Project name: Rapid Infrastructure Assessment and Asset Management for Bridge Resilience in the Dominican Republic
This project assesses infrastructure and asset management in the Dominican Republic, focusing on maintenance, contracting, procurement, and training.
Evaluating nine bridges across three provinces, it examines various construction types, ages, and challenges through visual inspections of decks and support structures.
The findings aim to pinpoint critical maintenance needs, refine asset management strategies, and strengthen local teams’ capacity, ensuring the long-term safety and functionality of these essential infrastructure assets.
Dominican Republic
Impact
1
By assessing bridge decks and support structures, the project identifies critical maintenance needs, ensuring timely interventions. This proactive approach enhances structural resilience, prolongs asset lifespan, and safeguards communities relying on these vital connections.
2
Evaluating contracting and procurement processes helps optimize asset management practices. The findings enable cost-effective maintenance planning, minimizing disruptions while improving efficiency in resource allocation across infrastructure projects.
3
Training local teams strengthens technical expertise, empowering them to implement effective maintenance and management strategies. This fosters long-term sustainability, reducing dependency on external intervention for infrastructure upkeep.
