Stefanutti Stocks Project Snapshot - Civils Construction for PRASA

In 2016 #StefanuttiStocks #civils Discipline added platform and track rectification to its portfolio when it undertook three rail rectification projects for PRASA. The first was a turnkey project for the rectification of platforms at two KwaZulu-Natal stations (Durban and Pietermaritzburg) and was undertaken for PRASA in a joint venture (JV) with 4Phase Railtechnik. The second project, also undertaken by the JV, was a design and construct platform rectification project at Gauteng’s Cleveland station (see video below). The third rail project, known as the Stray Current Mitigation Project, was situated in Sunnyside, Pretoria and was undertaken for the Oteo/4Phase JV, the project’s main contractors. RCE Consultants, Inc. were employed by Stefanutti Stocks (and later by the Oteo/4Phase JV) to undertake the design of the track slabs, as its considerable rail expertise and PY Track Slab system offered an efficient track slab solution. The rectification of platforms in KwaZulu-Natal (Durban, Pietermaritzburg) and Gauteng (Cleveland) called for the design and construction of track-slabs in conjunction with the rectification of the vertical and horizontal alignment, within a specified standard, between the rails and the platforms. In Pietermaritzburg the platform was raised, as, due to the subway, it was not possible to drop the track levels. The scope of work also entailed the improvement of the drainage system of all three stations. The successful delivery of these projects’ was driven by skilled supervision and an understanding of precision work; surveying ability up to a tolerance of 1mm; and proper planning in terms of sequencing of activities to avoid any access problems. The utilisation of a PY track slab jig system resulted in a reduced construction period and a high quality end-product. #MultidisciplinaryConstruction #ExcellenceInExecution