PROJECT 19
" With these deep roots and proud heritage, Richard Craig felt proud to be involved in the mammoth task of repairing damage done to District Six as a result of forced removals, and recovery of lost landscape."
stairs. These were installed with Plumbline Amaro sanitaryware and Plumbline Cygnus mixers. Aerators were added to all mixers to reduce water use.
The project started off with a site assessment to work out costing and to compare with original BOQ. The target for the cost approval was repairs and additions to the homes. Long lead items and material deliveries were planned.
Kwikot 150 Litre 400 Solar B-rated HWC Stainless steel drop in sink 860 x 435mm including 40mm waste and plug( code: SDI-860-SE)
Domestic Water reticulation / meters We installed the external domestic water reticulation A separate contractor was then appointed to install the water meters
Fire Reticulation Also installed:- Fire reticulation pipework 30m PVC fire hose reels 9kg Dry chemical powder fire extinguishers
Heat pumps A separate contractor was then appointed to install the Sirac heat pumps PA
The team was provided with re-training to ensure quality control and quality assessment. During the construction period the Greenfields team could focus effort on training, having received significant support from suppliers. The team also engaged in skills development as the use of different materials allowed for team upskilling. They also managed planning so that the scale of the project could match their forward planning.
Now with the colourful homes complete, Richard Craig and the Greenfields Plumbing team can take pride in being involved in restoring a significant piece of South African history. For Richard, it is no doubt a full circle moment, adding his own unique stamp on a historic icon.
Hard at work.
Owners
Managing agent Architect QS Main Contractor Plumbing contractor Suppliers
Serbco PPR water reticulation
Department Of Rural Development & land Reform Delta Built environmental Consultants( Pty) Ltd Jakupa Architects AMPS Registered Quantity Surveyors Haw & Inglis Projects( Pty) Ltd Greenfields Plumbing Design( Pty) Ltd)
B & H Plumbing Supplies( Pty) Ltd A refurbished bathroom.
Geberit HDPE waste reticulation
Plumblink 1700 x 700mm white Plumline Amaro contract bath( code: 34653) 500 x 410mm Plumline Amaro basins( code: 31227) on Plumline Amaro ' full pedestal( code: 31228) Plumline Amaro box suite including pan and cistern( code: 31226) Plumbline Cygnus range of mixers
A refurbished kitchen.
July 2025 Volume 31 I Number 05 www. plumbingafrica. co. za