Name and Location
Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit restoration project, Gauteng, South Africa.
Client
Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, a subsidiary of LSM Distributors, which operates as Porsche Centre South Africa.
Project Description
The project involves the restoration of the 54-year-old Kyalami racetrack in Midrand, Gauteng.
The scope of the project includes the refurbishment of the existing racetrack, which encompasses the realignment of three corners of the track, thereby improving safety and access to the venue, as well as developing engineering solutions for a friendlier track-day experience.
Further, to enhance racing day experience for drivers and spectators, the spacing of the bleachers will be increased and the pit-lane exit for drivers will be extended to enable vehicles to exit the racetrack quicker.
The restoration will assist in re-establishing the racetrack as a venue for international sporting events.
Value
R100-million.
Duration
Work on the project started on May 12, 2015, and is expected to reopen towards the end of October this year.
Latest Developments
The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit has announced that the first race event on the refurbished, new-look track will be held from October 21 to 23.
The race meeting will form part of the Motorsport South Africa Extreme Festival National Racing Roadshow, and will feature motorsport categories such as Global Touring Cars, the Volkswagen Cup, Extreme Supercars, National Superbikes, as well as other motor racing categories, Kyalami spokesperson Christo Kruger has said.
Construction work on the Midrand site is nearing completion.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff Africa (restoration contract).
On Budget and on Time?
The project is running according to schedule.
Contact Details for Project Information
Porsche Centre South Africa, tel 27 11 686 9000 or fax 27 11 787 9283.
WSP divisional director Francois van Rensburg, tel +27 12 762 1206 or email francois.vanrensburg@wspgroup.co.za.