Jan 30, 2019 | Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering, Government & Municipal, KZN Industrial & Business News, Projects, Water & Effluent Management
THE Lower Thukela Bulk Water Supply project is in line for a major upgrade aimed at doubling its capacity from 55 megalitres (ml) of potable water per day to 110ml. That’s according to Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Pamela Tshwete, who visited the weir at the...
Jan 30, 2019 | Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering, KZN Industrial & Business News, Projects
THE growing demand for fibreoptic cable infrastructure has seen a Durban installer acquire eight Kwagga rammers from Hire It. According to the KZN-based equipment hire company’s Sales Director Richard Fraser, this is testament to the success of the rugged and...
Dec 12, 2018 | Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering, Government & Municipal, KZN Industrial & Business News, Projects
THE Cornubia Bridge, a key component of eThekwini’s GO! Durban IRPTN network which crosses the N2 highway linking onto uMhlanga Ridge Boulevard is partially opened to traffic and will complete the primary access into Cornubia with direct access from the N2 as well as...
Nov 28, 2018 | Electrical & Electronics, Government & Municipal, KZN Industrial & Business News, Projects
ACTOM Electrical Products’ extension of its “complete product packages for projects” business in 2016 to include catering to projects in the public sector has contributed strongly towards its continuing success. “We took a further step towards improving our strength...
Nov 21, 2018 | Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering, Consulting Engineers & Project Management, EC Industrial & Business News, Projects
AN engineering challenge presented itself when the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) undertook to upgrade Section 3 of the busy R72 between Port Alfred and the Fish River, by providing continuous two-way traffic at all times. A seven-metre wide road was...
Nov 7, 2018 | Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering, EC Industrial & Business News, Government & Municipal, Projects, Transport & Logistics
Credit: Shutterstock EAST London Airport is flying – and a huge upgrade starting next year will see it reach even greater heights. That’s according to Airport manager Michael Kernekamp, who told a media briefing hosted by Airports Company South Africa recently that...
Oct 29, 2018 | Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering, KZN Industrial & Business News, Projects
HAVING been tested and rolled out across South Africa for over a decade, National Asphalt’s Cold Mix has proved to be a highly effective response to the country’s growing pothole problem and can even be used to repair larger sections of road. That’s according to the...
Oct 24, 2018 | EC Industrial & Business News, Harbour Infrastructure & Shipping, Materials Handling & Bulk Handling, Petrochemicals, Projects, Special Economic Zones
THE Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) updated stakeholders at an engagement session recently on progress towards its goal of establishing the Port of Ngqura as a new petroleum trading hub for Southern Africa. The...
Oct 17, 2018 | Construction, Civil & Structural Engineering, KZN Industrial & Business News, Materials Handling & Bulk Handling, Projects
HEAVY lifting in the form of 440T mobile cranes was deployed on the N2 Mtunzini-to-Empangeni upgrade project in KwaZulu-Natal for main client the SA National Roads Agency (SANRAL). According to SANRAL, this is one of the largest road infrastructure developments in KZN...
