ON THE COVER: Suited for large infrastructure projects, quarrying and coal mining, the new Liebherr TA 230 Litronic articulated dump truck (ADT) is now available in Southern Africa. Liebherr-Africa says the new 30-t class ADT is a welcome addition which not only plugs the gap in the company’s earthmoving product range, but also changes the game in the local ADT landscape.
Having made its global debut in 2021, the Liebherr TA 230 articulated hauler was unveiled locally at an Open Day held at Liebherr-Africa’s Springs headquarters on 24 June 2022. Speaking at the Open Day, Dieter Schmid, MD of Liebherr-Africa, said the new ADT closes a crucial gap in the company’s wide earthmoving equipment range.
Overcoming major challenges in Claremont
Keller Geotechnics SA has been at it again in Claremont, Cape Town. 1 on Osborne is located in Claremont, right opposite Cavendish Square. With the company’s many years of experience, it was selected to provide the solution to deliver a five-level basement with a depth of up to 16,5 m in clay conditions.
The site is located on the corner of Osborne and Cavendish Road in Claremont, directly opposite Cavendish Square mall, yet ideally located just outside of the Claremont hub. The site’s footprint is approximately 1 000 and Keller Geotechnics SA was tasked to deliver a 16,5 m deep basement.
Keller Geotechnics SA’s project scope included CFA soldier piles along the perimeter, capping beam construction, bulk earthworks, lateral support consisting of gunite arches, anchors and waler beams, as well as a civils scope where it had to lay the sub-soil drainage required for the basement.
AECOM champions diversity and development at LHWP Phase II
The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development in May not only highlights the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for sustainable development. Global trusted infrastructure consulting firm AECOM believes that an inclusive culture is a dynamic, active, and intentional environment that increases individual and organisational performance by creating opportunities for all employees to achieve their full potential.
With the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by the UN in September 2015, and the resolution on Culture and Sustainable Development adopted by the UN General Assembly in December 2015, the message of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is more important than ever. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals can best be achieved by drawing upon the creative potential of the world’s diverse cultures and engaging in continuous dialogue to ensure that all members of society benefit from sustainable development.
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