Safety at Gamsberg mine with NMC Civils
January 2017 : Beating Drum Page 3
Construction on phase one of the Caledon Housing Development civil works is nearing completion . Nestled on the slopes of the Overberg mountains , residents of the new development will be surrounded by the natural beauty of the region with the added luxury of breathtaking views .
There is great excitement in the air for the NMC team in Port Elizabeth as The Aquarelle project , awarded in early 2016 , is finally coming to life .
Valued at R73,23 million the nine storey luxury apartment block boasts a picture perfect beachfront location . The apartment block will consist of twenty-one apartments and two penthouses as well as ground floor undercover parking .
Caledon Housing Development nearing completion
The scope of works for the 1,4ha residential development comprises site clearing , construction of a bulk water pipeline and Telkom sleeves . Furthermore the works included construction of platforms for the townhouses as well as an access road to the N2 . Construction of civil services and roads were also part of the project .
The scope of works will comprise construction of the multi-storey apartment block , nine c oncrete slabs, a steel roof structure , two staircases , a lift shaft , goods lift , penetrations and shear walls .
In addition , external works on the project will include the construction of a guard house as well as refuse , generator , MV and pump rooms to service the building .
Conveniently located on the N2 highway , once complete the development will bring great relief to Caledon ’ s housing shortage .
The R23,5 million project has made a significant contribution to the surrounding community through job creation , local procurement as well as use of local housing rentals for the NMC North team .
“ The team has made exceptional progress despite working on a very tight programme . High rainfall causing 42 rain days posed a noteworthy challenge , but the team pulled together and we ’ re back on programme .
We are looking forward to successful completion and feel proud to be a part of a project that has and will continue to make a positive impact on the surrounding community .” Braam Storm , Senior Site Agent .
Safety at Gamsberg mine with NMC Civils
The South African Government has taken a strong stance on Mining Safety and has expressed their ongoing commitment to the matter . As contractors working on the Gamsberg mining site at Aggeneys NMC Civils , a division of the NMC Construction Group , needed to familiarise themselves with the Mining Health and Safety Act in addition to the Occupational Health and Safety Act under which they operate .
The transition to ensure compliance to the Mining Health and Safety Act was fairly smooth as the civils SHEQ team were well prepared , having certification in ISO 14001 , 9001 and OHSAS 18001 and all internal policies and procedures in place .
Preservation of the environment is vital
Environmental conservation is a high priority on this project . Preservation of the environment forms an important part of the day to day operations on site and as a result a local safety officer was appointed . Safety Officer , Ryan Ruiters , is familiar with the area and is able to effectively manage the environmental and safety aspects of the project .