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ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS

2015

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CONTENTS Adding value to the built environment

Facilitating secure risk managed environments

PI Insurance – an affordable essential for any business

COMPANY PROFILES Hatch Goba showcases its EPCM expertise Bigen Africa – Building a better future

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The CESA Aon Excellence Awards honours the outstanding achievements of CESA’s member organisations and celebrates the men and women whose contribution to nation building is without parallel. Profiling the entrants across a range of categories, this publication is a celebration of the ingenuity, skills, and development that all South Africans can be proud of. The publisher, 3S Media, would like to thank CESA and Aon for the opportunity to contribute to this critical sector.

ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS

2015

Improvements to Ballito Interchange (KM 6.66) on National Route 2, Section 27

KwaDukuza Electricity Priority Projects Programme

Preekstoel Water Treatment Works

Wemmershoek Wastewater Treatment Works

Steyn City Development

Waterval Waste Disposal Facility

PROJECTS WITH A VALUE OF LESS THAN R50 MILLION

PROJECTS WITH A VALUE IN EXCESS OF R250 MILLION

National Bioproducts Institute – New microbiological laboratory 35

The Point Commercial Development

Brandspruit Mine – Impumelelo Shaft Project

Umgeni Road Interchange

Kirstenbosch Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway – ‘Boomslang’ 37

Acid Mine Drainage Project – Central Basin Treatment Plant 17

Izinga Phase 2A: the construction of roads and civil services 38

The improvement of National Route 7 Section 1 between Melkbos Intersection and Atlantis Intersection 19

Wallacedene Public Transport Facility

Newtown Junction

C/D West Storage Facility Project

Medupi Substations and Process Buildings

Pelican Park Integrated Housing Development

PROJECTS WITH A VALUE OF BETWEEN R50 MILLION AND R250 MILLION Bronkhorstspruit Biogas project

Rehabilitation of Main Road between Muizenberg and Clovelly Road, Clovelly Phase 2 26 Sundays River Bridge

Franschhoek Pass – Emergency repairs and stabilisation 41 BEST INTERNATIONAL PROJECT Botswana North South Carrier Water Transfer Scheme

Katanga Water Treatment Plants DRC

Arch hangar for Ethiopian Airlines

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& editor

Ian Bettesworth of Bigen Africa

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Hugh Fraser (SAIA)

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Business Excellence

Daniel Smit of Bigen Africa

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Michelle McGarry of Bigen Africa

Nicole Teeling of Hatch Goba

Adam Ozinsky of Arup

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CESA

Adding Value to

the Built Environment

Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) aims to be the ‘voice of consulting engineering in South Africa’. It represents its members by promoting joint interests and, because of its standing, provides quality assurance for clients. BY WALLACE MAYNE, ACTING CEO, CESA

we will be able to offer our mem-

bers is the opportunity to invest

550 staff, who collec-

in a trust that provides enterprise

tively earn a total fee

development and other transfor-

income of R23.4 billion per annum,

mation-oriented activities, through

are members of CESA. CESA is

which participants can then benefit

Training Authority (CETA) to encour-

committed to the principles of

from BBBEE points for procure-

age firms to train young graduates

sustainability and the promotion of

ment. CESA’s focus is very much on

and raise them to a level where they

engineering excellence.

providing true business benefits to

can be registered. Together with

our members.

the South African Institute of Civil

520

ploying

FIRMS, just

over

Key points for 2015

and the Construction Education and

Engineering, we do a course called ‘The Road to Registration’, which

the official launch event of CESA’s

Supporting public infrastructure development

Biennial Economic Capacity Survey,

The Department of Public Works

all the guidance needed for young

which provides an economic anal-

(DPW) has extensive project back-

engineers to successfully register

ysis of our sector, based on data

logs, notably in the Eastern Cape,

within three years of graduation.

yielded directly from our members.

and CESA has developed a working

Many of our member firms are also

Instead of just publishing it, as we

model to assist in unlocking the

taking on interns and applying to

usually do, we hosted a launch

projects. The model puts a firm of

CETA for funding to try and bridge

event in order to draw more atten-

consulting engineers in the position

the skills gap.

tion to the findings, and to ensure

of a project management unit,

they reached a broader audience

which then appoints other firms to

Creating opportunities in Africa

through the press. This was espe-

run the projects. Creating this kind

We are an outward-focused organ-

cially important, given the current

of project management unit will

isation and, through our links with

economic challenges South Africa

be of great benefit to our member

the

faces, as our sector provides data

firms and the department itself.

Consulting Engineers and the Group

One of the highlights this year was

that is of national interest.

is a two-day course that provides

International

Federation

We regularly meet with the DPW

of African Member Associations,

year-

to address other matters as well,

we try to create opportunities for

en-

such as the procurement system,

our firms.

which is quite flawed in its ability to

CESA has also played a big role

Consulting Engineering, and the

assess quality and other factors that

in forming the Built Environment

level of enrolment has exceeded

are related to price.

Professionals

We long

also ‘MBA’

gineers,

launched for

called

our

consulting the

Business

our expectations.

Export

Council

(BEPEC), which assists our local en-

Supporting young professionals

gineers in exporting their built envi-

agreement with a company that

The need for experienced mentor-

ronment services internationally.

offers access to global tenders,

ing and support of newly qualified

including into the rest of Africa,

professionals is critical. To this end,

allowing us to provide this service

we have partnered with the South

Legal protection, insurance, and risk management

to our members at a discounted

African Black Technical and Allied

We insist that our members take out

rate. Another exciting value-add

Careers

professional indemnity insurance,

CESA has also entered into an

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Wallace Mayne, acting CEO, CESA

em-

VER

Organisation

C E S A A o n E n g i n e e r i n g E x c e l l e n c e Aw a r d s 2 0 1 5

(SABTACO)

CESA to the amount of R2 million, for each and every claim. So, clients of our members at least know there is some professional indemnity there. We also have a Quality and Risk Committee on our board and its purpose is to raise awareness of risk and disseminate information on how to reduce it. For instance, some of the biggest claims received by Aon – who handles our professional indemnity insurance – in recent years, were for paving. Armed with this information, we introduced a course on concrete block paving to try to educate our members on correct

TOP FIVE GOALS FOR THE COMING YEAR

1 2 3 4 5

We would like to get quality reintroduced into the procurement process, in terms of the PPPFA, where points are awarded for quality, and as prescribed by method 4 of the CIBD’s documentation. It worked well but, since quality was taken out, it has reduced things to price and preference, which is why discounting is a problem now. I think we need to forge links with government departments at all three levels. We support government in its mission to deliver services to society, so we need to improve relationships, become partners, and regain our position as the trusted advisor. We would like to expand our training, mentoring, and coaching efforts and really assist young graduates and even scholars in becoming graduates to reach registration. Another goal is encouraging private sector funding of infrastructure. Our government is running out of money for infrastructure projects and we recommend that government must look to the private sector for money. The final goal is a dual one: we would like to increase membership, especially of emerging firms, without reducing our quality of membership. Linked to the increased membership is that we want to introduce additional and improved benefits for our members.

installation methods.

Facilitating Secure Risk Managed Environments

The risks that engineering professionals are exposed to are complex and, in many instances, understanding and getting a handle on these risks is massively challenging, as they often arise out of complex interdependencies that may not be immediately visible. BY TERENCE WILLIAMS, CEO OF AON SOUTH AFRICA

THE

advisory

risk

consultancy risk associated with

insurance

development is growing exponen-

LEADING and

brokerage,

Aon

also

understands that threats

Terence Williams, CEO of Aon South Africa

tially, with claims growing in both quantum and frequency. exposure to legal liability is another

provide opportunities for growth.

To this end, a collaboration by

The best-prepared companies will

Aon South Africa Professional Risks

solution

be the ones that better manage

Division and Consulting Engineers

its clients.

that

Aon

provides

Clearly, an enormous responsi-

their vulnerabilities and can with-

South Africa (CESA) delivers an

stand a greater range of threats;

annual,

report

bility lies upon the shoulders of

that can recover more quickly;

profiling a collection of case stud-

consulting engineers in South Africa

and that can return to commer-

ies on professional liability claims

but, by the same token, to deliver

cial activities sooner than their

against

on these responsibilities, consulting

competitors. Proper planning and

South Africa.

comprehensive

consulting

engineers

engineers have to operate in a

pre-empting of the range of threats

The collection of case studies

secure, risk-managed environment.

faced by engineers, from a risk

provides invaluable insights into

It’s our role, at Aon South Africa, to

management perspective, cannot

the scope, severity, and magnitude

facilitate that environment.

be overemphasised.

of the risks faced by consulting

Given the pivotal role that CESA

engineers in a practical and com-

members have in South African

prehensible format.

society and in the greater South

The progress of this country and its sustainability is touched, on a daily basis, by some facet of engi-

Another crucial topic for profes-

neering and, without this science,

sionals is that of legal risk manage-

great pleasure to sponsor these

the vast majority of development

ment. Ensuring that professional

awards, which are a celebration

and upliftment we need could not

services organisations and individ-

of the cream of South Africa’s

happen. Having said that however,

uals fully understand their potential

engineering achievements.

African

economy,

gives

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Sponsor profile

PI Insurance – An Affordable Essential for any Business

Aon is the leading professional indemnity (PI) broker in South Africa with its broking and risk transfer services supplemented by administration of schemes for many of the country’s leading professional bodies, including Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) and the Attorneys Insurance Indemnity Fund (AIIF).

HE RISKS THAT engineering profes-

professional

insurance brokers, PI insurance is a legal

sionals are exposed to are complex

South African professionals are increasingly

practitioners.

Thousands

requirement. In many other industries, the

and, in many instances, understand-

at risk of huge financial losses in the event

associated governing body or industry asso-

ing and getting a handle on these

of a costly mistake leading to a claim against

ciation sets strict guidelines specifying a level

risks is massively challenging, as they often

them. PI claims across many professions have

of PI insurance cover that is required to

arise out of complex interdependencies that

risen sharply over the last five years as society

trade and be a member of the professional

may not be immediately visible. These case

becomes more litigious, most notably in the

body. However, many professionals operate

studies provide an invaluable tool to study

legal and built environment industries.

without PI cover, especially when trying

and further explore the potential risks faced

“PI insurance is designed to protect the likes

to cut back on costs, or they believe it is

by professional companies in this sector with

of architects, engineers, attorneys, brokers,

only needed by careless professionals who

real-life accounts and scenarios providing

doctors, and estate agents – essentially an

have to worry about a claim being lodged

lessons to be learned,” explains Malcolm

individual or practice – who take a fee for

against them.

Padayachee, manager: Professional Risks at

providing a service. It should be at the top

“This is definitely not the case and, even if

Aon South Africa – a leading risk consultancy

of the list of risk management for all profes-

a professional has acted in full accordance

and insurance brokerage.

sionals, but our own experience shows that

with the law and professional standards, if a

many professionals, particularly independent

claim is lodged against them they will need

Legal risk management

consultants, are still operating without cover

to defend their position and actions in a legal

Another crucial topic for professionals is that

and exposing themselves to financial ruin in

process, the defence costs of which can be

of legal risk management, ensuring that pro-

the event of a mistake that results in a claim,”

massive and drawn out over a number of

fessional services organisations and individu-

explains Padayachee.

years. Malpractice claims are, by nature, long-

als fully understand their potential exposure

PI insurance is designed not only for tra-

tailed and can take years to come to a resolu-

ditional professionals who provide advice

tion. During this time, a practitioner without

“Threats provide opportunities for growth,

or a service to their customers, but anyone

PI protection would be personally liable for

in that the best-prepared companies will be

who holds themself out to be an expert in

the legal costs and would run the risk of hav-

the ones that better manage their vulnerabil-

a particular field and whose expertise and

ing all their assets attached, facing financial

ities and, thus, can withstand a greater range

advice the public might rely on – e.g. an IT

and reputational ruin,” says Padayachee.

of threats. They can recover more quickly and

expert. PI protects them not only for any

“In an environment where your reputation

can return to commercial activities sooner

damages that may be claimed from them by

is fundamental to your ability to secure work,

than their competitors. This case study book

clients or third parties, which may arise out

a professional cannot ignore any accusations

provides practical insights that allow for prop-

of an act, omission, or breach of professional

of negligence. Claims must be defended,

er planning and pre-empting of the range of

duty in the course of their business, but, more

which is a lengthy and very costly process.

threats faced by engineers that could lead to

importantly, the ever-escalating legal costs

Over and above the legal defence costs, PI

a PI claim,” concludes Padayachee.

associated with a claim.

insurance would also cover for any third-

Who PI is for

Legal requirement

Aon services small to large professional

For many professionals, including people

In the current economic downturn, and

services organisations, including individual

like accountants, financial planners, and

especially in industries with significant skills

to legal liability.

party damages where malpractice is proven,”

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he adds.

Sponsor profile

shortages adding pressure to under-re-

an insurer withdraws from the market or

general awareness of your potential expo-

sourced teams, there is every reason to

collapses, the old insurance will expire and

sure to legal liability; and assisting you with

believe that the current increase in claims

you will be left holding the short end of the

the initiation of pre-emptive action to avoid

notifications will continue for the long term.

stick. This is one market where ‘trusted and

claims and disputes, wherever possible,”

insurers

well-established’ is critical when it comes

concludes Padayachee.

remains very strong and, although claims

to choosing a PI insurer. Additionally, PI

numbers have increased, rates are still

cover lapses as soon as you cancel a policy;

relatively soft, as there is significant market

so, many professionals renew their policies

capacity and appetite.

for several years after their retirement to

Competition

among

the

ensure they are protected against claims

Good advice

that may arise years after work has been

This being said, it’s crucial to gain good ad-

completed,” adds Padayachee.

vice when you take out PI insurance. Firstly, it can be complicated and usually needs a

Evaluating exposure

bespoke approach for specific business

The services of a professional broker are

needs and levels of indemnity. But, most

vital in evaluating your exposure to risk as

importantly, the stability and track record of

a professional. A broker with sector-specific

the PI insurer is paramount.

experience is invaluable in ensuring that

“PI, by nature, is a ‘long-tail’ policy be-

your cover is adequate to cover your expo-

cause, firstly, claims may arrive some time,

sure to risk, that it complies with any pro-

potentially even years, after you have pro-

fessional body or legislated requirements,

vided a service to a client, and, secondly,

and that you are not exposed under any

the actual claims process takes years to

exclusions and conditions that may exist

resolve. Our empirical data suggests that

on your policy. Aon also provides Legal Risk

any particular year of insurance generally

Management Services, a premier service

matures after a period of 60 months has

offering out of Aon Professional Risks,

elapsed – five years. You have to be ab-

exclusively available to our clients. With a

solutely sure that the insurer is still going

clear understanding of a professional’s risks,

to be around to service your claim costs

Aon provides legal opinions and advice,

in years to come and has not entered the

supported by appropriate knowledge of

market with unsustainable rate cuts simply

your insurance, with legal and technical

to gain a foothold in a market that is seen

experience. “Chiefly, we aim to assist

to be a lucrative growth area.

with day-to-day legal advice and contract

“If you change insurers, whether by choice

vetting, as they relate to their business, by

or necessity, any pending claims you may

analysing any service contracts to ensure

have are unlikely to be covered by your

that the they are not in contradiction to the

new insurer. Even in an instance where

terms of your insurance cover; creating a

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Company Profile

Hatch Goba Showcases its EPCM Expertise Hatch Goba’s extensive experience in engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) projects has been showcased by its entries in the CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards 2015.

HE COMPANY’S PROJECT Delivery

guidelines, employing the systems and tools

Group provides EPCM services to

to deliver projects efficiently and effectively.

The 15 000 t coal bunker under construction at Sasol Mining's Impumelelo mine

clients worldwide. The company has global project implementation

Sasol Mining’s Impumelelo project

capabilities resourced from its major opera-

An example of this integrated approach to

tions centres in Canada, Australia, and Hatch

project delivery is indicated in Hatch Goba’s

achieved through the design of an 85 m span

Goba in South Africa.

involvement with Sasol Mining’s Impumelelo

arched truss hangar. Significant material

project – its CESA Awards entry in the

savings were realised through the arch effect

ing companies in the mining, metallurgical,

‘Engineering Excellence –

and through the use of steel hollow sections.

infrastructure, and energy industries, Hatch

value greater than R250 million’ category.

This project demonstrated South African

Goba understands the important issues that

Here, the RSV ENCO Goba coal joint venture

structural engineering expertise and ingenui-

create even greater value for its clients, be-

(JV) was appointed as EPCM consultant for

ty, combined with an excellent local contrac-

yond the fundamentals of on-time delivery

the greenfield Impumelelo mine complex

tor, to ensure that all challenges in terms of

that is within budget.

near Secunda.

material supply, local labour conditions, local

Through its close association with operat-

Projects with a

Hatch Goba has access to a comprehensive

This 8.5 Mtpa project is the replacement

range of methodologies, procedures, and

mine for Sasol Brandspruit, which produc-

tools developed from 50 years’ international

es raw materials for Sasol Synfuels. The

Value-adding services

project

management

constructed project demonstrates Hatch

Hatch Goba provides expert advisory services

experience. These components have been

Goba’s commitment to sustainable engineer-

to senior executives for strategy develop-

assembled into a total project methodology

ing solutions.

ment,

and

construction

known as the Project Lifecycle Process (PLP).

The RSV ENCO Goba JV’s scope of work en-

constructability, logistics, and cost were met.

innovative

solutions,

operational

improvements, enterprise-energy solutions,

tailed the entire mine complex, including the

and

PLP best practice

shaft systems and associated underground

Operational Performance practice focuses

PLP is the adopted best practice of some of

development; the materials handling system,

on its clients’ operations and operating

the largest and most successful organisations

including a 27 km single-flight surface over-

assets.

in the world. It is applied to all major capi-

land conveyor – the longest in the Southern

together expert services that support clients

tal-intensive projects, right across their life

Hemisphere; and all supporting infrastruc-

from the effective ramp-up of a project

cycle, from concept to execution, close-out,

ture, including offices, workshops, roads,

through to the optimisation of assets

and into operations. It is characterised by a

power, and water supply.

and operations.

New maintenance hangar for Ethiopian Airlines

know-how and patented technologies to al-

Such a methodology ensures a greater

Hatch Goba’s CESA Awards nomination

environmentally friendly and competitive

degree of rigour to the project initiating,

for ‘Best International Project’ is the new

in terms of minimum capital and operating

planning, and implementation processes.

maintenance hangar for Ethiopian Airlines at

costs per unit of throughput.

It facilitates clear, unambiguous, reliable

Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa. The

Hatch Goba has a thorough understanding

results, which enable informed decisions

hangar was required to accommodate one

of environmental and social issues involved

to be taken on whether there is sufficient

Boeing 767 or 777, or two Boeing 737 aircraft.

with projects within the mining, energy, and

justification for the project to advance to the

Hatch Goba was appointed as structural and

infrastructure sectors. It integrates environ-

next phase.

civil engineer by Ethiopian contractor Elmi

mental and social issues into all phases of

Orlindo Construction.

industrial development.

liverables, and each separated by a toll gate.

Vital to the successful implementation are

business

Operational

planning.

Performance

Its

brings

The company also provides specialised

number of distinct and sequential phases, each with its own specific focal areas and de-

investment

low its clients’ facilities to be safer and more

the core processes, which provide a vehicle

The company provided an innovative

for quality and repeatability of project

design solution to achieve low steel tonnage,

outcomes and approach. In conjunction

fabrication simplicity, and erection safety,

with this approach, the company’s spe-

without incurring the cost of temporary

cialists work in accordance with functional

works

staging.

These

objectives

were

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Company Profile

Building a Better Future Bigen Africa is a prestigious multinational infrastructure development company upholding the company creed of ‘doing good while doing business’. With a firm grasp of the challenges facing infrastructure development on the African continent, Bigen Africa possesses multidisciplinary capabilities including engineering, management consulting, and development finance.

BUSINESS

ENVIRONMENT,

including social, economic, legal, and political elements, is complex, and doing business on the rapidly

expanding continent requires a specialised set of skills. This is Bigen Africa's forte. The company – founded in 1971 by Francois Swart, with a staff complement of over 500 – believes that the success of any cost-ef-

undertakes the establishment of bulk pipe-

Environmental responsibility is integrated

fective and sustainable project starts with

line networks, geohydrology, dams, waste-

into a project through effective planning,

the effective integration of the four corner-

water treatment and sewerage planning and

tight management and maintenance poli-

stones of civil society and sustainable com-

modelling, as well as the hubs that drive and

cies, and procedures and protocols, together

munities, namely the social, institutional,

manage reticulation.

with acute financial management and data

financial, and physical elements of the pro-

Bigen Africa works on new roadways as

integrity. In this way, Bigen Africa assures

ject. Bigen Africa provides its clients with a

well as maintenance and rehabilitation pro-

its clients with a continuous, all-embracing

complete solution to all facets of a project,

jects, including bridging structures and an-

range of services, arriving at a single delivery

based on its intimate understanding of the

cillary works such as pavements. Bigen Africa

point to the benefit of construction client

requirements of the public sector, private

covers all aspects of project implementation,

and end user alike.

sector, and other stakeholders.

from feasibility through planning to contract supervision and administration.

Bulk engineering

Infrastructure development is the backbone

All infrastructure engineering requires inno-

Management consulting

of economic prosperity. There is no economic

vative problem solving, efficient design, and

Bigen Africa emphasises sustainability in

development in Africa without infrastructure

cost consciousness; and, in remote locations,

the natural as well as social and urban envi-

development. Bigen Africa understand this

these requirements become even more

ronments, developing local populations in

interdependence and the unique challenges

pronounced. In all three, Bigen Africa applies

a responsible, sustainable manner – stimu-

of working in developing nations.

checking procedures against project goals.

lating local economies and improving land

In order to navigate the plethora of legis-

Bigen Africa’s specialised services, in the

and communities wherever it goes. A funda-

lation, technical specifications, end-use re-

broad field of bulk engineering, include

mental component in the successfulness of

quirements, and programming parameters,

supervision and administration of land devel-

sustainable development includes assisting

construction companies require significant

opment projects and services reticulation. In

project programming, budgeting, and target

and meaningful expertise in areas that are

terms of energy, Bigen Africa provides build-

setting so as to maximise the viability and

not core to their business: this is where

ing services on greenfield and rehabilitative

profitability of the client’s activities. Bigen

Bigen Africa steps in. In the fields of energy,

projects, energy reticulation and demand

Africa is involved throughout the life cycle

land development, water and sanitation,

management, planning, heavy industry, and

of the infrastructure development, providing

transport, mining, project and asset man-

mining use generation and transmission.

asset management and infrastructure main-

agement, revenue control, and local and

tenance services.

international development finance, Bigen

For water reticulation services, Bigen Africa

Infrastructure development consulting

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Company Profile OPPOSITE PAGE The award-winning Val de Vie Estate in the Paarl-Franschhoek Valley will soon expand following the purchase of 415 hectares of prime land on the banks of the Berg River. With this expansion, the aim is for the combined Val de Vie-Pearl Valley residential node to become the country’s prime example of secure country estate living. The combined lifestyle estate’s offering will include various sports (amongst others mountain biking, polo, swimming, golf and trail running), country living, fine dining and wine – unsurpassed in scale and choice anywhere in South Africa. Residents will also have direct access to Pearl Valley’s renowned Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. Bigen Africa Services was appointed by the Val de Vie Development Company to provide consulting civil and electrical engineering services as well as development management services RIGHT Well-known economist, Dr Iraj Abedian, chairman of the Bigen Africa Board BOTTOM RIGHT Dr Snowy Khoza, CEO of Bigen Africa. Bigen Africa has taken massive strides in reaching out to, and developing the African continent, since Dr Snowy Khoza’s appointment as CEO in 2010. Dr Khoza was recently recognised for her lifelong struggles, aspirations and achievements at the Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government awards. Along with six other phenomenal women, Dr Khoza received a Lifetime Achievement Award in the South African category at a breakfast event hosted by CEO Communications at the Gallagher Convention Centre on 30 July Africa offers innovative, viable, and cost-

Skills development

effective solutions.

In order to maintain its high standards

With a strong focus on sustainable infra-

and provide a complex, multidisciplinary

structure development, Bigen Africa strives

service offering to its clients, Bigen Africa

to be mindful of dynamic, mobile popu-

prioritises skills development for all staff,

lation movements and inflows, projected

where

pressures on future infrastructure usage,

supplemented.

and changing demands that are character-

in-house coaching and mentoring, ECSA-

istic of a manufacturing industry and raw-

accredited technical lectures, talent pipeline

material-orientated economic environment.

programmes,

personal

development

This

the

plans

achieved

Bigen

Africa

a finger on the pulse of a wide range of influ-

an in-service programme. Through focused

encing factors in order to develop durable,

corporate social investment, Bigen Africa

ecologically compatible infrastructure ele-

empowers

ments. Bigen Africa has made this a priority

it operates.

and core value of everything it does.

• PMR Gold Award Structural Consulting Engineers Category • PMR Bronze Award in the Combined Civil and Structures Consulting Engineers Category • PMR Bronze Award in the Civil Consulting Engineers Category • Impumelelo Award for Top Empowerment Companies In addition, the company is a finalist in the CESA Business Excellence Awards for 2015 in the following categories: • Between R50 million and R250 million (Steyn City) • Less than R50 million (Wallacedene Taxi Rank) • Young Engineer of the Year • Mentor of the Year • Best International Project (NSC2 Water Transfer Scheme) • Business Excellence • Mentoring Company of the Year.

Dr Snowy Khoza, CEO of Bigen Africa

Bursary

programme, a candidacy programme, and

communities

AWARDS 2014

are

through

With all this in mind, it is necessary to keep

the

Dr Iraj Abedian, chairman, Bigen Africa Board

which

“DOING GOOD WHILE DOING BUSINESS”

Long-term strategy Bigen Africa applies a five-year strategic cycle and is moving towards the end of its ‘S-Vision 2016’, developed in 2011. S-Vision 2016 formalised the evolution of the group into an infrastructure development organisation, and it remains in place to act as an overarching guide for annual business planning processes and day-to-day operations. During 2015, Bigen Africa commenced with the crafting of S-Vision 2021, to guide it beyond 2016.

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Projects with a value greater than R250 million

The Point

Commercial Development

O MEET THE client’s brief for the redevelopment of the old Galleria building on 76 Regent Road, Sea Point, into a 28 000 m2 shopping and lifestyle centre,

required innovative and out-of-the-box thinking by Moroff & Kühne’s structural team. The existing building, with a footprint of

4 940 m2, comprised three levels of basement parking with the ground and first floors being retail and office space. About 2 600 m2 of the ground floor was occupied by the anchor tenant, Checkers. Besides Checkers and some small line stores, the remainder of the building was vacant, and was falling into a serious state of disrepair. Due to the proposed increase in retail and com-

WINNER PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Developers: Berman Brothers and HCI Project Manager: Berman Brothers Group Architect: Louis Karol Quantity Surveyor: Aecom Structural & Civil Engineers: Moroff & Kühne Consulting Engineers Electrical Engineers: Louis & de Kroon Inc. Mechanical Engineers: WSP Wet Services: Benatar Consulting Contractor: WBHO Demolition: L.O. Rall

mercial office space, additional undercover parking was needed to provide an off-street facility for shoppers and tenants. To this end, various options were investigated and it became clear that the best solution for the project would be a fourth basement over the entire footprint of the property, resulting in easy and free-flowing access into the retail and commercial spaces. There was one non-negotiable criterion: Checkers had to remain fully operational throughout the construction period and certain areas in the basements were also out of limits due to their parking and operational requirements. This resulted in the challenging brief from the client – create an additional basement level over

would have to be closed off to allow for the con-

the full footprint of the building while keeping

struction of the new building in that area. Trucks,

Checkers fully operational throughout the entire

therefore, had to enter and exit through the

construction period.

same entrance.

Careful planning was required to ensure that

On the design side, Moroff & Kühne were faced

Checkers shoppers were not adversely inconven-

with the challenge of having no structural informa-

ienced by the construction works. To this end, a

tion in terms of plans and reinforcement bending

special temporary access ramp was constructed to

schedules for the existing structure. Only a limited

give shoppers direct access to Checkers via the B-1

number of architectural plans could be sourced. The

parking area. A crash deck was constructed over

existing building and its structural elements, there-

the temporary ramp to ensure public safety.

fore, had to be surveyed.

Checkers had its own requirements, regarding its

In order to accommodate the additional loads

logistics, which had to be considered and adhered

imposed by the new structure, existing columns

to by the professional team.

had to be strengthened. Core samples were taken

Access to storage areas had to remain uninter-

from select columns to determine their concrete

rupted. During construction, these storage areas

strengths, and non-destructive scanning was used

had to be relocated, which required careful plan-

to determine the reinforcement within. With this

ning by the project managers, but also required

information in hand, the structural team was able to

the structural team to verify existing structure load

decide on the extent to which the columns had to

capacity and, in certain instances, required the

be strengthened. In all the existing basement floors,

team to design slab strengthening by means of

column load capacities were increased by way of

plate strengthening.

enlarging the columns.

The Checkers delivery area had to remain acces-

The building has been totally transformed into

sible at all times. This resulted in its own planning

a light and airy nine-storey shopping and lifestyle

challenges, due to the fact that the exit ramp

centre servicing all ages and incomes.

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COMMENDATION

Impumelelo Mine Project

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Client: Sasol Mining EPCM Consultant: RSV ENCO HATCH GOBA Coal Joint Venture

Mining

It was to be a greenfield implementation and, there-

appointed Hatch Goba and RSV ENCO

fore, specific consideration was given to the build-up

(a linked enterprise of RSV), who formed

of a new operation and the phasing out of the exist-

the RSV ENCO - Hatch Goba Coal Joint

ing coal mining operation.

URING

AUGUST

2009,

Sasol

Venture (JV), as the Engineering, Procurement and

The primary focus, during this phase of the project,

Construction Management (EPCM) Consultant for

was the compilation of a study report based on the

Impumelelo – a new 8.5 Mtpa replacement tonnage

best techno-economic solution supported by a cost

coal mine complex for the client’s Brandspruit Mine

estimate with an accuracy level of ±20%. The JV’s multidisciplinary project team had to inter-

located in the Secunda area, Mpumalanga. The project scope entailed the design and

face between the Sasol project team, Sasol Mining

development of the complete greenfield mine

team, and Sasol Coal Supply team (SCS) that were

complex including the Shaft Systems (2 vertical

going to operate the complete system to ensure that

shafts, 1 decline shaft, and associated underground

all members of the teams were aware of the develop-

development),

ment of the project’s technical scope.

the

Materials

Handling

System

(underground conveyors, surface bunkers, and a 27

The geographical area in which the project was

km single-flight surface overland conveying system

constructed spread over 27 km. This included an

– the longest in the southern hemisphere) and all

overland conveyor, electrical overhead power line,

supporting infrastructure (offices, change house,

water pipeline, roads, fibre optics ,and major con-

workshops, roads, power and water supply, as well as

struction on both ends.

sewage treatment).

was constructed, at mid station (km 18) the over-

depletion and the new 8.5 Mtpa (expandable to

land conveyor infrastructure such as substation

10.5 Mtpa) Impumelelo Mine will extend the supply of

and workshop, while at the other end (km 0) a

coal to Sasol’s Synfuels complex.

15 000 tonne coal bunker, buildings, dams, and

The project was to be designed and constructed

shaft sinking.

such that it could accommodate the first production

The basic engineering design packages ensured:

section in October 2014, with 13 continuous miner

suitability, functionality, constructability, operability,

sections and 6 stonework sections.

and maintainability of the new mining infrastructure

This critical milestone achievement date posed a

and associated material-handling system.

significant project timeline challenge to the JV. The

All the systems were designed such that they are

62 month, R4.6 billion, multidisciplinary greenfield

energy efficient and optimised within strict coal deg-

project had an integrated management team, with

radation and spillage tolerances.

specialised package managers responsible for the total delivery within their areas of responsibility. The original Impumelelo techno-economic re-

14 14

On the one end (km 27) a 4 000 tonne coal bunker

The current Brandspruit Mine reserves are nearing

The project created significant community opportunities, in that the client made use of local contractors and labour whenever it was possible.

view, at feasibility study level, was completed by

There were, on average, ± 1 300 people working

the JV by June 2009. A detail engineering phase

on the site over a 53 month construction period (till

was introduced from July 2009 until December

April 2015), with a peak of 2 122 people in November

2010, and the construction of the project gained

2013. More than 13 000 000 hours were worked dur-

traction from June 2011.

ing that period.

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Umgeni Road Interchange

N ORDER TO reduce the traffic congestion

A unique feature of the project was that one of

on the busiest section of the National Route

the bridge decks was constructed and launched

2, in Durban, the Umgeni Road Interchange

from a 20 m high elevated casting yard. The elevat-

required an upgrade. Sanral appointed

ed casting yard and the stunning sight of the two

Hatch Goba for the design and contract adminis-

incremental launch bridges being constructed at

tration for this project.

the same time and crossing each other was a first in

The site is surrounded by residential properties;

commercial

properties;

the

The three bridge decks over Umgeni Road were

River; the Inanda Road Interchange; and ser-

designed to include precast beams to minimise dis-

vices that include bulk water and wastewater

ruption to traffic during construction. Twelve 30 m

pipelines, a Transnet gas pipeline, heavy- and

and twenty-three 20 m long beams were construct-

medium-voltage electrical lines, and telecommu-

ed off-site and were erected during overnight road

nication cables.

closures when there was limited traffic on Umgeni

Client: South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (Sanral) Co-Funder: eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality Civil Consultant: Hatch Goba (Pty) Ltd Contractor: Rumdel Cape/EXR Construction/Mazcon

Road. The remaining bridge decks were cast in situ.

to minimise disruptions to the extremely high

Attention was given to the aesthetics of the

traffic volumes, presented major challenges for

concrete structures during design and construc-

the design and construction of the interchange.

tion. The bridge pier heads were designed to

These challenges were managed by the careful

have elegant and unique fluted shapes. The ex-

geometric design of the new ramps and the se-

cellent quality of concrete finishes produced has

lection of bridge construction methods.

enhanced the appearance and durability of the

As the N2 could not be permanently closed at

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

South Africa and attracted a lot of attention.

Umgeni

These constraints, together with the need

COMMENDATION

structures on this project.

any time, the two main bridges over the N2 were

The initial contract completion period was set

constructed using the incremental launch tech-

as 30 months, in an attempt to alleviate the traffic

nique. This, in itself, is not new; but, having to

congestion as soon as possible; however, due to

design and construct using extremely tight radii

additional work ordered and labour disruptions,

on a global curve was a complex process for both

this time period was extended. The project will be

design and construction.

completed within the employerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revised budget.

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Projects with a value greater than R250 million

Acid Mine Drainage Project – Central Basin

Treatment Plant

HE LEGACY OF gold mining on the

pump station at ERPM South West vertical shaft in

Witwatersrand Goldfields takes the form of

Germiston, the utilisation of the high-density sludge

a world-class African city and the Gauteng

treatment process for neutralisation and metals

economic hub – Johannesburg. However,

removal, and the co-disposal of the sludge produced

a more sinister and unexpected consequence of

with gold tailings at the Brakpan tailings storage facil-

the illustrious gold mining era has become preva-

ity (Mega Dump).

lent in recent years.

and various tasks were undertaken simultaneously

activities cease, water accumulates in the old

to reduce the overall amount of time needed to com-

mine working area. Through natural oxidation

plete the plant. This played a huge role in managing

of pyrite-bearing rock, the water accumulating

the rising water level.

in these basins becomes acidic, with high metal

The Central Basin AMD plant was designed with

content and high salinity, and is termed acid mine

symmetry and modular/identical units in mind. A

drainage (AMD).

cleaning water reticulation network with connection

appointed

PROFESSIONAL TEAM Client: Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) Consulting Engineers: Aecom Sub-Consulting Engineers: Golder Associates

The project was undertaken on a fast-track basis,

As the underground operations and dewatering

Cabinet

COMMENDATION

Inter-Ministerial

Committee (IMC), in 2010, to address the serious challenges posed by AMD in the Witwatersrand Goldfields area.

nozzles was designed and installed to permit the regular cleaning of structures with pressurised water. Most of the transfer conduits on the plant are free surface flow channels, instead of piping. Free surface

The IMC and cabinet approved the following

flow channels have the advantage of easy main-

recommendations in the team of experts’ report for

tenance and the general outer surface colour and

emergency implementation:

surface angularity match the process tanks on-site.

• installation of pumps to extract AMD from the mines to on-site treatment plants

The plant is equipped with a plant drain sump and pump station. Under emergency fault conditions,

• construction of on-site water treatment plants in

spillages are diverted, in a controlled manner, to the

each basin, with the option of refurbishing and

drain sump instead of inundating the entire site. The

upgrading existing treatment facilities owned by

plant drain has recycle pumps, which recycle all spill-

the mines

ages to the upstream side of the plant.

• installation of infrastructure to convey treated water for discharge into nearby water courses.

Provision was made to accommodate the operating staff’s operational requirements and personal needs.

The Department of Water and Sanitation directed

These structures include:

the Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) to

•a n administration building equipped with cen-

implement this emergency solution. TCTA com-

tralised control (SCADA) and a laboratory

missioned Aecom, with sub-consultants Golder

•a canteen, combined with ablution facilities

Associates, to design and implement the short-

•a workshop and storage of spares.

term intervention solution for the AMD project.

Ultimately, TCTA, pressurised by an unrelenting

The IMC report indicated that this work was

water level, met its deadline and the Central Basin

urgently required, as the prevention of AMD de-

treatment plant has been able to stabilise the water

canting from the mining basins is considered to be

level. However, it is critical that the future long-term

of national importance.

intervention be implemented to provide a sustaina-

The key scope of Aecom’s project in the Central Basin included the construction of an abstraction

ble project that can be a resource to the water-scarce Gauteng region.

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1965 – 2015

Projects with a value greater than R250 million

The Improvement of National Route 7 Section 1 between Melkbos Intersection and Atlantis Intersection

ATIONAL ROUTE 7 (N7) provides the

cross- and subsoil drainage, and ancillary road

main long-distance access route along

works – including painted road marking, road

the west coast of South Africa, to the

signs, finishing off of the road reserve, installation

north-western areas of the Western Cape

The design of the road upgrade presented numer-

with Namibia at Vioolsdrift. As such, it forms an in-

ous challenges, which included considering:

tegral part of the national and regional road network

• the sensitive nature of the site

and contributes to the network’s strategic role.

• the requirements of the Record of Decision

Section 1 of the Sanral road network between Melkbos

Intersection

(km

18.0)

and

Atlantis

Intersection (km 25.5), just north of Cape Town.

• the existing services • the requirements of the client to maximise labour opportunities on the project • the requirement of farmers to have access to

This improvement was urgently required due to the high occurrence of fatal accidents at the original

their properties • the communities, regarding accesses and minimum travelling delays.

at-grade Melkbos and Atlantis intersections. The scope of works entailed the upgrading

In order to meet the objective of upgrading

of Section 1 of the N7 to freeway standards by

Section 1 of the N7 to a freeway standard, one

increasing the existing design speed of 100 km/h

minor road and all direct property access had to be

to 120 km/h, to improve road safety levels over the

changed, with alternative access routes provided

current situation and to increase carrying capacity to

to farms.

the required levels for accommodating current and

In supporting the design proposals, which were

future traffic volume increases between the Melkbos

aimed at increasing the labour content of the pro-

Intersection and the Atlantis Intersection.

ject by design, the employer was able to substantially increase the labour content of the project.

The improvements further entailed: • the

upgrading

the

Melkbos

and

• the upgrading of the dual carriageway to freeway standards

structed, by means of labour-intensive methods, using labourers from within the communities

• the closing off and rerouting of the existing minor

residing close to the site of the works. The contractor had to comply with minimum tendered labour

road and property accesses to the N7 • the search and rescue of critically endangered and

goals in order to avoid stiff penalties, which would be imposed should the contractor not reach these

indigenous plants

minimum goals.

• the accommodation of traffic • the widening of culvert crossings to accommodate

Up to 240 local workers were employed, which generated a wages payout of approximately

the dual carriageway improvement

The contract document specified that a large number of construction activities had to be con-

Atlantis intersection

• the

Client: City of Cape Town Project Manager: Bigen Africa Services (Pty) Ltd Civil Engineers: Bigen Africa Services (Pty) Ltd Structural Engineers: Bigen Africa Services (Pty) Ltd Electrical Engineers: Bigen Africa Services (Pty) Ltd Architect: Stauch Vorster Architects (Pty) Ltd Quantity Surveyor: APT Quantity Surveyors (Pty) Ltd Main Contractor: Haw and Inglis Scottsdene JV Electrical Contractor: WW Electrical (Pty) Ltd Electrical Sub-Contractor: Solar One (Pty) Ltd

of road studs, fencing, and so forth.

and the Northern Cape, up to the northern border

This project is located on National Route 7

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

existing

longitudinal,

R83 million, over the contract duration.

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PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Main Contractor: WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd Steelwork Contractor (Potato Sheds): Braam Staal cc, in affiliation with Lem Group Architect (Heritage): MRA Architects (Pty) Ltd Architect (Retail): LPA Architects (Pty) Ltd Architect (Principal): DHK Architects (Pty) Ltd Principal Agent: Metrum Project Management (Pty) Ltd Project Manager: Metrum Project Management (Pty) Ltd Quantity Surveyor: Norval Wentzel Steinberg (Pty) Ltd Structural Steel Detailer: BSM Baker (Pty) Ltd Structural Engineer: Aurecon South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Newtown Junction

EWTOWN

JUNCTION

uated

the

sit-

Mixed-use developments often dictate working

district

with a complex design team. On the Newtown

cultural

Junction project, this included three architects, i.e.

Johannesburg. Formerly a produce

retail, commercial, and heritage. It was essential

this

now

for Aurecon to build strong relationships with

offers a vibrant 36 000 m² shopping centre,

these teams, as well as develop construction-effi-

30 000 m² of office space, a gymnasium, and

cient solutions to expedite the tight programme.

market,

Newtown, multilevel

the

heart

development

four basement levels, providing a total of 2 400 parking bays. In 2009, a Heritage Impact Assessment of a

suming process of surveying, documenting, dis-

proposed development of the site of the former

mantling, auditing, restoring, and reassembling

produce market was approved by the South

proved extremely difficult to achieve, requiring

African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA).

considerable care and commitment from all of

A Heritage Management Plan was adopted in 2011, which outlined the conceptual approach

the role players engaged throughout the duration of the development.

to adaptive reuse and restoration of heritage

An integral part of this development was the

resources on the site, including the potato sheds

restoration of the long-neglected potato sheds

and the steel bridge, and became the base set of

and old railway pedestrian bridge, which were

guidelines for the duration of this unique project.

both granted heritage status by the SAHRA.

In 2013, the potato sheds were incorporated

The structures were carefully surveyed on-site

into a new mixed-use development – Newtown

through a complex auditing process that saw each

Junction – which involved a rigorous restoration

element numbered, labelled, and documented,

process and significant efforts to acknowledge

so that it could be identified and reinstalled in its

its original trading function and maintain its

correct location later. Following the dismantling

heritage reputation. At the same time, plans were

process, the structures were transported to a

made to restore the steel bridge and open it to

workshop facility for restoration and storage.

the public, linking the new retail development to Three major challenges were encountered during

the

refurbishment:

maintaining

The existing steel structure of the potato sheds was kept largely intact, with the addition of new

the upper level of the Market Theatre. the

integrity of the potato sheds structure, careful

20 20

While the architectural restoration approach was simple in its intent, the careful and time-con-

steel sub-elements to stiffen the trusses to suit the adaptive reuse of the sheds to that of a contemporary shopping centre.

consideration of heritage structures and the

Construction on the project commenced in

inputs of multiple stakeholders, and accommo-

October 2012 and was successfully completed

dating existing steel structures. The design team

at the end of September 2014, with the devel-

adopted a hybrid approach, consisting of partial

opment’s office component being awarded a

restoration, partial replacement, and partial addi-

4-Star Green Star Office Design V1 rating from the

tional strengthening.

Green Building Council of South Africa.

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C/D West Storage

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Facility Project

S PART OF THE TRANSNET Market Demand

Strategy,

the

planned

increase in throughput of certain commodities, primarily chrome ore,

required Transnet port terminals to construct

• modifying existing conveyors and infrastructure to interface with the new works • implementing electrical, control instrumentation, and Scada interfaces for new and modified conveyors and control of the wing tripper.

additional open storage areas to stockpile the

This project had some unique features and unusual

increased quantities destined for export through

construction methods. The geotechnical fieldwork

the Port of Richards Bay. This also required the development of the associated bulk material handling plant for stacking

that was conducted showed that very weak subsurface conditions were present on-site with very soft clayey horizons being present.

and reclaiming the product. The area known as

Considering the considerable loading that is

C & D West was identified as the additional open

applied by the stockpiles as well as the stability of

stockpiling area.

the retaining wall, a settlement and factor of safety

Transnet Capital Projects managed the project

analysis was performed to assess how the wall and

and undertook the design of the general civil

stockpiles would behave under working conditions.

infrastructure and lighting. Bosch Projects was

The analyses show that excessive settlement would

appointed as the main consultant and was re-

occur when the site was loaded in its current state.

sponsible for the engineering and design of the

It was also shown that the stockpiles them-

bulk materials handling system, together with the

selves were at risk of slope failure, due to the

associated steel and concrete structural elements.

nature of the underlying weak soils. Failure of a

Piling and geotechnical design was within Bosch

stockpile would be followed by large lateral soil

Projects scope of works and was sub-contracted

movement and, with it, significant movement of

to Moore Spence Jones.

adjoining structures.

The scope of the project included: • paving a 30 000 m² storage area with G-block paving • erecting a central reinforced concrete dividing wall • building associated piling running the length of the storage area – designed to retain product with a 3 000 kg/m³ density to a height of 14 m • installing a 347 m long reinforced concrete

It was, therefore, decided that basal reinforcement would be used to improve and strengthen the weak soils. The use of basal reinforcement in the analysis shows that vertical and horizontal soil movements would be reduced to within acceptable tolerances. Calculations showed that the basal reinforcement should consist of five layers in total, of which three should be imported 800 kN/m Basal Synthetic

conveyor U-gallery and supporting columns at a

Reinforcement, and two being Roadmesh. These

height of 22 m

geogrids were placed across the site.

• installing a motorised travelling wing tripper and

This

cutting-edge

geotechnical

technology

cross conveyor that weighs 39 tonnes and feeds

meant the geotechnical engineer, Moore Spence

to the stockpiles at rates up to 2 500 t/hr

Jones, had to seek the guidance of international ex-

• installing two new reclaim conveyor belts with

Overall Management of Engineering, Procurement, and Contractors: Transnet Capital Projects (TCP), Richards Bay Design of the Bulk Material Handling Equipment and Design and Development of Technical Specifications and Scope of Work: Bosch Projects, Durban Environmental Monitoring: Sivest Geotechnical Engineer: Moore Spence Jones (Worley Parsons) Balance of the Civil Services, Structural and Electrical Engineering Design: TCP Design Office, Durban Site Survey: Africa Survey Geogrids/Geotextile Suppliers: Maccaferri Construction of Four New K-04/K-06/K-05 and K-51 Conveyors: Bayside Engineering Construction of the Reinforced Concrete Dividing Wall and Gallery: Stefanutti Stocks Installation of Piles for the Dividing Wall, Conveyor Bridges, and Transfer Houses: Esorfranki Supply of Conveyor Idler Assemblies: Melco Supply of Conveyor Belting, Pulleys, and Drives: BMG Construction of the Transfer Houses: P.J. Projects Construction of Layerworks, Surfacing, Conveyor Bridges, Stormwater Drains, and Area Lighting: RME (TFR) Relocation of Existing Services: Nationwide Electrical

perts in this field. The final result, however, was that

mobile reclaim hoppers for product reclamation

the pile design being carried out in conjunction

at rates up to 2 500 t/hr – tying into the existing

with the inclusion of basal reinforcement layers

port export infrastructure

was a first in South Africa.

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Projects with a value greater than R250 million

Medupi

Substations and Process Buildings

SKOM, SOUTH AFRICA’S public electricity utility, is building the Medupi Power Station as a dry-

cooled coal-fired power station near

Lephalale,

Mpumalanga.

On completion, it will deliver approximately

12%

South

Africa’s electricity and will be

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Lead Consultant: Nyeleti Consulting (Pty) Ltd (Structural, Civil, Architectural, Small Power and Lighting, HVAC, Landscaping, BMS) Contractors: MPSJV, Grinaker LTA, and Basil Read

one of the largest dry-cooled power stations in the world. The megaproject consists of many design and construction packages involving different consultancies, construction companies, disciplines, people, and cultures. Nyeleti Consulting’s scope was, amongst others, the design and construction oversight of 23 substations and 16 process-related structures, as well as approximately 2.5 km of trenches. The project requires multidisciplinary engineering services as well as coordination with many other design packages and disciplines. The designs had to account for functionality, but also had to fit in with the site’s architectural concept, environmental requirements, and occupational health and safety. The buildings had to be designed for energy efficiency without compromising on fire,

deflections; however, allowance

safety, and security requirements.

had to be made for future

An additional design aspect was

openings. The design team came

the durability of the plant, due to

up with an innovative solution

the design life, high media profile

where there would be areas that

in South Africa, and the corrosive

would sustain the load but could

environment created by power

also be cut out once the design

plants. In many cases, the design

loads and layouts were final-

had to cater for a confined space,

ised. Nyeleti designers thereby

as a result of congested services

reduced the project lead time,

and the close proximity of adja-

as equipment design could be

cent structures.

done in parallel. This design also

Due to the limited design time,

information

equipment

sizes,

regarding loads,

and

provided the client with flexibility during commissioning and for future alterations to the slab.

confirmed

The result was a high-quality,

before final design. The designs

innovative design that met the

had to account for high loads

client’s requirements in terms of

that could be placed anywhere

aesthetics, safety, functionality,

on the slabs with very restricted

timelines, and durability.

positions

was

not

22 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards 2015

Projects with a value greater than R250 million

Pelican Park

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Client: City of Cape Town Consulting Engineers – Civil, Electrical, and Structural: Royal HaskoningDHV Project Manager: Power Construction Town Planner: NuPlan Africa Housing Architect: JSA Architects Landscape Architect: UDS Africa Health & Safety Consultant: Siyakhatala Environmental Consultant: DJ Environmental Consultants Land Surveyor: Johan Christiaans

Integrated Housing Development

ELICAN PARK IS Cape Town’s first

development itself and safe courtyards encir-

integrated housing development and

cled by houses. The site is close to transport

it will result in 3 200 families receiving

opportunities and also fronts on to the False

homes. Royal HaskoningDHV and Power

Bay Ecology Park, which can be accessed during

Construction were awarded the contract as civil,

daylight hours. The city acquired the necessary environmental

structural, and electrical engineers, in 2012. This 85 hectare housing project, located in the

authorisation and block subdivisional approvals

South Peninsula district between Strandfontein

before advertising for turnkey tenders to under-

and Zeekoevlei, was commissioned by the City of

take the detailed planning and implementation.

Cape Town’s Department of Human Settlements.

This process required careful estimating and

The total cost of the development is approxi-

exact budgeting over the five-year implementa-

mately R550 million, which includes state and

tion period to be successful. The initial contractor

private investment.

appointed could not make ends meet but the

The Pelican Park site is located next to the

team from Power Construction managed to take

highly sensitive Zeekoevlei. Environmental au-

it over and complete this complex and challeng-

thorisation was obtained in 2009. Since then, a

ing project.

stormwater outfall channel has been constructed

The engineering components undertaken by

by the City across the site and a wetland devel-

Royal HaskoningDHV include:

oped in this channel. It was also established, after

• site clearing, including numerous large euca-

tender award, that two existing large-diameter

lyptus trees and underground remains of an

sewer outfall pipes crossing the site were con-

old brickworks

structed much shallower than indicated. These

• relocation of shallow HV cables

two major obstructions necessitated the replan-

• some 200 000 m3 bulk earthworks to ensure

ning of the site and engineering services. This still had to be done within the limited five-year contracted period, and aligned with key project constructed

project

sewerage,

water

reticulation,

and ducting • internal roads and access courts, as well as the

goals and tendered costs. The

effective design and site drainage • internal

includes

the

following components:

retail centre • internal electrical reticulation, street lighting,

• 2 013 low-cost Breaking New Ground (BNG)

and three substations

houses for people earning less than R3 500

• a sewage pump station

per month

• external stormwater detention ponds with

• 765 GAP housing for people earning between R3 500 and R15 000 per month • 64 mixed housing/commercial units along the adjacent Strandfontein Road corridor

biological treatment • structural engineering to all houses and the retail centre. The project has to be completed within a five-

• 359 market-related houses

year period. Despite the setbacks with the re-

• two schools, a clinic, two places of worship and

planning and construction delays, the project is

4 hectares of commercial land, including a retail

on schedule for completion by 2016. The entire

centre and filling station.

infrastructure, approximately 75% of the hous-

There are generous open spaces within the

ing, and the retail centre have been completed, to date.

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Integrated ground engIneerIng and envIronmental solutIons

miNiNg

oil & gAS

mANUFActUriNg

powEr

UrbAN DEvElopmENt & iNFrAStrUctUrE

A glob A l Appro A c h w ith loc Al impAct As an employee-owned global environmental engineering consultancy, golder has 44 technical communities. they operate across international borders to share knowledge, expertise and best practices with employees at all levels. ownership is integral to our DNA and this is clearly reflected in the notable improvement in our South African broad based black Economic Empowerment (b-bbEE) contributor rating. in the past year it has leaped from level 6 to level 3. our business plan takes particular cognisance of the need to attract and develop previously disadvantaged candidates and others who have the potential to contribute meaningfully to the engineering sector. because our people are our biggest asset the challenge is to retain and develop them with an eye to professional development and registration. Young engineers are our prime focus, and our pioneering centre of Excellence initiative improves the chain of technical knowledge within the company and our sector.

developing leAders As part of our succession plan we place 10 candidates at a time in a formal leadership development programme. Key to this is the secondment of young professional engineers to other countries for valuable experience both in their professions and in other cultures.

BursAries with an eye to the future we offer bursaries for full time engineering students within and without the company through our Education trust and our bEE trust. we also conduct career guidance programmes for school children and candidates. From a broader perspective, we offer skills training and 12-month internships to engineering technicians. Disabled black people and previously disadvantaged women are offered practical learnerships. g ro u n d , Water & Wa ste e n g In eerI ng I n d u strIa l a n d m I n e Water treatm en t e n vIro n m en ta l & so c Ia l a ssessm en t su sta I n a bl e cl o su re, co n ta m In at Io n & rem e dIatIon strateg I c Pl a n n In g , m a n a g em en t & co m PlIance d esI g n & co n stru c tI o n

candidate engineers each have a formal mentor matched to their particular career development plan. mentoring agreements are in place and are monitored quarterly.

+27 (0) 11 254 4800 www.golder.com

Projects with a value of between R50 million and R250 million

Bronkhorstspruit Biogas Project

ISIONARY BIO2WATT MD Sean Thomas

output is expected to be achieved in Q4 2015.

appointed Bosch Projects to design,

Professional services included the complete design

supply, install, and commission the

of the plant, as well as the electrical infrastructure

Bronkhorstspruit Biogas Plant, after en-

required to comply with Eskom’s Standard for the

during a seven-year project development process,

Significant challenges were overcome in order

The R150 million Bronkhorstspruit Biogas Plant is

to ensure that the project was delivered on time

a unique biowaste-to-energy project located in the

and within budget. The civil, structural, electrical,

Bronkhorstspruit district of Gauteng. This facility

instrumentation, and mechanical packages were

converts multiple streams of food, industrial, and

all subcontracted to local contracting firms.

agricultural waste to electricity for green manu-

The ComBigaS process plant has a unique de-

facturing in an independent power producer (IPP)

sign – a first on the African continent – with the

deal between Bio2Watt and BMW.

thermophilic process running at a temperature of

The project represents a new business strategy

52° C, in conjunction with the Gasmix technology

for Bosch Holdings: Bosch Projects undertook

used to maximise digestate mixing, and, hence,

the engineering design, supply, erection, and

also maximise the biogas production.

commissioning of the facility; Bosch Munitech are

The biogas technology package provided was

operating and maintaining the facility; and Bosch

initially designed to suit European standards.

Holdings is integrated into the operating company

However, the local conditions had to be carefully

as a minority shareholder. Bosch Capital provided

considered and integrated to ensure suitability

advice for Bosch Holdings’ equity stake in the

and efficiency, while meeting South African tech-

project in terms of the most suitable structuring

nical standards, health and safety standards, and

of this arrangement, thus providing a high level of

environmental requirements.

Consulting Engineer: Bosch Projects Project Developer: Bio2Watt – Sean Thomas EPC Contractor: Bosch Projects Project Sponsor: Butch Carr Project Manager: Steve Roux Biogas Technology: ComBigaS – Jens Jørn Helth Operations & Maintenance: Bosch Munitech

A particularly unique aspect of the plant, in

The 4.2 MWe biogas plant will digest waste

comparison to the European standards, was the

streams such as beef cattle feedlot manure, food

requirement for extensive lightning protection,

processing plant waste, tissue paper, and abattoir

which was required due to the potentially

waste to provide power from a dual-line digester,

explosive nature of the biogas and the high inci-

with a gas train and four Caterpillar V12 gas en-

dence of lightning in the project site area during

gines, and power evacuation is via a 14 km 22 kV

certain seasons.

power line to the Eskom grid. The power is then

The entire plant layout was designed by Bosch

wheeled across the Eskom and City of Tshwane’s

Projects, in conjunction with ComBigaS, in order

132 kV network to BMW’s automotive assembly

to achieve cost optimisation, efficient operations,

plant, in Rosslyn, where it is then consumed.

and effective maintainability. A continuous stirred

Denmark-based ComBigaS (Complete Biogas

tank reactor (CSTR) plant, as opposed to a covered-

Solutions) supplied the digesters and related

in-ground anaerobic reactor (CIGAR) was selected

specialised biogas equipment, and the four

for the biogas plant in order to achieve higher

GC170-12 Caterpillar gas engines were supplied

efficiencies and minimise the risk of underground

by Barloworld Power and were manufactured in

water contamination.

Germany, by MWM, under licence to Caterpillar.

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Interconnection of Embedded Generation.

which ended with financial close in February 2014.

investor security and confidence.

WINNER

The impact of the initial conceptual design was,

Construction commenced in mid-June 2014,

therefore, significant and active engagement with

with commissioning in March 2015 and punch

all stakeholders, including the client, was required

list items completed in May 2015. Full power

to achieve an optimised design for this facility.

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Projects with a value of between R50 million and R250 million

COMMENDATION PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Client: City of Cape Town Roads and Stormwater Department Engineer: Knight Piésold (Pty) Ltd Contractor: Civils 2000 (Pty) Ltd Community Liaison Consultants: Chand Environmental Consultants OHS: Engelbrecht and Associates Environmental Consultants: Envirowise Landscape Architect: City of Cape Town Urban Design

Rehabilitation of

Main Road between Muizenberg and Clovelly Road, Clovelly Phase 2

HE SCENIC 4.5 KM stretch of coastal road

Concise planning played a crucial role in ensur-

between Muizenberg and Clovelly was

ing that all stages of the project were well coor-

last resurfaced in 1994, and was starting

dinated. There was much uncertainty regarding

to show signs of distress. As a result, the

the exact positions and depths of existing ser-

City of Cape Town appointed Knight Piésold, as the

vices. The lack of reliable as-built details and the

consulting engineer, to undertake an initial assess-

presence of unknown services, and other unan-

ment of the road’s condition in September 2006.

ticipated obstacles such as large boulders, above

It was subsequently determined that, in addition to the generally poor condition of the road pave-

design changes.

ment, the underground services (water mains,

The entire project was extremely complex, as

stormwater, and both gravity and pressure sewage

both bulk services serving the Deep South area,

pipes) were severely degraded and needed to be

as well as local services to every single property

replaced urgently.

along the road had to be kept alive at all times.

Due to the size of the project and the related

The lack of space and the need to keep all

budgetary constraints, it was decided to divide the

services functioning throughout the project led

project into three phases, each to be undertaken as

to the use of a number of unusual construction

a separate contract.

methods, the most significant of which was the

The contract for Phase 2 was awarded for the

use of the old 500 mm bulk water main as a

amount of R59 325 207.84 and the commence-

duct to pull in the new HDPE sewer rising main.

ment date of the contract set for 11 January 2011.

This saved a great deal of time and money, as

The scope of works of Phase 2 included, among other things: and bitumen treated base layer dressed stone kerbs and channels diameter water mains together with all the necessary fittings and specials diameter

remove the line, which was deemed to be in acceptable condition. Despite all the difficulties and complexities,

• the replacement and/or rehabilitation of the mm

services duct, by constructing access manholes over it. This resolved the problem of having to

• the replacement of the 300 mm and 500 mm

250

Another innovation was the conversion of a second section of the existing water main to a

• the removal and stockpiling of all existing hand-

existing

the cost of an additional trench excavation was avoided.

• the removal of the existing asphalt wearing course

gravity

sewers

and manholes.

existing services required ongoing, unavoidable

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Phase 2 achieved practical completion on 24 June 2013, the day on which the final section of road was opened to two-way traffic.

Projects with a value of between R50 million and R250 million

Sundays River Bridge

COMMENDATION PROFESSIONAL TEAM Main Contractor: Concor Holdings (Pty) Ltd Subcontractors: Ibhayi Contractors, Dura Soletanche Bachy Civil Engineers: Semenya Aurecon JV

N 2005, THE South African National Roads

situ concrete deck slab. Expansion joints are nor-

Agency Limited (Sanral) found signs of dis-

mally high-maintenance elements and the precast

tress and extensive cracking in the 14.23 km,

beams were, therefore, made integral over three

two-lane pavement of Section 11 of National

spans to reduce the maintenance requirements to

Route 2, between Soutwerke and Colchester in the Eastern Cape.

the minimum. The foundations had to be constructed in the riv-

Concerned about the health and safety risk the

er, which saw the project team adopt an innovative

damage posed to drivers, Sanral appointed the

approach, in the form of a temporary platform con-

Semenya Aurecon joint venture (JV) to rehabil-

sisting of soil with geotextile reinforcement around

itate the route, which runs north-east and ends

the sides to retain the soil and prevent pollution of

at the intersection to Colchester. The appoint-

the river.

ment included detail assessment, detail design, and documentation.

The raising of bridge decks is normally required to provide additional clearance for overpass

In the assessment stage, it was also found that

bridges and is seldom more than 1 m. Raising

the Coega Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) – the

the existing decks over water by approxi-

largest of its kind in South Africa – would generate

mately 2.3 m required careful planning and an

traffic that would require a dual highway by 2015.

innovative approach.

Factoring this in, along with the financial viability

The existing bridge decks were raised by first

of an upgrade, the existing road’s structural condi-

raising the decks into their proposed new positions

tion, and road capacity implications, Sanral decided

through a jacking procedure. This was followed

to not only rehabilitate the two-lane route, but to

by fixing reinforcing steel and shutters around the

also upgrade it into a four-lane divided highway.

temporary steel supports and casting concrete to

This necessitated the construction of a new

raise the substructure. This innovative approach

bridge over a perennial river, with challenging

ensured that the old and new bridge decks were

foundation conditions, as well as raising the decks

aligned, creating a structurally sound, low-main-

of the existing bridge by approximately 2.3 m.

tenance structure with ample freeboard available,

A major consideration in the design of the Sundays River Bridge was its position, being in an

which significantly improved the safety of the road by minimising the risk of flooding.

extremely challenging 20 859 km2 catchment area

The construction of the new bridge over a per-

with two dams and an average annual rainfall

ennial river with challenging conditions, as well as

of 343 mm per annum. Based on this, the project

raising the decks of the existing bridge required

team decided to use concrete as the construction

innovative design solutions and construction tech-

material, which would ensure excellent durability

niques. The bridge was successfully commissioned

at a lower cost.

in June 2014 and has seen the road conditions and

Prestressed concrete beams were used for

safety significantly improved, while being able to

the main structural elements of the deck, with

accommodate the growing traffic volumes gener-

composite precast permanent shutters and an in

ated by the Coega IDZ.

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Projects with a value of between R50 million and R250 million

Improvements to Ballito Interchange

(KM 6.66) on National Route 2, Section 27

ANRAL APPOINTED SMEC South Africa,

result being almost a total redesign and rebuild

in 2009, for improvement works to the

of the Ballito Interchange. The construction

Ballito Interchange, situated 45 km north

phase of the project lasted 18 months, with

of Durban, which became highly con-

Stefanutti Stocks Civils KZN appointed as the

gested at peak times. The initial plan was to add a single loop ramp to accommodate east-to-north turning movement.

There were a number of traffic accommodation phases during the construction period.

However, a detailed traffic study carried out by

The old bridge was kept open until nearly the end of the project, when the new structure was

would, at best, be a stopgap measure. In addition,

ready to take traffic. At this point, the old bridge

construction of a new loop ramp would necessitate

was demolished.

lengthening the existing bridge, an undertaking

The foundations for the new bridge involved a

that would make it extremely difficult to accommo-

detailed geotechnical investigation as the typical

date existing traffic.

Berea sand type formations in the area are not ideal

Taking future growth into account, SMEC also

for bridge founding. The harder rock was more

found that a single loop ramp would not suffice.

than 25 m deep. Spread footings were still opted

There were other capacity considerations in keeping

for, but at a founding level of about 5 m below

the traffic flowing.

ground level, with pretreated foundation platforms to limit the settlement of the bridge piers.

bridge that could accommodate double loop

Retaining walls were necessary, due to the fact

ramps underneath it, as well as the additional

that where two road elements were immediately

lanes on the cross road, on top. This could be

adjacent to each other, they were nevertheless sep-

constructed with the traffic utilising the existing

arated by quite a high level difference. This called

bridge. Certain deficiencies in the existing bridge

for retainment between the upper and lower levels

deck were also identified, which supported the

using a contiguously piled type retaining wall.

building of a new bridge.

Upon completion, these were clad with precast

Such detailed analysis of the existing infrastructure,

concrete to enhance the aesthetic appearance.

in tandem with the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specific requirements,

A unique feature of the project was that it had

resulted in SMEC South Africa coming up with the

to accommodate pedestrian movement. Safe pe-

most practical and cost-effective solution possible.

destrian drop-off zones were provided for on the

They proposed building a partial clover leaf inter-

N2, with pedestrian walkways behind protected

change with two loop ramps, but shifted slightly

barriers where these were adjacent to the road-

south so that these loops could be fitted in. This

way itself.

was necessitated by the fact that quite severe land

Traffic signals were also provided at the two ramp

topography constraints and development in the

terminals to create safe opportunities for pedestri-

eastern quadrant limited what could be done.

ans to cross over. In order to increase visibility and

SMEC South Africa then embarked on extensive opinion discussions with the client, with the end

Client: South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (Sanral) Consulting Engineers: SMEC South Africa Main Contractor: Stefanutti Stocks Civils KZN

main contractor.

SMEC South Africa indicated that this solution

That led to considering the possibility of a new

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

safety at night, SMEC South Africa was also asked to provide street lighting for the project.

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Projects with a value of between R50 million and R250 million

KwaDukuza Electricity PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Architecture: Africa Edge Electrical/Electronic Design: Aurecon Energy Masterplan Planning: Aurecon Process and Civil Design: Aurecon Site Supervision & Contract Administration: Aurecon Surveying: Sakhalwazi

Priority Projects Programme

HE KWADUKUZA MUNICIPALITY (KDM) in KwaZulu-Natal launched its Electricity

feasible solutions

Priority Projects (EPP) programme, in

• workshop

2009, and appointed Aurecon as the

financially,

the in

solutions order

technically draft

and

preferred

network solution

consulting engineer on the project. The implementation of the EPP programme

• revise the existing capital expansion plan

enabled the municipality to roll-out an extensive

and make proposals for future infrastructure

rural electrification programme. This has resulted

investment required to meet the demand, and

in many previously disadvantaged communities

to achieve acceptable quality and reliability

gaining access to electricity and the associated

of supply • review the existing refurbishment plans and

socio-economic benefits. The lack of as-built information on the existing networks proved a major challenge for the project team. This necessitated manually field-auditing the existing plant so that sound engineering practices could be applied. In addition, since the initial project portfolio did not have a coherent plan, the project

align them with the recommendations of the masterplan • provide

integrated

refurbishment

and

expansion capital budget rolling plan for the supply authority • prepare

EPP

list

for

implementation

team drafted an energy masterplan, which provided

in the short, medium and long term, and

a viable and sustainable solution to the existing

align these with the municipality’s demand

challenges related to the poor quality and reliability As part of the plan, the following projects were establishment

proved the key bankable document for presentation to the DBSA for funding. The masterplan also proved

implemented successfully: • the

growth forecast. The masterplan suggested by the project team

of electricity supply.

new

supply

points

with Eskom

key in adhering to the client’s allocated budget, by eliminating unnecessary costs on the projects. All

• the construction of new substations

the projects were implemented in accordance with

• the upgrading of existing substations and

the requirements of the National Treasury.

feeder lines

The EPP ranged from simple to highly complex

• the establishment of primary cable network rings

and sophisticated engineering undertakings. The

and nodal switch rooms within KDM and its major

protection coordination project proved the most

urban area of Ballito.

sophisticated and technically complex project under

These projects, specifically the substation designs,

the EPP, as it required the detailed application of

were implemented using state-of-the-art 3D sub-

industry-standard software tools.

station design, which resulted in the reduction in

The grading exercise also proved complex in

design time while ensuring improved design safety

nature, primarily due to the lack of drawings from

compliance.

the municipality and the grading of old electrome-

While this masterplan delayed the actual imple-

chanical relays with modern electronic relays. This

mentation of the EPP programme, it laid the foun-

project resulted in the preparation of individual sin-

dation for its subsequent efficient and successful

gle-line drawings for each substation, together with

implementation. It allowed the project team to:

a document and drawing management tool for the

• create a 10-year load forecast using in-house

municipality, which enables tracking of all changes

developed software (Power GLF), which is

com-

mercially available and applied by most municipalities and Eskom • identify the potential demand growth areas within the KDM supply authority boundary • assess the electrical infrastructure capacity against the predicted load growth

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• draft a detailed problem statement and propose

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implemented on the relays and associated updates. Each part of the KwaDukuza EPP was successfully commissioned within budget, between 2013 and 2015, and has resulted in improved standards of living and general economic upliftment of KDM residents through the improved reliability and continued supply of electricity capability.

Projects with a value of between R50 million and R250 million

Preekstoel Water Treatment Works

Treatment

specific requirements of the property owners. An

Works (WTW), located west of Hermanus

example was the installation of vast sections of power

near

supply lines, to the remote borehole sites, below the

PREEKSTOEL the

Hemel

WATER and

Aarde

Valley,

was built 40 years ago and designed

ground to reduce visual impact.

specifically to treat surface water. When the

The project had a total budget of approximately

Overstrand Municipality decided to develop a

R70 million, over a period of three years; of this, ap-

series of groundwater well fields, it realised that

proximately R25 million was spent on the design and

the existing treatment process at the Preekstoel

construction of the biological filtration system.

facility was not sufficient for the treatment of groundwater.

The main expenditures were the refurbishing of the existing works (R24 million), equipping of the

Aurecon was commissioned to work on the pro-

boreholes, laying of pipelines from the boreholes

ject to design and implement a biological filtration

to the WTW, and rehabilitating of properties after

process to treat the borehole water. The biological

construction. The unit capital cost of the biological fil-

filtration process has distinct operational, mainte-

tration system, therefore, amounts to approximately

nance, water quality, water loss (due to backwashing),

R2.5 million per megalitre of borehole water treated

and cost characteristics (both operating and capital

per day. In general, this is substantially less than the

cost advantages). The biofiltration process was im-

cost of a similar chemical treatment plant, which

plemented at Preekstoel, for treatment of borehole

would normally be between R4 million to R6 million

water, in conjunction with the conventional process-

per megalitre per day.

es for treatment of surface water, which is a first in South Africa.

Added to this was a major cost-saving related to chemical consumption. It is evident that this type of

The biofilters were designed with the same layout

process brings with it a major financial benefit and

and configuration as a conventional oxidation

the opportunity for implementation at similar plants

system. The advantage of this design is that, in the

in South Africa.

unlikely event that the process does not function

The Preekstoel WTW upgrades have met the

as effectively as expected, a conversion to conven-

requirements of the municipality by utilising both es-

tional chemical oxidation could be made using the

tablished and innovative engineering expertise. The

same infrastructure.

existing works’ expected lifespan has been extended

Considering that the works would be the first of its

significantly, while an available, but until recently

kind in South Africa, specific attention to detail was

unused, water supply has been treated for the benefit

given to the finishes of the works, as it was anticipat-

of the community.

ed that it would receive a lot of attention from other municipalities and interested parties. The borehole structures were designed to blend in with the environment, taking into account the

WINNER PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Project Management: Aurecon South Africa Electrical/Electronic Design: Aurecon South Africa Process and Civil Design: Aurecon South Africa Structural Design: Aurecon South Africa Architect: Alex Stewart & Associates Contract Management: Aurecon South Africa Environmental Consultant: SRK Consulting Engineers and Scientists Geohydrological Specialist: Umvoto Africa

CONTRACTING TEAM Preekstoel WTW Refurbishment: Inenzo Water Preekstoel Biofilter: Civil Contractor: Inyanga Projects Mechanical Contractors: PCI Africa

The Preekstoel WTW was successfully commissioned in June 2014 and represents a pioneering application, in South Africa, of biological treatment of borehole water for iron and manganese removal.

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Wemmershoek

Wastewater Treatment Works PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Client: Stellenbosch Municipality Consulting Engineers – Process, Civil, Structural, Electrical, and Mechanical: Royal HaskoningDHV Environmental Impact Assessment: Aecom Health & Safety Consultant: Frontline Geotechnical Investigation: SRK ECO: Royal HaskoningDHV

ap-

it was developed. The Wemmershoek WWTW

pointed Royal HaskoningDHV for the

Nereda design has therefore been refined for

design and implementation of a new

optimal operation in the Western Cape’s warmer

wastewater treatment works (WWTW) at

climate. It proved to be the correct decision as,

TELLENBOSCH

MUNICIPALITY

Wemmershoek. This new compact plant replaces

apart from the abovementioned benefits, excel-

three existing sewage treatment plants located

lent effluent quality has been produced. Nereda is used in combination with Aquasuite –

on three different sites. The approved project consists of a 7 km, from

software to enhance the operational performance

Franschhoek to Wemmershoek; a 160 mm diam-

of the system. It offers reliable central automatic

eter return treated effluent irrigation pipeline on

operation and remote control of the new treat-

the same route; the new 5 Mℓ/day plant on the

ment plant. Integral and real-time availability of

site of the old works; a short outfall sewer to the

process information improves operational man-

Berg River; and, subject to the effluent quality

agement of the Wemmershoek WWTW.

500

diameter

transfer

sewer,

obtained, an extended 7 km outfall sewer should

Although no unusual construction methods

be constructed past a critical freshwater abstrac-

were employed, various factors turned this into

tion point downstream of the plant.

a challenging, multidisciplinary project. These

The design of the project was carried out by a team

include the sensitive environmental conditions;

of Royal HaskoningDHV professionals, based in Cape

poor geotechnical conditions with a high water

Town, supported by their international counterparts

table; very high winter rainfall; work around

in the Netherlands. Local specialists also worked

obstacles on private land; pipe jacking; open

closely with professionals in the Netherlands during

rail crossing; civil, electrical, mechanical, and

the commissioning and process start-up of the

building contractors all working on a restricted

plant. Training of municipal controllers was provided

site containing an existing operational works; and

by Royal HaskoningDHV, who will also monitor the

international cooperation.

plant for the first year after completion.

The project was also completed approximately

The R70 million, 5 Mℓ/day Wemmershoek project

three years after the original completion date, due

uses proprietary Nereda technology, a world first in

to the extended environmental approval process

that it is the first innovative process to be developed

and contractual problems. These delays were,

with advanced performance, compared to conven-

however, outside the control of the project team.

tional membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology.

a robust model-based forecasting and controlling

Although the project was unable to stick to

The Nereda process was first used by Royal

the projected timeline, it was completed at a

HaskoningDHV at the smaller Gansbaai WWTW.

total construction cost of 8.8% lower than the

There, it was found that the process was about twice

approved budget, amounting to a considerable

as efficient as in the cooler European climate where

capex saving of R6 million.

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Steyn City Development

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Client: Steyn City Properties (Pty) Ltd Civil Engineers: Bigen Africa Services (Pty) Ltd Electrical Engineers: VBI Projects Urban Designers: Urban Dynamics Gauteng Inc. Gas and ITC Engineers: WSP Consulting Engineers SA (Pty) Ltd Project Managers: Metrum Project Management (Pty) Ltd Town Planners: Boogertman + Partners

IGEN AFRICA WAS appointed by Steyn

• the main road (four lanes, with additional ded-

City Properties to provide a complete

icated cycle lanes on each side) linking William

scope of professional civil services (including design, documentation, procurement,

and construction monitoring), specifically related to

Nicol Drive and Cedar Road • paved

turning

circles

(55

diameters)

and intersections

the internal and external civil services for the first

• the main four-lane bridge over the Jukskei River

phase of the Steyn City development.

• the bulk sewer outfall, pump station, and

Beneficiaries within this development are spoilt

rising main

for choice with the development mix catering for all

• a new 30 Mℓ bulk water reservoir on the

life stages, from young professionals and families, to

north-east portion of the estate development,

empty nesters and retirees. The development will

supplying water to not only the Steyn City

include apartments, townhouses, city-centre-style

development, but also to Dainfern, Dainfern

apartments, cluster homes, freehold houses, and retirement village units.

Valley, Dainfern Ridge, and parts of Diepsloot. This project was on a fast-track programme,

The development strikes a fine balance between

meaning risk increases for both the client and the

the natural and man-made environments. It utilises

professional teams. This was mitigated through

the surrounding area’s intrinsic resources, thus

having regular meetings and communication,

maintaining the existing ecosystems and ensuring

staff dedicated to the project, and the compila-

the conservation of the environment.

tion, assessing, and monitoring of quality and

The entire development is also interspersed with

risks throughout the project. Bigen Africa ap-

visually pleasing green belts that create a distinct

pointed a dedicated second review team to im-

personality to attract investment, add to the vitality

prove quality and help with the identification of

of the area, and encourage outdoor activity within

risk and guidance to the whole team throughout

designated areas that are safe and controlled.

the project.

Bigen Africa’s design input, during the early

In total, the construction cost of the civil

stages of the project, ensured that throughout this

engineering

town lies a hierarchy of municipal infrastructure –

fees) listed above, for the first phase of the de-

integrated, designed, and built to serve all families

velopment (and excluding the Telesure building,

within the community.

which Bigen Africa had completed previously),

Planning and design on the project started in

services

(excluding

professional

totals approximately R540 million.

2009, with the first contract put out to tender in

The development was officially launched in

2010, for the construction of the bulk outfall sewer.

March 2015 and, within the first week of its

Works were divided into various portions, to ensure

launch, 65% of the available properties were

that the project was able to be completed within

sold. “A city like no other; centred on people not

the clients’ time frame.

cars, and offering access to a multitude of life-

Bigen Africa’s service offering for the first

style activities in a safe and secure environment,”

phase included:

– this is what Steyn City promises to be. This is

• stormwater attenuation

the vision of the developer, Douw Steyn.

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PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Waterval Waste Disposal Facility

Client: Rustenburg Local Municipality (RLM) Engineer: Golder Associates (Golder) Contractor: Kingsway Civil (Kingsway) Major Subcontractors: Protech Khuthele (Earthworks); Civil Xplora (Earth-stabilised Wall, Lining, General Works); Engineered Linings (Specialised Liner Installation); Geo-X (Liner Installations).

HE RUSTENBURG LOCAL Municipality

that the site will receive between 137 000 and

(RLM) appointed Golder Associates as

210 000 tonnes of waste per annum.

consulting engineer for the licensing

The two general waste cells equate to a capacity

and engineering design phases, as well

to last between six and eight years, depending

as for the construction management and super-

on growth and recycling efforts. Should the other

vision, of a landfill site. The brief stated that the

two larger cells that also form part of Phase 1 be

site should have a lifespan of at least 30 years.

constructed, the total capacity will increase to 15

The Golder waste management team, headed

The project is unique in the sense that, on the

opencast pits, if equipped with appropriate liner

one hand, the owner of the abandoned opencast

systems, could be used as cells for the disposal of

mining area was required to rehabilitate the site –

general and inert waste.

in terms of mining environmental law – while, on

Existing stockpiles and berms could be used for

the other hand, the local municipality was in need

the daily cover material during the operational life

of a new WDF with sufficient airspace for the next

of the landfill. During the end-of-life closure and

30 years.

rehabilitation of the operation, the site would be

The project created a win-win compromise, with

shaped and capped with a liner and covered with

the mine saving substantial rehabilitation costs

a layer of topsoil and vegetation.

and the local municipality saving the costs associ-

Financed from a municipal infrastructure grant

ated with acquiring land for a disposal facility with

(MIG) to the tune of R180 million, the develop-

sufficient airspace for at least the next 30 years.

ment of the Waterval Waste Disposal Facility

The construction of the WDF will, essentially,

(WDF) was split into two phases. Phase 1 consists

rehabilitate the site on behalf of the mine over the

of a relatively small pit (25 000 m3) developed into

course of its lifespan.

a rubble disposal cell.

to 20 years.

by André Venter, established that the abandoned

Once at capacity, the waste cells will be

Four large general-waste cells surround the

capped and further rehabilitated, but the large

pit (two of which were constructed as part of

pits from opencast mining activities will have

the current contract). A significantly larger pit is

been closed up.

located in the area set aside for Phase 2, which, at

The new WDF is one of the first of its kind in

a later stage, could significantly increase the size

the country, in terms of the additional facilities,

of the facility.

architectural features, envisaged environmental

The contract saw the construction of disposal fa-

educational usage, and buffer zone development,

cilities for mainly general (non-hazardous) waste,

as well as with regard to its size and lifespan as a

as well as inert building rubble. It is anticipated

general waste facility.

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New Microbiological Laboratory

HE NATIONAL BIOPRODUCTS Institute

growth and that was easy to clean and maintain. To

(NBI) is the only company in South

this end, a number of engineering elements had to

Africa

life-saving

be incorporated into the overall design. Materials

plasma-derived medicinal products. Royal

had to be: smooth, so that they could be readily

HaskoningDHV is one of few companies who could

wiped down; resistant to the chemicals used for

provide NBI with specialised cleanroom services for

decontamination; and impervious to the ingress

the upgrade of its microbiology laboratory.

of water. Careful attention to detail was required

that

manufactures

The upgrade was required to improve the stand-

to eliminate places where dirt could accumulate.

ard of pharmaceutical microbiology testing for

Joints were eliminated, where possible, and

priority medicines manufactured by the NBI. The

flush-fitted lights, viewing panels, and concealed

R3.7 million project was started in October 2013

fixings were used.

and successfully completed in July 2014.

A critical element was the choice of the flooring

The scope of technical design required to make

system and a great deal of effort had to go not only

this project a success was not limited to the me-

into the selection of the most appropriate material,

chanical work only, although it comprised a large

but also into ensuring that the product that was

component. The range of professional services

finally chosen was properly applied.

provided by Royal HaskoningDHV was diverse and

Although the initial concept showing the new

included the development of the architectural

microbiological laboratories within the building

layout, building works, wet services, panelling,

originated from the client, the design engineer had

electrical and structural elements, and laboratory

a significant influence in developing the conceptu-

furniture arrangements.

al plan to establish the feasibility of the project.

The physical constraints imposed by the exist-

Once the consulting engineer gained under-

ing building structure left little room for error in

standing of the microbiological testing process,

the engineering of the microbiology laboratory.

the layout was developed around the physical

The challenge of not having the option to rig a

constraints imposed by the existing building

factory-pre-assembled air handling unit into posi-

structure.

tion was overcome by ingenuity in assembling the

engineer in the conceptual design was clearly

equipment from a knocked-down form, in situ.

apparent in how room arrangements were care-

The

influence

the

fully moulded to best accommodate equipment,

sign for mechanically interlocking doors of the

operator circulation, and optimise working space

hatches used for passing samples in and out of the

for the microbiologists.

laboratory and the sterility testing area. Ingenuity,

The final design is complex yet compact, and still

originality, and innovation were required by the en-

permits ready and safe access for service, mainte-

gineer to custom-design a thimble connection – a

nance, and repair. The final design also provided

connection that permits the pressure in the sterility

for future expansion into adjacent areas and the

room to remain constant regardless of whether air

consulting engineer influenced how this provision

was extracted from the barrier isolator or not.

was integrated into the layout in a seamless way

facility that minimised the opportunity for bacterial

PROFESSIONAL TEAM Royal HaskoningDHV Project Principal: Cobus van Deventer Project Manager and Cleanroom Design: Adrian Kelfkens Mechanical Design: Andresh Naidoo Electrical Design: Kresan Moodley BIM: Shaleen Billson

SUBCONTRACTORS Building: SSN Cleanroom Panelling: Rudnev Electrical: A&I electrical

consulting

An element of innovation was required to de-

The consulting engineer’s goal was to design a

WINNER

that would minimise disruption to the operations when the expansion does, one day, take place.

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Kirstenbosch Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway – ‘Boomslang’

N MAY 2012, the South African National

relation to trees, and were not necessarily placed

Biodiversity Institute (Sanbi) decided to invest

at the most efficient structural support positions.

in a tree canopy walkway for Kirstenbosch’s

Where it was not possible to avoid a particular tree,

centenary celebration.

the tree was given preference, being allowed to

Philip le Roux of Kirstenbosch approached

Under guidance from the horticulturist, trees that

bridge between the tree tops of the Arboretum

could damage the structure during storm condi-

at Kirstenbosch.

tions were identified and braced with cables.

Thus began a two-year process of creative

The shape of each component of the bridge was

collaboration between Mark Thomas and Henry

carefully tweaked and adjusted until a solution

Fagan, the structural engineer, with assistance

that was structurally sound, efficient in use of

from horticulturalist Adam Harrower, of Sanbi. The

material, practical, and aesthetically pleasing

result is an organic steel and timber footbridge

was achieved.

‘enchanted forest’. Officially called the Kirstenbosch Centenary Tree Canopy Walkway, but affectionately known as the Boomslang – this has become a landmark in Cape Town since it was opened to the public.

Client: Sanbi (South African National Biodiversity Institute) Architect: Mark Thomas Architects, in association with Christopher Bisset Structural Engineer: Henry Fagan & Partners Quantity Surveyor: Bernard James & Partners Quantity Surveyors Land Surveyor: Stern & Ekermans Structural Steel Detailing: Prokon Services Main Contractor: Slingsby & Gaidien Construction Steelwork Subcontractor: Prokon Services

The surveyor accurately set out the position of each column, and the position and orientation of the two abutments on-site so that, when the steel was delivered to site, everything fitted. To create a light structure and minimise the material used, components were designed to perform

The walkway was designed to blend unobtru-

multiple functions. Rather than adding the deck

sively into the forest, minimising both the visual

and handrail on top of a conventional structure

impact on the area and the physical impact on

of trusses or beams, the balustrades and safety

the forest. To achieve this, a delicate structure,

mesh were designed to form an integral part of the

carefully located between the trees, and finished in

primary structure.

colours that would blend in with its surroundings,

The spine of the structure – a single tube sec-

were needed. Steel was clearly the material of

tion – forms the bottom chord of a truss. The box

choice to satisfy these criteria.

section handrails double as the top chords of the

Since the walkway was to be built in an existing

left and right trusses. Ribs, cut from 8 mm plate at

forest, with a requirement to minimise disruption

1.2 m centres, serve as both stanchions and the

and damage to the vegetation, the land surveyor

vertical elements of these trusses.

played a critical role. He carried out a compre-

The structure was prefabricated in 6 m lengths,

hensive survey of the area, to establish not only

each made up of a deck and two side-rail compo-

ground levels, but also the position, height, and

nents, which could be assembled on-site.

canopy diameter for every tree.

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

pass through the structure.

architect Mark Thomas to design a pedestrian

meandering through and over the treetops of the

COMMENDATION

The attention to efficiency in the concept design

With this in hand, many hours were spent care-

stage and detailing paid off, with the project being

fully planning a route through and over the trees,

completed within budget. The finished product is

together with the horticulturalist. To minimise

a walkway up to 12 m high, 130 m long, and 2 m

the impact on the forest, columns were located in

wide with two wider viewing areas.

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COMMENDATION PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Client: Tongaat Hulett Developments Civil Consultant: Hatch Goba (Pty) Ltd Contractor: Vumani Civils cc Electrical: Bosch Projects Environmental Consultant: SiVEST

Izinga Phase 2A:

The Construction of Roads and Civil Services

OCATED IN THE HEART of uMhlanga’s

the watercourse. The erosion needed to be attend-

rapidly growing residential, commercial,

ed to, as the increasing size of the gully would have

and retail environment, Izinga Phase

caused extensive damage to the Gateway sewer

2A is one of many Tongaat Hulett

main that runs adjacent to the watercourse.

Developments (THD) projects. This 246 unit

Due to the undulating hills and valleys, further

phase forms part of the greater 2 000 unit Izinga

on-site stormwater control measures were includ-

development and comprises 32.5 hectares, of

ed. This was done by collecting stormwater into

the total 210 hectares. It shares its southern

attenuation manholes, which disperses the flow

border with Prestondale and extends from uM-

in different directions and discharges it through

hlanga College, in the West, to Izinga Phase 1,

infiltrator chambers, thereby preventing scour

in the East, and continues all the way down to

and erosion. Several openings occur at the top of

the N2 North. The natural habitat of the site was

the manholes as a precautionary measure in case

supplanted by sugar cane, with the exception of

of an overflow. The overflow will spill on to Reno

vegetation along a natural watercourse and cer-

mattresses and will infiltrate through the stone,

tain other areas depending on the topography

reducing the velocity and preventing erosion on

The scope of works on the project includes the

The Izinga Phase 2A development consists of

access loops, cul-de-sacs, traffic calming measures,

local access roads that tie in to the surrounding

sidewalks, sewer, stormwater and water reticu-

developments, and access loops and cul-de-sacs

lation, installation of service ducts, a 50 m x 2.4 m

within the internal roads.

box culvert, a 370 m x 11 m gabion watercourse,

The project was constructed in two phases to

and infiltration manholes designed to attenuate

ensure uninterrupted accessibility to uMhlanga

excessive stormwater to prevent erosion.

College and residents.

Hatch

Goba

designed

and

constructed

The first phase included the extension of

370 m lined channel that included both gabion

Mahogany Drive, Preston Drive – from Mahogany

baskets and Reno mattresses to rehabilitate the

Drive circle to the Umhlanga College circle – and

existing 1 500 mm diameter pipe outlet, which

Izinga Drive. This phase was completed in the first

discharges water from uMhlanga Newtown Centre/

eight months of the project.

Prestondale into a natural watercourse.

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the steep grades.

design and construction of local access roads,

The second phase of the project included all

Over the years, with the increase in developments

access loops, cul-de-sacs, and the tie-in at Preston

in and around the uMhlanga area, the increased

Drive. This phase was completed in an additional

stormwater run-off had caused severe erosion in

three months.

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Wallacedene Public Transport Facility

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Client: City of Cape Town Project Manager: Bigen Africa Services (Pty) Ltd Civil Engineers: Bigen Africa Services (Pty) Ltd Structural Engineers: Bigen Africa Services (Pty) Ltd Electrical Engineers: Bigen Africa Services (Pty) Ltd Architect: Stauch Vorster Architects (Pty) Ltd Quantity Surveyor: APT Quantity Surveyors (Pty) Ltd Main Contractor: Haw and Inglis Scottsdene JV Electrical Contractor: SWW Electrical (Pty) Ltd Electrical Subcontractor: Solar One (Pty) Ltd

HE CITY OF CAPE Town (through turnkey developer Calgro M3 Developments) appointed Bigen Africa to create a public transport facility with the following

requirements: simplicity, sustainability, and effi-

cient operation as a professional facility for the underprivileged community of Wallacedene and surrounds. It was the City of Cape Town’s objective to provide social and economic upliftment to the community through this R25 million facility. The Wallacedene Public Transport Facility makes use of simple but intelligent infrastructure design and technology to improve service delivery to the underprivileged. It has set the benchmark for future public transport facilities in the country. The facility is designed to be very efficient and the engineers incorporated sustainable elements into every aspect of the design. The high cost and fluctuating availability of electricity in South Africa encouraged the design team to provide the facility with an alternative energy source – namely a rooftop solar photovoltaic panel system. Electricity is generated on-site, enabling the facility to operate off the electricity grid. Everything, from the light-emitting diode lights under the roof to the electronic gates and hydroboils in the kitchen, is powered by this system. A battery backup system was installed to store the excess energy generated from the panel, to provide power during night time and on cloudy days. Savings, compared to conventional energy costs, will ensure that the capital cost of the solar panel system will be recovered within 6 to 10 years. One of the sustainability interventions in-

Protected pedestrian entry points define the walk-

troduced on the project was the reduction of

ways that are linked across the site and separated

embodied energy content. This was achieved by

from vehicle entry and exit points. Comfortable

using locally sourced material and reducing the

seating, natural light, and universal accessibility

carbon intensity of materials. Some carbon-in-

to the loading bays are complemented by high-

tensive materials, such as the cement in concrete,

quality,

were substituted with lower-emission materials.

Security stations are positioned to allow for clear

Similar to the principles employed in the electrical design, the following responsible water usage

well-lit,

robust

ablution

facilities.

vision of the entire site at all times and in all weather conditions.

strategies were implemented: the introduction of

The new facility ensures 5 000 commuters

alternative water sources, and the enforcement of

and 50 taxi drivers will no longer be standing

limitations on the site’s water consumption.

in the rain or walking through mud. The facility

To ensure that the facility is unequivocally

offers commuters and operators the amenities

focused on human needs, a strong emphasis

they need to refresh and regroup between trips

was put on design elements such as landscap-

every day.

ing, day-lighting, security, and user comfort.

The Wallacedene Public Transport Facility com-

Pedestrians are given priority over vehicles

prises a ten-lane taxi loading area and related

and a permanently accessible public area has

facilities, management areas, public waiting areas,

been provided.

and ablution facilities.

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Projects with a value of less than R50 million

Emergency Repairs and Stabilisation of the

Franschhoek Pass

RANSCHHOEK PASS WAS the first profes-

while still meeting the functional and technical

sionally located, designed, and construct-

requirements. Added to this was also the client’s

ed stretch of highway in South Africa.

requirement to keep the road open with due con-

Completed in 1825, the route traverses

sideration of road user safety.

the Middagkransberg, serving as a gateway to the

Due to the urgent nature of the works, the

Overberg – a vital link between the communities

project was not suited to the use of intricate con-

of the Franschhoek Valley and Villiersdorp.

struction methods that may have required highly

During the latter half of 2013, unseasonably high

specialised equipment or materials not readily

rainfall in the region led to several slope instability

available. Notwithstanding this, a number of unu-

cases along the route, resulting in the pass being

sual construction methods were used in the pro-

closed on a number of occasions.

ject, some of which were a direct result of needing

The majority of instabilities occurred as rock falls

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Client: Department of Transport & Public Works, Western Cape Consultant: SMEC South Africa (Pty) Ltd

to avoid specialised equipment or materials.

and superficial slidings, but one of the cases also

With access to the face of the slope being diffi-

involved a deep-seated slope failure on the lower

cult, the design solution was tailored for the use

section of the western flank.

of light drilling equipment that could be operated

SMEC South Africa was appointed by the

by hand, using rope access and harnesses on the

Western Cape Department of Transport and Public

slope. This equipment was developed by the con-

Works, under an emergency works appointment,

tractor, Pennyfarthing, on previous projects; how-

to develop a timely solution to the problem to

ever, the design of the slope, specifically the nail

ensure the pass could remain open to traffic while

length and size, needed to be adjusted such that

not compromising on safety.

these could be installed by the light equipment.

Remediation measures, to reinstate the safety of

A key consideration for the project was the

the route and mitigate the risk of future instabil-

aesthetics of the engineered elements, given

ity-related problems, were provided by the firm.

the route’s historic importance. The creation

These comprised the stabilisation of an embank-

of bombastic concrete monuments was to be

ment, by means of an anchored gabion wall; the

avoided along this acclaimed tourist route, which

stabilisation of a failed cutting, by means of a soil

has been featured in a number of film shoots

nail wall with subsoil drains; rock mesh on several

and adverts. An emphasis was thus placed on

cuts; and reinstating and improving sections of

both the functional importance and the envi-

the route’s road drainage, including dissipater

ronmental and aesthetic appearance of the final

structures, culverts, and debris barriers.

engineered elements.

Due to this being an emergency works project,

This led to the innovative use of natural con-

much of the detailed design occurred once

struction materials such as stone, and the replace-

the contractor had been established on-site,

ment of concrete facing elements with slender

subsequently the design needed to be done in

steel meshes, which would also not inhibit the

close collaboration with the client and contractor

regeneration of vegetation, allowing the slope to

to ensure the project remained within budget

return to its natural state after repair.

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Best International Project

Botswana North South

WINNER

Carrier Water Transfer Scheme

UE TO SIGNIFICANT and robust econom-

implement an intelligent decision support system

ic growth, Botswana developed a need

to assist the operator in establishing which source

for water augmentation by regional

and system (groundwater, NSC-1, or NSC-2) will pro-

transfer from its water-rich northern re-

vide the lowest cost of water supply to Gaborone.

sources. Bigen Africa was appointed by the Ministry

From project inception, and throughout the

of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, in 2007,

conceptual design stage and development of pro-

as its Employer’s Representative, for the conceptual

curement documentation, a multilevel engagement

design development, EPC tender documents, and

strategy was followed. This strategy ensured that

construction supervision of the 360 km North South

strategic and technical inputs were obtained at the

Carrier (NSC-2) regional water transfer system.

appropriate levels. For this, project steering com-

The management and operation of a 400 km long

mittees, technical steering committees, and ad hoc

regional water supply transfer scheme in a remote

technical committee meetings were held at regular

area represents a number of unique challenges. This

intervals to ensure consensus-based design, which

required a high level of innovation and originality.

met the employer’s requirements.

A dedicated, 400 km fibre-optic network was con-

The original completion date for the NSC-

nected to all nodes along the NSC, and a standby

2.1.2 (the first phase of NSC-2.1) was June 2014.

microwave radio network tube was introduced.

Extensive flood damage and a delay in issuance

The radio network includes 13 repeater stations of

of work permits for foreign nationals (especially

up to 100 m in height. Transfer is controlled at four

Indian welders) saw the NSC-2.1.2 first put in ser-

conveniently located command centres with state-

vice in August 2014. For all practical purposes, the

of-the-art Scada systems.

project was delivered on time and also just in time

As the pumping cost is the largest operating cost to transfer water along the NSC, it was proposed to

to prevent a catastrophic water supply shortage in Gaborone.

Katanga Water Treatment Plants DRC

ATANGA MINING LIMITED operates

becoming Africa’s largest copper producer and

a large-scale copper cobalt mine

the world’s largest cobalt producer.

complex through its local subsidiary,

Whereas water for the mine’s operations had

Kamoto Copper Company S.A. (KCC),

previously been sourced from the Luilu River, the

which is a joint venture with the state-owned

upgraded plant received raw water from an open

mining company La Génerale des Carrières et des

pit fed by mining activities. Today, raw water is

Mines Sarl (Gécamines).

pumped into the upgraded plant at an average

The

company

appointed

Golder

Africa

There is a new lime make-up and dosing system,

water, thoroughly evaluate the existing treatment

and the existing clarifier and gravity filtration sys-

plant, and design a solution.

tem have been upgraded, which includes a com-

The project offered several challenges, not least the remoteness of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) site in the Kolwezi area.

rate of 1 050 m3/h.

Associates to conduct a chemical analysis of the

pletly new overflow launder and overflow system. New filter backwash pumps, air blowers, and treated water transfer pumps have been installed,

The existing main water treatment plant was

complete with new valves and pipework. There is

approximately 50 years old, which meant old

also new electrical switchgear, Scada instrumenta-

pumps and pipes, as well as some mechanical

tion, and control equipment.

and electrical equipment, were not working

Golder procured and supplied all equipment and

effectively. This revealed that the entire plant

materials in South Africa, and these were shipped

would have to be rebuilt and equipped with new

to site by Katanga Mining’s South Africa-based

mechanical and electrical equipment. The gravity

logistics company.

sand filtration units would have to be completely

All labour and artisans were appointed by the

refurbished with new filter nozzles, inlet control

mine. After successful commissioning of both

valves, and sand.

plants, all the local plant operators, maintenance

There was no way the existing plant would serve

personnel, and technical supervisors were trained

the needs of the smelter and complex metallurgy

and certified as a qualified maintenance and oper-

of a mining operation with the potential of

ational team.

C E S A A o n E n g i n e e r i n g E x c e l l e n c e Aw a r d s 2 0 1 5

Best International Project

Arch Hangar for Ethiopian Airlines

THIOPIAN AIRLINES REQUIRED a new

Hatch Goba provided a unique design solu-

maintenance hangar to be construct-

tion that addressed the above challenges

ed at Bole International Airport, Addis

through consideration of the detail design of

Ababa. The hangar was required to

the 85 m span arched truss system.

accommodate one Boeing 767 or 777, or two Boeing 737 aircrafts.

The arched trusses consist of 11.8 m long segments, fabricated from lightweight square

Hatch Goba was appointed as structural and

hollow sections, forming boxed trusses.

civil engineers by the Ethiopian contractor, Elmi

Significant material savings were realised

Orlindo Construction. The main design objec-

through the arch effect and through the use

tives were to achieve low steel tonnage, fabri-

of these steel hollow sections.

cation simplicity, and erection safety, without incurring the cost of temporary works staging. Challenges that required ingenuity, originali-

Owing to the span, the arched trusses needed aerial connection at the crown. This was achieved through temporary support on

ty, and innovation included:

a mobile support tower. Economy was found

• high material cost of structural steel (requir-

in the temporary works by designing the door

there is harmony between efficient structural

ing importation) versus comparatively low

pocket bracing towers to be utilised as tempo-

form, functionality, elegance, and beauty.

cost of local labour

rary support towers during truss erection. One

From the completed product, it is evident

truss was erected at a time and the support

that the designer’s pursuit of structural econ-

tower was then moved, on wheels, to the next

omy, through macrostructural form (arch

truss. Once all trusses were erected, the tower

truss and tension net bracing), and also

was incorporated into the permanent works.

through the use of hollow sections, was not

• limited local fabrication experience with long-span structures • erection safety of long-span specialised structures • problematic black cotton soil with high potential heave properties.

The completed arch hangar is a showcase example of engineering aesthetics in which

at odds with the desire for an aesthetically pleasing outcome.

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Business Excellence

Bigen Africa

WINNER

Already active in various African countries (Namibia,

Botswana,

Zambia,

Malawi,

Angola, Mozambique, Swaziland, Nigeria, Kenya, Congo, the DRC, Lesotho, Tanzania, and Ghana), the group successfully expanded into West Africa in 2015, with the es-

HE BIGEN AFRICA Group is a

developmental outcomes that emanate from

tablishment of Bigen Africa Ghana Limited,

privately

the use of this infrastructure.

with a first office registered in Accra.

owned,

project-based

group of companies specialising in

The holding company, Bigen Africa Group

The Bigen Group’s success is underpinned

infrastructure, with the vision of cre-

Holdings, is incorporated in the Republic

by a strong management team that adheres

ating long-term development impact within

of South Africa, with various subsidiaries

to stringent accountability, risk manage-

the African economies and communities it

incorporated within South Africa, as well as

ment, operational efficiencies, and cost

operates in.

other African countries. It is privately owned

control. The net result is financial stability – a

decades

by employed professionals, an institutional

strong balance sheet and resources to con-

ago, Bigen Africa has grown into a

investor, and employs between 500 and 600

tinue aggressive growth.

thought-leading infrastructure develop-

skilled people, qualified in diverse profes-

ment company with core capabilities in

sions associated with the built environment.

group resulted in the accomplishment of a

engineering, management consulting, and

The group has an annual turnover of ap-

wide range of objectives in 2014, which in-

development finance.

proximately R620 million, a Level 2 BBBEE

clude the conversion of three megaprojects

Bigen Africa regards infrastructure develop-

rating, and core competencies in engineer-

in South Africa into cash flow, entering into

ment as being, first and foremost, about the

ing, management consulting, and develop-

five new strategic partnerships, and securing

sustainable benefits of the socially desirable

ment finance, all delivered within Africa.

five full mandates outside South Africa.

Born

African

soil,

four

The focused business approach of the

HHO Africa

HO AFRICA IS a medium-sized consulting civil engineering company, which has served South Africa with distinction since its inception in

1927. Affectionately known as H2O, the com-

pany is renowned for engineering excellence across all civil engineering disciplines. HHO Africa is proud of its South African

use of continuously reinforced concrete and high-modulus asphalt pavements.

heritage and ownership. For almost 90 years,

HHO Africa has maintained an annual profit-

it has been privately owned and is currently

ability of above 10% for the past 20 financial

owned by its directors and staff. HHO Africa

years. The company is audited annually and

has an Employee Ownership Scheme for

has never received qualified audits.

black employees, who, for the past 30 years,

The company’s business units undertake a

have comprised more than half of its staff

wide variety of projects, each representing

compliment. The company has achieved Level

a unique challenge and an opportunity for

2 on the BBBEE scorecard and is committed

an innovative solution. Roughly 70% of its

to transformation, enterprise development,

projects are undertaken for public sector

and mentorship.

clients, with the private sector responsible

Young leaders are identified and promoted

for the remaining 30% of turnover. This

within the firm. A good succession plan has

balance between public and private sector

prevented the need to sell out to large inter-

offers, to some degree, a buffer against

national buyers while maintaining a stable

economic uncertainty.

leadership and management structure.

Some of the company’s recent projects

HHO Africa has significantly contributed

include, the Gaansbaai to Bredasdorp road up-

to the updated International Bus Rapid

grade, the MyCiTi integrated bus rapid transit

Transit Planning Guide. HHO is an expert in

system for Cape Town, and the award-winning

pavement technology and has advanced the

Koeberg Interchange project.

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Mentoring Company of the Year

Bigen Africa

WINNER

ITH

awareness

HEIGHTENED of

talent

and

career management in the workplace, Bigen Africa has

designed and implemented strategies that align business objectives with individual expectations of career success, through the organisation’s Future Integrated Talent programme, which sits under the Bigen Capacity Framework. Bigen Africa’s career development programme accelerates workforce adaptation

Centres of Excellence; this is led by subject

• practical experience in the workplace for

to change, improves cost-effectiveness

matter experts imparting knowledge and

a minimum period of three years against a

of human capital decisions, and increases

skills transfer to the rest of the teams.

retention of top achievers.

structured training plan

The company has a formal candidacy

• mentorship and coaching/supervision

As one of the key pillars for long-term

programme in which every new graduate

sustainability at Bigen Africa, talent is

employee is registered with ECSA as a can-

ence material, and computer-based learning

managed from the foundation pipeline to

didate engineer, engineering technologist,

• short courses, provided by recognised pro-

mid-career professionals and senior man-

or engineering technician. The candidate

fessional institutes and accredited providers,

agement. Mentoring forms an integral part

takes part in the programme for a minimum

which complement the workplace training

of the Capacity Framework, which includes

of three years, which enables him or her to

in specific areas, such as technical training

the Future Integrated Talent programme.

programmes, discipline-specific manage-

ing technologist, or engineering technician.

ment training, and developing business and

Mentoring and coaching are also embedded in one of the strategic objectives of Bigen, which is to develop and grow

The curriculum content for the candidacy programme includes:

• in-house lectures, workshops, use of refer-

life skills • site work.

Golder Associates

knowledge within the company. To this

SAICE president Malcolm Pautz’s

end, its world-leading technical special-

dream that, eventually, today’s

ists are invited to conduct a 90-minute

young engineers will be judged

presentation on their field of expertise.

not by their inheritance but by their skill,

Importantly, these are accredited by CESA

competence, and the value they create for

for continuing professional development

society. This is why they offer university

(CPD) points. The sessions are recorded

bursaries, mentor young engineers, provide

and available on an internal feed and are

on-the-job training, develop leaders, and

supplemented by popular ‘lunch and

facilitate international secondments.

learn’ training sessions.

OLDER

ASSOCIATES

With an eye to the future, Golder

Candidate engineers each have a for-

Associates offers bursaries for full-time

mal mentor matched to their particular

engineering students, within and without

career

the company, through its Education Trust

agreements are in place and are moni-

and its BEE Trust. It also conducts career

tored quarterly. As part of its leadership

guidance programmes for schoolchildren

development,

and candidates. From a broader perspec-

Engineers Forum and Young Scientists

tive, the company offer skills training and

Forum

12-month

events.

internships

engineering

development

are

the

plan.

company’s

responsible

Currently,

Mentoring

for

Golder

Young initiating

Associates

technicians, and learnerships to disabled

has 19 young engineers on this pro-

black people and previously disadvan-

gramme. The Tailings Division engages

taged women.

young employees in the practical side

Young engineers are the prime focus, and

of engineering and its general mentorship

the pioneering Centre of Excellence initi-

programme addresses other disciplines,

ative is to improve the chain of technical

such as science and administration.

C E S A A o n E n g i n e e r i n g E x c e l l e n c e Aw a r d s 2 0 1 5

Mentor of the Year

Colin Andrews

WINNER

Royal HaskoningDHV

Royal

In April 2014, he was seconded full-time to

HaskoningDHV exudes a passion

the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport

for mentoring that has produced

to assist the T2 Centre with implementing

impressive

the mentoring programme. In addition, he

OLIN

HaskoningDHV,

ANDREWS

and

FROM

results now

for

Royal

much-needed

mentoring expertise for the KwaZulu-Natal

carries out the duties of coordinating mentor over about 280 technical staff. Andrews’ role, working under the authority

Department of Transport. Professional registration prior to permanent

of the department’s T2 Centre, is, therefore:

employment is a requirement of government,

• to encourage candidates to participate in

and this forms part of the skills transfer and

the department’s programme to fulfil the

capacity building emphasis of the National During the latter part of 2013, SS Nkosi, senior general manager: Transport Infrastructure and

Regional

Services,

ECSA training requirements • to explain and give advice on how they can

Development Plan.

requested

the

Technology Transfer Centre (T2) to set up a mentoring programme for the department’s unregistered technical staff. Guideline proce-

achieve the ECSA training requirements in their everyday work schedules • to guide and facilitate their professional development • to assist departmental and consultant mentors also involved in this programme

has

been

involved

mentoring

technical staff in Royal HaskoningDHV’s Pietermaritzburg office as a coordinating mentor, and has mentored in the region of 15 successful registrations over a period of

dures were prepared and, in 2014, Andrews

• to assist with the duties of referee and

held workshop meetings to inform and

assist the department in sourcing referees

The disciplines that he covers are civil and

assist the department’s technical staff in the

from consultants, because of the few

mechanical engineering for registration

Engineering Council of South Africa’s process

registered technical staff employed in

with ECSA, and survey and GIS registration

of professional registration.

the department.

with Plato.

five years.

OHN PETZER IS a civil engineer and

coaching on the importance of being a mod-

project manager with more than 22

est team player and making all fellow workers,

years of experience in management

no matter what position they hold in the

and design on civil engineering pro-

organisation, feel respected and valued.

jects, including bulk water supply infrastructure, flood studies, roads, dams, and tunnels. Petzer has spent most of his career in East London, where he has clearly and consistently demonstrated his passion and ability to support and guide young engineering professionals to develop and grow holistically. Mentees working with John on a daily basis

In his capacity as office manager, over the

John Petzer Hatch Goba

last decade, he has set up sound systems to ensure that all staff are suitably developed. Realising the pressing need for skills development in our country, Petzer serves on the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Civil Engineering Advisory Board and was a member of the Border Kei Chamber of Business

invariably get given tasks accompanied by a

Education sub-committee (2011–2013). He

few textbooks for referencing. Petzer insists

has also lectured at WSU.

that one must understand why the task is

He has built a healthy relationship between

being executed and be familiar with the body

WSU and Hatch Goba, annually providing

of knowledge required to solve the problem.

placement for students’ experiential training.

He has ensured that mentees carry out

As an alumnus of the University of Cape Town,

meaningful work that improves their tech-

he has also volunteered his time to mentor

nical competencies while stimulating their

final-year civil engineering students there.

intellectual curiosity and independent decision-making abilities. Petzer recognises the value of teamwork in well-organised structured environments and, therefore, drives behaviours in his office that

Petzer’s understanding of higher education curricula, through his relationship with WSU, has given him a unique understanding of how best to turn graduates into professionals. Supported

world-class

graduate

ensure sound relationships and teamwork are

programme at Hatch Goba, the Professional

natural phenomena.

Development Programme, and Petzer’s lead-

Sometimes, given the enthusiastic nature of

ership, young engineers really thrive at Hatch

young learners, mentees can overstep bound-

Goba and are provided the support needed in

aries with colleagues. He, therefore, provides

developing a sound career path.

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Mentor of the Year

Ian Bettesworth Bigen Africa

AN BETTESWORTH, a registered profes-

enriched in their knowledge and expertise –

sional civil engineer, possessing a BSc Eng.

for their personal benefit as well as that of the

(Civil) degree, who has also completed

business.

the Advanced Executive Programme

Bettesworth ensures that these employees

at the University of South Africa’s Graduate

are included in business practices such as

School of Business Leadership, has been with

long-term operational strategy development,

Bigen Africa since 1986.

including the company’s regional expansion

With a wealth of experience in the civil

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strategies; the monitoring of strategic progress

engineering discipline, spanning 38 years, he

through business planning; partnership strat-

possesses specialist knowledge of municipal

egies; and decision-making about changes in

and public works through top-level exposure

the external environment that impact strategy

to major water supply schemes, water recla-

formulation.

mation schemes, water utilities and boards,

Supported by the divisional managing

water services planning studies, and municipal

principals, he is also responsible for ensuring

ensuring optimal utilisation of their strengths

legislation.

product and capability development at Bigen

for the benefit of the client.

In his current role as director: Strategy, Policy

Africa, and incorporates younger engineers’

Bettesworth is also closely involved in men-

and Planning at the Bigen Africa Group of

expertise in the strategic development of

toring policy formulation and the personal

Companies, he not only takes responsibility

these important assets.

mentoring of key appointees, such as the CEO;

for the strategic direction and corporate gov-

Most importantly, he aims to ensure that

he advises on empowerment, localisation,

ernance of Bigen Africa but also plays a key

these employees are exposed to specific

psychometric assessment practice and other

role, on a continuous basis, in ensuring that

infrastructure development projects that will

human capital policies, and the achievement of

younger professionals and new managers are

facilitate their professional development while

professional accreditation by employees.

C E S A A o n E n g i n e e r i n g E x c e l l e n c e Aw a r d s 2 0 1 5

Young Engineer of the Year WINNER

EOFF DU TOIT is an associate

plant projects, dealing with, and overseeing,

based at Aurecon’s Cape Town

the different professionals and contractors

office. He obtained his BSc Eng.

involved, as well as interacting with the client.

degree from the University of

Cape Town in 2003, and an MSc Eng. in Water and Wastewater Treatment in 2006. He registered as a professional engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa in 2012. Du Toit is a versatile engineer in the water

Geoff du Toit Aurecon

He has mastered an understanding and ability in delivering a project from inception stage, through

investigative/feasibility

reporting,

costing, environmental process approval and licensing, detailed design, assisting clients with tender adjudication and reporting, to contract

and wastewater treatment field. During his

administration and commissioning. In all

professional career, over the past years, he has

these areas, he has impressed his clients with

been mostly involved in water treatment pro-

his competence.

jects where he has developed a specialisation.

Du Toit is known to excel in all matters he

He has notable experience in the design,

gets involved in. In 2009, he was awarded a

construction, commissioning, and operation

UNEP grant to attend a Water and Pollution

of treatment plants, where he is known for de-

Workshop at Tongji University in Shanghai.

livering exceptional products in whatever he

In 2011, he was awarded the best poster

gets involved in. Two of the projects in which

presentation at the Young Water Professionals

he was intimately involved, the Meulwater

(YWP) Conference in Pretoria.

Water Treatment Works and the Preekstoel

In 2013, he won the award for the best

Water Treatment Works, have received multi-

platform presentation at the YWP Conference

ple awards.

in Stellenbosch. The prize for the above pres-

By nature, treatment works projects are

entation was to present at the International

multidisciplinary projects. Du Toit’s level of

YWP Conference in Taipei in 2013. At this

technical competence enables him to manage

conference he won the award for the best

the multidisciplinary nature of water treatment

platform presenter at the conference.

COMMENDATION

UDOLF LE ROUX is a graduate engineer who joined Arup in 2011. He currently works in the firm’s Facade Department. He has been

involved in the structural analysis and de-

sign of reinforced concrete structures, steel structures, and building facade systems. Le Roux has an extraordinary ability to

Rudolf le Roux Arup

grasp complicated concepts and make them his own. He is able to present work in a concise format, distinguishing clearly between relevant and non-relevant material. He has worked on numerous projects. Locally, he

and ADC; is fully capable of using AutoCAD

was the facade engineer on the Jacaranda

efficiently; and has a basic understanding of

studio offices project.

Revit Structure. Some of his other projects

Internationally, Le Roux was responsible

include work on the refurbishment of cor-

for the structural design of a lightweight

porate head offices, the Key West Shopping

canopy, a shade structure made from perfo-

Centre skylights, Keurboom Cottage, Eskom

rated steel sheets, a stainless steel handrail

MWP solar carports, the Serengeti mixed-use

for a staircase, and a trafficable glass skylight

development, and the Beitbridge border

for the Al-Bustan Canopy, in Abu Dhabi.

post in Zimbabwe.

Le Roux is a member of the South African

Le Roux has also worked on an article,

Institute of Civil Engineering and a candi-

titled ‘Assessments of the behaviour factor

date engineer with the Engineering Council

for the seismic design of reinforced concrete

of South Africa.

structural walls according to SANS 10160-

He has gained experience in the use of analysis packages, such as Oasys GSA, Adsec,

Part 4’, published in the Journal of the South

African Institution of Civil Engineering.

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Young Engineer of the Year

ONGAMO JANTJIES’ passion for civil engineering developed in matric when he got an understanding of the role

civil engineers play in developing a coun-

Mongamo Jantjies Nyeleti Consulting

try’s infrastructure. This passion never died

master plan; the implementation of Soweto

out through his years as a civil engineering

Complete Streets in Meadowlands; the

diploma student at the then Port Elizabeth

implementation of NMT facilities in Thokoza;

Technikon. He completed his diploma in

the implementation of one-way streets in

three years, with 14 distinctions.

Polokwane; the implementation of one-way

Jantjies started working on prestigious projects at an early stage of his career. While

streets in Hatfield, Pretoria; and the Medupi Power Station development.

working in Cape Town, he got involved with

Having registered as a professional engineer-

the development of the Bravo Apron at Cape

ing technologist with ECSA, in 2008, Mongamo

Town International Airport. His responsibilities

took on more responsibility on most of the

included the geometric design and coordina-

projects he was involved in. He was either the

tion of all other services, such as electrical and

lead designer and/or engineer on many of the

mechanical services. The exposure he received

projects he handled since 2006.

on this project is beyond measure, from design to contractual matters.

Jantjies managed to quickly move up the professional ladder due to his commitment

When he moved to Gauteng, after spending

to his work. He currently holds a technical

about four years in Cape Town, more inter-

director position at Nyeleti Consulting and is

occasions, visited schools around Pretoria to

esting projects came his way. To mention a

responsible for a team of people in the Roads

give career guidance and presentations, par-

few, the Rea Vaya Section 5 BRT development

and Transportation Division.

ticularly at underprivileged schools.

in Auckland Park; the development of the

He has recently been elected as a council

He mentors at least three young engineers

Tshwane Strategic Public Transport Plan;

member of IMESA, and is also an associate

and technologists at Nyeleti, to guide them in

the development of the Tshwane NMT

member with SAICE. He has, on several

their path to ECSA registration.

HIRTY-TWO-YEAR-OLD

Sifiso

Dlamini (ground engineering) is being groomed as a future Golder Associates leader. The young en-

gineer, who graduated from the University

Sifiso Dlamini

Golder Associates

of Witwatersrand with a BSc in Civil

practices. His skills extend to dam break

Engineering in 2007, is playing an increas-

analysis of TSFs using two-dimensional

ingly significant role in the strategically

force equilibrium methods, stability analy-

important field of tailings facility design.

sis of TSFs, and preparing operation man-

An early sign of Dlamini’s potential was

uals. He has completed projects in South

a presentation at the end of his third year

Africa, Mozambique, Lesotho, Botswana,

at Wits. It attracted the attention of several

Malawi,

potential employers, including Transnet,

Congo, Ghana, and Queensland, Australia.

Democratic

Republic

which offered him a bursary for his fourth

He also has experience in CQA for the

year. At the end of that year, his project

construction of TSFs and water dams,

and thesis were both rated the best of year.

barrier systems (liners) installation, and

Although he again attracted the attention

facility maintenance.

of several companies, he was committed to

“Sifiso’s development since graduat-

Transnet, where he worked for six months

ing in 2007 has been very steep,” says

from the beginning of 2008.

Dlamini’s mentor, Francois Marais, a principal and director at Golder Associates.

He joined Golder Associates in 2010 and, today, Dlamini is a registered engineering

“He has been quick to grab career-build-

candidate in the process of applying for

ing opportunities and his personal growth has been exponential – all this off a solid

professional tailings facility design status.

the

With nearly eight years of professional ex-

(TSFs), from conception through detailed

academic background. More importantly,

perience in water dam and tailings facility

design, construction, operation, and closure.

since joining Golder Associates in 2010, he

designing, he has worked on a wide range

Dlamini has completed audits and the

has shown his other talents for leadership,

of mining and exploration projects. He has

design of gold, zinc, copper, coal, lead, ura-

business acumen, project management,

substantial experience in the design and

nium, and platinum TSFs, following inter-

sound

surveillance of tailings storage facilities

national and South African standards and

relationship management.”

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client

interaction,

and

client

Young Engineer of the Year

ANIEL SMIT IS a civil engineer

to design large bulk infrastructure, and

with more than 10 years of

to be responsible for site monitoring and

ex-

contract administration, taking full respon-

perience. He has successfully

sibility for these large bulk water pipeline

engineering

and

design

managed projects, designed and com-

piled tender documentation, and been responsible for contract management and construction supervision of various water, sanitation, roads, and stormwater projects.

Daniel Smit Bigen Africa

and reservoir projects. In 2009, Smit joined Bigen Africa as a professional engineer. The first project at Bigen was the planning and design of the new bulk outfall sewer through Steyn City

Smit is part of the Land Development

and Dainfern.

management team, as well as chairman of

As the project developed, he was given

Bigen Africa’s E3.

more and more responsibilities within

Smit graduated in 2002 with a BSc

Bigen Africa, with him eventually leading

Eng. (Civil) degree from the University of

the design team and being responsible

Pretoria and, since then, has worked within

as the project operations manager for

government and the private sector, and

the Steyn City development, including

gained international experience.

liaising with the client, other professionals, and authorities.

After completing his BSc Eng (Hons) in Urban Engineering, in 2003, Smit joined

His ability to deliver on very difficult and

the Department of Water Affairs and

different types of projects has seen him

Forestry, within the Regional Water Supply

being given the technical lead role on vari-

Division (bulk water pipelines, reservoirs,

ous other inspiring, difficult, and challeng-

and pump stations).

ing projects within Bigen Africa (currently

He worked on large-scale infrastructure

ongoing) and him being promoted to prin-

projects from early on in his career, and

cipal, in the Land Development Division

was given the opportunity, at an early age,

within the company, in 2014.

Michelle McGarry Bigen Africa

ICHELLE MCGARRY IS a civil engineer with five years of experience working in the design of municipal infrastructure. She

is currently employed as a candidate civil engineer in the Land Development Division

As her experience and confidence grew,

of Bigen Africa Services. Her specific interests, in the development

she was able to take the role of junior pro-

of integrated housing developments and

ject management. This involved attending

the influence of the built environment in

infrastructure

shaping the environments in which we live,

resolving matters arising and facilitating

propelled her to pursue a MSc Eng. in Urban

close-out procedures.

Infrastructure Design and Maintenance at the

planning

meetings

and

Promoting engineering as a career of choice has been an important way for McGarry to

University of Cape Town. technical

give back to the engineering profession and it

achievements on a project were gained

is something that she believes has enormous

working on the large-scale mixed income

potential to motivate and inspire the youth.

Steyn City Development Project. She was

In this regard, she has actively been part of

assigned the responsibility of executing the

Bigen Africa’s Job Shadow Initiative, giving of

detail design of the stormwater infrastructure

her time not only during these specific dates

on the project.

but whenever the opportunity to engage

Some

McGarry’s

recent

Following the completion of the detail de-

with students presented itself.

sign phase, she was given the opportunity to

In 2013, McGarry was elected by her peers

be part of the site supervision team respon-

to be the chairperson of the Bigen Africa

sible for monitoring the implementation of

Young Professionals Forum (YPF). She also

a number of designs. She was deployed full-

served as the Young Professionals’ repre-

time on-site and ensured that site inspections

sentative on Bigen Africa’s Group Executive

were conducted to monitor the progress and

Committee in 2013. In 2014, she served as

quality, and site queries and problems were

one of the deputy chairpersons on the CESA

appropriately resolved.

YPF North Gauteng branch.

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Young Engineer of the Year

ICOLE

TEELING

Nicole Teeling Hatch Goba

RECEIVED

her BSc Eng (Civil) from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2012. She has been working

for Hatch Goba since the beginning of 2013, and has mainly been working on feasibility studies for a major mining project for a large global mining client. She is an area engineer for the current phase of the project and manages one of the project areas, overseeing the design, modelling, and schedule of the work there. In terms of technical achievements on the project, Nicole is the design engineer of the mining units. These large, skid-mounted structures are extremely complex in terms of layout and design, and the design is unique,

company that promotes ECSA registration to

a channel to raise concerns that the young

as neither Hatch nor the client has designed

graduate engineers. It is a cause in which she

engineers at Hatch Goba may have.

these structures before.

has a very active role. Her role is to ensure that the mentees

involved in driving Hatch Goba charity pro-

presented numerous times on her experi-

within the company are getting the best

jects, which primarily consist of fundraising

ence as well as the project she is currently

guidance and mentoring along their journey

initiatives.

working on. In 2014, she was a presenter at

to professional registration.

The PDP has launched a drive to tutor stu-

She has formed good relationships with

dents from Alexandra township. The Young

the Professional Development Programme

members of the company’s senior man-

Professionals tutor high school learners on

(PDP)

agement and uses these relationships as

Saturday mornings.

a conference she organised as a member of committee,

body

within

the

Adam Ozinksy

DAM OZINSKY IS a graduate engineer who joined Arup’s Cape Town office in 2013, having

Arup

completed his MSc (Eng) at the

University of Cape Town. He employs a minimalist approach to design, generally favouring passive solutions that seek to remove that which is truly unnecessary before adding complexity. Ozinsky has experience in mechanical building services design and environmen-

tal/sustainable design across a variety of projects including offices, residential apartments and homes, hotels, and museums. Locally, Ozinsky has done extensive work for the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. He was the mechanical engineer for the construction and commissioning phases of the new Allan Gray offices and adjacent U-market residential apartments at No.1 and 2 Silo. He was the supporting me-

for low-energy cooling and heating to the

chanical engineer for the design phase of

museum space.

the hotel and gallery refurbishment of the iconic grain silo building.

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As part of the PDP committee, Nicole is

In her two years at Hatch Goba, Nicole has

Some of his other projects include work on House Quba in Johannesburg, Benguela

Ozinsky has also worked on the West

Cove 8 in Hermanus, University of Botswana

Coast Fossil Park, as a supporting engineer

student residences in Gabarone, Green Star

for the design of the museum, office, and

South Africa in Cape town, NMMU’s new

education centre that serve an existing fos-

business school in Port Elizabeth, an eThek-

sil dig site. The design intent was to be as

wini alternate control centre in Durban, and

passive as possible and include a rock store

the Fairmont Hotel Zimbali in Durban.

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Young Engineer of the Year

Casper Prinsloo Bosch Stemele

ASPER PRINSLOO JOINED Bosch Stemele in 2011 as an engineering technologist and has since advanced to senior technologist level. He forms

an integral part of the company, specifically in

He has excelled in his development at

the Gauteng region.

Bosch Stemele, displaying a good work

During this time, he has grown into a leader

ethic and leadership qualities, which are

in terms of technical knowledge and exper-

evident in his role as mentor of two junior

tise, especially focused on the provision of ba-

staff members, Kabelo Sephai and Nico Nell,

sic services to rural and urban communities.

in the Pretoria office.

Prinsloo’s involvement in terms of technical

Over the years, his passion for mentoring

inputs has made him an invaluable member

staff has helped many young engineers, tech-

of Bosch Stemele’s Gauteng regional team as

nicians, and technologists. Through training

well as on a national level.

workshops, Prinsloo has ensured that these

Since joining Bosch Stemele, he has been

young professionals have benefited from his

given various opportunities to be involved in

technical knowledge and the transfer of skills,

a number of groundbreaking projects, some

in order to equip them for the future.

of which include the Klipfontein to Brakfontein

Apart from the young professionals, who

feeder main, the Van Dyk Park to Rynfield

Prinsloo mentors at Bosch Stemele, he has

feeder main, the Soweto sewer upgrade, and

been significantly involved in the transfer of

the Mabopane Station modal interchange.

skills to various clients, including Rand Water

Prinsloo has contributed significantly to the

and Johannesburg Water. He has also pre-

strategic growth and success of the Bosch

sented training workshops/presentations on

Stemele Gauteng office and has shown the

the design of roads, stormwater infrastructure,

required commitment to ensure his continual

and the hydraulic design associated with

growth as a design specialist.

open-channel flow in drainage channels.

Lindokuhle Mtshali Royal HaskoningDHV

INDOKUHLE MTSHALI IS the ideal example of the modern engineer – combining professional knowledge and expertise with a backpack of

international experience. Airport engineers are relatively rare in South

Africa, more so than designers of other transport infrastructure. The youngest member

learnt during the school week; thus, lessons

of the South African Aviation team in Royal

are based on working through and answering

HaskoningDHV, Mtshali is involved with the

past exam papers, classwork exercises, and

design of airport infrastructure, despite prac-

tests. Where necessary, the theory behind its

tising as an engineer for less than three years.

application is revisited to improve the funda-

He has worked on the design and rehabilitation of large international projects, including

mental understanding of that particular topic. As

member

Young

Royal

the Kilimanjaro International Airport project,

HaskoningDHV, Mtshali assists, every year, in

O.R. Tambo International Airport, and the Abu

creating a memorable day for young aspir-

Dhabi Airport Midfield Terminal Complex.

ing engineers for Job Shadow Day, annually

Mtshali is a qualified civil engineer and holds a BSc Eng. (Civil) from the University

hosted at the company’s Johannesburg offices in June.

of KwaZulu-Natal. He is in the process of

Mtshali’s line manager, Mr Severs, heads up

qualifying as an engineer with ECSA. He

the Aviation arm of Royal HaskoningDHV in

is a voluntary tutor/mentor involved with

South Africa. He has extensive international

the Royal HaskoningDHV Saturday Schools

experience in this field and believes that

Initiative. He tutors engineering and graphic

Mtshali is a role model for the company, and

design to learners in grades 11 and 12 from

the engineering sector, because he is able to

Kwabhekilanga and Eastbank High Schools,

straddle different aspects of large, complex

located in Alexandra, Johannesburg.

international projects with relative ease. He is

His classes are geared towards the application of theory and reinforcing knowledge

setting the pace for the future face of consulting engineering.

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Visionary Client of the Year

Development Bank of Southern Africa

DEVELOPMENT

BANK

Southern Africa (DBSA) is supporting and assisting the government, in particular the Department of

Basic Education (DBE), to eradicate the education infrastructure backlogs in South Africa through the establishment of new schools to replace those with inappropri-

ate facilities in various provinces. The Free State Three Schools project was chartered by the DBSA to respond to a socio-economic need – namely, the eradication of the backlog of 10 schools in the Free State, as part of the Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative (ASIDI) programme. The scope of Royal HaskoningDHV’s contract included the provision of full multidisciplinary professional services for the establishment of three new schools and included: • detailed planning and preparation for site suitability assessments, detailed designs, support for the procurement process, and construction oversight • delivery of the three new schools • preparation of user asset management plans for the three new schools • regular

reporting

the

project

steering committee. The three schools being constructed are

The DBSA seized the opportunity to

Phephetso Secondary School, Dorrington

reduce design time from three months

Matsepe

to six weeks by approving the use of

Intermediate

School,

and

Vredefort Primary School. All of these

Royal

Design

old school was demolished and the new

schools are located in the Fezile Dabi

and Construction Process – new to South

school constructed; this included logistics

District Municipality.

Africa – improving the overall delivery time

planning, as the temporary site had to be

will

for the schools. The integrated design and

fully serviced with water, sewerage, elec-

have 35 classrooms and be able to ac-

construction process was facilitated by the

tricity, and other basic utilities to prevent

commodate 1 100 learners; Dorrington

Royal HaskoningDHV architects through

disruption to the learning process while

Matsepe Intermediate School will have 34

several

the new school was being built.

classrooms and be able to accommodate

I- Room, located in Tshwane.

Phephetso

Secondary

School

HaskoningDHV’s

workshops

Virtual

Free State Three Schools project

the

company’s

The DBSA approved the use of inno-

1 100 learners; Vredefort Primary School

At the Dorrington Matsepe Intermediate

vation on the Free State Three Schools

will have 17 classrooms and be able to

School, the team, under the leadership

project, through the use of green systems,

accommodate 701 learners.

of the DBSA, had to conduct a decanting

such as the biogas system and the un-

The DBSA advocated local community

exercise of the learners as the existing site

derground rainwater harvesting systems.

participation – particularly youth, women,

couldn’t accommodate the proposed new

These systems were used at Dorrington

and disabled resources – not only through

school and the existing school.

Matsepe Intermediate School, Phephetso

the project’s terms of reference but also by ensuring implementation on-site.

The learners had to be temporarily accommodated at another site while the

Secondary

School,

and

Vredefort

Primary School.

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Publisher of the Year – Trade Publications

3S Media Serving the Infrastructure Community

S MEDIA IS a modern media com-

sectors that contribute so powerfully to South

hub for infrastructure development and

pany offering quality information

Africa’s development. The print titles in this

service delivery, with news, in-depth articles,

to business communities through

market include:

company news and an events calendar. It has

magazines and digital media, and

• IMIESA (Monthly) The official magazine of

a monthly average of 27 305 page views and

exposure for advertisers to their target mar-

the Institute of Municipal Engineering of

kets. Founded in 1960 as Shorten Publications,

Southern Africa (IMESA), focusing on infra-

it produces industry and business publica-

structure development, maintenance and

CPD on Demand

tions, newsletters and websites.

service delivery.

CPD on Demand, is an online Continuing

reaches 25 827 newsletter subscribers.

Professional

Development

(CPD)

solution,

There are currently 9 regular print titles, as

•W ater&Sanitation Africa (Bimonthly) The

well as special annual publications, in the print

official magazine of the Water Institute of

designed for technical, engineering and project

stable. A number of them have been recog-

Southern Africa (WISA), dealing with the

management professionals. They earn credits

nised for publishing and journalism excellence.

preservation,

by answering questions on videos and technical

3S Media has four industry websites with

treatment

and

provision

of water.

articles in the infrastructure-related digimags.

weekly newsletters offering breaking news,

• ReSource (Quarterly) ReSource promotes

These articles and videos are validated for CPD

in-depth analysis, upcoming events and latest

integrated resources management, with a

accreditation by BEPEC and are ECSA approved.

industry developments.

special focus on waste management and cleaner production. It is the official magazine

Infrastructure products

Content marketing

of the Institute of Waste Management of

3S Media offers leading content marketing

3S Media produces the foremost print and

Southern Africa (IWMSA) and is endorsed by

solutions to clients, delivering branded content

digital products in the infrastructure publish-

12 industry associations.

to targeted audiences through a multi-platform

Promoting professional excellence in the water sector

The official journal of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa

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