ON THE COVER
In a remarkable collaboration, TSK Group, a renowned global engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor based in Spain, has been appointed by Illovo Sugar to spearhead the expansion project at Kilombero Sugar Company in Tanzania. Recognising the complexity of the foundation requirements, TSK, in turn, has enlisted the expertise of Keller, a leading specialist geotechnical contractor, to undertake the vital piled foundations.
Sustained growth vital to retain engineering skills
Although the mining sector is currently buoyant, it is hoped that public sector spending on infrastructure will rise and stabilise – providing a firmer foundation for South Africa to maintain and develop the depth of its expertise in consulting engineering.
According to SRK Consulting Managing Director Andrew van Zyl, recent years have been busy for the company due largely to its long history in the mining sector. However, it is really only a sustained and upward trajectory of growth that will secure South Africa’s vital skills base in the consulting engineering sector, argued Van Zyl.
Raising of a major dam wall will provide water security for Kokstad
Zimile Consulting Engineers is at an advanced stage of a project to raise a dam wall, which will satisfy the short-term and future potable water demand requirement and improve the economic growth prospects in Kokstad and surrounding areas in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
The appointment arose due to a comprised surety of water supply in Kokstad, which led to the imposition of water restrictions after the town experienced drought conditions.
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