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TNPA 763

Dry Dock Fire System Upgrade at the Port of Durban

Contact person

Mrs Nandi Mtsokoba

Role

Project Supervisor

Contact details

031 361 8806 / 083 384 4405

Email

nandi.mtsokoba@transnet.net

Contact person

Transnet National Port Authority - Durban

Study Period

2019 - 2021

Consultant Team

Tekoa Consulting Engineers

Key Deliverables

  • A Salter Water Pump station
  • A new 2,5km ring mainfrom the salt water pump station
  • Fresh Water Pump stations for Sprinkler System
  • Fresh water storage tanks
  • Foam Injection systems along the fire ring main
  • Upgrade to Fire Systems at the Oil Store as well as surrounding buildings in the precinct to match regulatory standards

About the Project

Tekoa Consulting Engineers, was appointed by TNPA – Durban, to undertake the role of Management Contractor (MC) with Project Management and Supervisory responsibilities as outlined in the NEC 3 contract. The TNPA sought to upgrade the Dry Dock Fire System, Fire Suppression, Detection and Alarm systems. The project was delivered on hybrid Design and Build model. The main deliverables from the project include the following components:

Our Role

The assignment included:

  • Fire system upgrade complete to specifications
  • Project & Risk Management
  • Contract Management
  • Engineering Management –Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical & Fire Design