The JB Marx Taxi Rank at Ikageng Extension 7, developed at a cost of
just under R12 million, used precast concrete bus shelters from Rocla and
interlocking pavers from Technicrete to make the rank convenient and
user-friendly for local commuters.
The project, in the North West Province, was recently opened and
comprises supporting infrastructure such as washing bays, hawker stalls,
ablution facilities, taxi/commuter shelters and a waste management building.
Chris Nel, Project Manager at ALS Civil Projects, said “We used products
from Rocla and Technicrete because of their high standard and cost
competitiveness. Having worked with both companies on a variety of projects
since 2010, they have never let us down”.
“The precast concrete bus shelters are a specialised product from Rocla.
We required 148 units for the JB Marx Taxi Rank and due to the variety of
dimensions required for the project, different moulds had to be used in the
manufacturing process. This meant that the moulds had to be numbered at the
Rocla factory and delivered in the correct order to site for installation. This
was seamlessly executed by Rocla” said Nel.
“Some of the bus shelters were converted into hawker stalls” commented
Dillon Carter, Sales Consultant for Rocla in the North West. “The precast bus
shelters and stalls are virtually indestructible and vandal proof. They offer
shelter from heat and rain in addition to the comfort of providing seating for
waiting commuters” said Carter.
The durability of the precast concrete products offers a relatively
maintenance free lifespan, an important factor for local municipalities wanting
to ensure budgets for street furniture are well spent.
The Rocla bus shelter can be supplied in various configurations, and
although supplied in a light grey colour, the surface is easily painted for
advertising, roadside markings and community notice purposes.
Technicrete 60 mm Double Zig-Zag (DZZ) CL40/2.6 (40mpa) interlocking
pavers were selected for the entire road surface of the rank as well as for the
walkways, in total an area of 7,000 m2 .The
DZZs are ideal for installation in taxi ranks and other such areas where a
heavy traffic is anticipated. The interlocking pavers form a continuous surface
overlay while still providing a good quality and pleasing finish.
“We knew that both Rocla and Technicrete were the only manufacturers in
the area that could produce the required product quality and back it up with
good service and logistical compliance in order that our project management ran
on schedule. That is what we have come to expect from the two companies and we
have not been disappointed “concluded Nel.
Technicrete and Rocla are part of the Infrastructure Specialist Group of
companies (ISG).
More information from Malebusa Sebatane Tel: 011 670 7600
