Saldanha - Marine Geotechnical Investigation
Client: Transnet Capital Projects (TCP)
Location: Saldanha, Western Cape
Contract Value: R30 000 000
Engineer: Transnet Capital Projects Geotechnical
This project involved a comprehensive marine and land-based geotechnical investigation to support the planned extensions of the existing iron ore quay wall and stockpile area at Saldanha Bay.
Scope of Work:
Marine drilling was carried out using two Self-Erecting Work Platforms (SEWPs). The Merica F completed 48 boreholes to depths of up to 25 metres for the quay wall extension, while the Oyster F drilled 9 boreholes up to 70 metres deep in the Oyster Pond.
Additional land-based drilling was conducted for the extension of the tippler, bridge structures, and quay wall. The 9-month contract was completed in October 2013