The Civil Engineering Contractor March 2019 | Page 11

CONSULTANTS Gautrain has turned Rosebank into a prime commercial and residential node. Project: Client: Location: Building construction Blend Property Group Rosebank, Gauteng R100m of alterations and additions to an existing 11-storey mixed-use building known as The Bank, situated on portion 2 of Erf 201, Rosebank, Gauteng, have been tendered. The scope of works includes some minor demolition work, additions to existing structures consisting of a reinforced concrete structure, infill brickwork, specialised plaster renders, aluminium and glass façade elements, and all associated mechanical, electrical, and wet services. This will be done in phases. Phase 1 will be retail floors of two levels, phase 2 will be office floors of three levels, phase 3 will be residential floors of four levels, and phase 4 will be residential floors of two levels. Construction of roads and stormwater in Braamfischerville Project: Client: Location: Water, infrastructure Johannesburg Development Agency Johannesburg, Gauteng The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) invites tenders for the completion of the up to R130-million construction of roads and stormwater in Braamfischerville Ext 12. The project entails the completion of the upgrade of gravel to surface roads, inclusive of stormwater and ancillary works. A compulsory tender clarification meeting with representatives of the JDA took place at The Bus Factory in December 2018. The successful tenderer will be expected to manage the component of emerging subcontractor, who will be responsible for executing portions of the work. Some 30% of the work will be allocated to emerging SMMEs. Tenderers should have a CIDB contractor grading designation of 8CE or 7CEPE or higher. Joint ventures are eligible to submit tenders, provided that they satisfy criteria stated in the tender data. www.civilsonline.co.za The Bank Rosebank The Qiti Bridge upgrade is part of wider upgrades being commissioned by Sanral on the N2 in the Eastern Cape. Qiti Bridge Project: Bridge construction Client: Sanral Location: Eastern Cape The Qiti Bridge is expected to be completed by July. It forms part of a road safety upgrade project, the purpose of which is to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety, according to the consultants Hatch. The latter was appointed by Sanral for the design and supervision of the project, and the project in the Eastern Cape forms part of a larger project that includes the construction of three other bridges. The main contractor on the project is construction company Triamic Construction. Formwork and scaffolding manufacturer PERI was appointed by Triamic Construction to undertake the design and supply of the formwork and traffic window for the construction of the bridge. The project includes intersection upgrades, the building of four bridges, three vehicular underpasses, seven livestock underpasses, and several community access roads to improve the flow of traffic on the R61. The Qiti Bridge has been designed to accommodate vehicles, pedestrians, and livestock, and the balustrades have been increased in height to ensure that livestock cross the bridge safely while pedestrians are accommodated on a sidewalk. Prior to the construction of the bridge, vehicles on the R61 had to slow down on a blind rise to exit the road if they were driving to the adjacent communities. Vehicles now leave the R61 at a formalised intersection and use the bridge to cross over the R61, providing safer vehicular movement on the R61. CEC March 2019 | 9