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Monday, August 02, 2010 |
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Mother Nature ‘lands’ at Sikhuphe International Airport
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Source: Shaun White
There are various packages on this project which commenced in June 2009.
The contract packages awarded to Stefanutti Stocks include the construction of:
• the terminal and cargo building;
• the control tower and services building including fire station and training ground; and
• a 9km services road.
The asphalting team from Stefanutti Stocks Roads & Earthworks business unit is also currently on site asphalting the new runway.
The package 4 contract, consisting of the control tower and services building including fire station and training ground, is in the final stages of completion, with the exception of the surrounding infrastructure and external works.
The package 2 contract, consisting of the terminal and cargo building experienced major teething problems eventually
resulting in a third change in the design team. A refocused design team and expert advice from Johan Brink, managing director of Stefanutti Stocks Major Projects division*, finally meant the project was gaining momentum. Then, in early March a devastating freak storm destroyed the entire 5 500m2 of the terminal building roof# and wreaked general havoc to the entire site and surrounding area. This has had a catastrophic effect on the construction programme and the current anticipated completion date is early 2011.
“A special mention must go the site construction team who despite the incomprehensible difficulties encountered have kept a positive and pro-active approach,” says Shaun White, contracts manager. “Despite our struggles, the upside is the possibility of an extension to the package 4 contract to construct the fuel farm and the new Kings Terminal.”
* The Major Projects division has focused largely on OR Tambo and Cape Town International airport projects for the last decade.
The roof sheets were donated to the community.
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