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repairs and rehabilitation

13 Mar 2023

Products that upgraded and rehabilitated the Omaruru River bridge

The rehabilitation of the MR44 Omaruru River Bridge and Swakopmund Road over Rail Bridge.

24 Feb 2021

Preparing for the repair of non-structural concrete defects

There are essential steps to follow before and during the repair of relatively minor yet unsightly concrete defects. Bryan Perrie, Managing Director of The Concrete Institute (TCI), outlines what to do – and avoid – when tackling such projects: Firstly, repairs to new concrete should be done as soon as possible after the formwork has...
15 Feb 2021

40th anniversary is cause for Hire It to celebrate the continued growth

From its humble beginnings as a construction equipment hire and repair business established in 1981, to the official launch of its tough, cost-effective Kwagga equipment range, this year sees Hire It (Natal) (Pty) Ltd. celebrate its 40th anniversary. Another milestone in 2021 is the 70th birthday of Doug Fraser, originally in charge of sales and...
09 Feb 2021

Saving homes from the sinkhole

Leading foundation specialists, Gauteng Piling, proved its versatility by successfully completing an unusual and challenging project to stabilise a massive, gaping sinkhole near residences in Irene, Centurion. The 6.5m deep sinkhole – 25m wide and 45m long – was formed about five years ago and filling it up posed a threat to the houses nearby....
04 Mar 2020

Kwanobuhle Wastewater treatment

Kwanobuhle, a large township on the outskirts of Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape, had a wastewater treatment works that were long overdue for refurbishment. Projects of this nature are often overlooked, however, given the magnitude of the impact of these works on the community, the decision was taken to refurbish the WWTW. Access to clean...
27 Jan 2020

Rehabilitation of the M1 Double Decker

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRS), in their commitment to providing quality roads that are accessible and safe, decided it was time for one of its major bridges to be rehabilitated. The M1 ‘double-decker’ is a highway bridge in the city of Johannesburg, between Newton and Fordsburg, which was posing a safety threat to motorists. This...