Photo By Spc. Yolanda Moreno Leon | The new matternity ward that was build by the help of the 403rd CA unit in Tal-Banat...... read more read more
SYKES, Iraq – Company B, 403rd Civil Affairs out of Mattydale, NY, in conjunction with Takhil Qaffem Hassum, Mayor of Sinjar, have remodeled a maternity ward in the Tal-Banat community.
"The CA Team requested bids from multiple Iraqi contractors for the construction that needs to be completed," said Captain Steven Zimmerle, Civil Affairs Team Chief, Co B, 403rd CA, and native of Eau Claire, MI. "We found this contractor by word of mouth."
The CA Team has the blueprints translated for easier understanding by the Iraqi contractors. Once the translations were completed, the contractors met with Zimmerle to review the plans and submit bids for the project. Final approval for the awarding of the contract was done by Col. Michael Shields, commander, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team. The entire construction bid process took about six to eight weeks to complete.
The construction of the building took just over 4 months to complete. Most recently, under the supervision of the 403rd CA Team, an Iraqi contractor has completed the installation of sinks and lighting and is in the process of installing new doors and new air conditioners.
The new maternity ward has four large rooms. Two of the rooms which have the new sinks are used for delivering babies and the other two are used for a post delivery recovery and care for both mother and child.
"We complete one project at a time," said Zimmerle. "This project here is definitely for the future of Iraq."
| Date Taken: | 08.02.2006 |
| Date Posted: | 08.02.2006 12:03 |
| Story ID: | 7371 |
| Location: | SYKES, IQ |
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