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Thursday, August 05, 2010 |
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Multi-disciplinary Kusile Power Station – Project overview
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The main civil works for Eskom’s new Kusile Power Station in Mpumalanga commenced in January 2009. The Kusile Civil Works Joint Venture is led by Stefanutti Stocks and includes Group Five, Basil Read and WBHO.
“Four of South Africa’s main construction companies in joint venture, international project managers and comprehensive environmental, safety and quality requirements, means we’re leading a major project and operating in a very sophisticated environment,” says project director Mark Stannard from Stefanutti Stocks. “Over a year into this major contract, we have welded together as a team and under the leadership of project manager, Fanie van Wyngaard are ready for any challenges that await us!”
Stefanutti Stocks Civils, Geotechnical and Earthworks divisions are involved in the project. The completion of the main civil works on the power block (consisting of six generators) will see an impressive number of quantities realized – including 4 000 piles totaling around 61kms, 400 000 cubes of concrete, 45 000 rebar, and 610 000 cubes of bulk earthwork.
A labour force, totaling 1 900, close to 50% of whom are local residents, will be employed during this four and a half year project. A training centre has been established at Wilge, close to the Kusile site, where training including scaffolding, slip-forming, concreting, safety and working at heights takes place.
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