PROJECT
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Services duct showing fire supply pipes,
PVC rainwater collector pipes, sump pump
discharge pipes, and the building’s domestic
potable water supply.
Two 5 000ℓ Jojo tanks located at the fourth
basement level.
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overhaul the plumbing on the old building to fit with the
new modern HDPE sewer system. This proved to be a
challenge, as drainage from the old building had to be
rerouted to the new building to feed into a single system.
To address this challenge, the team broke into a service
corridor to create a pathway where the old building’s
plumbing would be integrated with plumbing from the
new system.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE PROJECT
One of the features that makes this project unique is
the fact that many of the products used are from Swiss
manufacturer Geberit Group. This includes toilets and
basins from Geberit’s latest sanitaryware line, Geberit
HDPE pipe systems, Geberit Mepla pipe systems, and the
Geberit Pluvia system.
www.plumbingafrica.co.za
Another unique aspect of the project is the
implementation of a smart water metering system that
relays information back to the building’s central control
room. This allows the client to have uninterrupted access
to all tenant water consumption data at any time. Further
to water meter readings, the system was designed for
relaying critical information, such as pump malfunctions,
water tank levels, council pressure fluctuations, and
sump pump malfunctions.
This project is the epitome of old meeting new, as the new
office blocks are built next to the historical fire station.
Once complete, the fire station will continue to be a fully
functional landmark of the Rosebank neighbourhood. The
iconic fire station will still be the same, except with a new
and modern building as a backdrop.
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March 2018 Volume 24 I Number 1