Project record · 2022
Structural steel beam installation inside a water tank — Eskom power station
Installation and modification of structural steel beams inside a water tank, with scaffolding, under confined-space controls.
| Client | Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (under the main contractor) |
|---|---|
| Sector | Power generation |
| Location | Mpumalanga |
| Role | Contractor |
| Reference | Site report, September 2022 |
| Period | September 2022 |
Evidence held on file: Site report.. Contract value available to prospective clients on request.
Scope of work
- Installation and modification of structural steel beams inside a water tank.
- Scaffolding for access inside the tank.
Method and quality
Outcome
Beam installation and modifications completed as reported in September 2022.
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