ON THE COVER Nestled in the Contermanskloof and Vissershok valleys with its green landscapes and bright yellow canola fields, lies the mammoth Contermanskloof reservoir. The partially completed reservoir laid dormant from early 2018 until early 2021 when CSV Construction commenced with construction works for the balance of the civil water retaining structure, mechanical, electrical, civil pipe, road infrastructure, landscaping and buildings.
Getting concrete perfect for dams, reservoirs
Ensuring the integrity and constructability of key water infrastructure in the region, CHRYSO® Southern Africa is contributing its admixture solutions to make the most challenging projects a success. This is according to Armand van Vuuren, commercial manager: exports at CHRYSO Southern Africa who says that among these are two path-breaking reservoirs in South Africa’s Gauteng province: Vlakfontein reservoir, which is the largest cylindrical post-tensioned concrete reservoir in the country; and Khutsong reservoir, with Africa’s first round, prestressed raft floor to deal with dolomitic ground conditions. CHRYSO® Southern Africa is also working on the multi-million Euro project to reshape the plunge pool at the base of the Kariba Dam wall.
AECOM officially hands over three SPU campuses in Kimberley
Globally trusted infrastructure firm AECOM has officially handed over the three Sol Plaatje University (SPU) campuses in Kimberley in the Northern Cape, one of the largest infrastructure projects undertaken in South Africa in recent times, where it provided programme management services. Project Manager Chris de Billot, who is currently managing the final building projects being handed over, will remain on-site next year to oversee the final defects period.
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