Case Study

Northam Zondereinde Stormwater Management

Optimising mine water management with precision engineering and local skills development

Addressing operational water challenges in mining

Seasonal rainfall at Northam Platinum's Zondereinde Mine, in the Thabazimbi Waterberg District Municipality, posed significant risks to mining operations. The facility required a stormwater management system capable of handling high water volumes while maintaining environmental compliance and operational continuity.

Axsys Projects partnered with Northam Platinum to construct a robust concrete stormwater system, integrating technical precision with a skills transfer programme for local contractors. This approach delivered both operational performance and lasting local capability.

Key Deliverables

Surveying and site preparation

Surveying and site preparation

Comprehensive surveys set the foundation for accurate construction and safety compliance.

Bulk earthworks and excavation

Bulk earthworks and excavation

Managed large-scale excavation efficiently and to specification.

Complete stormwater system construction

Complete stormwater system construction

Integrated drainage, runoff control, and compliance measures.

Concrete placement of 2,300m³

Concrete placement of 2,300m³

Supported a durable and reliable stormwater network.

Skills transfer for local contractors

Skills transfer for local contractors

Provided hands-on training in civil construction practices, project planning, and safety protocols.

Skills development impact

A key focus was equipping local contractors with construction capabilities to support future projects.

Training covered:

Quality management systems
Quality management systems
Production planning and execution
Production planning and execution
Safety protocols and implementation
Safety protocols and implementation
Commercial Management practices
Commercial Management practices

This ensured that local contractors could apply these skills beyond the project, contributing to workforce development in the region.

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Engineering for performance and compliance

The project required precise civil engineering to manage water flows during peak rainfall periods.

Design and execution focused on:

Design and execution focused
Maintaining environmental compliance
Design and execution focused
Supporting uninterrupted mining operations
Design and execution focused
Delivering a durable infrastructure solution
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