VALUE ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICE DELIVERY

The firm’s technical and administrative experience spans a broad spectrum of civil infrastructure development (transport, water, educational, leisure, residential and social projects) undertaken for the private and public sector (municipal, provincial, and national government). Its capabilities span planning, design, implementation, project management, commissioning, and maintenance.

“A review of some of our past and recent projects underscores our diverse offering within the civils and building sector, where we are committed to value engineered and fit-for-purpose solutions,” explains Sinenhlahla Chamane, M & C’s chief executive officer.

“The provision of water and safe sanitation remain priorities, plus there’s a pressing need to combat potable pipe leakages that contribute towards non-revenue water losses, as well as sewage leaks that cause groundwater contamination.”

Examples of work in this area includes the refurbishment and upgrade of wastewater works and sewer pipelines

M & C was responsible for overseeing the refurbishment and upgrade of wastewater works and sewer pipelines in Mtubatuba for the Umkhanyakude District Municipality in Mtubatuba for the uMkhanyakude District Municipality. Completed in May 2022, the project scope was extensive and covered five different locations within Mtubatuba Local Municipality. These comprised Mtubatuba’s central business district, Ndlovu Village, Msane Township, Nordale Township and the town of St Lucia.

Some years prior to this project, M & C also completed a threeyear water loss management intervention for King Cetshwayo District Municipality as CPG for Beyond InfraDev. The scope included the installation of advanced controllers on selected PRVs; meter repair, replacement, and installation; mains and reticulation leak detection surveys and repairs; domestic leak repair and domestic plumbing retrofitting programmes; meter auditing and converting meters to prepaid.

Buildings

Another segment where M & C leverages its turnkey solutions in the design and construction supervision of a wide range of buildings – from earthworks, brickwork, to installation of electrical, water and sanitation services. Examples include the Design of Infrastructure for KwaShushu Hotspring and Ntunjambili Mountain Tourism Project in Maphumulo Municipality.

Roads and services

Other recent contracts include the construction of Chibini Access Road in Ward 4 of Ndwedwe Local Municipality, which reinforces M & C’s multi-disciplinary expertise. The project included clearing and grubbing, bulk excavation, mass earthworks, pavement of layers of gravel material and various stormwater interventions. The latter include drainage pipes, culverts with gabion wingwall protection, and V-drains.

Prior to the implementation of the project, the main surfaced access road had suffered continual erosion due to poor drainage, as well as improper cambering, resulting in ponding and subsequent potholes.

“These are just snapshots of some of our projects. Currently, we’re busy with various gravel road upgrades – so essential for rural communities – as well as recreational projects that include a sports field. These and other projects in the pipeline are all geared towards enabling municipalities to deliver best-in-class infrastructure and facilities,” Chamane concludes.

Proven Engineering Solutions

M & C Consulting Engineers is a multidisciplinary civil engineering consultancy firm based in KwaZulu-Natal. The company is a 100% black female owned and managed firm. M & C Consulting Engineers prides itself on a high level of quality assurance and holds ISO 9001:2015 accreditation.

OUR SERVICES:

• Civil and Structural Engineering

• Roads and Transportation

• Stormwater Management

• Water & Sanitation

• Municipal Engineering

• Municipality Support Systems (including MIG projects)

• Electrical Engineering

• Construction Monitoring & Project Management

• Construction of Sports & Recreation Facilities (including communal swimming pools, sports grounds, etc.)

• Housing Infrastructure Planning, Design & Construction Monitoring