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Design & Construction of Mabhobhane River Bridge

Through ingenuity & innovation Naidu Consulting developed a solution that comprised the construction of a 330m long composite structural steel truss & reinforced concrete slab deck bridge, the longest composite bridge to be constructed over the Tugela River.

Project Details

CLIENT: KwaZulu Natal Department of Transport

VALUE: R110 Million

KEY FEATURES

  • Longest composite bridge over the Tugela River
  • Tandem lifting of 40m steel trusses using 250 ton cranes
  • Combination dowel/pile foundation
  • Replaced river crossing by boats for the locals
  • Limited impact on construction due to flooding
  • 4 Grade 1 contractors incubated
  • Careers days at local schools
  • Infrastructure improvements to local schools

 

AWARDS:

2019 SAICE AWARDS (DBN): Technical Excellence- Winner
2019 SAICE AWARDS (DBN): Community Based Project- Winner
2019 SAICE AWARDS: Technical Excellence- Winner
2019 SAICE AWARDS: Community Based Project- Commended

JOBS CREATED: 76

WOMEN EMPLOYED: 9

YOUTH EMPLOYED: 56

PROJECT OUTPUT: 330m Road Bridge

2015 – 2018