PROJECTS

Mmapeu House

Mmapeu House project involved the construction of a 600m² upmarket residential unit located on a site with a steep terrain in the north east of Johannesburg. Innovative construction methods were required to deal with the challenges posed by the steep terrain, limited access and adherence to strict estate regulations.

Value to Client: Construction required significant cut and fill operations within a confined space which posed challenges with regards to adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Compliance. In addition, a complex foundation systems was required as well as specialized solutions for drainage and stormwater management. Prana had to meticulously manage the additional labor and materials needed to ensure the delivery of a good quality product within the allocated time frame.

Katlehong Swimming Pool

Katlehong Swimming pool site is a communal swimming facility constructed for the community of Katlehong Township. Due to the many sinkhole formation events that have occurred on site over time, the facilities have never being used by the beneficiary community. Several investigations were conducted in the past to determine the site’s dolomite stability for the continued use of the facilities.

Prana was appointed to re-assess the site’s dolomite stability with particular regards to determining possible remedial measures and solutions that could minimize the risk of occurrence of further dolomite related instabilities. The objective of the investigation was to establish if the communal facilities can be rehabilitated for safe utilization considering the capital investment and scarcity of suitable land for similar facilities within ease of reach by the community of the surrounding Katlehong Township residents.

A comprehensive investigation is being conducted including trench excavations and profiling, gravity survey, foundations inspections, crack survey, DPSH testing, leak detection, pressure tests of the site’s wet services network; as well as further borehole drilling and 3D modelling of boreholes from current and past drilling programmes.

Value to Client:Restoring the facilities to a safe and functioning condition will ensure that value is realized in the amount spent thus far by government on constructing and upgrading the facilities. The community benefit will include accessibility, exposure to swimming as a professional sport and for recreation and improving the morale of community.

Labore Industrial Park Road Network Upgrade

The objective of the project is to upgrade the Labore Roads Network by completing the design and construction of roads that were partially constructed and also to upgrade the existing gravel roads to surfaced roads. The project involved the design, documentation and procurement and construction management of the roads. Technical challenges encountered included restricted road reserves which were inadequate for the type of traffic, expedited project timelines which were met without compromising on quality and cost. During construction phase the challenges included budget constraints by the Client and balancing Client needs with community expectations.

Value to Client: Labore Industrial Park has been identified by City of Ekurhuleni as one of several Strategic Land Parcels (SLP’s). The incomplete infrastructure was a deterrent for investors and the upgrade will attract investments to the industrial park and will fast track development and advance City of Ekurhuleni’s Economic development agenda. The upgrade of Boland Road will alleviate traffic congestion from Geluksdal Road which is the currently the only access road from the R23 to Tsakane Township.

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Mmapeu House

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National Road R524

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Katlehong Swimming Pool

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Labore Industrial Park Road Network Upgrade

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