Construction World December 2022

CIVIL ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS

THE BEITBRIDGE BORDER POST UPGRADE T he Beitbridge Border Post Project is located in the The project was executed on time, budget and to a high qual ity standard. The Beitbridge Border Post is one of the busiest land ports in Southern Africa.

Matabeleland South Province in Zimbabwe. The Project is a PPP between the concession holders, Zimborders, Raubex and Government of Zimbabwe. The project scope is to modernise the border post by dividing the traffic into three traffic streams (freight, bus and l ight vehicles/pedestrians). Each traffic stream has its own purposely built structures that include, new terminal buildings, warehouse, search facil ities, gatehouse, upgraded security measures and ablution units. As part of the social investment into the local community the project will construct a 11,4 M ℓ reservoir with associated pipel ines, an oxidation dam and new town fire station. The main risk was to ensure continued operations during the construction period. The project incorporated historically important architectural elements with stone walls resembl ing the Great Zimbabwean ruins. The buildings were designed to allow natural l ight and ventilation in common areas with specially designed office areas for Government officials that ensures comfortable working environments during the high summer temperatures. Facil ities included breastfeeding cubicles, Baby changing stations and wheelchair friendly access. Landscaping and stormwater improvements assisted with giving tired travels an oases feel . The improved ICT systems facil itate movement by reducing the manual operational input from the border crossing process in l ine with the Government of Zimbabwe’s anti-corruption drive.

Trade facil itation is a key point in the revival of the Zimbabwean economy and a corner stone of the Governments 2030 vision. The improvement of the Border Post facil ities the movement of people in a more, dignified, safe and purposeful manner. 

PROJECT INFORMATION

• Company entering: Raubex • Client: Zim Borders Mauritius • Start: 26 November 2020 • End date: 26 May 2023 • Main Contractor: Raubex • Architects: Osmond Lange • Principal Agent: DCC Projects

• Quantity Surveyor: TMS Quantity Surveyors • Consulting Engineer: DG Consulting Engineers

30 21 st Best Project Awards 2022