheptweyi River. <img alt="Img_20190123_223044-1548273181" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566025/IMG_20190123_223044-1548273181.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190123_223107-1548273202" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566026/IMG_20190123_223107-1548273202.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190123_223143-1548273223" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566027/IMG_20190123_223143-1548273223.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190123_223233-1548273240" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566028/IMG_20190123_223233-1548273240.jpg"> Connection with the Kapsinda Municipality will increase opportunities and safe access to school, medecine and freedom. <img alt="Img_20190123_224259-1548273150" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/566024/IMG_20190123_224259-1548273150.jpg">

SEVENTH CONSTRUCTION STAGE: Fencing preparation Off the bridge, we have uncoiled the fencing and attached it to the wooden curbs with u-nails. Multiple rolls of fencing is required on the both side of the bridge with a total of 80m in length. Currently, the Team have well progressed by preparing 54m! <img alt="Img_20190120_221257-1548016977" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565466/IMG_20190120_221257-1548016977.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190120_221732-1548017005" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565467/IMG_20190120_221732-1548017005.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190120_221225-1548017027" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565468/IMG_20190120_221225-1548017027.jpg"> EIGHTH CONSTRUCTION STAGE: Install Approach Ramp Posts & Start of the Ramp fill On the first abutment, we have installed the fencing posts and mixed the concrete in order to cast around each element for properly fixing it. <img alt="Img_20190120_221122-1548017067" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565469/IMG_20190120_221122-1548017067.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190120_221842-1548017099" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565470/IMG_20190120_221842-1548017099.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190120_221157-1548017191" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565473/IMG_20190120_221157-1548017191.jpg"> An anti crack mesh has also been cut and place on the approach for the future concrete slab. Ready for pouring! <img alt="Img_20190120_221803-1548017126" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565471/IMG_20190120_221803-1548017126.jpg"> In the same time, we have started to fill and compacte the space between the ramps walls. Hard work in progress with the great strength of the community workers. <img alt="Img_20190120_221328-1548017159" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565472/IMG_20190120_221328-1548017159.jpg"> FIRST STORM ON SITE Afternoon has been disrupted by a torrential rain with hail! Very surprising, a nice cold shower for everybody. <img alt="Img_20190120_221635-1548017223" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565474/IMG_20190120_221635-1548017223.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190120_221903-1548017243" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565475/IMG_20190120_221903-1548017243.jpg"> COMMUNITY SHARING After the storm, Travel Team have enthusiastically shared moments of relaxation with the local community. Children came to the site to discover the Travel Team and get some fun with us. <img alt="Img_20190120_221959-1548017297" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565478/IMG_20190120_221959-1548017297.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190120_223855-1548017317" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565479/IMG_20190120_223855-1548017317.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190120_222110-1548017279" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565476/IMG_20190120_222110-1548017279.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190120_222217-1548017377" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565480/IMG_20190120_222217-1548017377.jpg">

GLOBAL VIEW OF THE SITE FROM SKY <img alt="Img_20190119_232944-1547929810" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565303/IMG_20190119_232944-1547929810.jpg"> THIRD CONSTRUCTION STAGE: Assemble & Launching swings Place the crossbeam assembly on top of the walkway cables. Insert of the suspenders into the interior predrilled holes. Bent the both short end of the suspenders to fixed it, and launch the swing along the cables. Continue these different steps for all crossbeams assemblies before decking installation begin. <img alt="Img_20190119_205241-1547929872" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565304/IMG_20190119_205241-1547929872.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190119_210017-1547929934" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565305/IMG_20190119_210017-1547929934.jpg"> The footbridge takes on shape, nice to see the construction progress. <img alt="Img_20190119_211828-1547931469" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565322/IMG_20190119_211828-1547931469.jpg"> FOURTH CONSTRUCTION STAGE: Grout cables tubes On passive side, some members of team with local workers community mixed sand and cement to prepare the grout. A smart way is found for the sand cleaning process with the security Freyssinet's jacket. <img alt="Img_20190119_210727-1547929994" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565306/IMG_20190119_210727-1547929994.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190119_210128-1547930024" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565307/IMG_20190119_210128-1547930024.jpg"> Once the mixture is fluid, we poured it in the tubes to reduce the risk of corrosion. Effective simple method for properly fill the tube until it begins spilling out of the opening. <img alt="Img_20190119_210502-1547930051" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565308/IMG_20190119_210502-1547930051.jpg"> FIFTH CONSTRUCTION STAGE: Filling Abutment Together, putting the stones on the foundation. We will to it hand in hand. The third day, all of us are involved, fantastic job. <img alt="Img_20190119_211303-1547930517" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565319/IMG_20190119_211303-1547930517.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190119_211644-1547930596" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565320/IMG_20190119_211644-1547930596.jpg"> The day after, local community workers finalized the filling of the first abutment, and some children played with team members. <img alt="Img_20190119_212653-1547930628" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565321/IMG_20190119_212653-1547930628.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190119_234453-1547932126" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565324/IMG_20190119_234453-1547932126.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190119_213225-1547932773" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565325/IMG_20190119_213225-1547932773.jpg"> SIXTH CONSTRUCTION STAGE: Install Decking All Team is hard at work to put the planks on both side of the bridge. Using the marks place on the wood crossbeam, place the center board first. Continue to align the edgeboards with the middle one in order to complete the full width of the deck. Drilling and fixing operations are done by power tools to ensure that planks are snuggly against the crossbeams. <img alt="Img_20190119_221709-1547930125" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565309/IMG_20190119_221709-1547930125.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190120_000122-1547931722" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565323/IMG_20190120_000122-1547931722.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190119_213325-1547930155" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565310/IMG_20190119_213325-1547930155.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190119_212934-1547930203" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565311/IMG_20190119_212934-1547930203.jpg"> B2P staff helps us to correctly install the decking board throughout the span. <img alt="Img_20190119_212902-1547930238" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565312/IMG_20190119_212902-1547930238.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190119_213433-1547930264" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565313/IMG_20190119_213433-1547930264.jpg"> Focus on the decking progress, 33 meters was done this day on a very hot sunshine to in! At this stage, we get a sag of 1,65m compared to first adjusted value of 1,50m. <img alt="Img_20190119_213024-1547930302" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565314/IMG_20190119_213024-1547930302.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190119_233908-1547930379" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565315/IMG_20190119_233908-1547930379.jpg"> Safety is always important during all stage of the construction. Work at height, body harness is required. <img alt="Img_20190119_212039-1547930413" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565316/IMG_20190119_212039-1547930413.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190119_212806-1547930434" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565317/IMG_20190119_212806-1547930434.jpg"> Well done for all Team members and Local community workers ! <img alt="Img_20190119_212729-1547930473" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/565318/IMG_20190119_212729-1547930473.jpg">

THE DISCOVERY OF THE SITE Ater 45min of 4x4 in the wilderness, the Travel Team arrived on the site located in the Cheptweyi valley. <img alt="Img_20190116_143025-1547638517" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564692/IMG_20190116_143025-1547638517.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190116_143636-1547652700" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564767/IMG_20190116_143636-1547652700.jpg"> As soon as we arrived, Kurumbono community workers were well hosted us by an inauguration song! Great pleasure for the Team to be here and help in the construction of the Bridge. Each morning, the working day begin by a warm-up plus a briefing on tasks. For sure, security first! <img alt="Img_20190116_185059-1547653880" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564772/IMG_20190116_185059-1547653880.jpg"> FIRST CONSTRUCTION STAGE: Cable Installation - Connection the 4 main cables on both side of the Bridge. - Various topography operations to check the span length, abutments level and mark the design sag level. - Cable tensioning with the manual winch and campling at anchor blocks. - After few days, checking the sag level few days and make a new pulling step if necessary. - During the same time, many rocks are transported to site for filling the abutments. <img alt="Img_20190116_185215-1547654045" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564773/IMG_20190116_185215-1547654045.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190116_185520-1547654310" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564774/IMG_20190116_185520-1547654310.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190116_185743-1547654365" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564776/IMG_20190116_185743-1547654365.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190116_190952-1547655061" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564789/IMG_20190116_190952-1547655061.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190116_190250-1547654824" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564785/IMG_20190116_190250-1547654824.jpg"> SECOND CONSTRUCTION STAGE: Decking Preparation - Cross beam assembly: Several workshops here held to prepare the different parts of the deck before to place it. First, some marks have been traced on the timber nailer in order to align the steel cross beam on it. After that, we have done a pre-drilling for precisely centered each fixing holes. Finally, we used wood drilling tool and lag screws have been inserted in order to properly fix the U steel piece to the wooden one. <img alt="Img_20190116_190153-1547654712" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564783/IMG_20190116_190153-1547654712.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190116_190119-1547654673" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564782/IMG_20190116_190119-1547654673.jpg"> - Suspenders shaping: The bottom part of the straight rebars have been bended to ensure that the hook shape will match with the bottom cable. All planks of the deck board have been cut and organized according to their size. <img alt="Img_20190116_190855-1547655137" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564792/IMG_20190116_190855-1547655137.jpg"> Great Job for all the team! <img alt="Img_20190116_185619-1547654383" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564777/IMG_20190116_185619-1547654383.jpg">

Yesterday night, all Travel Team safely arrived in Kampala City. After a relatively short resting period, all members get a nice meeting breakfast with B2P staff in order to schedule our first journey of preparation. <img alt="Img_20190113_225301-1547409453" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564210/IMG_20190113_225301-1547409453.jpg"> Once completed food accommodations for site, we road tripped to Crow's Nest place! More than 6 hours of driving was required to complete the 300km. On the road, we saw many cane sugar plantations, sometimes encountered congestion and across more than 20 towns and villages. Here are some few shots captured on the way to enjoy it! <img alt="Img_20190113_225146-1547409221" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564206/IMG_20190113_225146-1547409221.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190113_224324-1547409318" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564207/IMG_20190113_224324-1547409318.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190113_224102-1547409346" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564208/IMG_20190113_224102-1547409346.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190113_223943-1547408398" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564203/IMG_20190113_223943-1547408398.jpg"> <img alt="Img_20190113_224407-1547409405" src="https://d3v4jsc54141g1.cloudfront.net/uploads/project_image/image/564209/IMG_20190113_224407-1547409405.jpg"> Tomorrow, the Travel Team is ready for its first day on site & giving our all in every step of the bridge construction.

Bridges to Prosperity - Kapkwombola Uganda 2019

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