Upgrading of Empangeni Water Distribution Network (CBD & Magazulu)
City of uMhlatuze
Empangeni, KwaZulu Natal
2016 - 2019
The town of Empangeni is located in a well populated region of Northern KwaZulu Natal with a bustling CBD area. The aging water infrastructure required substantial pipeline replacement, reconfiguration and infrastructure optimization. The Bulk Supplly pipeline from Magazulu Reservoir also required refurbishment.
SUMMARY OF CONSTRUCTION WORKS:
2300m of 450mm diameter HDPE Pipelines
750m of 250mm diameter HDPE Pipelines
1950m of 200mm diameter HDPE Pipelines
840m of 110mm diameter HDPE Pipelines
Isolation, Scour and Air Valves
Excavation, Bedding and Pipeline Ancillaries
The project faced several challenges pertaining to access within a CBD area, however, active risk management was instrumental in ensuring that the project schedule was regularly tracked and maintained. The project was successfully completed in 2019.
Services Rendered:
- Complete ECSA Stage 1 – 6 Engineering Services
- Full Time Site Supervision – Level 3
- Progress Tracking and Technical Reporting
- Risk Reduction Meetings