Successful implosion of Kaserne building in Joburg
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The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Metropolitan Municipality Department of Housing condemned the building last year following structural damage after a fire. The implosion was undertaken by Phoenecian, appointed by Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSCHO), an entity of the CoJ. It worked under Mbongiseni General Services cc to implode the five-storey building and prepare the site for its proposed redevelopment.
“We have carried out work for the CoJ before. Implosion is a demolition technique especially well-suited for this type of pre-existing structure,” says Phoenecian Contracts Manager Sne’ Khanyile. The demolition expert had to conduct minimal ‘soft’ work within the building itself from a structural perspective. This included pre-weakening certain structural elements such as the lift shafts and stairwells to ensure the successful implosion on the day.
“It took three months of detailed preparation and careful planning to achieve this,” highlights Khanyile. Perkin concurs: “There is a huge amount of planning involved as you only have a single attempt to implode such a structure successfully.”
Following the implosion, the Phoenecian bulk earthworks division will move in to break the rubble down further so it can be reused as a platform substrate for the next stage of the overall development of the site.
“This is an excellent example of the full turnkey service we offer our clients,” says Khanyile. He concludes: “Our health and safety standards are at the centre of our business practices. We carry a 5 Star Platinum NOSA rating, a high standard that we strive to always maintain in everything we do.”
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“The successful Kaserne implosion is an excellent example of the full turnkey service we offer our clients.” – Sne’ Khanyile,Phoenecian Group Contracts Manager
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About Phoenecian Group
Phoenecian provides the following services: Demolition, Bulk Earthworks, Geotechnical Services, Bulk Services, Roadworks, Civil Works, Construction Works, and Contract Mining. It has dedicated itself to ethical practices and prompt service delivery since 2006. Phoenecian incorporated Wreckers in 2020, which was established in 1981. Our most experienced member has been involved with the demolition industry since 1966.
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