Aveng Grinaker-LTA is making good progress on the construction of the Balance of Plant (BOP) mechanical works
at the Kusile Power Station project, as per the contract that was concluded with Eskom in February 2011.
Kusile is set to be the fourth largest coal-fired power station in the world, and the multi-disciplinary BOP component of the project is being executed by Aveng Grinaker-LTA’s Mechanical and Electrical division. It comprises of a comprehensive range of services, which include engineering works, procurement and construction works, fabrication and installation of structural steel, piping and mechanical items.
The BOP works are spread across the entire plant, including Unit 1 to 6 as West and East common plant areas and outside plant areas.
“Over the last year, Aveng Grinaker-LTA has been instrumental in assisting Eskom in maintaining their tight schedule for the targeted Unit 1 synchronisation date and has reported significant progress at the new Kusile Power Station project,” says Tyrone Juul, project manager at Aveng Grinaker-LTA’s Mechanical and Electrical division.
When Unit 1 is completed and enters into commercial operation, an additional 800MW will be added to the National Grid. Notable milestones completed by the Aveng Grinaker LTA team include the completion of the unit 1 – 3 Auxiliary Cooling Tower System in May 2015, completion of the common Fire Water System in June 2015, and the mechanical completion of Unit 1 to Unit 3 Process and Control Air Systems in the West Side Compressor Building in July 2015.
To date, the Aveng Grinaker-LTA BOP component of the Kusile project has provided employment for over 200 community members living close to the plant. This includes training on basic pipe fitting, rigging, use of hand tools and scaffolding techniques which underpins the company’s “Home without harm, everyone everyday” safety objective and supports the company’s mandate to upskill, empower and make a meaningful difference to disadvantaged communities close to its operations.
More information from Sorita van Tonder
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Email: soritavt@aveng.co.za
