South African marine system cable project
Name and Location
South African marine system (Sams) cable project.
Client
Seacom.
Project Description
The proposed project entails the roll-out of a new 2 500 km undersea cable, connecting the coast of KwaZulu-Natal to the Eastern and Western Cape.
The proposed three-pair fibre cable will extend from Mtuzini to Yzerfontein, with a one-pair fibre branching out to Port Elizabeth or East London, in the Eastern Cape.
The project will be undertaken under a key anchor tenant model and based on the percentage of spectrum required by each partner.
Value
The project will cost between $80-million and $100-million to implement.
Duration
Seacom aims to launch the Sams by the fourth quarter of next year.
Latest Developments
Seacom is reviewing five bidders for the seabed survey and the cable build.
The survey and the environmental impact assessment, which are expected to start in the next few weeks, will be completed within six months.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Seacom, tel +27 11 575 0171.
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