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