Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa July/August 2014 | Page 38

Of the existing buildings
on site, two old Bellman
type aircraft hangars
and one railway type
platform building had to
be retained and restored
as per heritage legislation

Construction was split into 2 phases: A groundworks and demolition contract of 9 months,
followed by a main building works contract of 30 months. Practical completion was reached in
October 2013.
Green Star Rating
The project has been independently assessed to have reached the level of a Four Star Green
Star Rating. There is currently no Green Star tool available to formally certify this type of
development and therefore a self-certification was done by an independent green consultant –
WSP Green by Design.
FACILITIES PROVIDED
The new MHBD is unique in the sense that it combines a multitude of facilities on a single
military base. The following is provided:
• warehouses for storage of weapons, ammunition, medical field units & quartermaster supplies
• 3 large warehouses for storage of pharmaceuticals, vehicles & medical equipment

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Military Health Base Depot