NEWS
2014
EMPLOYER
Department of Public Works
CONSULTANT
WSP SA Civil & Structural Engineer
YEAR COMPLETED
2005
VALUE AT COMPLETION
R22M
LOCATION
South Africa, Gauteng
PROJECT TYPE
Bulk Earthworks
DESCRIPTION
Construction involved the following:The bulk earthworks, including stormwater, sewer and services roads for the construction of a new adult male medium security proto-type prison to accommodated 3000 inmates. Major Quantities: Cut to spoil for reduced levels 134 240m3, Imported G6 material 53 500m3, Cut to fill in terracing 115 600m3, Cut to fill in spoil platforms 72 500m3, Concrete to trapezoidal drains 788m3 750dia, Concrete pipe 430m.
EMPLOYER
Hightower Properties
CONSULTANT
Bentel Associates
YEAR COMPLETED
2004
VALUE AT COMPLETION
R46M
LOCATION
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth
PROJECT TYPE
Retail
DESCRIPTION
The 15,000m2 centre consists of a single-level mall with Pick n Pay as its main anchor, and a concrete-framed glass circular restaurant building three storeys high.
EMPLOYER
MA Karafi
CONSULTANT
Kantley & Templer
YEAR COMPLETED
2005
VALUE AT COMPLETION
R90M
LOCATION
South Africa, Eastern Cape
PROJECT TYPE
Golf Courses
DESCRIPTION
The Contract comprises of the complete infrastructure construction for 322 upmarket serviced plots.Construction Involved the following:Internal Services:The Contract comprises of the complete infrastructure construction for 322 upmarket serviced plots. On completion 90 000m3 of material will be moved, 30 000m3 of selected layerworks, 80km of various service trenching, 1000m3 of concrete for sewer & seepage pumpstations poured and 55 000m2 of paving laid. Golfcourse:An Ernie Els Design, 18 hole championship golfcourse is currently under construction. 580 000m3 of material will be moved in various cut to fill exercises. Divisional Road 1590:Work involves the reconstruction of a single carriageway of approximately 3.2km of Divisional Road 1590. 60 000m3 of material is moved in cut to fill/spoil activities, 13 000m3 of selected layerworks, 5500m3 G2 crushed stone base, 29 000m2 Cape seal surfacing, stormwater drainage & 1900m2 concrete lined side drains will be constructed.
EMPLOYER
St Francis Golf Links (Pty) Ltd
CONSULTANT
Ninham Shand
YEAR COMPLETED
2006
VALUE AT COMPLETION
R72M
LOCATION
South Africa, Eastern Cape
PROJECT TYPE
Road Construction and Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION
Construction work involved the following: 13 400m sewer reticulation, 12 700m water reticulation, 3000m stormwater pipe, 22 000m telkom sleeves, 72 000m2 paved (stabilized) internal roads + 13km, 3.7 Meg concrete reservoir, 300 000m3 Bulk earthworks (Scraper Team),40 000m2 Lined irrigation dam, Associated pump stations, spillways and gabion structures.
EMPLOYER
Ministry of Public Works and Transport
CONSULTANT
Becom/OOP JV
YEAR COMPLETED
2003
VALUE AT COMPLETION
R358M
LOCATION
Swaziland
PROJECT TYPE
Toll Roads and Freeways
DESCRIPTION
A feature of this project was the excavation and protection of rock cuttings over a 10km length of mountainous terrain. Blasting of rock adjacent to the existing road was required and great importance was attached to the method of controlling this blasting to ensure the safety of the public and a minimum of disruption to the continuity of traffic flow. Stability of two large cuttings was achieved by installation of rock nails designed to prevent slippage or uncontrolled rock falls.Construction Involved the following: The rehabilitation & upgrading of 19.15km of the Mbabane / Ngwenya Road, (MR3) from single to dual carriageway & 46.8km of service roads. 7 No grade separation interchanges with bridges, 3000 m culverts, 6000m2 Reinforced Earth,1 No road-over-pass, 8 No Footbridges over the dual carriageway, 28 000m3 Concrete, 4 No Retaining Walls with total length of 112km,1 500 000m3 of Earthworks, 4 No cattle creeps in Reinforced Concrete, 30 000m3 Premix, 275 000m3 Selected Sub-grade, 95 000m3 Crushed Stone Base, 97 000m3 Ducting, 8 000m3 Sub-surface Drains.
EMPLOYER
Komati Basin Water Authority
CONSULTANT
ZMCK
YEAR COMPLETED
1998
VALUE AT COMPLETION
R50M
LOCATION
Swaziland
PROJECT TYPE
Road Construction and Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION
Piggs Peak and Swaziland.Construction Involved the following: Northern Access Road of 16km to allow access from the town of Piggs Peak to the proposed Maguga Dam site. Southern Access Road of 13.5km to allow access from Mbabane / Piggs Peak road to the new dam wall. Cut / Fill, Double Seal 13.2mm/6.7mm,Layerworks SSG/Subbase, Crushed Stone Base, Stone Pitched Base, Boulders / Rock 260 000m 3, Crusher, Cut / Spoil, Stabilised Base, Masonry Wall, Reinforced Earth.
EMPLOYER
Komati Basin Water Authority (KOBWA)
CONSULTANT
MDJV (Ninham Shand, Keeve Steyn, Steffen Robertson & Kirsten & ZMCK)
YEAR COMPLETED
2001
VALUE AT COMPLETION
R420M
LOCATION
Swaziland
PROJECT TYPE
Dams
DESCRIPTION
Piggs Peak and Swaziland.Construction involved the following: Construction of the Maguga Dam, 6 million m3 of Earthworks, 2 tunnels (8m x 7m) & (8mx9m) & ±400m long, 225m long Road bridge over spillway,102m high 12 m ø Intake Tower, Rock Bolting & Shotcreting, Drilling & Grouting, Drill & Blast, Crushing, 120 000m3 concrete.
EMPLOYER
Department of Transport, Namibia
CONSULTANT
VKE Namibia
YEAR COMPLETED
2000
VALUE AT COMPLETION
R159M
LOCATION
Namibia
PROJECT TYPE
Road Construction and Rehabilitation
DESCRIPTION
West / East Caprivi and Namibia. Construction Involved the following: Construction of 217 km single carriageway, 2-lane surfaced road, plus 47 km of gravel link roads. 1 530 000 m3 Sand fill,Pre-cast concrete drainage structures,745 000 m 3 Sand selected subgrade,3 In situ concrete access culverts,320 000 m3 Grave subbase,79 000 m 3 Gravel shoulders, 967 000 m 2 19.0 mm Single seal with asphalt,173 000 m3 Crushed G4, base course.