Civil Engineering December 2022 | Vol 30 No 11

Tshivhidzo notes that the Grinaker-LTA section of the project is due to be com- pleted in December 2022 – with the overall project scheduled for completion in 2024 – and that ACWA Power and SEPCOII managed the project extremely well. CHALLENGES According to Tshivhidzo, the major chal- lenges involved in the project include tight timelines and a tight budget, management of engineering changes required, and also integrating the different ways in which teams from three countries (Saudi Arabia, China and South Africa) work. “We addressed these through wise use of resources, positive contract negotia- tions, and adopting a mindset that was willing and able to adapt to different cultural expectations and ideas,” he says. “Grinaker-LTA was pleased to assist our international clients, smoothing the way as they adjusted to the South African construction environment. This included many aspects, from gaining an under- standing of South African labour laws, local weather and physical conditions on site, to the requirements of partnering with local communities and businesses.” COMMUNITY UPLIFTMENT “The project is also having a positive impact on the local community and economy overall by creating job op- portunities and upskilling local labour, as well as using local suppliers and sub- contractors. We have employed 80 local employees who received on-site training and development. We have also partnered with 20 local businesses that are providing us with products and services. As a company, Grinaker-LTA prioritises local spending and development of community businesses on our projects wherever pos- sible,” says Tshivhidzo. Shaikh notes that Grinaker-LTA’s participation in the Redstone CSP project is a source of immense pride to the company. “This is a milestone REIPP, fast- track project requiring rapid, responsive management and also involving multi- national companies which have invested significantly in the global, and local, renewable energy market. We are pleased and humbled to be playing an active role in supporting South Africa’s renewable energy programme and facilitating energy generation, for the future sustainability of the country as a whole. “As Grinaker-LTA, we look forward to completing our section of this pivotal renewable energy project on time and on budget in December this year, and to continuing to play a key role in similar projects which will contribute to energy security and benefit the economy and South Africa as a whole,” he concludes. For more information www.grinaker-lta.co.za +27 11 923 5000 info@grinaker-lta.co.za Chris Tshivhidzo General Manager chris.tshivhidzo@grinaker-lta.co.za +27 11 923 5034 Civil Engineering  December 2022 5 Completed hot tank civil works, molten salt pump structures on final lift by Grinaker-LTA (mechanical works undertaken by other contractors) North view of Redstone CSP project construction works by Grinaker-LTA and other contractors