Unregulated solid waste landfills are causing severe environmental impacts for environment and human health due to the formation of leachates and landfill gas during decomposition of organic wastes. Common problems that usually be faced with these sites are visual pollution, air pollution, water pollution, soil contamination, spreading of waste, spreading of diseases, subsidence and odor. […]
Rehabilitation and Closure of Land Fill Site Weiterlesen »
Designing for such an isolated community presented a variety of challenges and required innovative, out-of-the-box thinking. With extreme weather conditions in the region, the design had to be resilient against bushfires, extreme heat, cyclones and flooding, as well as remain accessible during the wet season when the river floods and crocodiles inhabit the river. Other
Charlestown Borehole and Plant Integration Weiterlesen »
Wastewater treatment is a process used to remove contaminants from wastewater and convert it into an effluent that can be returned to the water cycle. Once returned to the water cycle, the effluent creates an acceptable impact on the environment or is reused for various purposes (called water reclamation).[1] The treatment process takes place in
Construction of Charl Cilliers Waste Treatment Works Weiterlesen »
High water tables are causing another serious issue: the water catchment is easily contaminated by poorly constructed latrines, often leading to the spread of diseases. 25% of people lived without any sanitation facilities, suggesting a high open defecation rate. Designing for such an isolated community presented a variety of challenges and required innovative, out-of-the-box thinking.
Replacement of Bulkline installation in Siyabuswa Weiterlesen »
Project overview Newcastle Local Municipality. Extended main pipelines in soul city under Newcastle Municipality. When it comes to water, cities around the globe face mounting challenges to optimise their networks, ensuring they are resilient to the stress created by growing demand and capable of handling shock events like flooding. The Pawacons team in Newcastle, is working
Soul City Water Mains Extension Weiterlesen »
