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total of 3 600m² Burgundy pav-
ers havebeenused to construct
the sidewalks and islands along
both sides of Ballito Drive, extending
from Greenfields Road near the new
N2 interchange, all the way to the M4
intersection.
Dave Duke of SMEC South Af-
rica, engineering and development
company says, “Ballito has experi-
enced phenomenal growth in recent
years and required a major road and
sidewalks upgrade to provide for in-
creased traffic and ensure pedestrian
safety. Duke says that the the trans-
formation of the old low-volume,
rural-type access road into a new,
vibey, urban environment required
improved aesthetics.” SMEC South
Africa started the project on August
2014 and completed it in June 2015.
Corobik’s Burgundy pavers were
chosen to create a rich colour, con-
trast and herringbone pattern for the
urban environment.
Duke says the herringbone pattern
was selected because of its increased
interlocking strength that ensures the
movement of pavers is limited and
the risk of lifting is reduced.
Depending on future urban design,
upgrades and budget availability,
Duke adds that the paving could be
extended to other parts of Ballito.
Corobrik’s Director of Sales Allin
Dangers, says the clay pavers were
the perfect choice for an outside area
that will have to endure high levels
of foot traffic. The pavers undergo
an intense firing process, and offer
outstandingdurabilitywhile retaining
colour over time.
“In many of the inner city and
urban landscape upgrades across
South Africa, the colourfast hues of
fired clay have provided stylish, urban
environments.”
He said clay pavers are also a safe
choice as they are smooth, easy to
walk on and skid resistant in wet
weather. Zayne Sayed, Contracts
Manager of road earthworks and
road construction company, Afriscan
installed thepavers. Sayedcomments
that themain challengewas to ensure
the safety of the pedestrians while
working. The construction team
needed to remain focused on the
work during the period of high traffic
volumes in Ballito.
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Clay pavers for Ballito’s walkways
Entering the bustling coastal town of Ballito on the KwaZulu-Natal
North Coast, pedestrians are welcomed by the recently completed
walkways made up of Corobrik’s range of clay pavers.
Bricks & Paving
July 2015