The multimillion rand renovations and innovative expansions to Port Elizabeth's much loved grand lady of theatre, The Opera House, are on track for a November unveiling, lead structural engineer JP Mulder of AfriCoast Consulting Engineers has confirmed. The oldest theatre of its kind, not just in Africa but in the southern hemisphere, the Opera House is a Victorian icon and all involved in this important heritage building's overhaul have been at pains to preserve its historic architectural … [Read more...] about Renovation of Port Elizabeth’s Historic Opera House nears completion
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Markman Main Sewer additions will help avoid Environmental Disaster
A proposed additional 1000 mm diameter pipe in the Markman main sewer system, designed by waste water infrastructure experts AfriCoast Consulting Engineers, is set to dramatically improve the system and avert future potentially disastrous pipe bursts. The existing sewage system between Markman and Fish Water Flats is considerably over capacitated and recent leaks in the sewage infrastructure from other pipes crossing the same river have meant ecological and health hazards for the Swartkops … [Read more...] about Markman Main Sewer additions will help avoid Environmental Disaster
AfriCoast warms up PE’s Extension 32 in honour of Mandela
AFRICOAST consulting engineers recently donated blankets to warm hearts and bodies in Port Elizabeth’s Extension 32 in Bethelsdorp, as part of We Care’s Mandela Day drive. AfriCoast Consulting director Bill Emslie said the company had donated a branded vehicle to We Care earlier this year, to aid the charity in its work among the underprivileged people in the Bethelsdorp area. “We are pleased to be able to make a positive difference through the wonderful work of the We Care team. We salute … [Read more...] about AfriCoast warms up PE’s Extension 32 in honour of Mandela
Port Elizabeth Opera House expected to be completed by August this year
Civil and structural engineering consultancy firm AfriCoast Consulting Engineers announced on Friday that it passed the halfway mark with the R28-million extension and upgrade of the Port Elizabeth Opera House which was built in 1892. The Port Elizabeth Opera House is undergoing major upgrades, including the construction of an extended foyer and other renovations such as damp damage repairs, office upgrades, and replacement of carpets and wallpapers. In addition, new heating, ventilation … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Opera House expected to be completed by August this year
Teaching operators to ‘catch the swing’
In A global first, Port Elizabeth-based engineering firm, Afri-Coast Engineers have pioneered the world's first ever training crane for on-board ships, launched last week in the city's harbour. Afri-Coast, collaborating with their client, Bidfreight Port Operations (BPO), broke new ground on the development of what is likely to become a global benchmark for training and development in the maritime industry. The R2-million training crane arose, like many engineering and design challenges, … [Read more...] about Teaching operators to ‘catch the swing’
A windy celebration of alternative energy
The dream of local company, Africoast, to build a viable wind generation plant to service the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro is coming true in fine style. Over the past three months we have witnessed the final stages of this 27 MWh wind farm being put together as the wind turbines landed at the Port of Nqura ahead of transport and erection on a farm overlooking van Stadens. Today invited guests were given the opportunity to visit the MetroWind wind farm site to view three of the six turbines that … [Read more...] about A windy celebration of alternative energy
