HERITAGE PLATINUM STATUS AND NEW SOLAR PROJECT FOR V&A WATERFRONT
The V&A Waterfront’s ongoing drive to safeguard both its historic
and environmental legacy was rewarded with Heritage Platinum
status, in recognition of efforts to preserve the property’s unique
history. Waterfront management also announced a forward-thinking
plan to introduce a R20 million solar project that will significantly
reduce reliance on the national grid.
To recognise businesses that have achieved full compliance
with the heritage standards of Heritage South Africa, Heritage
Platinum status is awarded through the combined scoring of a
business’s environmental performance and community involvement,
and must achieve an overall score of at least 94% in these areas.
The V&A Waterfront received its first heritage status rating in 2012
and has steadily progressed to Platinum status this year, becoming
one of only four establishments in the Western Cape to have Platinum
Heritage status.
In addition to their new Platinum Heritage status, the V&A
Waterfront is also determined to look to the future. More than
7,000m2 of solar panels will soon be installed on the roofs of buildings
across the V&A Waterfront, significantly reducing the property’s
dependence on the electrical grid. The R20 millions Solar Photovoltaic
(PV) Project will conserve an estimated 1,721,956 kWh annually.
Beginning in August 2015 and scheduled for completion by end
2015 or early 2016, PV panels will be installed by Sustainable Power
Solutions on the roofs of the Watershed, the Breakwater, the Clock
Tower, Granger Bay, Two Oceans Aquarium, Ports Edge, West Quay
and Portswood House.
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At Marley Pipe Systems, we have always been ahead of the curve in adopting innovative
manufacturing methods that meet customer requirements for quality plastic piping systems.
As an industry leader, Marley Pipe Systems recognises the importance of environmentally
sustainable processes. In line with group policies, our holding company, Aliaxis, encouraged Marley
Pipe Systems to adapt to a ‘lead free environment’ at our Nigel and Rosslyn operations as early as 2006
which came into effect in 2008.
Effective July 2015, new SABS regulations dictate that manufacturers of PVC pipes & fittings will be
required to remove heavy metals from their manufacturing processes if they wish to retain their SABS
approval certification.
As a founding member of the SABS mark scheme, we have a proud record of over 40 years of serving
the South African market with quality approved drainage products. This is a commitment that Marley
Pipe Systems will continue to honour.
We welcome this new regulation within our industry.
*Disclaimer – Products manufactured by Marley at the Nigel and Rosslyn sites are guaranteed to be heavy metal free. Marley
cannot guarantee, however, that product buy-outs from alternative manufacturing sites/suppliers are heavy metal free.
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As an Aliaxis company, Marley is dedicated
to contributing to the future of our country,
as well as on a global level, to manufacture
products that are environmentally-friendly
and that are conducive to preserving our
natural resources.
The Marley Pipe Systems brand is
founded on an image of quality and
credibility. Recognised throughout the
world as the leading plastic pipe
manufacturer, we continue to innovate new
products for the Building sector of
sub-Saharan Africa.
Marley implements the ISO9001:2008
Quality Management System, an
international tool used to keep all functions
within Marley in check in terms of
consistently ensuring that quality pipe
products and superior services are
supplied.
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