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One of four 19 000l tanks installed .
up their energy efficiency . This involved retrofitting an existing infrastructure and the refurbishment of five existing residences to accommodate students . This also had to be done in such a way that the 1 200 students were subjected to minimal disruption .
Riaan Marais from SHC Consulting says , “ Operating within the confines of an active university campus required strict adherence to schedules and protocols . With student residences still occupied during construction , the contractors faced stringent work hour limitations , particularly during exam periods . Navigating these constraints demanded close co-ordination and effective communication among all stakeholders .”
UVS boilers .
Planning and design started in September 2022 and the first phase of the project was completed in October 2023 . This focused on the installation of heat pumps and storage vessels . The second phase was completed in February 2024 and focused on internal piping within the residences .
Design elements were central to the project ’ s success . “ Of critical importance was optimising system efficiency while minimising
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