Name of the Project
Macadamia nut processing facility expansion project.
Location
The project is located at Green Farms Nut Company’s existing factory in White River, in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Client
Green Farms Nut Company.
Project Description
The project entails the construction of South Africa’s biggest macadamia nut processing facility.
The project will be undertaken in two phases.
Phase 1 will include:
• increasing the current factory size from 3 000 m2 to 10 000 m2;
• increasing processing capacity from 5 500 t dry nut in-shell to 8 000 t dry nut in-shell;
• the addition of 250 t of drying bin storage capacity to 800 t;
• state-of-the art optic sorters that will drive efficiency through increased processing speed and ensure that processing fees are kept to a minimum;
• the latest technology in sterilisation techniques; and
• improved technology to reduce water use.
Phase 2 will include increasing total processing capacity to 15 000 tonnes dry nut in-shell, further technology and equipment upgrades, as well as increased storage and warehousing.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The first phase of the project is scheduled for completion in February 2018.
Completion of Phase 2 is planned for 2020.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Green Farms Nut Company communications manager Anelle Botha, cell +27 71163 8719 or
email annellegreenfarms@gmail.com.