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HE said two additional sequential batch reactors (SBRs) had, therefore, been installed at the plant.
“These SBRs have a capacity of 0,625Ml/day and come complete with floating aerators, inlets, decants, de-sludge pipework and sludge drying beds.
“The existing mechanical and electrical equipment at the plant was also upgraded while a new inlet works, concrete balancing tank and artificial wetland were also constructed.”
Municipal Manager Charl du Plessis, who had the honour of cutting the ribbon, congratulated Prentec and SRK on their expert handling of the contract.
“Their overall performance was of a very high standard and the quality of work excellent. The upgrade was also completed on time and well within the budget.
“The safety standards on site were also exemplary, with a total of 78 043 no-loss-time-injury hours reached. This is almost unheard of in the industry,” he said.
He commended Prentec director Stewart Buchanan, project manager Duncan Klinkert and site agent Willie Lyons for this achievement.
Kouga Mayor Horatio Hendricks said the increased sewer bulk capacity would allow for further development opportunities in the St Francis area.
“The upgraded plant also now puts in place the capacity needed for the planned RDP project in the area, set to benefit at least 2 000 households.”
He further commended the contractors for using local labour as far as was possible.
“A total of 44 639 worker hours was completed by local labour on the project, most from the surrounding communities.
“Some 10% of the contract was also sub-contracted to local Exempted Micro Enterprises (EMEs).”
