Name and Location
Ludeke dam project, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Client
Umgeni Water.

Project Description
The construction of the category-three Ludeke dam project forms part of the first phase of Umgeni Water’s R830-million Greater Mbizana regional bulk water supply scheme, in the Eastern Cape.

The Greater Mbizana regional bulk water supply scheme consists of the new Ludeke dam, a pumped raw-water supply system to the existing Nomlacu water treatment works, which is to be upgraded in two phases to 20 000 m³/d, and a bulk treated-water supply system, in the Mbizana local municipality. The water supply scheme will provide 20-million litres of drinking water to 266 000 people daily.

The dam, which will provide a secure source of water to relieve significant water shortages in the Mbizana region, will hold 14.5-billion litres of water and span a surface area of 140 ha.

The dam will comprise two embankments, one of which is 40 m, as well as a 17-m-high saddle embankment, which closes off a neck in the basin.

Value
R200-million.

Duration
The project is expected to be completed in February 2013.

Latest Developments
Construction of the R250-million Ludeke dam is expected to be completed and filled with water by the end of March, according MBB Consulting.

MBB Consulting was appointed to design and manage the raw-water supply component of the Department of Water Affairs-funded project.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
MBB Consulting (design and management of raw water supply component).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Umgeni Water, tel +27 33 341 1111 or fax +27 33 341 1167.
MBB Consulting, tel +27 33 345 3530, fax +27 33 342 7728 or email info@mbbpmb.co.za.