Name of the Project
Port of Ngqura manganese export expansion project.

Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Client
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR).

Project Description
TFR plans to increase the capacity on its manganese rail line beyond 5.5-million tonnes to an eventual 16-million tons.

The manganese expansion programme will increase manganese export capacity by upgrading the rail network between Hotazel, in the Northern Cape, and Coega, in the Eastern Cape. The project will include a new bulk terminal at the Port of Ngqura.

Jobs to be Created
Not stated.

Value
R811-million has been invested in the project to date, with R137-million being invested in the project in the year to March 31, 2017.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
None stated.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Gibb, Fluor and Aecom (engineering, procurement and construction management).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
TFR corporate affairs Mike Asefovitz, tel +27 11 544 9585 or email Mike.Asefovitz@transnet.net.