Right : Canal Walk viewed from the bridge viaducts . Filigree element of bridge obelisk also visible .
TRAFFIC STUDY Arup was the lead consultant on the preparation of a traffic impact study for Century City , completed in September 1999 , which laid the groundwork for Canal Walk transportation planning . Because of the unprecedented scale of Canal Walk and Century City as a whole , original research had to be undertaken to determine how many trips would be generated by the development , where they would come from and how they would be made . Through comparison with other developments in South Africa and overseas , extensive simulation modelling and workshops with local planning authorities , the team was able to establish an understanding of the transportation requirements of Canal Walk , and its interaction with the rest of Century City and the broader metropolitan area .
The overview of the regional transportation planning exercise provided insight and planning tools that could be applied to detailed
arrangements for Canal Walk , such as ramp and intersection configurations and the high-capacity facilities . This led to improvements that have been planned for the internal and external transportation systems , including the steel bridge that now provides direct access from the N1 into the Canal Walk parking areas . This bridge was designed by Arup to meet Monex ’ s requirements for a structure that would be in keeping with the development ’ s high standards of architectural detail .
The planning process also revealed that it would be necessary to provide a transportation system that would provide a high level of integration between various modes of travel . Planning for access , circulation and parking had to balance the accommodation of cars with the needs of commuters and visitors that will travel to Canal Walk by train , bus and taxi . Consequently , even those who do travel by car will discover an internal movement system that allows them to make the most of what Century City has to offer by travelling by canal , boat , train and pedestrian systems that link Canal Walk with other attractions of the development .
HVAC REPORT The air conditioning system comprises one of the largest central chilled water plants . Four large centrifugal chillers 3,500 kw ( R ) each and three small screw chillers 1,250 kW ( R ) each , make up to 17,750 kW ( R ) installed cooling capacity . 140 air handling units mounted in plantrooms serve the various areas . The major tenants , nationals and restaurants have constant volume air handling systems . The lineshops have variable air volume systems . The malls , with their extensive rooflights , are fully air conditioned off the lineshops plants . The rooflight glazing was thoroughly investigated
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