TRANSNET – Ngqura 16 Million Tons Per Annum Manganese Project Phase 2

About This Project

Project Title: TRANSNET – Ngqura 16 Million Tons Per Annum Manganese Project Phase 2. FEL 4 design. 

Project duration: 2014-2016

Project location: Northern & Eastern Cape, South Africa 

Project costs: R1.85mil

Type of appointment: Sub- consultant to the main contractor 

Client: Private (H2NS joint venture) 

Summary of project scope

The Ngqura 16 Mtpa Manganese Rail Phase 2 Project objective was to upgrade and expand railway infrastructure such that Transnet Freight Rail can run 208 wagons trains and thus increase manganese export capacity through the Port of Ngqura. 

The project was identified as a requirement for Transnet Freight Rail to meet future growth in the transport of commodities such as manganese. 

Elwatini’s responsibility working as a supplier development sub consultant to the main H2NS joint venture included: 

• Package planning for the Civil, Plate laying and OHTE work packages. 
• Civil and plate laying design for the crossing loops and rail yards at Mamathwane and COEGA. 
• Preparation of procurement documentation. 
• Progress management