Not only did this delay the renovations but we had to find someone to come and make sure we didn't have any more unexploded devices on the property. Again, a little disturbing but I guess this is normal when you are working in a war-torn country.
We followed the typical process and put the project out to bid. Three company's gave us estimates and we selected one. After we selected a company, they offered to do the work for free, as a donation. That was real blessing since this project was not something we had budgeted for.
When the guys showed up it was a little like the movie "Hurt Locker." They blocked off the area and went about their business. It took 4 days and they found another grenade, some unexploded small arms and an unidentified device. They didn't find any mines and based on the history of the area they didn't expect to. We will be fencing off the area that has not been done and putting up signs that the locals will recognize. These signs will say that beyond this fence the area may have mines or unexploded devices. For now they put blue rocks out to mark the area. Again, these rocks the locals will recognize that the area beyond them may not be safe.
The project didn't impact hospital operations much. The supply shed is near the area that they were de-mining so when they guys were working (6a-2p) we were not allowed in the supply shed. Aside from that, life went on as usual. If finding grenades at work can be considered normal?
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