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Featured Tender: Consultancy Services for Review of Feasibility Study, Preparation of Detailed Design and Tender Documents of the Proposed Pesi Dam Water Supply Project

Featured Tender: Kenya

Contract Number:

CRVWWDA/PESI/C/DAM/1/2019-2020 (Expression of Interest) – Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency

Description:

Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency was established under Water Act 2016, as an autonomous agency reporting to the Ministry of Water & Sanitation and Irrigation. The Agency was created to improve delivery of water services within areas of its jurisdiction which include Baringo, Laikipia, Nakuru, Narok and Nyandarua Counties mainly through construction of National Bulk Water and Sewerage Works. The primary objective of Pesi Dam Water Supply Project is to provide a reliable and sustainable water supply to Nyahururu Town, Ol Kalou, Ol Joro Olok, Ndaragwa, Mairo Inya, Karampton and other needy areas within the project areas. Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Project – Phase 1 Preparation of a National Water Infrastructure Investment Pipeline (NWIIP), Feasibility Study for Malewa Dam and Water Supply to Ol Kalou, Naivasha and Gilgil Towns in Nyandarua and Nakuru Counties Feasibility Study of Water Supply to Ol Kalou Town by EGIS – EAU in September 2019. The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation through Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency intends to identify a suitable Consultancy firm to undertake the Review of the Feasibility Study, Carry out the Detailed Design and Prepare Tender Document for the water supply system for the proposed project area. Scope of works: (i) Review the Feasibility study of the dam and water supply system; ((ii) Carry out Hydrological study, Geological and Geotechnical Studies of the selected 2 dam sites and based on the results of the study, select the most suitable dam site; (iii) Carry out detailed Dam Design including spillway and Intake structure and other ancillary works based on the existing feasibility study; (iv) Prepare Dam Safety Plans / Report; (v) Carry out route survey, preliminary and detailed design of water transmission pipeline from the treatment plant to supply areas; (vii) Carry out Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and assist the Client to acquire the Licence; (viii) Prepare the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and Valuation Report of Project Affected Persons / Institutions for areas affected by the Project and assist the Client in the Implementation of the RAP; (ix) Prepare Tender Documents; (x) Assist the Client in evaluation of the Tenders to Procure Contractor; and (xi) Prepare the Terms of Reference for Supervision Phase. The Central Rift Valley Water Works Development Agency hereby invites eligible Consultancy firms to indicate their interest for Consultancy Services.

Category Industry
Consultants Institutional, Water
Region Site Inspection
Kenya No Details
Closing Date Contract Period
15 May 2020 at 12:00 (Local Time) No details

 


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About Pauline Rainbird

I have been working at L2B since March 2011 and my current position is Deputy Head of Department - Africa. When I am not working I am either riding my bicycle or spending time with my dogs.

Featured Company: 4Sure Balustrading and Metal Works

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Who’s who in your Industry?

This week we are featuring 4Sure Balustrading and Metal Works, based in Centurion, Gauteng. Bertus Coetzee is the CEO and Co-Founder for 4Sure Balustrading and Metal Works and you can read what he has to say here…

4 Sure Balustrading

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About Gudrun Anke

I am an Account Executive for Leads 2 Business who assists professionals, contractors, sub contractors and anyone needing to learn about new projects and tenders in the construction industry and help build their business by getting more clients. Before Leads to Business, I spent well over ten years in the fashion industry and after a successful career designing and managing fashion brands I decided it was time to make a change and entered the construction sector. I enjoy trying new sports (archery, anyone?) and am a mom.

Uganda’s Standard Gauge Railway Project

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What is the Uganda Standard Gauge Railway Project?

Uganda is revamping it’s 100-year-old railway lines to improve cargo transport in the country. The 1266 km meter-gauge rail line was built by the British during colonial times to transport copper. The condition of the rail network deteriorated due to economic instability and political upheaval. The railway line will now boast a length of 1724 km linking the country to the neighbouring countries of Kenya, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan.

The railway will consist of 4 major sections:

Malaba–Kampala Section: Also referred to the Eastern Line, this stretches from the border of Kenya at Malaba through Tororo and Jinja to end at Kampala, Uganda’s capital and largest city. Total distance of approximately 215km.

Tororo–Gulu Section: Referred to as the Northern Line this would extend from Tororo and go through Mbale and Lira to Gulu, approximately 400kms in distance.

From Gulu, one line will continue North to Elegu and onto Nimule and Juba in South Sudan. The section in Uganda measures approximately 107km. Another extension stretches from Gulu to Pakwach to end at Goli the Border of the DRC with a distance of approximately 190km.

Kampala–Mpondwe Section: This referred to as the Western Line, starting in Kampala and passes through Bihanga in Ibanda District continuing on to Mpondwe at the border with the DRC, a distance of about 430km.

Bihanga–Mirama Hills Section: This also referred to as the South Western Line which stretches from Bihanga, through Ibanda and Mbarara to end at the Mirama Hills at the border with Rwanda, a distance of about 205km.

Costing of this project was quoted at a staggering USh45.6 trillion (approximately US$13.8 billion). Funding has not come easy for this project as Uganda has approached China again in 2019 in a resubmission for a loan which was rejected by China’s Exim bank. The project is now expected to be completed in 2025.

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About Sharika Raman

I have worked for Leads 2 Business from January 2015. I started in the Leads 2 Quotes Department for Directory, in January 2020 I was promoted to the Deputy Head of Department for Leads 2 Quotes and in July 2021 I was promoted to the Accounts Department as a Debtors Administrator. I enjoy time with my family creating memories, I like to socialize but also enjoy time to myself so I try to keep a balance by indulging in some quiet time when I can. I see myself as a realist, amazing wife and awesome mom…I am sure my family would agree.

7 Interesting Facts about Ethiopia

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1. Ethiopians follow a particular strand of Orthodox Christianity that prohibits the eating of any animal products on Wednesdays and Fridays.
2. The first black African to win gold in the Olympics was an Ethiopian named Abebe Bikila.
3. Ethiopia started the coffee industry, when a goat herder saw his flock taking a liking to a particular bush he decided to give one of the fruits a taste.
4. Ethiopia is a country full of vibrant and colourful festivals. eg Timket is a 3 day annual festival in honour of the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River.
5. Ethiopia is the only African country to never be colonized.
6. Ethiopians measure time differently, by starting the clock when the day starts, this meaning sunrise is 1 o’clock and sunset at 12 o’clock.
7. Ethiopia has 13 months in a year where most cultures who have their own calendars still have 12 months only.


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How Drought and lack of Water effects Construction in the Western Cape

A drought happens when a region receives less than average rainfall. Unlike the simplicity of this definition, the actual scenario is devastating.

Droughts don’t just affect the plants or livestock of a region, but they also pose a great threat to human lives. It is regarded as a natural disaster considering the damage it does to the entire ecosystem. Climate change has been a major factor in the creation of droughts in several parts of the world. As the earth is heating up, many regions of the world are experiencing less precipitation and droughts are becoming more common than ever before.

In some regions, such as the Western Cape, the country’s second-largest province in terms of economic contribution, the drought continued into 2017. These droughts are associated with climate change – the effect of human behaviour on the planet’s temperature. Whether from external sources (rain, groundwater, flash flooding, etc.) or internal sources (water escape or fluid release), water damage has a significant impact on a construction project. In addition to the physical loss, water damage usually impacts the project schedule. In this era of increasing deductibles, accelerated schedules, and contract penalties, even relatively small water incidents can result in large losses. Although higher deductibles generally reduce insurance premiums, contractors may face an unexpected expense when water damage occurs. Water damage incidents may also harm the contractor’s ability to obtain repeat business from an unhappy owner.

So, what can you do about it? It’s all about prevention. The best protection against water loss is proactive measures to avoid water damage.

Water is health, Water is life

 

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I have been with Leads 2 Business since 2009, from Leads 2 Quotes to Directory. Mom to 3 girls. Outspoken, Fastidious and lover of all things Spicy and Shiny.

Featured Project: The Cedar – Building

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The Cedar – Building (Western Cape)

Description
Construction of 15 apartments and 3 exclusive penthouse apartments for The Cedar development which will be a 5-storey building at 6 Firdale Avenue, Gardens, Cape Town in the Western Cape. The development will consist of 13 one-bedroom apartments (40m² – 59m² including a terrace); 2 two-bedroom apartments; (62m² including a terrace); 3 two-bedroom penthouses (152m² – 206m² each including a terrace and roof-deck). Estimated GPS Coordinates: -33.935708, 18.402804

 

Status Region
Awarded Cape Town
Category Value
Building R61 Million – R100 Million
Industry Timing
Residential April 2020 onwards. TBC
Sector Class
Private Negotiated


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About Nadia Milln

My journey at Leads 2 Business all started back in September 2014 as a content researcher in the Daily Tenders Africa Department. In March 2018 I was promoted to content researcher in the Private Project department. I am a fun loving, bubbly person and mom to a beautiful baby boy who is the absolute light of my life.

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Green Buildings in the Western Cape

When I think of a green building, a beautiful little stone house (not so sure why stone, but hey), that has ivy crawling up the one wall, with a little veggie patch in the back-garden with children running around. A water tank catching rainwater and a windmill somewhere doing whatever it is windmills do, but there is a little more that goes into being a “green building” than a few self-sustainable items.

So, what is a “green” building? A building can only be classified as being “green” if the project team decreases or eliminates as much negative impact that building would have to the environment, from the design right through the construction and operation of the building. The idea is that the build then has a positive impact on the climate as well as the environment around it, which in turn improves our quality of life.

Now that we know what a “green” building is, we need to know what aspects that make up the “green” building. Many different aspects can make a “green” build, well “green”. So, what do these aspects include? Well, the building must have an efficient way of using energy this being water and other resources. “Green” building use more alternative type of energy like solar energy or wind energy. The next aspect of a “green” building is that the materials used during the construction and finishing of the building are non – toxic, sustainable and ethical. Another aspect that makes a “green” building is the waste from the building and what is done with it. Green buildings make sure that they minimise pollution as well as implements the practice of reusing and recycling.

The last aspect that needs to be considered is design. The look and feel of the building should be one with the environment around it. What this means is that not only does the building aspects that make a “green” build “green” needs to come into play like alternative types energy and so on, but also the actual look of the building as well. The building can’t be this lump of concrete and steel in the middle of a plot of land or removing half of the earth to construct a new office park. A “green” build goes with the land, following the contours and changing the design to suit the land and not the other way around.

The best part of a “green” building is that any building can be “green” whether it is a private home, an office building, even a school as long as it includes the aspects that we have already spoken about. It is also important to note that different countries do have different characteristics that would be used to shape their approach to green building such as unique cultures and traditions and even economic and social priorities.

South Africa has a few “green” buildings that the country can be more than proud to boast about and thanks to Green Building Council South Africa, buildings can even receive a rating on how green their buildings are. This rating system recognises brilliance in the sustainable design in South Africa’s “green” buildings. Their Six Star rating is the highest rating “green” building can receive and is only reserved world-class projects. The Green Building Council South Africa has 6 different star ratings. The rating starts at 1 Star and goes through to 6 stars as already stated. So what do these stars mean? 1-2 star is on the journey to being a better, greener building. 3 star is good practice. 4 star is the best practice. 5 Star is South African Excellence and 6 star is World Leadership.

Below is a list of just some of the “green” buildings that can be found in the beautiful Western Cape Province of South Africa.

The first property that we will be looking at is the Black River Office Park. The building is situated in Cape Town and is made up of 13 buildings that boast green credentials and solar installations. I mean how beautiful are those lines and all that glass would let in so much natural light meaning that less electricity would need to be used. The buildings in the office park arrange from 4 through to 6-star ratings.

The next property that we are going to have a look at is the Convention Tower. The tower is located in Cape Tower right next to the Cape Town Convention Centre. The tower has been awarded a 4-star rating from the Green Building Council South Africa. Many features helped this building reach its 4-star rating.

The next building, we are going to be looking at is in the industrial sector of Cape Town. For me any industrial area has always been a huge source of carbon emissions for any country, so to find out that the Golf Air Park II has been designed to achieve a 4-star Green Star SA Industrial rating really made my heart happy.

The next building is a gem found in Cape Town’s Central Business District (CBD). The Towers are a building complex that has a 40-year history with the city’s CBD which has been redefined and re-imagined. The building boasts new floor plans for their occupants with the façade that removes up to 60% of the UV light as well as saves on cooling and heating costs, boasts energy-efficient daylights and even has energy-efficient LED fins that go around the building that light up by day to highlight Table Mountain and Robben Island and by night the famous Cape Town Landmarks. The building only received a 2-star rating, but it is still pretty to look at.

The next building that we will be looking at is a sophisticated, mixed-used office space for any professional that can be found in Cape Town. So, if you are looking for a chic, urban lifestyle that makes ups the cosmopolitan lifestyle, then the Wembley Square houses the offices for you. I mean, just look at the pictures and who wouldn’t want an office in this place?

The next building, we are looking at is the 35 Lower Long building that is also found in beautiful Cape Town. The building is on the De Waterkant and is close to the V&A Waterfront as well as the Cape Town Invention Centre. The building has received a 4-star Green Star rating. Some of the features include, but are not limited to: “heating ventilation and air conditioning system is a cooled-air system. Making use of minimal water usage” (Anon., 2020). “Hot water supplied via heat pump. The lighting power density for 95% of the UA is less than 1.5W/m2 per100m2. Water closets, urinals and tape fixtures all reduce water consumption. Paints, adhesives sealants and carpets have low VOC emissions” (Anon., 2020), are just some of the aspects of this building.

Our next building is the Head office of the City of Cape Town Electricity. That’s right, their head office has a 5 Star Green rating, how awesome is that? The building has two main sections that are separated by a multi-volume atrium in the centre with office spaces located around it. A series of bridges create various walkways between the different sections on each floor. Some of the features that got this building its 5-star rating including, but not limited to: “Major energy and water uses are sub-metered and controlled by a centralised Building Management System (BMS)”. “Solar panels have been installed on the main roof as well as on all carport roofs”. “A greywater recycling system reduces potable water use for flushing toilets and urinals and water-efficient fittings installed Cyclists’ facilities are provided” and so much more (Offices, 2020).

The next building is one of my favourites, by far. It is a hotel that is situated just 400m from the Cape Town International Airport and can proudly boast a 6-star Green rating from Green Building Council South Africa. The developers wanted to create a building that would be a shining example for sustainability, luxury and convenience all in one. The hotel was designed from below the group up so that the building is as ecological as it can possibly be, a concept that is then followed through its day to day operations and decisions such as waste management, procurement and staff training.

Our next building is has a 4-star rating. The SANRAL Cape Town office building which is conceptually constructed from two interlocking blocks that fall around a full-height central atrium that is in an H configuration. The building has three office levels that are over two mechanical ventilation basement levels. In other words, there are a lot of levels to this building for an office building for just one company.

The last building that I am going to be talking about is The Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village which has a 4-star green rating from the Green Building Council South Africa. The square is an iconic mixed-use which can be found in the heart of the beautiful city of Cape Town.


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I've been working for L2B since January 2020. I am lucky to be married to my bestfriend. I love a good Braai and spending time with my Family and friends. When I am not working or with those I love, I am planning my next holiday.

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“And forget not that the Earth delights to feel your bare feet & the winds long to play with your hair.” Kahlil Gibran


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