Thukela pipeline project, South Africa
Name and Location
Thukela pipeline project, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Client
Umgeni Water.
Project Description
The Thukela pipeline project forms part of the Lower Thukela Bulk Water Supply Scheme that will extend Umgeni Water’s bulk water infrastructure system along the KwaZulu-Natal north coast area to meet the ever-increasing demands of the population in this area.
The project involves the installation of 29 km of DN900 continuously welded steel pipe, with 6 mm and 7 mm wall thicknesses, between the Command reservoir near Mandini and the Mvoti reservoir at KwaDukuza-Stanger, in KwaZulu-Natal.
Eight pipejacks, four beneath major roads and four beneath operational railway lines, will also be built.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
Not stated.
Latest Developments
Esor was recently awarded the tender for the pipeline project.
The contract includes connecting the pipeline to the Mvoti reservoir and building a new outlet chamber at the reservoir, as well as connecting the outlet to the existing supply pipeline from Hazelmere.
Esor will also performance test the pipeline and this will include testing of coating and linings, as well as hydrostatic pressure testing.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Esor (pipeline contract).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Umgeni Water, tel +27 33 341 1111 or fax +27 33 341 1167.
Esor, tel +27 11 776 8700 or fax +27 11 822 1158.
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