August 2013
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projects & contracts
the re-use of an existing structure.
It also incorporates various sustainable
features, amongst which energy efficient
air conditioning and lighting, heat pumps,
water saving fixtures, a recycling waste
storage facility, etc.
• In order to cater for demand and to
increase their output of engineering
graduates, the University of Pretoria
expressed the need for various new
engineering facilities on their main
campus. The Engineering III building
and the new 550 m
2
foyer at the Aula
theatre was subsequently developed
and forms part of new, quality facilities
which will cater for more under and
postgraduate engineering students.
LEFT:
Lakeside Office Park Block 3, located opposite the Gautrain Station in Centurion, won the SAPOA 2013 ‘Overall Green Award’.
RIGHT:
Ellerines Furnishers
Distribution Centre in Port Elizabeth, developed by Growthpoint Properties, triumphed in the ‘Industrial Developments’ category.
This project took pole position in the
‘Mixed-use’ category with Aurecon
providing structural, civil and wet
engineering services for the full project.
• One of 11 Presidential Legacy Projects,
Freedom Park was launched in 2000 as
a response to a need identified by the
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
for symbolic reparation of past conflicts
in the history of South Africa. Located
on a 52-hectare site on Salvokop in
Pretoria, the park has become a place
where South African citizens and
international tourists alike have found a
space to reflect on the past and celebrate
a beacon for the future.
Aurecon’s involvement at Freedom Park
started fromPhase I which was completed in
March2004. A joint venturebetweenAurecon
and BEE partner Leslie Madinga Associates
(LMA) sawthe companies awarded the tender
for the design of all structural engineering
services for all subsequent phases. Recently
completed Phase II achieved top honours in
the ‘Heritage Development’category.
“We are extremely proud to have been
involved in these four stellar projects and
privileged to be able to partner with leading
property developers and project teams.
"It is extremely gratifying that our
innovative solutions for our clients have
been honoured at the highest level with
the achievement of these awards,”
comments ErmisMarques Aurecon’s industry
leader, property.
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