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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
OCTOBER
2014
ROADS AND BRIDGES
One such development is the
rehabilitation of Zambia’s Great
East Road and another, the
Nacala Corridor Project – one
of the largest mining and construction
projects to date internationally.
Not only does the Great East Road
link central Zambia to its eastern prov-
ince, but it also reaches to the Nacala
Corridor which links Zambia and Malawi
to Mozambique’s port of Nacala. Yet
another common link between these
two developments is a company who
was responsible for the delivery of
prefabricated workforce housing at the
construction sites of each project – Kwik-
space Modular Buildings (Kwikspace).
Behind the scenes
In order for the completion of these
projects to be possible, there are
numerous components which need to
be in place ‘behind the scenes’; one
being comfortable housing for workers
involved in the projects. As such, Kwik-
space, Africa’s leader in prefabricated
buildings, was awarded a contract by
Mota-Engil, an international industrial
conglomerate, to set up two separate
accommodation camps whilst the work
on the Great East Road is underway.
As the rehabilitation of this road is
an extensive project which entails the
improvement of approximately 360 km
of highway, Kwikspace was tasked to set
up these two camps 200 km apart from
one another, at Kacholola and Mtengu-
leni to accommodate the client and the
construction company responsible for the
physical construction of the road.
Having commenced in October 2013,
the accommodation project went smoothly
and Kwikspace operated hand-in-hand with
Mota-Engil who was responsible for the
transport of the containers to site. Kwik-
space’s project and support teams, including
its supply chain department worked together
closely to achieve the tight deadlines and
completed the project in March 2014.
The set up of the two camps included the
supply of materials, furniture and fittings,
as well as the loading, packaging and erec-
tion of semi-permanent housing facilities,
kitchens, diners, offices and converted
containers. For projects of this nature which
often require relocation as the road develop-
ment progresses, Kwikspace’s mobile units
are an ideal solution.
In February 2014, Kwikspace completed
the set up of a 700-man accommodation
camp at Nacala, having been contracted
by a large international mining company.
As part of the Nacala Corridor Project, Kwik-
space erected support buildings, offices and
canteens for two additional camps along the
railway line in Malawi. Thus, Kwikspace has
made a significant footprint in the mining
industry and has established a strong pres-
ence across Sub-Saharan Africa having been
involved in numerous projects of this kind.
in Southern Africa
NEW PATHS FOR GROWTH
Mining has long been
one of Africa’s economic
strengths. Now, with
the development and
improvement of major
transport routes that not
only enable the growth
of the mining industry
but other industries alike,
new paths of opportunity
are opening the way to
economic strengthening
in Africa.
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Although a South African based company,
Kwikspace has had extensive experience
across the continent over a period of 40
years and is thus familiar with the require-
ments and logistics working cross-border.
Furthermore Kwikspace is equipped
to reach remote locations where mining
projects often take place. Therefore its
products are sought-after as a rapidly
deployed solution which allows for flex-
ibility in terms of size, mobility and dura-
tion as its units may be rented for various
periods of time.
Kwikspace has been active in Zambia
over the past 10 years and has worked
on a number of mining accommodation
camps in the country.
Looking forward, Kwikspace further-
more plans to open a branch in Zambia
so as to extend its reach to clients most
efficiently in the region.
Comments Nick Alexander, director
of business development for Kwik-
space Modular Buildings in Africa: “It is
always rewarding to be involved with
projects of this magnitude that offer
great value to Southern African countries
and their economies.
“We look forward to further involve-
ment in Zambia and a stronger presence
with the opening of our branch in the
near future.”
Kwikspace was tasked to set up two camps 200 km apart from one another, at Kacholola and
Mtenguleni, to accommodate the client and the construction company responsible for the physical
construction of the road.
