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Neckartal Dam: Kwikspace Modular Buildings Breaks New Ground in Namibia

Phase III – Site-erect buildings (accommodation) Based on the success of the first two deliv- eries, Kwikspace was yet again awarded a contract to set up accommodation facil- ities at the site of the Neckartal Dam. This phase of the project, however, entailed the construction of site-erect accommo- dation units and a laundry unit, measuring 3 753 m² in total. Kwikspace was responsible for the supply, manufacture, delivery and construction of the building shells and made provision for the client to include their own fittings. Never afraid of a challenge, Kwikspace completed the construction of the buildings at the top of a plateau, with a valley reaching 120 metres below, where winds can reach up to 120 km per hour. The success thereof, coupled with the fact that Kwikspace has completed numerous accommodation and office projects throughout sub-Saharan Africa at the sites of massive projects and in remote locations, has proven that the company is a reliable and highly competent supplier of rapidly deployed buildings. Due to the robust nature of Kwik- space’s products which are manufactured using polyurethane panels, its clients were provided with comfortable accommodation and office space as these insulated panels allows for temperature control, noise reduc- tion and prevention against the ingress of dust, water and insects.

The construction of the Neckartal Dam, Namibia’s largest dam, is underway along the Fish River and is of great significance to the country as it will create a reservoir capable of holding 857 million m 3 of water, based on figures by Salini Impregilo S.p.A. On completion, the damwill bring about economic growth and prosperity in the country as it will be used for power produc- tion, irrigation and agricultural develop- ment. In addition, the development thereof has created a number of job opportunities. To ensure the smooth running of the construction process, the provision of buildings such as accommodation camps and office space for the construction team is essential. For this reason, Kwikspace’s rapidly deployed units were highly suitable to the project requirements. Kwikspace played a valuable supporting role in the processes surrounding the construction of the Neckartal Dam. Project information • Company entering: Kwikspace Modular Buildings (Kwikspace) • Project start date: June 2014 • Project end date: July 2015 • Client: Salini Namibia • Project team: Kwikspace Cape Town Branch, Kwikspace Klipriver Branch • Main contractor: Kwikspace Modular Buildings

This was achieved as part of the following three phases: Phase I: Rental units (accommodation) In order to accommodate the construction team involved with the development of the Neckartal Dam, Kwikspace was contracted by Salini, the construction and engineering company responsible for the construction of the dam, to provide six 6 m x 3 m accommodation units. This project was a milestone for the company, as it marked Kwikspace’s first ever delivery of rental units in Namibia. Kwik- space has the largest rentals fleet in sub-Sa- haran Africa and had had prior involvement in Namibia on other projects, and thus it was a positive expansion of its presence in this neighbouring country. Phase II – Site-erect buildings (offices) Shortly after this project was initiated, Kwik- space was contracted by Salini to construct two offices at the Neckartal Dam Project site. Measuring 1 206 m² in total, the two offices were set up as site-erect buildings, which allowed for easy transport of the building materials and on-site completion according to the clients’ specifications. In this instance, the Salini office measured 758 m² and the engineer’s office 448 m². On completion of these buildings towards the end of 2014, over 60 employees were provided with office space.

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