Orapa Mine – Relocation of EMV & LV-HVG Workshop
Design and construction supervision of bulk oil storage and dispensing systems, HVAC, fire protection, compressed air, mechanical services and sewage pumping for relocated heavy vehicle and workshop facilities at Orapa Mine.
Orapa Mine, Botswana
December 2016
P555,000,000.00
Mechanical & Building Services Scope
The project delivered robust mechanical and building services solutions for critical mining workshop operations, with a particular focus on safe bulk fuel handling and fire safety.
- Bulk oils storage, pumping and dispensing systems
- Water and foam based sprinkler fire protection systems
- HVAC systems for office buildings
- Compressed air and nitrogen supply services for workshops
- Overhead travelling electric cranes
- Wet services and sewage pump stations
Key Outcomes & Challenges
- Bulk oil storage integrated within a high security mining area
- Remote delivery pumping station located outside the Blue high security zone
- Above-ground transfer pipeline linking remote delivery point and bulk storage
- Robust fire protection strategy for oil storage and workshop facilities