Projects
© GVK Siya Zama
The main hall ’ s decorative design celebrates the history of the heritage building it looks onto . The foundations and pillars were the only elements retained .
The facility is equipped with :
• near-olympic-style swimming pool and adacent splash pool ( with grandstand )
• full size soccer field ( with grandstand )
• two smaller five-a-side fields
• two tennis courts
• multi court and a basketball court ( with pavilion )
• enclosed multi-functional gymnasium
• fully equipped gym with power circuit
• state-of-the-art library ( printed and electronic access )
• craft centre ( to facilitate artistic expression )
• amphitheatre ( for community-organised shows , presentations and recitals )
• administrative building
• various kitchen areas
• medical facility
• security houses
© RACA Journal | Benjamin Brits
The supply and return air ducts to the gymnasium located at the plant space area .
The project also includes a water reclamation system where all of the excess water and rainwater that gets harvested is collected into a huge storage tank located between the swimming pool area and outdoor football field . This is then used to irrigate the sports fields .
Further a 112kW solar photovoltaic ( PV ) system was installed , covering the entire roof of the gymnasium . The energy generated from this system feeds a 120kWh battery bank and is linked to supply electricity to the library , admin building and also directly runs the pool pump system . The battery bank is able to supply the equivalent of 300 Amp hours to these facility builings .
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RACA Journal I March 2021 www . hvacronline . co . za