Construction World July 2017

Eco-aware developments, such as Somerset West’s mix-use centre, The Sanctuary, are becoming en vogue among developers and investors alike, as energy costs spiral and water becomes increasingly scarce.

freshwater specialist, landscape architect and civil engineer to design a habitat rich in biodiversity potential, while meeting regional and site-specific stormwater drainage requirements. Formerly a polluted water body, with typically degraded flora and fauna, the pond has been subjected to an extensive water and landscaping maintenance programme, which included the removal of more than 5 000 m 3 of polluted soil. The programme is already showing signs of success as the pond teems with frogs, fish and insects, and the birdlife is steadily returning. Sustainable elements “Because water is at the heart of this development, it is also a key element of the sustainability features. Rooftop water tanks have been installed on every block to supplement the fresh water supply, while water-efficient sanitary systems have been used throughout.

Grey water and rainwater is recycled for sanitation and irrigation purposes,” said Wilson. “The careful management of energy consumption within legislated requirements is another green building intervention, with a number of active systems installed, such as waste heat reclamation systems and tenant heat pumps to meet the demand for hot water.” Winning recipe The Sanctuary’s retail anchor tenants and several of the restaurants are currently trading above expectation, indicating a positive public response to the development, said Wilson. “Its success lies in the confluence of several factors, such as the growth in the adjacent residential market, the physical situation of the development, and the environmentally sensitive architectural response to it,” he said. 

Heineken SA Sedibeng Brewery contract secured Aveng Grinaker-LTA’s Building division has been awarded a contract by Heineken South Africa for Project Harvest phases one and two at their Sedibeng Brewery in Midvaal, Gauteng.

The scope of work for the first phase of the contract entails the civil and concrete rafts for the yeast plant, cider base tank (CBT) and bright beer tank (BBT). Phase II requires the completion of the yeast propagation plant, CBT, BBT, flavour room, as well as the cold and dry storages. The project includes the expansion of the cider production facilities by extending the existing facilities for cider processing and manufacturing with new cider base tanks and the construction of a flavouring plant with cold storage facilities, dissolved sugar tanks with dry storage facilities, a yeast propagation plant and bright beer tanks. Chris Botha, managing director of Aveng Grinaker-LTA, says: “The expansion of the Sedibeng Brewery plant is in line

with Heineken South Africa’s strategic optimisation for planning, networking and operations, and must be executed with minimum impact to current service levels at the plant. We are confident

we can deliver to this requirement.”

The first phase of the project will take two months to complete. The expected duration for the second phase of the project is four and a half months. Aveng Grinaker-LTA Building offers extensive experience and expertise in construction management, from afford- able housing to state-of-the-art medical and science facilities, airports and land-

mark skyscrapers that have shaped South Africa’s skyline. The business unit prides itself on its tailor-made, turnkey solutions that incorporate design, building and construction management services that cater for the needs and risk profiles of all clients. 

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