Name and Location
Maclear Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) upgrade project – Phase 3, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Client
Joe Gqabi district municipality.

Project Description
Phase 3 of the Maclear project will include the construction of the WWTW and the main sewage pumpstation, together with the closing and rehabilitation of the old sewage ponds. Once completed, the WWTW will increase its capacity from 700 kℓ/d to 1 400 kℓ/d. Construction of a second reactor, a secondary settling tank, a chlorine contact tank and related mechanical and electrical work will help the facility to reach its full capacity.

The sewerage infrastructure upgrade will result in the Joe Gqabi district municipality complying with the Department of Water and Sanitation’s Green Drop standards for discharge-quality effluent. It will also prevent pollution from being discharged into the nearby Mooi river, meet existing and projected demand and assist in elminating bucket sanitation.

Phases 4 and 5 will involve full waterborne sewage reticulation for the Maclear project and adjacent townships.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Phase 3 construction of the WWTW upgrade project will start this month, says South African black-owned engineering firm Gibb.
Gibb was also appointed to consult on phases 1 and 2 of the project, which involved construction of the greenfield collector sewer system and Phase 1 of the Maclear WWTW construction.

Meanwhile, concerns about the proposed new bulk sewage pumpstation at Maclear have been resolved through the completion of environmental assessments for phases 4 and 5 of the project.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Gibb (design and supervision of the phased upgrade).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Joe Gqabi district municipality, tel +27 45 979 3000 or fax +27 45 971 0251.
Gibb, tel +27 11 519 4600.