Rural development project
EMPLOYER
Department of Housing – KwaZulu Natal
CONSULTANT
Bigen Africa
YEAR COMPLETED
2011
VALUE AT COMPLETION
R54M
LOCATION
South Africa, KwaZulu Natal,
PROJECT TYPE
Residential
DESCRIPTION
Construct 1000 rural houses including raft foundations, top structure, roof and finishes and VIP(toilets).
N2 interchange
EMPLOYER
SANRAL
CONSULTANT
EJV / Goba
YEAR COMPLETED
2010
VALUE AT COMPLETION
R300M
LOCATION
South Africa, KwaZulu Natal
PROJECT TYPE
Bridges and Structures
DESCRIPTION
Construction work involved the following: Interchange for the new King Shaka International Airport, Four new ramps, One conventional bridge, One Incrementally launched bridge, Nine lane toll plaza on Durban bound ramp.
Ingula Dams
EMPLOYER
Eskom
CONSULTANT
Bramhoek Dam Consultants JV
YEAR COMPLETED
2010
VALUE AT COMPLETION
R980M
LOCATION
South Africa, KwaZulu Natal
PROJECT TYPE
Dams
DESCRIPTION
Construction work involved the following:The Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme is proposed as a pumped storage project with a capacity of 1333MW and an energy storage capacity of 21000MWh. DESCRIPTION:Braamhoek:RCC Dam approximately 335m long and 39m high, Free crest spillway with crest length of 40m over RCC dam, Lower dam – roller compacted concrete dam 35m high, reservoir total 26.7 MCM, active storage of 19.1 MCM.Bedford: River diversion works consisting of channels, a cofferdam and training wall;480m embankment with 170m Long clay core embankment extension, 48m Long single span bridge, 42m dry well single-level intake tower, Upper dam - concrete faced rock fill embankment dam 49m high, reservoir total 22.4, MCM, active storage of 19.1 MCM.
AC Secondary Water Mains
EMPLOYER
Ethekwini Water & Sanitation
CONSULTANT
BKS (Pty) Ltd
YEAR COMPLETED
2010
VALUE AT COMPLETION
R708.4M
LOCATION
South Africa, KwaZulu Natal
PROJECT TYPE
Pipelines and Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION
Pipelines (2 500 000m of pipe various diameters) Associated valves and fittings
Investec head office – KZN
EMPLOYER
Investec
CONSULTANT
EPA
YEAR COMPLETED
2010
VALUE AT COMPLETION
R101M
LOCATION
South Africa, KwaZulu Natal,
PROJECT TYPE
Office and Commercial Buildings
DESCRIPTION
Three-storey offices: 6,500 m2 offices; 7,000 m2 basement parking, plant and services
King Shaka airport
EMPLOYER
ACSA
CONSULTANT
Ilembe
YEAR COMPLETED
2010
VALUE AT COMPLETION
ZAR 7bn / US$ 0.9bn
LOCATION
South Africa, KwaZulu Natal,
PROJECT TYPE
Airports, Harbours and Railways
DESCRIPTION
KZN. International airport and support infrastructure.
Moses Mabhida stadium
EMPLOYER
Ethekwini Municipality
CONSULTANT
Ibhola Lethu Consortium
YEAR COMPLETED
2009
VALUE AT COMPLETION
ZAR 2bn / US $250m
LOCATION
South Africa, KwaZulu Natal
PROJECT TYPE
Leisure, Recreation, Education
DESCRIPTION
The 30 storey high arch weighs 2,850 tons and consists of 56 sections, each measuring 10m in length and is 350m long
SAPREF Project
EMPLOYER
SAPREF – South African Petroleum Refineries
CONSULTANT
VGI Incorporated appointed by the Joint Venture
YEAR COMPLETED
2008
VALUE AT COMPLETION
EURO 13M (WBHO’S 50% JV PORTION)
LOCATION
South Africa, KwaZulu Natal
PROJECT TYPE
Pipelines and Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION
Detailed design, supply and laying of new replacement pipelines in lieu of refurbishment of existing lines. The 7 existing petrochemical pipe lines are running between the SAPREF refinery and National Port Authority at Durban harbor. The work constitutes approximately 79,1 kms of seamless carbon steel piping to be laid and welded in approximately 16km of trenches, with a minimum cover of 1,2m above the pipes. Pipe diameters vary between 6” to 14” (156mm to 365mm). The new pipe lines need to be laid in the existing servitude (on average approximately 5m wide) above, amongst or below the existing lines while the existing lines are still in operation. The construction of numerous surfaced detours to accommodate traffic during construction. The permanent reinstatement of the roads and road furniture after the pipes have been laid, as most of the pipe route is within major collector roads. Obstacles along the pipe route include but are not limited to, two major concrete lined storm water channels, 6 railway crossings, the Engen tanker gate, a bowling clubhouse and out buildings, 5 major road intersections with traffic loads in excess of 2500 vehicles per hour during peak hours and the congested Island View port complex at Durban harbor.
Nondela Drakensberg mountain estate
EMPLOYER
Nondela Drakensberg Mountain Estate (Pty) Ltd
CONSULTANT
Africon
YEAR COMPLETED
2008
VALUE AT COMPLETION
R240M
LOCATION
South Africa, KwaZulu Natal
PROJECT TYPE
Golf Courses
DESCRIPTION
The project consists of the following:Construction of all infra-structure, including all roads and services; Wastewater treatment works, reservoirs, water purification. works; Kopanong Dam; 18 hole Ernie Els designed golf course including irrigation;5.2km access road to the development;Sewer pump-stations.
Riverside Hotel
EMPLOYER
Sage Investments
CONSULTANT
Urban Edge / Michael Douglas Design Associates
YEAR COMPLETED
2006
VALUE AT COMPLETION
LOCATION
South Africa, KwaZulu Natal, Durban
PROJECT TYPE
Hotels and Resorts