Beating the Drum_Issue 73 | Page 3

May 2016 : Beating Drum Page 3

City landmark on the rise

Residential sector boasts exciting new ventures

NMC expands housing development portfolio in the Western Cape region

The Caledon Services Housing Development project was initiated by our client , developers Skyward Housing , in response to the lack of housing in the area . Valued at R21 million , this is the first phase of the development . The scope of works comprises civils services including installation of sewer , storm water and water pipelines with huge potential for future business in the upcoming phases .
Once complete the project will provide relief to the town ' s housing shortage . In the interim the community is drawing great benefit from the construction phase , while the local economy is experiencing a boost as well .
project the company has provided employment for approximately 60 locals as well as on site skills development training .
Our goal is to invest as much as we can in the community during our time here , as a result we have rented local accommodations for our employees and we buy approximately 15 % of our supplies locally . We will continue to support the community throughout the construction .” Deon Lombard , NMC North Managing Director .
Located on the picturesque hills of Plattekloof overlooking the city of Cape Town , construction on the R230 million Plattekloof Retirement Village is making good progress . The scope of works comprises three buildings totalling 162 units as well as a frail care facility . The current project forms phase one of the development and there is potential for future work in the upcoming phases .
The team hails largely from the Gauteng region and have settled in nicely in Cape Town . They are enjoying the picture perfect view of Table Mountain and the famously friendly Capetonian culture .
first-hand the NMC values of trust , discipline , people growth and pride come to life in another region has been amazing . I thoroughly enjoy being part of the ' Western Cape ' team and look forward to the road ahead .” Felicia Manunga , Junior QS .
“ NMC is committed to adding value to the communities within which we operate . We are proud to report that since construction commenced on phase one of the Caledon
“ It ' s been a fantastic experience moving to Cape Town . Exploring the beautiful city , site seeing and visiting the wine farms has been very exciting , we feel like tourists . Witnessing