Construction World February 2015

PROJECTS AND CONTRACTS

Marc Meire, divisional managing director of Aveng Grinaker-LTA Building, reports that the bulk of the structure is nearing completion. Brickwork, plaster and other wet trades, as well as first fix services and bulk services installations, are in progress. “We are exceptionally pleased to have been awarded another contract through our established relationship with the Netcare Group,” he comments. “Despite the steelworkers strike and recent rainfall, the project is on target for completion in August 2015.” The 14 000 m 2 , double-storey building, which is situated west of Johannesburg, near Krugersdorp, comprises a reinforced concrete frame with flat slabs, while the external envelope is mostly made up of brickwork. In addition to the construction of the building, all associated works, including the specialised installations and finishes, are being undertaken by Aveng Grinaker-LTA. The company has previously completed hospitals in Lesotho and in Mitchell’s Plain in the Western Cape. The 425-bed Queen MamohatoMemorial Hospital in Lesothowas built for the public-pri- vate partnership consortium Tsepong, in which Netcare has a stake, while the 230-bed Mitchell’s Plain hospital was a contract that was successfully completed for the Department of Transport and Public Works. “Aveng Grinaker-LTA’s extensive experience in this specialised NEW PINEHAVEN HOSPITAL Aveng Grinaker-LTA’s R199-million contract to build a new, 100-bed hospital in Pinehaven, Gauteng, for Netcare Properties is well underway. >

area is being brought to bear in this contract for the new Netcare Pinehaven Hospital, and we look forward to playing a fundamental role in providing Netcare with the infrastructure it requires to continue to grow its business,” Meire concludes.

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