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PROJECT ALERTS Procedural Conceptual Housing project Infrastructure – Residential Eastern Cape Mauritius Construction of the proposed Arlington Housing Project on erf 559, Victoria Drive, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, is at the procedural stage. The development will include 143 dwelling houses and approximately 470 residential units, two sites for open space, and two sites for business development. The brand new social housing development being built in Victoria Drive, Walmer, is set to bring relief to people who work in the area but currently have to travel great distances from their current homes. Own Haven Housing Association is building a total of approximately 630 new flats, ranging from bachelor to one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. If all goes to plan, tenants will be able to move into the first 145 flats by 1 November. The housing will be available at an affordable rate to suit the average income. The project is committed to providing suitable accommodation for people earning below R15 000 per month, and potential clients will be screened during the application process. The premises will in due course boast a play area for children and access will be controlled, providing a safe environment. The client is Africast, and the EIA consultant is Engineering Advice & Services. Work will proceed from 2019 onwards. Construction of civil and infrastructure services for the proposed development of 19 villas, Baie du Tombeau, Mauritius, is at the conceptual stage. The villas intend to offer the luxury and comfort of a five-star hotel. This prestigious resort is made up of individual and private villas, each offering a smart integration of latest technology with a digital tablet driving all the functions of the property, such as a unique automatic retractable roof. A high standard of interior finishes complete the villas. The architecture is unique, including interior decoration conceived by expert teams, and a proposed harmonious combination of quality materials with seamless lines and technological innovations. Careful selection of materials, colours, and textures forms the essence of each space to provide residents with an unforgettable living experience. This turnkey project will take place during 2019. Design Tender Infrastructure – Residential Infrastructure KwaZulu-Natal Western Cape Tenders have been called for the design of construction services and infrastructure for phase 1 and phase 2 of Ridge Town Central, which will be situated in Summer Way Lane in Umhlanga Ridge Town Centre, on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast. The development will consist of five apartment blocks, totalling 267 units and offering one-bedroom, two- bedroom, and three-bedroom options. Phase 1 will only consist of residential apartments. Phase 2 will consist of residential apartments and a small hotel. This is a modern estate in the heart of an urban lifestyle, boasting superior finishes, sleek units, and a prominent position in Umhlanga for on-the- go, professional individuals. This development will offer state-of-the-art security, a clubhouse with a pool and fully equipped gym, as well as an exclusive hotel element. The private developer is Trapezoid Investments, the architect P G A Architects, and the structural engineer Arup. Beacon Valley Housing on erven 42911 and 42912 in Mitchells Plain is at the tender stage — Tender 23280 for approximately R61-million to R100- million. The tender includes installation of internal services for 831 housing opportunities for the Beacon Valley housing project (Erven 42911 & 42912) in Beacon Valley, Western Cape. The client is the City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality and the civil engineer is Mott MacDonald Africa. The Mitchells Plain Housing Office provides a range of housing services to the City of Cape Town. Services include: • Application services • Transactions and rental services • Debt management • Management, maintenance. and service complaints • Grants. 32 | CEC April 2019 www.civilsonline.co.za